Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser for dry skin
Theobroma Cacao Butter
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Chamomile Extract
Rosemary Leaf Extract
Beeswax
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate cleansing for your dry skin, as caprylic capric triglyceride and theobroma cacao seed butter help dissolve impurities, while glycerin provides some humectant action.
- The formula offers general hydration and cleansing benefits, but lacks specialized ingredients to fully address dryness and flakiness.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean. Start using it daily right away since your skin is not sensitive.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow with your toner and moisturizer afterwards.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Apply this cleanser on slightly damp skin for a comfortable and refreshing wash. This helps maintain your skin's natural moisture while cleansing away dirt.
- Avoid getting the cleanser directly into your eyes to prevent any irritation. Do a simple patch test before your first use to ensure your skin likes it.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 1.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cream cleanser is highly praised for its rich texture that effectively removes makeup and leaves dry, sensitive skin feeling hydrated and polished. Some users with acne-prone or reactive skin reported breakouts and irritation, possibly due to the cocoa butter or eucalyptus fragrance.
Highlights
Effective makeup remover Mostly Mentioned
- “Melts waterproof mascara”
- “Removes heavy makeup”
- “Dissolves daily grime”
Softens and hydrates Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “Non-drying formula”
- “Polishes skin smooth”
Spa-like experience Often Mentioned
- “Smells like a spa”
- “Luxurious daily ritual”
- “Relaxing eucalyptus scent”
Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “Soothing and non-stripping”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “Expensive for cleanser”
- “Pricey daily staple”
- “Not budget friendly”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Clogged my pores”
- “Cocoa butter acne”
- “Spots the next day”
Cloth maintenance Rarely Noted
- “Cloth dries hard”
- “High maintenance washing”
- “Cloths get stained”
Scent irritation Rarely Noted
- “Eucalyptus stings eyes”
- “Fragrance caused redness”
- “Too strong smell”
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Questions and answers
How well does Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish work for dry skin?
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish offers moderate cleansing and general hydration for dry skin, though other products fit it better. A cleanser for dry skin needs extra hydrating ingredients and soothing extracts to fully address dryness and flakiness without stripping moisture.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
This cleanser works for dry skin because caprylic capric triglyceride and cocoa butter help dissolve impurities while glycerin brings moisture. A cleanser for dry skin needs rich hydrating agents and soothing extracts to fully tackle dryness and flakiness without stripping natural moisture.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Life, 2023
What does Cocoa Butter do for dry skin?
Cocoa butter is a rich moisturizer that helps soften dry skin and keep it smooth by locking in moisture. Because it is a poor fit for very dry skin on its own, this skin type needs products that combine rich moisturizers with soothing ingredients to stay comfortable.
What does Eucalyptus Essential Oil do for dry skin?
Eucalyptus Essential Oil is generally not a good fit for dry skin because it tends to strip away the skin's natural oils and can cause irritation. To care for dry skin properly, look for products that contain rich, nourishing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to help lock in moisture and keep your face feeling soft and smooth.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the first or second step before you hydrate and moisturize your dry skin. A cleanser of this type needs rich nourishing ingredients and extra hydrating agents to properly soothe dryness and flakiness.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine, applying it before your retinol product since it is safe for your dry skin and is unlikely to cause irritation. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to fully address dryness and flakiness, dry skin needs a cleanser that adds rich hydrating ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to keep the skin soft and smooth.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine for dry skin. Using a gentle cleanser helps wash away impurities while supporting your skin barrier without causing irritation.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, and reviewers rarely mention any breakouts. Its formula cleans gently without harsh ingredients, though a product for dry skin also needs richer oils and moisture-locking ingredients to fully prevent flakiness.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body and around the eyes, as its gentle formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation. Because the skin around the eyes is very thin, any product used there needs to be gentle and well-tolerated.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016A multiple W/O/W emulsion containing Rosmarinus officinalis L., Avena sativa L., and Linum usitatissimum L. extracts showed no irritant, phototoxic, inflammatory, or allergenic potential in human skin models and patch tests, establishing its safety as a cosmetic base.
Pharmaceutics, 2021An ointment containing larch turpentine, eucalyptus oil, and turpentine oil improved discomfort scores (7.3 vs. 4.7) and increased complete healing (67% vs. 46%) compared to placebo in outpatients with painful skin abscesses over 10 days.
Complementary Medicine Research, 2023Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011Topical chamomile reduces the incidence and delays the occurrence of phlebitis due to amiodarone infusion in coronary care patients compared to a placebo of lanoline.
Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2017Topical application of rosemary essential oil-loaded lipid nanoparticles in gel vehicles significantly increased skin hydration compared to gels containing free oil, and increased elasticity to a lesser extent, in ten healthy volunteers.
Pharmaceutics, 2017Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022An alcoholic extract of rosemary leaves, Rosm1, demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and inhibits oxidative alterations to skin surface lipids when evaluated in vitro and in vivo.
International Journal of Tissue Reactions, 2000Topical application of a honey, olive oil, and beeswax mixture three times daily for up to 4 weeks resulted in clinical responses in 86% of patients with pityriasis versicolor, 78% with tinea cruris, and 75% with tinea corporis.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2004A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022MUD1 protected human dermal fibroblasts against AAPH-induced oxidative stress by increasing cell viability, reducing oxidative damage, improving mitochondrial functionality, and enhancing wound healing capacities.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018
Why other cleansers fit dry skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Alba Cera Beeswax Cera, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sorbitol, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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