Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming Cleanser for combination skin
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Leaf Stem Juice
Glycerin
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Decyl Glucoside
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Dodecenylsuccinate Starch
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin, as cocamidopropyl betaine and decyl glucoside help remove impurities while glycerin provides hydration. This combination addresses your oily shine by balancing cleansing with moisture retention.
- The formula is generally safe for your combination skin, with no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
- While functional for basic cleansing and hydration, the product's benefits are limited and do not fully optimize results for all areas of your combination skin.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM as part of your daily routine. Start 3×/week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your skin using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- For the best results , apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin to help lift away excess oil.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsMany appreciate its creamy foam texture and ability to remove daily makeup. A significant number of users report issues with the pump dispenser failing before the product is finished.
Highlights
Gentle and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't strip my face at all”
- “skin feels soft and calm”
- “gentle enough to not dry out my skin”
Reduces redness, calms Often Mentioned
- “calmed down the redness on my cheeks”
- “face was free of redness and irritation”
Faulty pump dispenser Often Mentioned
- “pump does not work”
- “leaves about one-fourth of the product”
- “pump does not spring back”
Effective makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “removes my eye makeup beautifully”
- “routinely removes ALL my make up”
- “cleans makeup, dirt and oil”
Pleasant foam texture Sometimes Noted
- “pumps into a creamy foam”
- “comfortable, soft foam”
- “texture is perfect for cleaning”
Inferior to old formula Sometimes Noted
- “poor substitute for Ultra Calming”
- “miss the ultra calming formula”
- “not as good as the old version”
Struggles with heavy makeup Rarely Noted
- “doesn't remove heavy makeup”
- “don't see this taking off sunscreen”
- “need to double cleanse”
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Questions and answers
How well does Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming Cleanser work for combination skin?
This cleanser works reasonably well for your combination skin by removing impurities while providing hydration with glycerin to help balance oily shine. However, its benefits are somewhat limited and it may not fully optimize results for all areas of your skin. A cleanser for this skin needs to be exceptionally safe with no risk of irritation, effectively balance oil production and maintain hydration for oily shine, and contain soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients that address both oily and dry areas.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Cocamidopropyl betaine and decyl glucoside help remove impurities while glycerin provides hydration to address oily shine on your combination skin. A cleanser for this skin needs high-quality ingredients that balance oil production, maintain hydration in dry areas, and soothe without irritation.
What does Feverfew do for combination skin?
Feverfew helps calm combination skin by reducing redness and soothing irritated areas while protecting against daily environmental stress. It fights off free radicals and calms inflammation, which makes it well-suited for balancing different skin zones without causing irritation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008Inflammopharmacology, 2009
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleanser works in both your morning and evening routines, used right after removing makeup at night. It helps wash away impurities and keeps your skin hydrated with glycerin, but a product for this skin needs extra balancing ingredients to fully care for both oily and dry areas.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol by applying it before your retinol treatment in the evening routine. This cleanser helps remove impurities while providing hydration, which is unlikely to cause irritation when paired with retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine to help remove impurities and keep your skin hydrated. A consistent daily routine with a gentle cleanser supports skin health and improves overall feel.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it contains gentle ingredients that clean without being harsh. However, to fully balance oily shine and dry areas, combination skin needs products that offer targeted oil control alongside deep hydration.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on the body and around the eyes, as its gentle ingredients are generally safe for those areas. Since the skin around the eyes is very thin, a cleanser used there needs mild ingredients and a high safety profile to avoid irritation.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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 parthenolide-depleted Feverfew extract protected skin by scavenging free radicals, restoring antioxidants, and significantly reducing UV-induced erythema compared to placebo in a clinical study.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008Parthenolide and magnolol, as NF-kappaB inhibitors, effectively blocked UVB-induced gene expression, production of MMP-1 and bFGF, and proliferation of keratinocytes and melanocytes.
Current Drug Metabolism, 2010A purified parthenolide-depleted feverfew extract protects skin cells from UV-induced DNA damage by inducing Nrf2 nuclear translocation and ARE activity via a PI3-kinase-dependent pathway.
Journal of Dermatological Science, 2013The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003Hydrophobically modified polymers and sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate reduce irritation and surfactant penetration while providing effective cleansing and improved tolerability in individuals with sensitive skin compared to commercial mild cleansers.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2026
Ingredients
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Dodecenylsuccinate Starch, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Acrylates Copolymer, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Leaf Stem Juice
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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