Clean & Clear Foaming Face Wash for dry sensitive skin
Glycerin
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Myristic Acid
Lauric Acid
Triethanolamine
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- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for dry sensitive skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 and sensitive skin, as lauric acid and myristic acid help remove impurities, but triethanolamine and myristic acid can strip natural oils, compromising your skin barrier.
- Glycerin provides some hydration, but the formula lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your face fresh. Start slowly once a day if your dry skin feels sensitive at first.
- Apply your cleanser first thing in your routine before any toner or moisturizer. Follow the usual steps for your AM or PM daily routine.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to protect your dry skin.
- Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help it clean gently without stripping moisture. This method is very safe for sensitive and dry skin types.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and avoid the delicate eye area. Always do a patch test before using the product for the first time.
People Say
★3.7Overall rating based on 3.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this foaming face wash is frequently recommended for oily and acne-prone skin, with many users appreciating its effectiveness in controlling oil and clearing impurities. However, a significant number of users with dry or sensitive skin report that the formula can be too drying or harsh for regular use.
Highlights
Effective oil control Often Mentioned
- “Removes excess oil and keeps skin fresh.”
- “My face doesn't feel oily at all even after 2 hours.”
- “Great for oily skinned people.”
- “Removes extra oil from the skin.”
Reduces acne Often Mentioned
- “It really prevents pimples.”
- “Notable reduction in my breakouts.”
- “Acne on my cheeks dried up completely.”
- “Helps prevent pimples and acne.”
Causes skin dryness Often Mentioned
- “Not good to use if you have extremely dry skin.”
- “It may lead to dryness.”
- “It can feel a bit dry if you don't have oily skin.”
- “A bit drying in colder weather.”
Affordable price Sometimes Noted
- “Affordable for good worth.”
- “Offers quality at a lower cost.”
- “I can't believe a cheap drugstore product can be this good!”
Deep cleansing Sometimes Noted
- “Pulls out every last bit of dirt.”
- “Leaves my skin feeling fresh and thoroughly clean.”
- “Cleans deep without causing dryness.”
Formula changes Sometimes Noted
- “This new formula is very watery.”
- “Recently, it seems, they've changed the scent a little.”
- “Manufacturer apparently made the stupid decision to change the formula.”
Irritation potential Rarely Noted
- “Burned the skin all over my face.”
- “Several of my friends told me it never suited them.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Fragrance too strong for my liking.”
- “Having sensitive skin means fragrances are a no-no.”
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Questions and answers
Why is Clean & Clear Foaming Face Wash a weak match for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser can strip natural oils and lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address dry or flaky skin. A cleanser for this skin needs hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
Triethanolamine and myristic acid make this cleanser a poor fit because they can strip natural oils and compromise your skin barrier. A cleanser for this skin needs a rich blend of hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and health.
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Cocamidopropyl Betaine do for dry sensitive skin?
Cocamidopropyl betaine is a cleansing ingredient that may cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive skin. If you have easily irritated skin, this type of product needs very gentle, well-tolerated cleansers and soothing ingredients to keep skin calm.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening steps of your routine. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle cleansing agents that do not strip natural oils, alongside extra hydrating ingredients to keep dry skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use it with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with salicylic acid, but because it can strip natural oils, apply salicylic acid after cleansing and always follow with a rich moisturizer to protect your skin barrier. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle cleansing agents along with soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides to prevent dryness.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin because it can strip natural oils and lacks specialized hydrating ingredients to help with flakiness. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle cleansing agents and rich moisturizing ingredients to protect your skin barrier and keep your skin soft and smooth.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin because it does not contain heavy oils or thick ingredients that typically block pores. Reviewers do not mention breakouts either, though it may leave your skin feeling dry.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser may be too harsh for the thin skin around your eyes and body because cleansing ingredients like triethanolamine and myristic acid can strip away natural oils and weaken your skin barrier. A product used on dry and sensitive skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, or plant oils to maintain moisture and protect the skin barrier.
Is it 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, 2017The 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, 2003All three treatments—benzoyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide plus erythromycin, and the combination of niacinamide, gallic acid, and lauric acid—were effective in reducing acne vulgaris severity in ninety patients over eight weeks.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2020Co-application of curcumin and lauric acid liposomal gel exhibited enhanced antibacterial effect and a two-fold reduction in comedones count and cytokines in a rat ear model compared to the placebo-treated group.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2019Glycerosomes loaded with lincomycin and lauric acid incorporated into a carbopol hydrogel achieved a two-fold increase in skin deposition of lincomycin and reduced inflammation, bacterial load, and improved histopathological changes in an acne mouse model compared to lincomycin hydrogel.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2023Topical 2% tea lotion significantly decreased inflammatory lesions and was superior to 5% zinc sulphate solution in patients with acne vulgaris.
Saudi Medical Journal, 2008Topical 2% tea lotion significantly reduced the mean lesion count of papules and pustules in patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to a control solution over 2 months.
Saudi Medical Journal, 2006
Why other cleansers fit dry sensitive skin better
Phytosphingosine increased filaggrin metabolism and skin hydration in human skin by stimulating filaggrin biosynthesis and degradation leading to natural moisturizing factor formation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Phosphate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pentasodium Triphosphate, O-Cymen-5-Ol Isopropyl Methylphenol, Benzophenone-4, Butylated Hydroxytoluene
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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