Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser for sensitive skin
Ascorbic Acid
Panax Ginseng
Bursting Beads
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Grapefruit ExtractAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other cleansers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- Suitable for normal skin, this cleanser contains glycerin for humectant action and sodium ascorbyl phosphate for antioxidant benefits, but it lacks specialized ingredients to address your redness and irritation.
- The formula offers excellent cleansing due to sodium laureth sulfate and cocamidopropyl betaine, which effectively cleanse pores, though it may not provide significant relief for your specific skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, as it avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing cucumber and ginseng extracts.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser in the AM and PM routines every day. Start using it daily since your sensitive skin needs gentle care.
- Apply this first in your morning and evening skincare routine before toner and moisturizer. This clears away dirt without upsetting your skin.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using soft circles. Avoid any rough rubbing to keep redness away.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it wash away impurities softly. Clean skin feels fresh and comfortable afterwards.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes and do a quick patch test before first use. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
People Say
★4.2Overall rating based on 4.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with oily or combination skin generally praise this cleanser for its ability to remove excess oil and provide an invigorating "wake-up" effect due to its citrus scent and bursting beads. Users with sensitive or dry skin frequently report that the formula is too harsh, often leaving their face feeling tight, stripped of moisture, or irritated.
Highlights
Refreshing citrus scent Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like a summer morning”
- “scent is bright without being overpowering”
- “invigorating citrus fragrance”
- “wakes up my senses.”
Effective deep clean Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin feeling squeaky clean”
- “removes all oil and grime”
- “face feels fresh and breathable”
- “great for oily T-zones.”
Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
- “left my face feeling tight”
- “stripped all moisture away”
- “caused dry patches around mouth”
- “skin felt like sandpaper.”
Energizing sensation Sometimes Noted
- “beads feel nice popping on skin”
- “gives a cooling tingle”
- “perfect morning pick-me-up”
- “makes my face feel awake.”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “great price for the amount”
- “lasts a long time”
- “budget-friendly daily wash”
- “good bang for your buck.”
Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “caused a burning sensation”
- “broke me out in cystic acne”
- “turned my face bright red”
- “too harsh for sensitive skin.”
Formula/packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “new formula is like gelatin”
- “hard to squeeze out”
- “pump broke immediately”
- “consistency is too gloppy.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “smell is too chemical”
- “fragrance gave me a headache”
- “scent lingers too long”
- “smells like dish soap.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Morning Burst Facial Cleanser work for sensitive skin?
This cleanser works for sensitive skin, but it lacks specialized ingredients to calm redness and irritation. To fit this skin better, a cleanser of this type needs effective soothing and hydrating ingredients like niacinamide and ceramide-3.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is safe for sensitive skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing cucumber and ginseng extracts. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to address redness and irritation, a cleanser for this skin needs effective hydrating and soothing ingredients like niacinamide and ceramide-3.
What does Vitamin C do for sensitive skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten skin, smooth out fine lines, and fade dark spots. Clinical studies show it is generally safe and well-tolerated when improving overall skin quality.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Panax Ginseng do for sensitive skin?
Panax ginseng helps calm sensitive skin and supports the skin barrier, keeping it comfortable and less prone to irritation. It may improve moisture and overall appearance without causing unwanted reactions, making it a soothing addition to daily routines.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2020Journal of Ginseng Research, 2026
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine for sensitive skin, followed by a soothing toner and a moisturizing sunscreen in the morning or a treatment and moisturizer at night. Because it is an average fit that lacks specialized ingredients for redness and irritation, sensitive skin needs a cleanser with extra soothing agents and calming plant extracts to keep the skin calm and comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with salicylic acid, but because it lacks ingredients to calm redness, sensitive skin needs a product with ceramides, niacinamide, or soothing plant extracts to prevent irritation. Use this cleanser first to wash your face, and follow with your salicylic acid treatment once your skin is dry.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily, typically in the morning and evening as part of your routine. While it has a safe profile and cleanses pores well, sensitive skin needs a cleanser that also actively calms redness and irritation.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin because it effectively washes away pore-clogging buildup. However, it may cause dryness or irritation for some people due to its strong detergents and foaming ingredients. Sensitive skin needs gentle cleansers free of heavy detergents and artificial fragrances that can calm redness and protect the skin barrier.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but it is best to avoid the thin skin around your eyes since cleansers with foaming ingredients can easily dry out and irritate that delicate area. A body wash or cleanser used for this skin needs extra hydrating ingredients and gentle soothing agents to protect against dryness.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999
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, 2017Skin irritation potential of surfactant mixtures in 13 human subjects was dose dependent, with the highest irritation observed in formulations containing sodium laureth sulfate, lauryl glucoside, and cocamide DEA together.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999Squamometry successfully detected subclinical skin surface alterations and discriminated between the irritating effects of sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate on human skin using an open assay model.
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2001Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Transgenic 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, 2024Copper Oxide nanoparticles synthesized using cucumber extract exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, UV protection, and reactive-oxygen species inhibition properties with low cellular toxicity and skin-rejuvenating effects when incorporated into skin cream.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets, 2021Topical treatment with Holothuria parva extract gel showed significant wound contraction compared to the negative control in full-thickness wounded rats.
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2024Topical application of an aqueous gel containing 0.1% w/w naringenin demonstrated in vitro safety, significantly reduced UV-induced stratum corneum lipid peroxidation, and showed in vivo anti-inflammatory efficacy against methyl nicotinate-induced inflammation in human participants compared to a blank gel and untreated area, while chlorogenic acid, apigenin, and kaempferol displayed pro-oxidant profiles.
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024Topical application of a naringenin-containing formulation protected hairless mice from ultraviolet B-induced skin damage by inhibiting edema, cytokine production, superoxide anion, and lipid hydroperoxides while maintaining antioxidant enzymes and glutathione levels.
PloS One, 2016Encapsulating naringenin, nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA), and kaempferol into nanostructured lipid carriers provided prolonged release, stability, and antioxidant protection against oxidative stress in human keratinocytes, with an NDGA and kaempferol mixture showing synergistic antioxidant effects.
Pharmaceutics, 2021
Why other cleansers fit sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthyl Lactate, Mannitol, Cellulose, Disodium Edta, Methylparaben, Menthol, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Acrylates Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Talc
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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