Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula for dry skin
Coconut Oil
Glyceryl Stearate
Butylene Glycol
Tridecyl Stearate
Silica
Low
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the exfoliants alongside 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 exfoliation for your dry or flaky skin due to the presence of silica and coconut oil, which provide gentle physical exfoliation and emollient action. Caprylic, capric triglyceride further supports this emollient effect, though the formula lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
- The product is safe for your dry skin as it contains soothing ingredients like Bisabolol and avoids harsh or prohibited substances, minimizing irritation risk.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant as part of your PM routine once a week, increasing slowly to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well. Always remember to apply SPF every morning to protect your newly smoothed skin.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but always before your rich moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb for a minute. Avoid rubbing to prevent any irritation on flaky areas.
- Apply the product directly to dry clean skin to ensure the best possible tolerance for your dry type. This helps address flaky patches without causing extra stress.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before your very first use. Do not mix this with other strong acids or retinoids on the same night.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 5.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is widely praised as a gentle, cream-based exfoliator suitable for daily use, particularly for those with dry or sensitive skin who need to remove flakiness without irritation. Most users love the smoothing and moisturizing effects, though a minority find the formula leaves a waxy residue or is too mild to effectively unclog pores.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
- “gentle enough for everyday”
- “doesn't scratch my skin”
- “buffs without irritation”
- “soft grains”
Moisturizing formula Often Mentioned
- “doesn't strip moisture”
- “feels like a lotion”
- “hydrating while scrubbing”
- “no tight feeling”
Smooths texture Often Mentioned
- “leaves face porcelain smooth”
- “polishes away roughness”
- “makeup glides on”
- “skin feels baby soft”
Good for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “no redness after use”
- “doesn't sting”
- “perfect for delicate skin”
Waxy residue Sometimes Noted
- “hard to rinse off”
- “leaves a film”
- “feels greasy afterwards”
- “residue clogged my pores”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out”
- “caused tiny bumps”
- “acne flared up”
- “too heavy for oily skin”
High price Rarely Noted
- “expensive for the size”
- “pricey for a scrub”
- “tube is too small”
- “not worth the money”
Too mild Rarely Noted
- “didn't do much”
- “barely any scrub particles”
- “not abrasive enough”
- “didn't remove blackheads”
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Questions and answers
Why is Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream a weak match for dry skin?
This scrub is a weak match for dry skin because it lacks sufficient hydrators to keep the skin properly moisturized. Dry skin needs formulas with essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, or niacinamide to maintain moisture and protect the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for dry skin?
This exfoliant is a weak match for dry skin because it lacks sufficient hydration ingredients like essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid. To care for dry skin properly, an exfoliant of this type needs a rich blend of hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients that maintain moisture without stripping it away.
What does Coconut Oil do for dry skin?
Coconut oil works well for dry skin by helping to lock in moisture and calm irritation. It may improve skin hydration and support skin barrier repair, keeping skin feeling soft and smooth.
What does Glyceryl Stearate do for dry skin?
Glyceryl Stearate helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by holding moisture in and supporting a healthy protective barrier. This ingredient has a very strong safety record, meaning it is unlikely to cause irritation when used regularly.
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to be a good fit for dry skin on its own because it lacks enough hydrating ingredients, so dry skin needs an exfoliating product with extra moisture and softening oils to keep the skin comfortable.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this exfoliant?
This exfoliant is best used just once a week for dry skin to avoid irritation, as it provides moderate scrubbing but lacks sufficient moisture-attracting ingredients. To properly care for this skin type, a product of this type needs extra hydrating ingredients and nourishing oils.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to cause breakouts on dry skin since reviews rarely mention this issue and the formula includes soothing bisabolol. However, because it contains coconut oil, it may occasionally clog pores for certain individuals.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Topical 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, 2023Overnight virgin coconut oil application provides a skin protective effect against damage and increased TEWL from frequent alcohol-based hand sanitizer usage in 60 volunteers, resulting in a 25% increase in perceived moisture content compared to the control group.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021A functional cosmetic cream containing bioactive materials from Streptomyces sp. T65 embedded in SBA-15 decreased skin roughness by 4.670% and increased skin brightness by 0.472% after 4 weeks of application, while demonstrating antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-aging, and whitening activities.
Antioxidants, 2020Film-forming formulations containing porous silica achieved skin permeation rates comparable to immediate release formulations while confirming prolonged drug availability and causing no skin irritation in healthy volunteers.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2017Topical treatment with silica mud and microalgae extracts from the Blue Lagoon improved skin barrier function by inducing epidermal gene expression and reducing transepidermal water loss in healthy humans, while preventing skin aging markers in vitro.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008
Why other exfoliants fit dry skin better
A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Phytosphingosine 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, 2017Topical 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, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Tridecyl Stearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate, Hexacaprate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Coconut Oil, Caprylic, Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitol, Hexyldecyl Stearate, Bisabolol, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Triethanolamine, Oleth-10 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin
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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