Elemis Superfood Facial Wash for mature skin
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- This cleanser offers moderate benefits for your normal skin, with glycerin and avocado oil providing hydration and emollient properties to support skin barrier function.
- While it effectively cleanses without irritation due to ingredients like sodium lauroyl sarcosinate and alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, it does not contain specialized ingredients to target your primary concern of wrinkles and fine lines.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
- Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
- Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this facial wash is highly praised for its gentle, hydrating formula that effectively cleanses and leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed. Most users report improved skin texture and fewer breakouts. A small number of users experienced dryness or breakouts, and some found the price point to be high.
Highlights
Gentle, non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't leave skin tight”
- “Cleanses without stripping”
- “Feels soft and nourished”
Effective cleansing Often Mentioned
- “Removes makeup and impurities”
- “Deeply cleanses”
- “Gets oily face clean”
Refreshing scent Often Mentioned
- “Smells so natural and fresh”
- “Spa-like aroma”
- “Refreshing green juice scent”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “Skin feels like silk”
- “Leaves skin smooth”
- “Clearer, radiant complexion”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “Wish it was more affordable”
- “Pricey compared to many”
- “Expensive for a cleanser”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Horrible cystic breakouts”
- “Reacted terribly”
- “Caused clogged pores”
Drying for some Rarely Noted
- “Leaves skin very dry”
- “Dries my skin out”
- “Not for dry types”
Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “Not a fan of fragrance”
- “Strong scent affects eyes”
- “Fairly scented”
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Questions and answers
How well does Elemis Superfood Facial Wash work for mature skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for mature skin, offering gentle cleansing and hydration from glycerin and avocado oil, though it lacks specialized ingredients for wrinkles and fine lines. To fit mature skin better, a cleanser needs exceptionally safe ingredients that actively target wrinkles and fine lines while keeping the skin soft and balanced.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Glycerin and avocado oil make this cleanser a fit by providing hydration and softening the skin to support the skin barrier. For mature skin, a product of this type needs specialized ingredients that target wrinkles and fine lines while keeping skin soft, smooth, and balanced.
What does Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide do for mature skin?
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide helps keep mature skin balanced by supporting its natural protective surface. This helps keep the skin feeling soft and comfortable while defending against everyday dryness.
What does Persea Gratissima Oil do for mature skin?
Persea Gratissima Oil helps smooth out lines, keeps skin elastic, and is unlikely to cause allergic reactions. A cream with this ingredient makes mature skin feel softer and improves overall firmness.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This cleanser fits into your morning routine and your evening routine after makeup removal. While it washes gently and supports skin moisture, a product for mature skin needs specialized anti-aging ingredients like peptides or retinol to target wrinkles and fine lines.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying it before your retinol treatment as part of your cleansing routine. This cleanser helps wash away dirt without causing irritation, though caring for mature skin also needs specialized ingredients that target fine lines and wrinkles.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser works well for a daily routine, helping to clean the skin gently without causing irritation. To properly address mature skin, this type of product needs added firming peptides, retinoids, or antioxidants that target wrinkles and fine lines.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as user complaints about breakouts are low and it is made without harsh ingredients. However, because it is an average fit for this skin, a mature skin type needs targeted anti-aging ingredients like retinol and peptides to smooth lines and keep pores clear.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but you should take care around the thin skin of your eyes. It cleanses gently without harsh ingredients, but mature skin needs targeted anti-wrinkle ingredients like peptides, retinoids, or antioxidants to smooth fine lines.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, geraniol, and linalool). Lauryl 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, 2017Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate in facial cleanser decreased prokaryotic microbial alpha diversity, altered prokaryotic microbiome structure, increased phosphatidylglycerol and phosphatidylcholine, and decreased ceramides on facial skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical treatment with SSFAO 50% or avocado oil increased wound contraction, reepithelialization, collagen density, and tensile strength while showing anti-inflammatory activity compared to petroleum jelly in rats.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013Topical treatment with pumpkin seed oil healed uniform wounds in rats, achieving full re-epithelialization, reappearance of skin appendages, and well-organized collagen fibers compared to untreated controls.
Lipids in Health and Disease, 2016A combinational sunscreen formulation of UV filters, melatonin, and pumpkin seed oil ameliorated UV radiation-induced photoaging in adult Wistar albino rats by increasing SOD, GSH-Px, CAT, and collagen levels, while decreasing skin edema, skin thickness, and inflammatory cytokines compared to UV-exposed controls.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2019Topical pumpkin seed oil increased hair follicle proliferation in mice without causing liver toxicity, oxidative stress, or genotoxicity.
Acta Histochemica, 2022
Why other cleansers fit mature skin better
Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lauryl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Parfum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Galactoarabinan, Disodium Edta, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caramel, Amyris Balsamifera Oil Bark, Urtica Dioica Juice, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Triticum Aestivum Leaf Extract Wheatgrass Leaf Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, Copper Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbic Acid
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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