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Fenty Skin MELT AWF for oily acne-prone skin

Fenty Skin MELT AWF

Low

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A weak match for oily acne-prone skin; the pre-cleansers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 suitability for oily skin as nourishing oils like sunflower seed oil and soybean oil provide emollient action, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for effective seboregulation to address your oiliness or shiny skin.
  • While it provides excellent makeup removal, the moisturizing effects of Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil are largely supportive and irrelevant for your primary goal of managing acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away impurities. Start by using it 3×/week before working up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. Follow it with your usual cleansing steps to ensure all residue is thoroughly washed away.
  • Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using soft cotton pads. Avoid harsh rubbing to prevent irritating your blemishes and active breakouts.
  • Apply the makeup remover on completely dry skin to effectively break down excess oil and makeup. Clean away thoroughly before moving on to the next skincare steps .
  • Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .

People Say

★4.0Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded by users with dry and sensitive skin for its ability to effectively remove makeup and sunscreen without causing irritation or stripping moisture. The jelly-oil formula leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated. However, some users with oily or combination skin report a greasy residue, and many find the pump packaging inconvenient.

Highlights

  • Melts makeup Mostly Mentioned
    • “It effortlessly dissolves even my most stubborn waterproof makeup.”
    • “Takes off every stitch of my makeup without causing any irritation.”
    • “It lifted off the eye makeup and lipstick really easily.”
    • “Melt awf is the only thing I'll use to take my makeup off.”
  • Hydrating and nourishing Often Mentioned
    • “Leaves my skin feeling really hydrated and nourished.”
    • “My skin feels incredibly clean yet nourished after using it.”
    • “Leaves me feeling clean, soft, and hydrated.”
    • “Keeps my face moisturized and doesn't dry my skin out.”
  • Pump packaging issues Often Mentioned
    • “I find the pump style can be a bit problematic as it continues to deposit product.”
    • “I hate the packaging so much.”
    • “I can't seem to control exactly how much I can get out at a time.”
    • “It's hard to fault the actual product itself, it's really just a packaging snafu.”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
    • “I also have very sensitive eyes. This was gentle and non-greasy.”
    • “It effectively cleanses without causing irritation.”
    • “Your eyes don't get cloudy or itchy, and it washes away very well!”
    • “I don't experience that annoying tightness like with other cleansers.”
  • Greasy residue Sometimes Noted
    • “This product did leave just a little bit of a film on the skin.”
    • “Too thick and not easy to get washed off.”
    • “I did feel like this product was very thick and did leave a little bit of a greasy film.”
    • “I do think there is just a little bit of residue on it.”
  • Expensive price Rarely Noted
    • “I think this is too expensive for the amount of product you get.”
    • “With the price point of this product... I feel like there are some cheaper alternatives.”
    • “Thought it was too expensive, but after applying it I realised every penny was worth it.”
  • Mascara removal Rarely Noted
    • “It isn't very good taking mascara off and I don't use waterproof.”
    • “The product works well getting my makeup off with the exception of my waterproof mascara.”
    • “I have to use more product to really get it off.”

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Questions and answers

Why is Fenty Skin Melt Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser a weak match for oily acne-prone skin?

This makeup remover is a weak match because it relies on heavy oils and butters that can clog pores and increase oiliness on your skin. A product of this type needs lightweight, soothing ingredients that control excess oil without causing breakouts.

Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?

Shea butter and the heavy oils in this cleanser make it a weak match for oily acne-prone skin because they can cause excess oiliness or clogged pores. A makeup remover for this skin needs ingredients that control oil and help with breakouts without heavy oils.

What does Sunflower Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?

Sunflower seed oil helps keep the skin barrier strong and improves hydration without clogging pores or causing redness. Oils with a higher linoleic acid amount like this one provide better repair potential and are a good fit for oily skin.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017

What does Shea Butter do for oily acne-prone skin?

Shea butter is generally too heavy for oily, acne-prone skin and may clog pores, leading to breakouts. Skin of this type needs lightweight, non-greasy hydrators like green tea extract to keep it smooth and calm without extra oil.

Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine as the first step before cleansing. It is a weak match for your skin because it lacks ingredients to manage oiliness and breakouts, so oily skin needs a product that also provides oil-control and blemish-clearing ingredients.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser when using retinol. While it is safe for your skin, it lacks the oil-controlling and breakout-fighting ingredients needed to properly manage oily acne-prone skin.

How often should I use it?

You can use Fenty Skin MELT AWF in your evening routine whenever you wear makeup, since this makeup remover washes away cosmetics safely without irritation. Because it lacks ingredients to balance oil or manage breakouts, oily acne-prone skin needs a makeup remover that also helps control excess oil and prevent blemishes.

Pharmaceutics, 2021

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?

This makeup remover is unlikely to cause irritation on oily acne-prone skin, but because it lacks ingredients that balance oil, this skin type needs oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight, non-greasy hydrators to prevent clogged pores and breakouts.

Pharmaceutics, 2021

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, and linalool).

What the research says

  • A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.

    Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
  • A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
  • Topical application of rosemary essential oil-loaded lipid nanoparticles in gel vehicles significantly increased skin hydration compared to gels containing free oil, and increased elasticity to a lesser extent, in ten healthy volunteers.

    Pharmaceutics, 2017
  • Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
  • An alcoholic extract of rosemary leaves, Rosm1, demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and inhibits oxidative alterations to skin surface lipids when evaluated in vitro and in vivo.

    International Journal of Tissue Reactions, 2000

Why other pre-cleansers fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Watermelon Seed Oil, Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Water, Propylene Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool

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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