Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream for oily acne-prone skin
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A poor match for oily acne-prone skin; the 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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How to apply
- Use this cleanser as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily to help clear your breakouts.
- Apply this cleanser as the first step in the morning and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow it with your toner and moisturizer.
- Gently massage a small amount of the cleanser onto your face using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help clean deeply and remove excess oil. This works best for oily skin types.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 1.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleansing cream is a nostalgic, budget-friendly staple that many users with oily or combination skin praise for its refreshing, cooling sensation and ability to leave skin feeling clean without excessive dryness. It is frequently criticized by those with sensitive or reactive skin due to its strong fragrance and potential to cause irritation or breakouts, making it a polarizing choice.
Highlights
Cooling sensation Mostly Mentioned
- “Love the cooling feeling”
- “Signature tingle is addictive”
- “Feels so fresh and clean”
Affordable price Often Mentioned
- “Great value for the size”
- “Super good deal”
- “Budget-friendly option”
Non-stripping formula Sometimes Noted
- “Does not dry skin out”
- “Never feels stripped”
- “Soft and refreshed”
Removes makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Removes dirt and makeup”
- “Great first step for makeup”
- “Cleans off makeup well”
Causes irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Burning sensation on face”
- “Caused red rashes”
- “Irritating for sensitive skin”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “Too much artificial scent”
- “Strong eucalyptus smell”
- “Overpowering fragrance”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Developed deep, hard pimples”
- “Worsened my acne”
- “Not ideal for blemishes”
Not for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “Poor choice for dry skin”
- “Can feel slightly drying”
- “Left skin feeling tight”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Noxzema Classic Clean for oily acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises caution because camphor and menthol may irritate your existing acne and blemishes, and the formula lacks sufficient ingredients for effective oil control. A cleanser for this skin needs soothing ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, probiotics, or salicylic acid to balance oil production and maintain skin clarity without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Camphor and menthol make this cleanser a poor fit because they may irritate existing acne and blemishes on your oily skin. A cleanser for this skin type needs soothing and effective ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, probiotics, salicylic acid, and glycerin to balance oil production and maintain skin clarity without any risk of irritation.
What does Water do for oily acne-prone skin?
Water helps keep oily, acne-prone skin hydrated without making it greasy. Keeping skin hydrated is important because acne treatments can dry it out and irritate the skin barrier.
What does Flaxseed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Flaxseed oil helps soothe sensitive skin and keeps it feeling smooth and hydrated. For oily acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that help balance oil without clogging pores.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser goes into both your morning and evening routine, but this product is a poor match for your oily acne-prone skin because camphor and menthol may irritate your blemishes. Cleansers for this skin need gentle cleansing agents alongside ingredients that help balance oil and keep pores clear without causing irritation.
Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?
Using this cleanser with salicylic acid requires caution because camphor and menthol may irritate your breakouts. Instead, oily acne-prone skin needs a gentle cleanser that controls oil without harsh cooling agents, followed by your acne treatment.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a poor match for your oily acne-prone skin because camphor and menthol may irritate blemishes and it lacks ingredients to manage oil. Oily acne-prone skin needs a cleanser that gently removes excess oil without harsh fragrances or skin-irritating ingredients.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Yes, this cleanser may cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin because camphor and menthol can irritate blemishes. A product for this skin needs ingredients that help balance oil and soothe redness without harsh additives.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser may be too harsh for the very thin skin around the eyes and is generally formulated for facial use rather than the broader body skin. Using it in delicate areas can easily cause irritation due to its tingly ingredients like camphor and eucalyptus oil.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A bioinspired lamellar liquid crystal formulation containing hempseed oil and betamethasone dipropionate achieved 3-fold improved drug permeation, excellent biocompatibility with over 85% cell proliferation, and promoted skin healing with gap closure after 36 hours compared to a reference medicine.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2024Linseed and rapeseed oils promoted fibroblast proliferation and wound healing without inducing oxidative stress-mediated cytotoxic or genotoxic effects in vitro, with linseed oil exhibiting the most potent activity likely due to its high alpha-linolenic acid content.
Molecules, 2015Topical application of crude linseed oil significantly increased the rate of wound contraction and shortened the healing period to 26 days compared to untreated wounds, Vaseline gel, and Cicatryl-Bio ointment in rabbits.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines, 2017Topical application of a methyl salicylate gel with turpentine essence, camphor, and menthol achieved skin penetration and significantly reduced pro-inflammatory gene expression compared to untreated controls in human skin explants.
Farmaceuticos Comunitarios, 2024Volatile compounds including 1,8-cineole, borneol, camphor, and thujone reduce PMA/I-stimulated IL-6 and IL-8 release by more than 50% in human gingival fibroblasts, proving more effective than rosmarinic acid.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2013Camphor induced human primary dermal fibroblast proliferation and collagen expression while reducing UV-induced MMP1 expression and wrinkle formation in mouse skin.
Phytotherapy Research, 2015An ointment containing larch turpentine, eucalyptus oil, and turpentine oil improved discomfort scores (7.3 vs. 4.7) and increased complete healing (67% vs. 46%) compared to placebo in outpatients with painful skin abscesses over 10 days.
Complementary Medicine Research, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Stearic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Oil, Soybean Oil, Propylene Glycol, Gelatin, Calcium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Camphor, Menthol, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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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