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Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam for oily acne-prone skin

Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily acne-prone skin; other cleansers 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 excellent cleansing for your oily skin due to Stearic Acid and Myristic Acid, effectively removing impurities and excess sebum without causing irritation. Kaolin and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate further contribute to seboregulation and cleansing, aligning well with your oily skin type.
  • While it provides general cleansing benefits, the formula lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid to directly target your concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The product is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients or prohibited substances that could cause irritation.

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

★4.7Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded by users with oily and combination skin for its effective deep cleansing and luxurious lather, leaving skin feeling soft. A small amount is needed, making it efficient. Some users with dry or sensitive skin report it can be drying or cause irritation, and a moderate number of users find it to be pricey.

Highlights

  • Deep cleansing Mostly Mentioned
    • “face feels squeaky clean”
    • “removes all makeup residue”
    • “pores feel unclogged”
  • Rich lather Mostly Mentioned
    • “foams into a rich cloud”
    • “texture is silky and thick”
    • “feels luxurious on skin”
  • High efficiency Often Mentioned
    • “pea-sized amount is enough”
    • “tube lasts for months”
    • “little goes a long way”
  • Softens skin Sometimes Noted
    • “skin feels soft not tight”
    • “leaves face silky”
    • “improves skin radiance”
  • Drying or stripping Sometimes Noted
    • “left my skin squeaky dry”
    • “felt stripped of moisture”
    • “too drying for winter”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “pricey for a face wash”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
    • “expensive but worth it”
  • Skin irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused red bumpy rash”
    • “stung my sensitive skin”
    • “broke me out immediately”
  • Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “smell is too strong”
    • “fragrance irritated my eyes”
    • “perfume scent is unnecessary”

Sources: lovi.care, shiseido.com, macys.com, ulta.com, influenster.com, sephora.my, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam work for oily acne-prone skin?

This cleanser works well for washing away extra oil and impurities without causing irritation, though other products fit oily acne-prone skin better because this formula lacks specialized breakout-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid. Cleansers that fit this skin best need powerful ingredients to tackle acne and blemishes while controlling oil and keeping the skin clear.

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

Stearic acid, myristic acid, kaolin, and sodium lauryl sulfate make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin by effectively removing excess oil and impurities without causing irritation. However, because it lacks specialized acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, a cleanser for this skin type needs targeted blemish-clearing components and stronger oil control.

What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Cocamidopropyl Betaine do for oily acne-prone skin?

Cocamidopropyl betaine is a cleansing ingredient that helps wash away dirt and excess oil from oily, acne-prone skin, though it may occasionally cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people. This type of skin needs gentle cleansers and oil-reducing ingredients that clear pores while keeping the skin barrier healthy and calm.

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

This cleanser fits in the morning routine after waking up and in the evening routine after taking off makeup. This type of product needs ingredients like salicylic acid for oily acne-prone skin.

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

You can use this cleanser in your routine with retinol, applying it to wash your face before you put on your retinol treatment. This cleanser helps remove excess oil and impurities safely, but because it lacks ingredients like salicylic acid to directly target breakouts, oily acne-prone skin needs a cleanser with blemish-fighting ingredients alongside your retinol for the best results.

How often should I use it?

You can use this cleanser twice a day in your morning and evening routine. A consistent daily cleansing routine helps keep oily skin clean and fresh.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to cause irritation, but it may cause breakouts for oily acne-prone skin because the formula lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid to directly target blemishes. A product of this type needs acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid to properly care for acne-prone skin.

Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?

You can safely use this cleanser on your body, but you should take care around the thin skin near your eyes. Cleansers for oily acne-prone skin need gentle cleansing ingredients and safe safety profiles to protect delicate areas.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

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

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, 2017
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.

    Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Topical application of sericin gels increased skin intrinsic moisturization, hydroxyproline content, and epidermal hydration while decreasing transepidermal water loss and skin impedance in healthy human volunteers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2005
  • Silk fibroin wound dressings exhibit anti-inflammatory and pro-angiogenic properties that accelerate skin wound healing compared to commercially available dressings in preclinical and clinical settings.

    Biomolecules, 2022
  • Silk sericin-releasing bacterial nanocellulose gel demonstrated improved mechanical properties, controlled sericin release, non-cytotoxicity on L929 and HaCaT cells, and non-irritancy in subcutaneous tissue compared to a commercially available paper mask.

    BMC Biotechnology, 2014

Why other cleansers fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Stearic Acid, Peg-8, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sorbitol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Parfum, Polyquaternium-39, Disodium Edta, Rice Germ Oil, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Kaolin, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Betaine, Silk Powder Serica Poudre De Soie Powder, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

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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