Abib Acne Foam Cleanser for dry skin
Salicylic Acid
Centella Asiatica Extract
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Glycerin
Coco-BetaineLow
- LowDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the cleansers 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 salicylic acid, which provides mild chemical exfoliation, but it may also have a drying effect on your dry skin.
- The presence of Gaultheria Procumbens leaf extract and Houttuynia Cordata Extract helps with decongesting pores, which is beneficial for acne-prone skin, but the formula lacks deeply hydrating or emollient ingredients to fully support your dry skin type.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean. Start using it daily right away since your skin is not sensitive.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow with your toner and moisturizer afterwards.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Apply this cleanser on slightly damp skin for a comfortable and refreshing wash. This helps maintain your skin's natural moisture while cleansing away dirt.
- Avoid getting the cleanser directly into your eyes to prevent any irritation. Do a simple patch test before your first use to ensure your skin likes it.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded for its gentle, non-stripping formula that effectively calms redness and maintains skin hydration, making it suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. A moderate number of users find its cleansing power to be too mild for removing heavy makeup or excess oil, suggesting a double-cleansing routine might be necessary for a thorough clean.
Highlights
Gentle and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't strip your skin like others”
- “Leaves my face feeling plump”
- “No uncomfortable tightness or dryness”
Calms acne and redness Often Mentioned
- “Blemishes calmed down almost immediately”
- “Helped my acne a lot”
- “Redness decreased significantly”
Hydrating finish Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin feeling moisturized”
- “Face feels plump and hydrated”
- “Hydration really stays put”
Rich, soft lather Sometimes Noted
- “Foams up very nicely”
- “Creates a rich, luxurious lather”
- “Texture is soft and smooth”
Cleansing power Sometimes Noted
- “Too mild to genuinely clear oils”
- “Didn't give that deep clean”
- “Weak when removing sunscreen”
Drying for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “Skin felt weirdly dry in places”
- “Felt a bit tight after use”
- “Dry patches felt sore”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “Scent is a bit off-putting”
- “Smells like earthy herbs”
- “Has a distinct herbal aroma”
Texture in cold Rarely Noted
- “Came out as a stick in winter”
- “Hard to squeeze out when cold”
- “Texture becomes incredibly thick”
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Questions and answers
Why is Abib Acne Foam Cleanser a weak match for dry skin?
This cleanser is a weak match because it may have a drying effect while lacking deeply hydrating or softening ingredients to fully support your dry skin type. A cleanser for this skin needs rich hydrating and moisture-protecting ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and skin health.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry skin?
Salicylic acid and wintergreen leaf extract make this cleanser a weak match because they may have a drying effect and lack deep hydration. A cleanser for dry skin needs richly hydrating and barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin.
What does Salicylic Acid do for dry skin?
Salicylic acid is generally not a good fit for dry skin, as it is meant to clear out pores and remove dead skin rather than hydrate. Because dry skin needs soothing and moisture rather than exfoliation, a product for dry skin needs nourishing ingredients like urea to lock in moisture and keep the skin soft.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for dry skin?
Centella asiatica extract helps dry skin by boosting moisture and reducing water loss while calming irritation. It supports barrier repair to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine steps for your dry skin. Because it can be drying, dry skin needs a gentle cleanser paired with a rich moisturizer and hydrating ingredients to keep the skin comfortable and smooth.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
Using this cleanser with retinol may dry out your skin too much because it contains salicylic acid, so you should use them on alternate days or times to prevent irritation. A cleanser of this type for dry skin needs gentle, non-exfoliating cleansing agents paired with rich, moisture-locking ingredients to keep the skin comfortable.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser may be too drying for your dry skin because it lacks deeply hydrating or softening ingredients to support your skin type. If you still choose to use it, limit it to once a day or a few times a week, and always follow up with a rich moisturizer.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because it helps decongest pores, but it may cause drying for dry skin. To properly care for dry skin while managing breakouts, a cleanser of this type needs rich, nourishing ingredients that lock in moisture and keep your skin soft and smooth.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser may be too drying for the thin skin around the eyes and is not formulated for the thicker skin on the body. A cleanser for dry skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and moisturizing agents to keep skin soft and comfortable.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2022
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Quercetin phospholipids 1% cream significantly reduced UV-, histamine-, and chemical-induced skin erythema (-10.05%) and mean wheal diameter in 30 healthy human volunteers, showing comparable efficacy to 1% dexchlorpheniramine cream.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2016Quercetin-loaded niosomes formulated with Span60-RH40 at a 9:11 mass ratio improved quercetin solubility, photostability, sustained release, and transdermal penetration, yielding a skin retention 2.95 times higher than quercetin solution.
Molecules, 2019Optimized rutin-loaded glycerosomes formulated into a nanosunscreen gel demonstrated sustained drug release, greater skin permeation, good antioxidant activity, and better epidermal retention compared to the dermis, indicating high safety, stability, and sun protection factor values for topical administration.
Gels, 2023The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012The 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
Why other cleansers fit dry skin better
Phytosphingosine 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, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-67, Tromethamine, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta
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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