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Dieux Skin for oily skin

Dieux Skin

Caution

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A poor match for oily skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 cleansing for your oily skin, as Glycerin and Cocamidopropyl Betaine help remove impurities without causing irritation.
  • While it provides general cleansing benefits, it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively manage oily shine or offer optimal oil control.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing Glycerin.

How to apply

  • Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin fresh. Always make sure to follow with a good SPF in the morning.
  • Apply your cleanser as the first step in the morning or the second step in the evening before your toner.
  • Gently massage a small amount onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water .
  • You can apply this cleanser safely on damp skin for a refreshing and easy wash.
  • Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 3.0k+ reviews

Some users with sensitive or acne-prone skin report breakouts, and others find certain formulas either too greasy or not moisturizing enough for severe dryness.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrates Mostly Mentioned
    • “keeps my face feeling hydrated, calm, and balanced”
    • “deeply nourish the skin and it does that perfectly”
    • “restoring that healthy-looking, hydrated glow”
    • “hours later it felt hydrated and like it was still there”
  • Repairs barrier Often Mentioned
    • “fixes my skin barrier overnight”
    • “works especially well if your skin barrier needs a little extra TLC”
    • “designed to deeply nourish, provide barrier support”
    • “nourish the skin barrier and leave your complexion feeling smooth”
  • Soothes redness Often Mentioned
    • “soothes redness, calms irritation, and just makes everything feel balanced”
    • “great at soothing redness”
    • “calms reactive skin through several mechanisms at once”
  • Fades dark spots Sometimes Noted
    • “My dark spots began to fade faster than they have before”
    • “redness and irritation from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation... was diffused”
    • “struggling with congestion and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, I'd definitely recommend”
  • Causes breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “broke out with tiny red dots where it was applied”
    • “users with sensitive or acne-prone skin report experiencing breakouts”
    • “would clog my pores”
    • “flare up sensitive break out in rash”
  • Not moisturizing enough Sometimes Noted
    • “after a few hours my skin was dry”
    • “It's not moisturizing enough for my dry skin”
    • “wasn't moisturizing enough... for my dry skin”
    • “lightweight but definitely not the most moisturizing”
  • Unpleasant smell Sometimes Noted
    • “Smells like pennies and burps”
    • “smelled like medicine to me at first”
    • “aluminum tube makes it stink”
    • “smells like the aluminum tube it's in”
  • Greasy finish Rarely Noted
    • “greasy shine to finish”
    • “If only it wasn't so oily and shiny”
    • “just a little so it doesn't look shiny”

Sources: lovi.care, ipsy.com, thingtesting.com, dieuxskin.com, reddit.com, coveteur.com, and more

Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with the Dieux Skin cleanser for oily skin?

Lovi advises caution because this cleanser lacks specialized ingredients to effectively manage oily shine or offer optimal oil control, even though it provides general cleansing. A cleanser for oily skin needs effective ingredients like Niacinamide, Ceramides, or salicylic acid to manage shine and support skin health.

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

This cleanser is a poor fit because it lacks specialized ingredients like Niacinamide, Ceramides, or salicylic acid to effectively manage oily shine and control oil. A cleanser for this skin needs these ingredients to properly handle oiliness while keeping the skin balanced.

What does Water do for oily skin?

Water helps keep oily skin hydrated without adding grease or clogging pores. Keeping oily skin properly hydrated may also help balance oil production and reduce unwanted shine.

What does Glycerin do for oily skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the first cleansing step, and it also fits into your weekly routine. Because it offers a poor match for oily skin by lacking oil-control ingredients, an oily skincare routine needs ingredients and products that actively manage excess shine and target oil.

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol, but because it is a poor match for oily skin, you should apply the cleanser first, gently rinse, and then follow with your retinol treatment. A cleanser for oily skin needs ingredients that help manage shine and control oil.

How often should I use this cleanser?

This cleanser is suitable for daily use morning and evening as part of your regular routine, as it removes impurities gently without causing irritation. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to control excess shine, oily skin needs a cleanser that includes targeted oil-balancing or mattifying ingredients.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This cleanser may cause breakouts for oily skin, as some reviewers note. To properly manage oily shine and avoid clogged pores, a cleanser for this skin type needs targeted oil-control ingredients and deeper pore-cleansing agents.

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

This cleanser is safe to use around the eyes and on the body because it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing glycerin. However, a cleanser for oily skin also needs specialized ingredients to effectively manage oily shine and offer optimal oil control.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

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
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012
  • 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

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Lavender Oil, Citrus Extract, Pyrus Communis Extract, Amber Extract

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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