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Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel for oily skin

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for oily skin; other cleansers 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 coco-betaine and coco glucoside lift dirt and impurities without causing irritation, supported by glycerin and sodium hyaluronate for hydration.
  • While providing general hydration, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to effectively manage oily shine or offer strong seboregulating benefits.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, featuring soothing ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate with no harsh or prohibited components.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviews

While the vast majority find it gentle and hydrating, a notable minority dislikes the natural scent of the ingredients and a few users experienced mild dryness.

Highlights

  • Non-stripping & hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave skin dry”
    • “skin feels soft”
    • “keeps me hydrated”
    • “no tight face feeling”
  • Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “didn't break me out”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “no irritation”
    • “soothing feel”
  • Effective makeup remover Sometimes Noted
    • “removes waterproof makeup”
    • “takes off mascara”
    • “cleanses effectively”
    • “removes dirt and oil”
  • Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
    • “foams up nicely”
    • “creamy gel consistency”
    • “glides on skin”
    • “luxurious feel”
  • Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “weird smell”
    • “has a funk”
    • “smells like plastic”
    • “scent is off-putting”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused bumps”
    • “broke me out”
    • “clogged pores”
    • “acne flared up”
  • Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
    • “still felt dry”
    • “dried me out”
    • “skin felt tight”
    • “need moisturizer after”
  • Residue feeling Rarely Noted
    • “doesn't feel squeaky clean”
    • “leaves a film”
    • “hard to rinse”
    • “feels slippery”

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Questions and answers

How well does Eucerin Hydrating Cleanser work for oily skin?

Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel works moderately well for oily skin by lifting dirt and impurities without irritation while providing basic hydration. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to manage oily shine, an oily skin cleanser needs oil-controlling and pore-clearing ingredients to keep the complexion clear and balanced.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Coco-betaine and coco glucoside lift dirt and impurities without causing irritation, while glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide gentle hydration for your oily skin. Oily skin works best with cleansers that feature ingredients specifically targeting oiliness and managing shine while maintaining a clear complexion.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

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 step to gently wash away dirt and impurities. Oily skin also needs specialized ingredients to manage shine and control excess oil.

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol as part of your routine, applying the cleanser first and following it with your retinol treatment. A cleanser for oily skin also needs specialized ingredients to manage shine and control oil.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine to lift dirt without irritation. An oily skin type needs a cleanser that also manages shine and controls oil.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on oily skin because it uses gentle cleansers that lift dirt without irritation and has a low complaint rate for causing breakouts. However, since it lacks oil-controlling ingredients, oily skin generally needs added mattifying components or targeted blemish-fighting ingredients to stay clear.

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

You can safely use this cleanser on your body and around your eyes because it features gentle cleansing ingredients and soothing hydrators with no harsh components. A product of this type needs specialized ingredients to manage oily shine.

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
  • Coco-glucoside powered emulgels containing probiotics and prebiotics demonstrated stability without phase separation and preserved probiotic viability for up to 11 days, supporting the skin's natural barrier.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2025
  • Topical application of glyceryl glucoside significantly increased AQP3 mRNA levels and reduced transepidermal water loss compared with vehicle-controlled areas in volunteer subjects.

    Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2012
  • Topical oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions containing glyceryl glucoside, natural moisturizing factors, and ceramide significantly improved skin hydration and barrier function while reducing visible dryness and tactile roughness in subjects with very dry skin compared to untreated sites and vehicles.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2012
  • 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
  • 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

Why other cleansers fit oily skin better

  • A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Combined ascorbyl palmitate and sodium ascorbyl phosphate treatment significantly reduced facial sebum secretions in healthy female volunteers compared to a placebo control over 90 days.

    Drug Research, 2017

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Coco Glucoside, Glyceryl Glucoside, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Edta, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate

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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