Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser for combination skin
Strawberry Seed Oil
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Lycopene Tomato
Decyl Glucoside
Coco Glucoside
High
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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
- Highly suitable for your combination skin, the decyl glucoside oils sugar and strawberry seed oil offer gentle cleansing and mild exfoliation to address oily shine. Lycopene from tomato also provides antioxidant benefits, complementing your skin's needs.
- The cleansing agents decyl glucoside and coco-glucoside oil are effective at clearing pores without causing irritation, aligning well with your combination skin type.
- This formula is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and poses no risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM as part of your daily routine. Start 3×/week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your skin using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- For the best results , apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin to help lift away excess oil.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers with normal, combination, and sensitive skin frequently praise this gel cleanser for its ability to remove impurities without stripping natural oils, often describing a "spa-like" experience due to its scent. While many report a noticeable glow and softer texture, those with very dry skin occasionally find it dehydrating, and results regarding the fading of dark spots vary.
Highlights
Strawberry scent Mostly Mentioned
- “Smells like fresh strawberries”
- “reminds me of sweet ripe strawberries”
- “scent brings a smile to my face”
- “smells amazing but not fake”
Gentle and non-stripping Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin feeling clean but not stripped”
- “very gentle on sensitive skin”
- “face feels soft and tight in a good way”
- “doesn't leave a film”
Clean ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “Love the clean ingredients”
- “no harsh chemicals”
- “simple ingredient list”
Gel texture Sometimes Noted
- “Feels like a cloud”
- “silky and lightweight”
- “foams well with small amount”
- “rich gel facial serum feel”
Versatile multi-use Sometimes Noted
- “Doubles as a mask if left on”
- “removes makeup even mascara”
- “leave it on for 5 minutes for a glow”
- “great 2-in-1 product”
Price point Sometimes Noted
- “A bit pricey though”
- “wish there was more product for money”
- “expensive for a face wash”
- “higher price point”
Drying for some Rarely Noted
- “Might dry you out too much”
- “leaves my skin dry”
- “felt dry a few hours after using”
- “not for very dry skin”
Makeup removal Rarely Noted
- “Doesn't remove waterproof makeup”
- “need to use oil cleanser first”
- “stings if it gets in eyes”
- “doesn't get everything off”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Product gets jammed in dispenser”
- “dropped bottle and it shattered”
- “pump is annoying”
- “glass is slippery in shower”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “Smelled like rotting fruit”
- “couldn't get past the smell”
- “too sweet for me”
- “scent is a bit much”
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Questions and answers
What makes Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser a great fit for combination skin?
This cleanser is a great fit because its gentle cleansing agents and strawberry seed oil clear pores and handle oily shine without causing irritation. It also includes lycopene from tomato, which helps improve your skin while providing antioxidant benefits.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2022Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2020
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Decyl glucoside and strawberry seed oil make this cleanser a great fit because they offer gentle cleansing and mild exfoliation that helps handle oily shine without irritation. Lycopene from tomato also provides antioxidant benefits to support your skin.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2022Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2020
What does Strawberry Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Strawberry seed oil is light and easily absorbed, making it a great fit to balance dry patches without feeling heavy on oily areas. It helps keep the skin smooth and hydrated while supporting the skin barrier.
What does Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do for combination skin?
Hydrolyzed wheat protein helps keep combination skin feeling smooth and balanced throughout the day. A product of this type needs lightweight moisturizers and gentle cleansers that hydrate dry areas without making oily spots greasy.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleanser fits into both your morning and evening skincare routines. You use it as the first step in the morning and as the second step in the evening after removing makeup.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol by applying the cleanser first on damp skin, rinsing it off, and following with your retinol treatment once your face is completely dry. This gentle formula clears pores without causing irritation, making it safe to use alongside active ingredients like retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to gently clear pores and handle oily shine without causing irritation. Regular use helps keep combination skin clean and balanced.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog your pores or cause breakouts because its gentle cleansing agents clear pores without irritation. It also poses no risk of irritation for combination skin.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use this cleanser on the body and around the eyes because its gentle sugar-based cleansers and strawberry seed oil clear pores and handle oil without causing irritation.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2022Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2020
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical lycopene-based emulgel significantly enhanced skin hydration and elasticity while reducing erythema, melanin, and sebum contents in human volunteers compared to a placebo formulation over 12 weeks.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2022Cosmetic formulations containing lycopene and melatonin showed significant differences in skin sebum content, hydration, elasticity, erythema index, and melanin index compared to control in 36 healthy women.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2020Topical delivery of lycopene via MG- and TG-containing microemulsions significantly increased stratum corneum and viable skin layer penetration compared to a control solution, with the MG-containing microemulsion also increasing skin antioxidant activity by 10-fold.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010Application of a cosmetic multiple emulsion containing vitamin C and wheat protein as well as a base formulation increased skin moisture in 11 human volunteers over four weeks, while producing no significant variations in skin sebum, pH, elasticity, melanin, or erythema.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2008The addition of polymers and hydrolysed proteins to model body wash cosmetics improves foaming properties, storage stability, and safety by reducing skin irritant potential, with the polyvinylpyrrolidone/hydrolysed wheat protein crosspolymer showing the strongest reduction effect.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2015Propolis and lycopene extract nanoemulsions provided better therapeutic efficiency and a sustained release for 24 hours compared to standard suspension in an acute inflammation rat paw edema model.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011Coco-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
Ingredients
Water, Decyl Glucoside Oils Sugar, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Coco Glucoside Oil Coconut And Sunflower Oil, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Xanthan Gum, Strawberry Seed Oil, Lycopene Tomato, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate
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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