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Versed Hydrating Cream Cleanser for oily acne-prone skin

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Versed Hydrating Cream Cleanser

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 moderate cleansing for your oily skin due to Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine effectively removing impurities, while Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin provide general hydration that is not targeted for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
  • The humectant action of glycerin and hyaluronic acid derivatives is highly suitable for oily skin, preventing exacerbation of oiliness.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

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

★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

This cleanser is highly regarded for its gentle, non-stripping, and hydrating properties, making it a favorite for dry and sensitive skin types, especially during winter. A moderate number of users appreciate its creamy texture and soothing ingredients. Some users, particularly those with oily skin, find it leaves a residue or has an unusual scent. A small number of users reported it struggled with heavy makeup removal or caused breakouts.

Highlights

  • Non-stripping & gentle Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels balanced”
    • “doesn't strip moisture”
    • “no squeaky clean feeling”
  • Hydrating finish Often Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft”
    • “feels like lotion”
    • “good for dry winter skin”
  • Creamy texture Sometimes Noted
    • “silky smooth”
    • “glides on skin”
    • “luxurious milky feel”
  • Soothing ingredients Sometimes Noted
    • “calms my redness”
    • “soothing oat milk”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
  • Leaves residue Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves oily film”
    • “hard to rinse off”
    • “felt waxy residue”
  • Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like mayonnaise”
    • “scent of plaster/paint”
    • “weird oat smell”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused small pimples”
    • “clogged my pores”
    • “broke me out”
  • Weak makeup removal Rarely Noted
    • “didn't remove mascara”
    • “need to double cleanse”
    • “struggles with foundation”

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Questions and answers

How well does Versed Hydrating Cream Cleanser work for oily acne-prone skin?

This cleanser works moderately well for oily skin by washing away impurities without adding oiliness, though it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts. To fit oily acne-prone skin best, a cleanser needs soothing and effective ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, probiotics, or salicylic acid.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Glycerin and hyaluronic acid make this cleanser a good fit because they draw moisture into the skin without adding extra oil. Cleansers for this skin type also need ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, probiotics, or salicylic acid to help clear breakouts and balance oil production.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for oily acne-prone skin?

Aloe Vera Leaf Juice helps calm redness and reduces acne breakouts for oily skin. Studies show it effectively targets acne lesions and lowers redness when used regularly.

Clinical Pharmacology, 2018The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2014

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

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

This cleanser goes as the first step in your morning routine and the second step in your evening routine after removing makeup. It safely cleanses oily skin without making it greasy, but an oily acne-prone routine needs added ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to directly target blemishes and breakouts.

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying it before your retinol treatment step. It is safe for your oily skin and helps wash away impurities without causing extra irritation.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. It washes away impurities safely without making your oily skin feel greasy, though oily acne-prone skin also needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients to properly manage breakouts.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but it may cause breakouts because its hydration is not targeted for acne, blemishes, and breakouts. A cleanser for this skin needs ingredients that help clear blemishes and control oil.

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

You can use this cleanser on your body and around the eyes since it is gentle and safe for the skin there. To properly care for the thin skin around the eyes and larger areas of the body, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients and gentle cleansers that keep skin comfortable without irritation.

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

  • A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.

    Clinical Pharmacology, 2018

  • Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.

    Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018

  • Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010

  • 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

  • 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

Why other cleansers fit oily acne-prone skin better

Ingredients

Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Flower Extract, Polysorbate 80, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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