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Arencia Fresh Green Cleanser for oily skin

Arencia Fresh Green Cleanser
  • Glycerin
  • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
  • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal Seed

Low

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

A weak 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 with Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, which gently remove impurities without causing irritation. Kaolin and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract further support oil absorption and provide antioxidant benefits, aligning well with your skin type. The formula is safe for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients, ensuring no risk of irritation.
  • Moderate physical exfoliation is provided by Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal and Rice Powder, which help to refine texture without exacerbating sensitivity. The overall safety profile is excellent, with no reported risks of irritation for your skin type.

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

★4.7Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

This cleanser is highly regarded for its unique, chewy texture that effectively deep-cleans pores and removes blackheads, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth. While many users find it non-stripping, a small number with sensitive skin have reported experiencing tightness, irritation, or breakouts.

Highlights

  • Deep cleansing action Often Mentioned
    • “clears pores, removes blackheads, removes makeup, clean feeling”
  • Leaves skin soft Often Mentioned
    • “soft, smooth, glowy, not stripping”
  • Unique texture Often Mentioned
    • “chewy, mochi-like, fun, solid-to-foam”
  • Multi-functional use Sometimes Noted
    • “daily cleanser, wash-off mask, gentle exfoliation”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “fresh green smell, spa-like, pleasant fragrance”
  • Inconvenient packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “jar packaging unhygienic, scooping annoying, bits fall off, messy”
  • Causes irritation Rarely Noted
    • “stings eyes, causes redness, breakouts, skin tightness”
  • High price point Rarely Noted
    • “expensive, pricey for cleanser, not worth cost”
  • Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “scent too strong, overpowering smell”

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Questions and answers

Why is Arencia Fresh Green Cleanser a weak match for oily skin?

Arencia Fresh Green Cleanser is a weak match for your oily skin because a cleanser for this skin type needs effective ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to manage oily shine and support skin health.

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

This cleanser is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks the specialized ingredients needed to control shine and manage oil effectively. A cleanser for this skin type needs balancing ingredients like niacinamide, salicylic acid, or ceramides to manage oil and support skin health without causing dryness.

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

What does Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate do for oily skin?

Sodium cocoyl isethionate helps clean oily skin gently without harming your skin barrier. Because its particles are too large to slip into your skin's tiny pores, it washes away dirt and oil while keeping your face feeling soft and comfortable rather than dry or irritated.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007Dermatologic Therapy, 2004

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

This cleanser fits into your morning and evening routine as the primary cleansing step to remove impurities. Because this product is a weak match for oily skin, a cleanser of this type needs oil-absorbing and gentle purifying ingredients like kaolin and green tea extract to properly manage excess shine without causing irritation. Oily skin also benefits from ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid to help control oil and keep pores clear.

Experimental Dermatology, 2009Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

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

You can use this cleanser in your routine when using retinol, applying it before your retinol treatment. A cleanser for oily skin needs gentle cleansers like sodium cocoyl isethionate, oil-absorbing ingredients like kaolin, and soothing plant extracts to remove impurities without stripping the skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

How often should I use this cleanser?

This cleanser is a weak match for oily skin, so it may need to be paired with clay, salicylic acid, or gentle purifying ingredients to properly control oil and shine.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe formula without harsh ingredients that might cause irritation. However, because it is a weak match for your skin, oily skin needs a cleanser that balances oil and provides deep cleansing with ingredients like salicylic acid or clay to fully prevent clogged pores.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

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

This cleanser is a weak match for oily skin around the eyes and body because the thin skin on eyelids and body areas needs ultra-gentle cleansers and rich moisturizers with ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant extracts to prevent dryness.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2009
  • Sodium cocoyl isethionate micelles are too large to penetrate stratum corneum aqueous pores, resulting in significant steric hindrance that prevents skin barrier perturbation and explains its skin mildness.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
  • An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
  • Encapsulation of ferulic acid in phosphorylated rice starch enhanced its stability against heat and light and improved skin lightening, elasticity, smoothness, roughness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to free ferulic acid in 16 volunteers over 1 month.

    Molecules, 2022
  • 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
  • Topical almond oil reduced the incidence of pressure injuries and delayed their onset compared to placebo and standard of care in intensive care unit patients.

    Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 2020
  • Reliable methods for preventing striae gravidarum are scarce, with limited evidence showing centella and bitter almond oil may prevent or reduce the severity of stretch marks.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 2015
  • Topical almond oil prevented structural damage and decelerated the photoaging process induced by ultraviolet B irradiation in mice compared to ultraviolet B exposure alone.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007

Ingredients

Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal Seed, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Rice Powder, Kaolin, Sodium Isethionate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Phosphate Starch, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract Licorice Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Rice Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit 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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