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Dieux Skin for dry skin

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Dieux Skin

Average

  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

Works for dry skin; other cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 dry skin due to Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, which help decongest pores, while Glycerin provides general hydration.
  • The formula includes Glycerin for humectant action, but it lacks sufficient emollient or occlusive ingredients for optimal hydration of dry or flaky skin.

How to apply

  • Use this cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean. Start using it daily right away since your skin is not sensitive.
  • Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow with your toner and moisturizer afterwards.
  • Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
  • Apply this cleanser on slightly damp skin for a comfortable and refreshing wash. This helps maintain your skin's natural moisture while cleansing away dirt.
  • Avoid getting the cleanser directly into your eyes to prevent any irritation. Do a simple patch test before your first use to ensure your skin likes it.

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

How well does the Dieux Skin cleanser work for dry skin?

This cleanser works moderately well for dry skin, cleaning pores while providing basic hydration with glycerin. However, it lacks sufficient softening and sealing ingredients to keep dry or flaky skin fully hydrated. A cleanser for dry skin needs richer hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients, such as ceramides and hyaluronic acid, to maintain moisture and protect the skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This cleanser works for dry skin because it includes glycerin to provide general hydration, along with cocamidopropyl betaine and sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate to decongest pores. However, because it lacks rich softening and sealing ingredients needed to keep dry or flaky skin comfortable and properly hydrated, a cleanser for this skin type needs added ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, or soothing barrier-repairing oils.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Water do for dry skin?

Drinking more water helps increase skin hydration and may reduce clinical signs of dryness and roughness, particularly for individuals with lower prior water consumption.

Skin Research and Technology, 2018

What does Glycerin do for dry skin?

Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008

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

This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the first step before your hydrating toner, moisturizer, and SPF or treatments. A gentle daily cleansing and moisturizing routine helps improve visual dryness and overall skin comfort.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying it before your retinol treatment in your evening routine. A cleanser of this type for dry skin needs extra rich softening and smoothing ingredients to lock in moisture and prevent irritation when using strong treatments.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. Following it with a rich moisturizer helps keep dry skin feeling comfortable and hydrated.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This cleanser may cause breakouts for dry skin, as some reviewers note. A cleanser for dry skin needs rich, nourishing hydrators and barrier-protecting ingredients to keep skin soft and clear without feeling stripped.

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

You can use this cleanser on your body and around your eyes, though dry skin needs a cleanser that adds rich oils and butters to keep it soft.

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

Why other cleansers fit dry skin better

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.

  • 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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