Fenty Skin MELT AWF for acne-prone skin
Sunflower Seed Oil
Shea Butter
Watermelon Seed Oil
Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil
Rosemary Leaf Extract
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- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for acne-prone skin; the pre-cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 excellent makeup removal for your combination skin due to nourishing oils like sunflower seed oil and soybean oil, which effectively dissolve impurities without stripping the skin. However, the presence of shea butter may not provide optimal results for all areas of combination skin.
- While the product offers general hydration and cleansing benefits, it lacks specialized ingredients to target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away dirt and oil. Start 3x/week and work up to daily use if your combination skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before cleansing and using the rest of your skin products. This ensures all makeup and impurities are fully washed away.
- Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent irritation.
- Apply the makeup remover on dry skin to easily dissolve makeup and clear out blemishes. There is no need to dampen your face beforehand.
- Do a patch test before first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid the delicate eye area while applying.
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded by users with dry and sensitive skin for its ability to effectively remove makeup and sunscreen without causing irritation or stripping moisture. The jelly-oil formula leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated. However, some users with oily or combination skin report a greasy residue, and many find the pump packaging inconvenient.
Highlights
Melts makeup Mostly Mentioned
- “It effortlessly dissolves even my most stubborn waterproof makeup.”
- “Takes off every stitch of my makeup without causing any irritation.”
- “It lifted off the eye makeup and lipstick really easily.”
- “Melt awf is the only thing I'll use to take my makeup off.”
Hydrating and nourishing Often Mentioned
- “Leaves my skin feeling really hydrated and nourished.”
- “My skin feels incredibly clean yet nourished after using it.”
- “Leaves me feeling clean, soft, and hydrated.”
- “Keeps my face moisturized and doesn't dry my skin out.”
Pump packaging issues Often Mentioned
- “I find the pump style can be a bit problematic as it continues to deposit product.”
- “I hate the packaging so much.”
- “I can't seem to control exactly how much I can get out at a time.”
- “It's hard to fault the actual product itself, it's really just a packaging snafu.”
Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “I also have very sensitive eyes. This was gentle and non-greasy.”
- “It effectively cleanses without causing irritation.”
- “Your eyes don't get cloudy or itchy, and it washes away very well!”
- “I don't experience that annoying tightness like with other cleansers.”
Greasy residue Sometimes Noted
- “This product did leave just a little bit of a film on the skin.”
- “Too thick and not easy to get washed off.”
- “I did feel like this product was very thick and did leave a little bit of a greasy film.”
- “I do think there is just a little bit of residue on it.”
Expensive price Rarely Noted
- “I think this is too expensive for the amount of product you get.”
- “With the price point of this product... I feel like there are some cheaper alternatives.”
- “Thought it was too expensive, but after applying it I realised every penny was worth it.”
Mascara removal Rarely Noted
- “It isn't very good taking mascara off and I don't use waterproof.”
- “The product works well getting my makeup off with the exception of my waterproof mascara.”
- “I have to use more product to really get it off.”
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Questions and answers
Why is Fenty Skin Melt Awf Makeup-Removing Jelly Cleanser a weak match for acne-prone skin?
This makeup remover is a weak match because its oil-based formula lacks specific ingredients to target breakouts and may clog pores on acne-prone skin. Makeup removers for this skin type need soothing properties, calming extracts, and lightweight hydrators like hyaluronic acid to help clear blemishes while cleansing.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
Shea butter and heavy oils like sunflower seed oil make this cleanser a weak match because they may clog pores and trigger breakouts on acne-prone skin. A makeup remover for this skin type needs soothing ingredients, gentle hydrators, and targeted blemish-fighters that clean without risking breakouts.
What does Sunflower Seed Oil do for acne-prone skin?
Sunflower seed oil helps keep acne-prone skin balanced and maintains hydration without causing irritation. Because it is rich in linoleic acid, it supports skin barrier repair and is unlikely to clog pores.
What does Shea Butter do for acne-prone skin?
Shea butter can feel quite heavy on acne-prone skin, as it is very rich and may clog pores and lead to breakouts. If you have acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that hydrate without trapping oil.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser to melt away makeup and impurities. A makeup remover for acne-prone skin needs lightweight oils that dissolve impurities and specialized blemish-fighting ingredients to help clear breakouts.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening before your cleanser as the first step of your routine, and it is unlikely to irritate your skin. However, since it lacks specialized ingredients to target blemishes, acne-prone skin needs a makeup remover that includes blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or soothing botanical extracts to help keep breakouts under control.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine when taking off makeup. However, because it is a weak match for acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs specialized blemish-clearing ingredients to properly care for breakouts.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for acne-prone skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to target blemishes and breakouts. A product of this type needs lightweight, clarifying ingredients like salicylic acid and non-greasy hydrators to keep pores clear and calm this skin type.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, and linalool).
What the research says
A multiple W/O/W emulsion containing Rosmarinus officinalis L., Avena sativa L., and Linum usitatissimum L. extracts showed no irritant, phototoxic, inflammatory, or allergenic potential in human skin models and patch tests, establishing its safety as a cosmetic base.
Pharmaceutics, 2021A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Topical application of rosemary essential oil-loaded lipid nanoparticles in gel vehicles significantly increased skin hydration compared to gels containing free oil, and increased elasticity to a lesser extent, in ten healthy volunteers.
Pharmaceutics, 2017Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022An alcoholic extract of rosemary leaves, Rosm1, demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and inhibits oxidative alterations to skin surface lipids when evaluated in vitro and in vivo.
International Journal of Tissue Reactions, 2000
Why other pre-cleansers fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
Ingredients
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trihydroxystearin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Watermelon Seed Oil, Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Water, Propylene Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
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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