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Fenty Skin MELT AWF for skin with dark spots

Fenty Skin MELT AWF

Average

  • AverageNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for skin with dark spots; other pre-cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 suitability for normal skin as sunflower seed oil and shea butter provide emollient action, though it lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
  • It provides excellent makeup removal due to nourishing oils like sunflower seed oil and soybean oil that effectively dissolve makeup without stripping the skin.
  • The product is safe for your normal skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening to melt away makeup and impurities.
  • Apply this makeup remover as the first step of your evening routine before using your regular cleanser.
  • Gently massage the makeup remover onto your face using circular motions, then rinse thoroughly with water.
  • For the best results , apply the makeup remover directly to dry skin to help break down makeup effortlessly.
  • Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.

People Say

★4.0Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviews

Based 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

How well does Fenty Skin Melt Awf Jelly Makeup-Melting Cleanser work for skin with dark spots?

This product works for skin with dark spots, though other products fit it better. A makeup remover for this skin needs soothing ingredients and dark spot correctors to address pigmentation concerns safely.

Pharmaceutics, 2021

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?

Sunflower seed oil, shea butter, watermelon seed oil, cucumis sativus seed oil, and rosemary leaf extract help make this cleanser a good fit by nourishing the skin without irritation. To work best for skin with dark spots, this type of product needs soothing ingredients that actively target dark spots while keeping the skin calm and balanced.

Pharmaceutics, 2021

What does Sunflower Seed Oil do for skin with dark spots?

Sunflower seed oil helps support the skin barrier and lock in moisture, but this type of product needs added brightening ingredients like linoleic acid to effectively target dark spots.

Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2025

What does Shea Butter do for skin with dark spots?

Shea butter helps dark spots by providing polar constituents with antimelanogenic activities that may improve uneven skin tone. It also offers antioxidant benefits to support overall skin health.

Phytochemistry, 2014

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also in the weekly routine before your cleanser. Skin with dark spots needs a makeup remover that includes soothing ingredients and hydrators to keep the skin calm and soft.

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

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser, and it is safe to follow with a retinol treatment as it is unlikely to irritate your skin. This product works for your skin type, though it needs extra moisture-attracting ingredients to keep skin fully hydrated.

Pharmaceutics, 2021

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this makeup remover in the evening to clear away makeup before washing your face, as well as part of your weekly routine. Skin with dark spots needs a makeup remover that also includes soothing oils and hydrating ingredients to keep the skin soft and nourished.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?

This makeup remover is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on skin with dark spots because it is free of harsh ingredients, though a product of this type needs added water-attracting ingredients to provide better hydration for this skin.

Pharmaceutics, 2021

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, and linalool).

What the research says

  • A 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, 2025
  • 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, 2021
  • A 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, 2025
  • Topical 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, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2022
  • An 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

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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