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Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser for dry sensitive skin

Caution

  • CautionDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • RiskySafety

A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 exfoliation for your dry or flaky skin and sensitivity due to the presence of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Acrylates Copolymer, which can strip natural oils and compromise barrier function.
  • While the sulfur and oligopeptide-10 are beneficial for decongesting pores and reducing acne lesions, the formula is unsuitable for dry skin as it lacks humectant action.

How to apply

  • Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your face fresh. Start slowly once a day if your dry skin feels sensitive at first.
  • Apply your cleanser first thing in your routine before any toner or moisturizer. Follow the usual steps for your AM or PM daily routine.
  • Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to protect your dry skin.
  • Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help it clean gently without stripping moisture. This method is very safe for sensitive and dry skin types.
  • Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and avoid the delicate eye area. Always do a patch test before using the product for the first time.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 2.9k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this sulfur-based cleanser is highly praised by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its ability to clear breakouts, reduce sebaceous filaments, and unclog pores. Users with dry or sensitive skin often find it too drying or harsh, and the distinct sulfur scent is a polarizing feature for many.

Highlights

  • Clears acne Mostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my acne”
    • “prevents new breakouts”
    • “best acne cleanser I've tried”
    • “stopped hormonal cysts”
  • Reduces pores Often Mentioned
    • “helps with sebaceous filaments”
    • “pores look smaller”
    • “skin feels baby smooth”
    • “texture on forehead improved”
  • Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
    • “left my face feeling dry”
    • “too harsh for daily use”
    • “stripped my moisture barrier”
    • “made my skin flaky”
  • Unpleasant smell Often Mentioned
    • “smells like rotten eggs”
    • “sulfur smell lingers”
    • “scent is off-putting”
    • “smells chemical”
  • Effective as mask Sometimes Noted
    • “wear it as a mask”
    • “leave on for 2 minutes”
    • “great flash mask”
    • “supercharges the results”
  • Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
    • “foams up nicely”
    • “luxuriously creamy”
    • “love the whipped texture”
    • “a little goes a long way”
  • Price point Sometimes Noted
    • “a little costly”
    • “expensive for a cleanser”
    • “pricey but worth it”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
  • Irritation/sensitivity Rarely Noted
    • “burns my face”
    • “caused redness”
    • “too strong for sensitive skin”
    • “stung my eyes”

Sources: lovi.care, ulta.com, sephora.com, dermstore.com, katesomerville.com, lovelyskin.com, and more

Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser for dry sensitive skin?

Lovi advises caution because this cleanser can strip natural oils and lacks enough moisture-holding action for dry sensitive skin. A cleanser for this skin needs plenty of hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to keep it soft and comfortable.

Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Acrylates Copolymer, and sulfur make this cleanser a poor fit because they can strip natural oils and dry out your skin further. Cleansers for dry sensitive skin need hydrating ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, alongside soothing ingredients, to maintain moisture and protect your skin barrier.

What does Sulfur do for dry sensitive skin?

Sulfur is generally not an ideal choice for dry sensitive skin because it can be drying and irritating. Skin of this type needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and calming agents to maintain comfort and protect the skin barrier.

What does Honey Extract do for dry sensitive skin?

Honey Extract helps keep dry sensitive skin soft and smooth by pulling in moisture and keeping it locked in. It is very gentle and may also calm irritation and help heal rough or damaged areas.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013

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

This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine for dry sensitive skin, though it is a poor match that may strip natural oils and lacks moisture-attracting ingredients. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant extracts to keep skin soft and calm.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

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

Using this cleanser with retinol is a poor match for dry sensitive skin because it may strip natural oils and compromise barrier function. A cleanser of this type needs gentle ingredients that lock in moisture and protect the skin barrier when used with retinoids.

How often should I use this cleanser?

This cleanser is a poor match for dry sensitive skin because it may strip natural oils and lacks enough moisture-attracting ingredients. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle cleansing ingredients and rich hydrating extracts to keep the skin soft and comfortable.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores since it contains acne-fighting sulfur and oligopeptide-10, but it may cause dryness and irritation on dry sensitive skin because it lacks hydrating ingredients and strips natural oils. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant extracts to keep skin soft and calm without disrupting the moisture barrier.

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

This cleanser is not well-suited for the very thin skin around the eyes because it can easily strip natural oils and dry it out further. For sensitive skin on the body or face, a cleanser of this type needs extra moisture-attracting ingredients like glycerin and soothing plant extracts to keep the skin comfortable.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum). Stearyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Azelaic acid was probably less effective than benzoyl peroxide in acne treatment response, while showing little or no difference compared to tretinoin, and adverse events were mild and transient across evaluated topical treatments.

    Journal of Evidence-based Medicine, 2020
  • Topical application of precipitated sulphur 2-8% petrolatum achieved a 95% clinical and ectoparasitological cure rate in 40 ambulatory scabies patients without relevant adverse effects.

    Revista de Investigacion Clinica; Organo Del Hospital de Enfermedades de la Nutricion, 2004
  • Topical 10% benzoyl peroxide and 2%-5% sulfur cream achieved "good" to "excellent" results with no undesirable side effects in 113 consecutive patients with acne.

    Canadian Medical Association Journal, 1966
  • Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.

    Journal of Wound Care, 2021
  • Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.

    Medical Science Monitor, 2004
  • A repair cream containing Rhealba oat plantlets extract, l-ALA-l-GLU dipeptide, and hyaluronic acid provided immediate relief and was judged by doctors as good or very good in 96.8% of cases for wound healing in 2,363 patients following dermatological acts.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018
  • Topically applied Avena sativa and Avena Rhealba oatmeal extracts significantly reduced skin irritation parameters including a* parameter increase and blood flow increase compared to vehicle in 12 healthy individuals subjected to the sodium lauryl sulfate irritation model.

    Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002
  • Colloidal oat extracts diminished pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and colloidal oat lotion improved skin dryness, scaling, roughness, and itch intensity in healthy female subjects compared to baseline.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2015
  • Topical gel and cream formulations containing niosomes entrapped with rice bran bioactive compounds improved skin hydration, lightening, thickness, roughness, and elasticity in 30 human volunteers over 28 days compared to baseline.

    Pharmaceutical Biology, 2012
  • Gel and cream formulations containing rice bran bioactive compounds entrapped in niosomes increased in vitro antioxidant activity (ORAC values of 20-28 micromol TE/g versus 16-18 micromol TE/g for placebo), enhanced lipid peroxidation inhibition in human sebum by about 1.5 times, and improved in vivo human skin hydration by approximately 3 to 30% depending on the measurement technique.

    Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2011
  • Stirring Nukadoko fermented rice bran beds by hand leads to temporary settlement of microorganisms on human skin with quick shedding.

    FEMS Microbiology Letters, 2023
  • 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

Ingredients

Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Coconut Alcohol, Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate, Glycereth-18, Stearyl Alcohol, Honey Extract, Rice Bran Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Oligopeptide-10, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Sulfur

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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