Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash for combination skin
Coconut Water
Sea Algae Complex
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Garcinia Mangostana Peel ExtractHigh
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few cleansers fit it even better.
- International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
- Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2004
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 cleansing for your combination skin, with surfactants like Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate and Decyl Glucoside effectively removing impurities without stripping your skin.
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Carica Papaya Extract provide moderate benefits for oily shine by offering mild exfoliation and brightening.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, featuring soothing ingredients like Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to prevent irritation.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM as part of your daily routine. Start 3×/week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your skin using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- For the best results , apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin to help lift away excess oil.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 3.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with diverse skin types consistently praise this cleanser for its ability to thoroughly remove makeup and impurities without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier. The majority experience a fresh, clean, and soft complexion, while a small subset of users with acne-prone skin reported breakouts or sensitivity to the coconut fragrance.
Highlights
Gentle & non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves my sensitive skin feeling clean but never stripped”
- “doesn't over dry my skin”
- “skin felt soft and clean but never tight”
Effective makeup remover Often Mentioned
- “effectively removed all of my makeup”
- “rinsed away the hard days”
- “breaks down all bits and bobs of my makeup”
Pleasant coconut scent Often Mentioned
- “smells uplifting”
- “fresh coconut scent”
- “reminds me of a tropical beach”
Clean & vegan ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “love that it's vegan and cruelty-free”
- “high quality, clean ingredients”
- “formulated without animal ingredients”
Poor packaging design Sometimes Noted
- “spilled all over my counter”
- “wasted a lot of product”
- “hard to keep the product from spilling”
Runny consistency Rarely Noted
- “product was so runny”
- “gel-like consistency that's clear but thin”
- “pours out too fast”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “smells like plastic and vomit”
- “fragrance is not that subtle”
- “artificial & strange”
Skin irritation/breakouts Rarely Noted
- “dried my skin out and caused acne”
- “caused burning”
- “wouldn't recommend if you have acne prone skin”
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Questions and answers
What makes Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash a great fit for combination skin?
This cleanser is a great fit because its gentle coconut-derived cleansers lift away impurities without stripping your combination skin. It also helps manage oily shine with mild exfoliation and brightening, while soothing ingredients like aloe keep irritation at bay.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
This cleanser is a great fit for your combination skin because gentle coconut and corn cleansers lift away dirt without stripping natural moisture. At the same time, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and papaya extract help manage oily shine with mild exfoliation, while soothing aloe and green tea keep your skin calm and happy.
What does Coconut Water do for combination skin?
Coconut water helps hydrate combination skin without feeling heavy. It leaves the skin feeling soft and refreshed by supplying lightweight moisture.
What does Sea Algae do for combination skin?
Sea algae helps balance combination skin by providing lightweight moisture while keeping the skin calm and protected from irritation. It may also help strengthen the skin barrier and fight off daily environmental stress to keep your face looking healthy and smooth.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleanser fits into both your morning and evening routines as the first step of cleansing, right before a hydrating toner in the morning and after a makeup remover at night. It effectively removes impurities without stripping your skin while soothing ingredients prevent irritation.
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. It effectively removes impurities without stripping your skin, while soothing ingredients like aloe help prevent irritation.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser twice a day in your morning and evening routines as a great fit for your combination skin. It effectively removes impurities without stripping your skin while soothing ingredients help prevent irritation.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it uses gentle cleansers that wash away impurities without stripping your skin. It also includes soothing ingredients like aloe to help calm irritation, and skin irritation or breakouts are only rarely reported by reviewers.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but it is best to avoid the thin skin around your eyes to prevent irritation. The body's skin is much thicker than the delicate eye area and can easily handle everyday foaming washes.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Incorporating 1, 2, and 5 percent papain into starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films preserved proteolytic and skin exfoliation activity while improving mechanical properties and water solubility compared to control films, with immobilized enzyme maintaining stability for up to 90 days.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023Treatment with lipid algae extract reduced the level of oxidized proteins in human keratinocytes and stratum corneum skin cells.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2004Topical astaxanthin-loaded algae extract hydrogel and lipogel formulations exhibited the highest antioxidant activity and successful in vitro release, suggesting their potential as anti-aging formulations.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Antarctic marine algae extracts increased cell viability, protected against inflammation, and enhanced the barrier integrity of human intestinal and keratinocyte cell lines damaged by lipopolysaccharide or ultraviolet radiation.
Marine Drugs, 2022Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Applying alpha-mangostin nanoparticles twice daily significantly improved acne vulgaris condition compared to placebo in 10 acne patients over 4 weeks.
Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2015An 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, 2019Topical 0.5% mangosteen extract nanoparticle loaded gel reduced comedone and inflammatory lesions by 66.86% and 67.05% in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, showing comparable efficacy to 1% clindamycin gel with no severe side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine Coconut Source, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Coconut Source, Sodium Cocoyl Sulfoacetate Coconut Source, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Decyl Glucoside Corn Source, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycol Stearate, Carica Papaya Extract, Lemon Bioflavonoids, Coconut Oil, Coconut Water, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Panthenol Vitamin B, Sodium Pca, Allantoin, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract White Tea Leaf Extract, Sea Algae Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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