SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam for dry skin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Myristic Acid
Glycerin
Papain
Aloe Babadensis Leaf ExtractAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other cleansers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
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 ingredients like Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate and Kaolin, which help decongest pores, while Glycerin provides some humectant action.
- Myristic Acid and Centella Asiatica Extract offer general cleansing benefits supportive for dry or flaky skin, but the formula lacks sufficient emollient ingredients like Hydrogenated Polydecene to fully address your primary concern of dryness.
- The product is safe for your dry skin as it contains no prohibited or harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its effective pore cleansing and sebum control, leaving a clean feel. Users with dry or sensitive skin often find it drying, and its creamy texture requires thorough rinsing. Some users also note an unusual scent.
Highlights
Rich creamy texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Thick foam”
- “little goes a long way”
Deep cleansing ability Often Mentioned
- “Removes sunscreen/oil”
- “squeaky clean feel”
- “clears pores effectively”
Oil control Often Mentioned
- “Reduces sebum”
- “less oily face”
- “matte finish”
Drying or stripping Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels tight”
- “too drying”
- “flaky patches”
Gentle exfoliation Sometimes Noted
- “Soft skin”
- “removes dead skin”
- “not abrasive”
Pore refinement Sometimes Noted
- “Smoother texture”
- “pores look smaller”
- “minimizes blackheads”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like fish”
- “weird herbal smell”
- “salty odor”
Difficult to rinse Rarely Noted
- “Residue on hairline”
- “takes time to wash”
- “sticky film”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Redness”
- “caused breakouts”
- “stinging sensation”
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Questions and answers
How well does SKIN1004 Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam work for dry skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for your dry skin, as it cleanses and helps clear pores while providing some moisture, but it lacks enough rich softeners to fully address dryness. A cleanser for dry skin needs extra hydration and barrier support through ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
This cleanser works for dry skin because Glycerin helps add moisture, while Centella Asiatica Extract and Myristic Acid provide supportive cleansing. A cleanser of this type needs rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like essential ceramides and sodium hyaluronate to maintain moisture and protect dry skin.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for dry skin?
Centella asiatica extract helps dry skin by boosting moisture and reducing water loss while calming irritation. It supports barrier repair to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Myristic Acid do for dry skin?
Myristic acid is generally not ideal on its own for dry skin, as studies show it can be present in higher amounts on irritated skin conditions and may require balancing with soothing oils and richer moisturizers to truly help repair the skin barrier.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2012American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser fits into both your morning and evening routines as the first or second cleansing step. Because it lacks sufficient softening and smoothing ingredients for dry skin, a cleanser of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like plant oils and butters to fully relieve dryness.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol by applying the cleanser first on your dry skin, followed by your retinol treatment and a moisturizer. A cleanser of this type for dry skin needs rich, softening ingredients and gentle cleansers to keep skin smooth and comfortable without stripping away essential moisture.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. It is safe for your skin, though a cleanser for dry skin needs extra moisturizing and softening ingredients to fully address dryness.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. To properly care for dry skin, a cleanser of this type needs extra soothing and softening ingredients like plant oils or butters to prevent dryness and maintain moisture.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but you should avoid the thin skin around your eyes since foaming cleansers can be too drying there. A cleanser for dry skin needs extra rich moisturizing oils and gentle ingredients to protect delicate areas.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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, 2017Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Co-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, 2023Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.
Molecules, 2020A 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, 2010
Why other cleansers fit dry skin better
Phytosphingosine increased filaggrin metabolism and skin hydration in human skin by stimulating filaggrin biosynthesis and degradation leading to natural moisturizing factor formation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
Ingredients
Myristic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Monostearate, Palmitic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rosamarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-67, Papain, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Aloe Babadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Lemon Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oleic Acid, Kaolin, Mineral Salt, Citric Acid, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Disodium Edta
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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