Uriage Cleansing Oil for oily acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Caution
- CautionOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for oily acne-prone skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin due to caprylyl capryl glucoside and peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, but the emollient action of peg-7 glyceryl cocoate and glyceryl oleate may be too heavy for your oily skin.
- While glycerin provides general hydration, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily to help clear your breakouts.
- Apply this cleanser as the first step in the morning and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow it with your toner and moisturizer.
- Gently massage a small amount of the cleanser onto your face using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help clean deeply and remove excess oil. This works best for oily skin types.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsIt is frequently praised as a versatile staple that soothes itchiness and leaves the skin barrier feeling replenished and soft, suitable for both face and body.
Highlights
Gentle & non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't strip skin”
- “no tight feeling”
- “soothes irritation”
Hydrating/moisturizing Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin soft”
- “very hydrating”
- “moisturizes well”
- “skin feels comfortable”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “lathers well”
- “rinses easily”
- “nice oil-to-foam”
- “silky texture”
Versatile (face & body) Sometimes Noted
- “great for face and body”
- “safe for baby”
- “use it in shower”
- “good for whole family”
Makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “struggles with mascara”
- “doesn't remove waterproof makeup”
- “stings eyes”
- “need double cleanse”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump arrived broken”
- “leaks in bottle”
- “hard to pump”
- “defective dispenser”
Scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like plastic”
- “weird scent”
- “off-putting smell”
- “not pleasant”
Texture confusion Rarely Noted
- “more gel than oil”
- “thick consistency”
- “not a true oil”
- “hard to spread”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Uriage Cleansing Oil for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser may be too heavy for your oily skin and lacks specialized ingredients to target your breakouts. Cleansers for this skin need soothing and effective ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, probiotics, or salicylic acid to help balance oil production and manage blemishes without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is a poor fit because peg-7 glyceryl cocoate and glyceryl oleate add a heavy, softening feel that is too much for oily skin, and the formula lacks targeted blemish-fighting ingredients. A cleanser for this skin needs soothing ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, probiotics, or salicylic acid to help clear breakouts and balance oil without irritation.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Sodium Laureth Sulfate do for oily acne-prone skin?
Sodium laureth sulfate helps clean away excess oil, but it may dry out the skin and disrupt its natural protective barrier. This type of ingredient tends to cause irritation, so oily and acne-prone skin needs a cleanser formulated with much milder detergents, soothing moisture-boosting ingredients, and a skin-friendly pH that protects the barrier while it cleans.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine, but it may feel too heavy on your oily skin and lacks blemish-fighting ingredients. Cleansers for this skin need gentle cleansing agents alongside targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help clear breakouts.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You may use this cleanser with retinol, but it is a poor match for your oily acne-prone skin because certain softening ingredients may feel too heavy and it lacks blemish-fighting ingredients. A cleanser for this skin needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or soothing agents to help clear breakouts while you use retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You should use this cleanser with caution on your oily acne-prone skin, as some softening ingredients may feel too heavy and it lacks acne-fighting ingredients. A cleanser for this skin needs balancing and purifying ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help keep pores clear.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is a poor match because the nourishing ingredients in it may feel too heavy for your skin, and it lacks specialized blemish-fighting ingredients. A cleanser for oily acne-prone skin needs lighter cleansing agents along with ingredients that target breakouts.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but it may be too rich for the very thin skin around your eyes. A cleanser for your body needs gentle cleansing ingredients like caprylyl capryl glucoside and glycerin to keep skin fresh.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
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, 2017The 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, 2001Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) treatment decreases lipid membrane chain conformational order and stiffness leading to increased water sorption and diffusivity, whereas sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) treatment increases lipid membrane conformational order and stiffness with increased water sorption capacity driven by its hygroscopic nature.
Langmuir, 2014
Ingredients
Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Parfum, Laureth-2, Peg Ppg-120 10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Acetate
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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