Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser for combination skin
Ascorbic Acid
Panax Ginseng
Bursting Beads
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Grapefruit ExtractAverage
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other cleansers fit it better.
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.
Page built Nov 8, 2026How the Fit score works
Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate cleansing for your combination skin, as Glycerin and Sodium Laureth Sulfate provide hydration and impurity removal, while Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate offers antioxidant benefits.
- Cucumber and ginseng extracts contribute to soothing effects, making it generally suitable for your skin type.
- The safety profile is good, with no harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
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
★4.2Overall rating based on 4.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with oily or combination skin generally praise this cleanser for its ability to remove excess oil and provide an invigorating "wake-up" effect due to its citrus scent and bursting beads. Users with sensitive or dry skin frequently report that the formula is too harsh, often leaving their face feeling tight, stripped of moisture, or irritated.
Highlights
Refreshing citrus scent Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like a summer morning”
- “scent is bright without being overpowering”
- “invigorating citrus fragrance”
- “wakes up my senses.”
Effective deep clean Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin feeling squeaky clean”
- “removes all oil and grime”
- “face feels fresh and breathable”
- “great for oily T-zones.”
Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
- “left my face feeling tight”
- “stripped all moisture away”
- “caused dry patches around mouth”
- “skin felt like sandpaper.”
Energizing sensation Sometimes Noted
- “beads feel nice popping on skin”
- “gives a cooling tingle”
- “perfect morning pick-me-up”
- “makes my face feel awake.”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “great price for the amount”
- “lasts a long time”
- “budget-friendly daily wash”
- “good bang for your buck.”
Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “caused a burning sensation”
- “broke me out in cystic acne”
- “turned my face bright red”
- “too harsh for sensitive skin.”
Formula/packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “new formula is like gelatin”
- “hard to squeeze out”
- “pump broke immediately”
- “consistency is too gloppy.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “smell is too chemical”
- “fragrance gave me a headache”
- “scent lingers too long”
- “smells like dish soap.”
Sources: lovi.care, walmart.com, target.com, influenster.com, cleanandclear.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Clean & Clear Morning Burst work for combination skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for your combination skin because it cleans and hydrates while soothing the skin. To work best for this skin type, a cleanser needs to be exceptionally safe with no irritation risk, balance oil production while maintaining hydration for oily shine, and contain hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients that address both oily and dry areas effectively.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate help remove impurities while providing hydration and antioxidant benefits for your combination skin. Cucumber and ginseng extracts also contribute to soothing effects, making this cleanser generally suitable for your skin type. To fit combination skin even better, a cleanser of this type needs ingredients that effectively balance oil production, maintain hydration in dry areas, and provide barrier-repairing benefits without any risk of irritation.
What does Vitamin C do for combination skin?
Vitamin C helps brighten dull areas and smooth out uneven texture on combination skin while protecting against daily environmental stress. It may also help keep pores clear and skin firm by supporting collagen production, though drier spots may need an added moisturizer to stay comfortable.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Panax Ginseng do for combination skin?
Panax ginseng helps keep combination skin smooth and calm by supporting the skin barrier and managing irritation. It may also improve moisture levels and help protect against daily skin damage.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2021Journal of Ginseng Research, 2020
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine for combination skin. To work best for this skin type, a cleanser needs hydrating and soothing ingredients like glycerin and cucumber extract that clean without stripping moisture.
Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with salicylic acid by using the cleanser first to remove impurities, followed by your salicylic acid treatment. Because this cleanser has a gentle formula with soothing cucumber and ginseng, it is unlikely to cause irritation when paired with active treatments. However, combination skin needs cleansers that balance oil control without stripping moisture.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine. It offers moderate cleansing and soothing effects that are generally suitable for combination skin.
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, though some users report that it can feel drying and strip the skin. A cleanser for this skin type needs gentle hydrating ingredients and mild cleansers that lift impurities without leaving it tight.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser works for washing your body, but you should avoid using it directly around your eyes because the skin there is much thinner and more sensitive. To care properly for the thin skin around your eyes and keep your body feeling soft and clean, a product of this type needs ultra-gentle, fragrance-free cleansing agents combined with soothing ingredients and extra hydration.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017Topical application of an aqueous gel containing 0.1% w/w naringenin demonstrated in vitro safety, significantly reduced UV-induced stratum corneum lipid peroxidation, and showed in vivo anti-inflammatory efficacy against methyl nicotinate-induced inflammation in human participants compared to a blank gel and untreated area, while chlorogenic acid, apigenin, and kaempferol displayed pro-oxidant profiles.
Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024Topical 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, 2022Enzyme-modified ginseng extract cream significantly reduced the global photo-damage score and various roughness measures including total roughness, smoothness depth, and arithmetic roughness average compared to placebo in 23 human subjects.
Rejuvenation Research, 2015A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022A 1% fermented black ginseng cream significantly reduced eye wrinkles and brightened skin color in twenty-three human subjects compared to control cream and baseline.
Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health. Part A, 2020Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Copper Oxide nanoparticles synthesized using cucumber extract exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, UV protection, and reactive-oxygen species inhibition properties with low cellular toxicity and skin-rejuvenating effects when incorporated into skin cream.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets, 2021Topical treatment with Holothuria parva extract gel showed significant wound contraction compared to the negative control in full-thickness wounded rats.
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2024Topical application of a naringenin-containing formulation protected hairless mice from ultraviolet B-induced skin damage by inhibiting edema, cytokine production, superoxide anion, and lipid hydroperoxides while maintaining antioxidant enzymes and glutathione levels.
PloS One, 2016Encapsulating naringenin, nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA), and kaempferol into nanostructured lipid carriers provided prolonged release, stability, and antioxidant protection against oxidative stress in human keratinocytes, with an NDGA and kaempferol mixture showing synergistic antioxidant effects.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Naringenin prevented UV-B radiation-induced mitochondrial fragmentation, oxidative stress, and inflammation in human dermal fibroblasts and Balb/c mice.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthyl Lactate, Mannitol, Cellulose, Disodium Edta, Methylparaben, Menthol, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Acrylates Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Talc
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.
-
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
-
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
-
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
-
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
-
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
-
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
-
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
-
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
How does it fit your skin?
Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.