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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Enzyme Cleansing Foam for mature skin

Average

  • AverageNormal Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for mature skin; other cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 normal skin due to surfactants like sodium cocoyl isethionate and coco-betaine, which remove impurities effectively.
  • The inclusion of Glycerin and Panthenol provides humectant action, supporting hydration for normal skin, though additional emollients would enhance nourishment.
  • The formulation is safe for your normal skin, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients and carries no risk of irritation.

How to apply

  • Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
  • Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
  • Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
  • Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 500+ reviews

This cleanser is highly regarded for its gentle yet effective cleansing, particularly by those with sensitive and redness-prone skin. It is frequently noted for its ability to clean thoroughly without stripping the skin's moisture barrier, leaving it feeling soft. While most users find it soothing and appreciate its creamy texture, a small number have reported experiencing dryness or breakouts, with some attributing these issues to a formula change.

Highlights

  • Gentle, non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't leave skin tight”
    • “respects skin barrier”
    • “gentle on sensitive skin”
    • “no squeaky clean feeling”
  • Effective cleansing Often Mentioned
    • “removes makeup well”
    • “cleanses thoroughly”
    • “skin feels fresh”
    • “dissolves daily debris”
  • Soothes redness Often Mentioned
    • “reduces redness”
    • “soothing for acne”
    • “helps with inflammation”
  • Luxurious texture Sometimes Noted
    • “creamy texture”
    • “soft cloud-like foam”
    • “lathers well”
    • “feels luxurious”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “caused major breakouts”
    • “gave me tiny bumps”
    • “acne flare-up”
    • “clogged pores”
  • Caused dryness Rarely Noted
    • “felt too drying”
    • “created dry patches”
    • “stripped my oils”
    • “skin felt tight”
  • Formula change Rarely Noted
    • “new formula is awful”
    • “preferred the old version”
    • “different texture now”
    • “not as good as before”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “smells terrible”
    • “weird herbal smell”
    • “scent is overpowering”
    • “medicinal odor”

Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, cultbeauty.com, femaledaily.com, reddit.com, yesstyle.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Enzyme Cleansing Foam work for mature skin?

This cleanser works reasonably well for mature skin, cleaning effectively while providing some hydration through ingredients like glycerin and panthenol, though it lacks richer nourishing components. Cleansers that fit mature skin better need to be exceptionally safe with no risk of irritation, address wrinkles and fine lines with high-quality hydrating ingredients, and perform their cleansing function excellently.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?

Glycerin and panthenol make this cleanser a good fit by helping keep the skin hydrated and calm. To work best for mature skin, a cleanser of this type needs richer nourishing ingredients and specific components that target fine lines and wrinkles.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate do for mature skin?

Sodium cocoyl isethionate helps clean mature skin gently without leaving it dry or stripped. Because its molecules are too large to slip deep into the skin, it is unlikely to irritate or disrupt the skin barrier, keeping mature skin feeling soft and smooth.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for mature skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps mature skin by improving moisture, reducing moisture loss, and supporting collagen production to keep skin firm and smooth. It also provides antioxidant and calming benefits that help protect against everyday stress and visible signs of aging.

Scientific Reports, 2021International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025

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

This cleanser fits in the morning routine right before a hydrating toner, and in the evening routine following a makeup remover. Mature skin needs a cleanser that offers gentle cleansing combined with extra nourishing ingredients to support hydration and smoothness.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

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

You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying it before your retinol treatment in your evening routine. It washes away impurities safely without harsh irritation, but mature skin needs extra soothing and softening ingredients to stay properly nourished.

How often should I use this cleanser?

This cleanser works fine for your mature skin, though this skin type needs extra softening ingredients and rich oils to stay fully nourished. You can safely use it daily in your morning and evening routine because its mild formula removes impurities without causing irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it carries a low risk of irritation and reviewers rarely report breakouts. However, because it provides only moderate cleansing and basic hydration, mature skin generally needs extra nourishing ingredients like rich emollients to stay truly soft and smooth.

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

This cleanser is safe to use on the body and around the eyes, though the thin skin in those areas needs extra moisture. A cleanser for mature skin needs extra nourishing oils and rich moisturizers to keep dry skin soft and smooth.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Sodium cocoyl isethionate micelles are too large to penetrate stratum corneum aqueous pores, resulting in significant steric hindrance that prevents skin barrier perturbation and explains its skin mildness.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • 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
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • Topical 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, 2020
  • Moisturizer 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, 2019
  • Topical 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, 2008
  • Purifying Neem Face Wash prevented and reduced mild-to-moderate acne in 120 healthy adults while significantly decreasing skin sebum levels and increasing skin hydration without side effects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
  • 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
  • Niacinamide/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, 2012

Why other cleansers fit mature skin better

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Coco-Betaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Eryngium Maritimum Callus Filtrate Culture, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ilex Aquifolium Leaf Extract Holly Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Oil, Glycine Soja Soybean Peptide, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Aspergillus Ferment, Triticum Aestivum Seed Extract Wheat Seed Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxypropyl Phosphate Starch, Coco-Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lipase, Protease, Dipropylene Glycol, Calcium Chloride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Madecassoside, Magnesium Sulfate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Tocopherol, 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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