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facefacts Hydrating Gentle Cleanser for combination skin

facefacts Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

Average

  • AverageCombination 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.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as sodium hyaluronate and glycerin provide hydration, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
  • The cleanser provides general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing due to ingredients such as sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, which are supportive but not targeted for your oily shine concern.
  • The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and ceramides.

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

★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, this cleanser is frequently praised as an affordable alternative for dry and sensitive skin, effectively removing impurities without stripping natural oils. Users appreciate its gentle, non-stripping formula and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and oats. Some users with very dry skin may find it requires additional moisturization, and a few have noted issues with the low lather or packaging.

Highlights

  • Affordable price Mostly Mentioned
    • “great value”
    • “fraction of CeraVe price”
    • “budget friendly”
  • Gentle, non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft”
    • “doesn't strip oils”
    • “no tight feeling”
  • Barrier repair ingredients Often Mentioned
    • “soothing oats”
    • “great ingredients list”
    • “helps skin barrier”
  • Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
    • “no irritation”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “doesn't smell”
  • Low lather Sometimes Noted
    • “doesn't foam much”
    • “gel-like texture”
    • “feels like lotion”
  • Availability issues Rarely Noted
    • “hard to find”
    • “sold out everywhere”
    • “had to hunt for it”
  • Mild hydration Rarely Noted
    • “need extra moisturizer”
    • “not hydrating enough”
    • “dry patches remained”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump broke”
    • “hard to dispense”
    • “bottle design issues”

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Questions and answers

How well does facefacts Hydrating Gentle Cleanser work for combination skin?

This cleanser works reasonably well for your combination skin by providing gentle hydration and cleansing, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas. Cleansers that fit this skin type better need ingredients that effectively balance oil production and maintain hydration for oily shine while remaining safe and non-irritating.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin make this cleanser a good fit because they help keep your skin hydrated. Because this cleanser works for your skin but lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas, a cleanser for this skin needs ingredients that effectively balance oil production, maintain hydration for oily shine, and care for both oily and dry areas.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What do Ceramides do for combination skin?

Ceramides help keep combination skin balanced by locking in moisture where it is dry and supporting the natural skin barrier. For the best results on combination skin, a product of this type needs fully dissolved ceramides paired with lightweight hydration to smooth and protect without feeling heavy.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?

Hyaluronic acid is a great fit for combination skin because it quenches dry areas with a boost of hydration while keeping oily zones balanced. Regular use helps smooth out fine lines and makes your skin feel soft and plump without causing irritation.

Dermatology and Therapy, 2021Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

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 or second step to wash your face. Combination skin needs a cleanser that balances hydration with enough oil control for shiny areas.

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. Using a gentle cleanser with ceramides helps support your skin barrier and is unlikely to cause irritation when paired with retinol.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. It is safe for your combination skin and helps keep it clean and hydrated, though combination skin also needs targeted ingredients for oil control on oily areas.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your combination skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing ones like sodium hyaluronate and ceramides. To better suit combination skin, a cleanser of this type needs added ingredients that help control oil on your shiny areas.

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

You can safely use this gentle cleanser on your body, but you need a formula with extra soothing agents for the very thin skin around your eyes. This product is safe and unlikely to cause irritation because it lacks harsh ingredients and includes ceramides.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

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, 2017
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • 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
  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Why other cleansers fit combination skin better

Ingredients

Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Ceramide Np, Ceramide 2, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Citric Acid, Glycosyl Trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Hydrolysate Starch, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium 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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