Neutrogena deep clean for mature skin
Glycerin
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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- LowNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
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A weak match for mature skin; the cleansers alongside 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 cocamidopropyl betaine and salicylic acid, which help decongest pores but may be slightly excessive for your skin type.
- While glycerin provides some hydration, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to effectively target your wrinkles and fine lines.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it does not contain harsh or prohibited ingredients.
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
★4.3Overall rating based on 15.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly effective at removing dirt, oil, and makeup, making it a popular choice for normal to oily and acne-prone skin types. However, a significant number of users with sensitive or dry skin report that it can be overly stripping, leading to dryness and irritation.
Highlights
Deeply cleanses skin Mostly Mentioned
- “thoroughly removes dirt, oil and dead skin cells”
- “cleans very well, even make up”
- “leaves your skin feeling soft, clean and fresh”
- “removes external impurities and opens up clogged pores”
Controls excess oil Often Mentioned
- “keeps my skin relieved of all the greasiness”
- “reduces oiliness on my face”
- “keeps a check on greasiness”
- “controls shine”
Dries out skin Often Mentioned
- “my skin feels dry after using this”
- “stretches my skin and make it deficient of moisture”
- “can leave drier complexions feeling tight”
- “made my face look dull due to extra dryness”
Prevents acne breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “makes my skin safe from acnes”
- “cleanses without irritation or breakouts”
- “acne-fighting properties have proven effective in preventing breakouts”
- “It didn't break me out”
Removes makeup effectively Sometimes Noted
- “Removes makeup and oil completely”
- “Removes my makeup well”
- “cleans very well, even make up”
- “Effective makeup removal”
Irritates sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “experienced a burning sensation on sensitive areas”
- “nose would often have red marks and feel irritated”
- “harsh on my skin”
- “fragrance, dyes, and stripping potential make it a poor fit”
Contains artificial ingredients Rarely Noted
- “contains fragrance... plus Yellow 5 and Red 40 dyes”
- “added fragrance and dyes may irritate”
- “I don't like to smell too much fragrance”
- “fragrance, dyes... make it a poor fit”
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Questions and answers
Why is Neutrogena Deep Clean a weak match for mature skin?
Neutrogena Deep Clean is a weak match for mature skin because its cleansing agents may be slightly excessive and it lacks specialized ingredients to target wrinkles and fine lines. Cleansers of this type need hydrating and soothing ingredients like amino acids and aloe to effectively care for mature skin.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for mature skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for mature skin because it relies on salicylic acid and sodium laureth sulfate, which help decongest pores but may be slightly excessive and stripping for your skin type. It also lacks specialized hydrating and soothing ingredients to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines. A cleanser for mature skin needs gentle cleansing along with nourishing ingredients like amino acids, aloe, and high-quality hydrators to keep the skin soft and smooth.
What does Water do for mature skin?
Water helps keep mature skin hydrated, which significantly lowers the severity of wrinkles and maintains elasticity. Because aging skin often loses moisture and firmness, it needs hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to stay plump and smooth.
What does Glycerin do for mature skin?
Glycerin helps keep mature skin feeling soft and smooth by drawing moisture into the outer layer and locking it in. This daily hydration boost supports the skin barrier, keeping dry areas comfortable and protected against irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the first cleansing step, though it may be slightly excessive for your mature skin type. Mature skin needs a mild cleanser that helps clear pores while providing rich hydration and targeted anti-aging ingredients to smooth wrinkles and fine lines.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, but it may be a bit strong for mature skin. Use the cleanser first in your routine to wash your face, followed by your retinol treatment and a good moisturizer to keep your skin soft and smooth. A cleanser of this type for mature skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and anti-aging components like peptides or antioxidants to smooth fine lines.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser may be slightly excessive for your mature skin, so it should be used with caution as a weak match. A cleanser for your skin type needs hydrating ingredients like glycerin and nourishing additions to help target fine lines and wrinkles while keeping skin comfortable.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser helps clear out pores with salicylic acid, so it is unlikely to clog them or cause breakouts on mature skin. However, since it lacks specialized ingredients for lines and wrinkles, a product for this skin needs extra hydrating and firming ingredients to keep it soft and smooth.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser may be slightly excessive for your mature skin, especially around the thin skin of the eyes and body where skin can be even more delicate. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients like glycerin and nourishing plant extracts to help keep skin soft and smooth without drying it out.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A 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, 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, 2012The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003
Why other cleansers fit mature skin better
Transgenic 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, 2024Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Dmdm Hydantoin
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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