Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream for oily skin
Linum Usitatissimum Oil
Soybean Oil
Camphor
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil LeafCaution
- LowOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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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How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin fresh. Always make sure to follow with a good SPF in the morning.
- Apply your cleanser as the first step in the morning or the second step in the evening before your toner.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water .
- You can apply this cleanser safely on damp skin for a refreshing and easy wash.
- Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 1.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleansing cream is a nostalgic, budget-friendly staple that many users with oily or combination skin praise for its refreshing, cooling sensation and ability to leave skin feeling clean without excessive dryness. It is frequently criticized by those with sensitive or reactive skin due to its strong fragrance and potential to cause irritation or breakouts, making it a polarizing choice.
Highlights
Cooling sensation Mostly Mentioned
- “Love the cooling feeling”
- “Signature tingle is addictive”
- “Feels so fresh and clean”
Affordable price Often Mentioned
- “Great value for the size”
- “Super good deal”
- “Budget-friendly option”
Non-stripping formula Sometimes Noted
- “Does not dry skin out”
- “Never feels stripped”
- “Soft and refreshed”
Removes makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Removes dirt and makeup”
- “Great first step for makeup”
- “Cleans off makeup well”
Causes irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Burning sensation on face”
- “Caused red rashes”
- “Irritating for sensitive skin”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “Too much artificial scent”
- “Strong eucalyptus smell”
- “Overpowering fragrance”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Developed deep, hard pimples”
- “Worsened my acne”
- “Not ideal for blemishes”
Not for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “Poor choice for dry skin”
- “Can feel slightly drying”
- “Left skin feeling tight”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because soybean oil in this cleanser may be too heavy and could clog pores, while camphor and menthol may be too stimulating for your skin. A better cleanser for oily skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, glycerin, or salicylic acid to control shine and balance moisture without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for oily skin?
Soybean oil and heavy oils in this cleanser may be too heavy and potentially clog pores on oily skin, while camphor and menthol might be too stimulating. Cleansers for oily skin need ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, glycerin, or salicylic acid to manage oily shine and control oil without causing irritation.
What does Water do for oily skin?
Water helps keep oily skin hydrated without adding grease or clogging pores. Keeping oily skin properly hydrated may also help balance oil production and reduce unwanted shine.
What does Flaxseed Oil do for oily skin?
Flaxseed oil helps balance oily skin by providing essential fatty acids that reduce inflammation and support a healthy skin barrier. While it is generally beneficial, this skin type requires lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that regulate oil and keep pores clear without adding extra weight.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cleanser goes in both your morning and evening routine, before your toner and moisturizer. Because this product is a poor fit for oily skin, an alternative cleanser needs lighter oils and ingredients that clear pores without being too heavy.
Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?
Using this cleanser with salicylic acid is likely to be too stimulating and harsh for oily skin, as it contains heavy oils and cooling ingredients that may clog pores or irritate. Oily skin needs a gentle, lightweight cleanser that clears excess oil without heavy oils or strong cooling agents.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser may be too heavy for your oily skin because soybean oil can clog pores and camphor and menthol may be too stimulating. An oily skin type needs a gentle cleanser that removes excess oil and impurities without heavy oils or strong cooling ingredients.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Yes, this cleanser may clog pores and cause breakouts on oily skin because soybean oil can be too heavy for this skin type. A product for oily skin needs light, non-pore-clogging ingredients that clean deeply without heavy oils.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser may be too stimulating or heavy for the very thin skin around your eyes and is better suited for the thicker skin on your body. Oily skin in delicate areas needs gentle, lightweight cleansers that wash away excess oil without clogging pores or causing irritation.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A bioinspired lamellar liquid crystal formulation containing hempseed oil and betamethasone dipropionate achieved 3-fold improved drug permeation, excellent biocompatibility with over 85% cell proliferation, and promoted skin healing with gap closure after 36 hours compared to a reference medicine.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2024Linseed and rapeseed oils promoted fibroblast proliferation and wound healing without inducing oxidative stress-mediated cytotoxic or genotoxic effects in vitro, with linseed oil exhibiting the most potent activity likely due to its high alpha-linolenic acid content.
Molecules, 2015Topical application of crude linseed oil significantly increased the rate of wound contraction and shortened the healing period to 26 days compared to untreated wounds, Vaseline gel, and Cicatryl-Bio ointment in rabbits.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines, 2017Topical application of a methyl salicylate gel with turpentine essence, camphor, and menthol achieved skin penetration and significantly reduced pro-inflammatory gene expression compared to untreated controls in human skin explants.
Farmaceuticos Comunitarios, 2024Volatile compounds including 1,8-cineole, borneol, camphor, and thujone reduce PMA/I-stimulated IL-6 and IL-8 release by more than 50% in human gingival fibroblasts, proving more effective than rosmarinic acid.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2013Camphor induced human primary dermal fibroblast proliferation and collagen expression while reducing UV-induced MMP1 expression and wrinkle formation in mouse skin.
Phytotherapy Research, 2015An ointment containing larch turpentine, eucalyptus oil, and turpentine oil improved discomfort scores (7.3 vs. 4.7) and increased complete healing (67% vs. 46%) compared to placebo in outpatients with painful skin abscesses over 10 days.
Complementary Medicine Research, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Stearic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Oil, Soybean Oil, Propylene Glycol, Gelatin, Calcium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Camphor, Menthol, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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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