Elemis Superfood Facial Wash for sensitive skin
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 benefits for your normal skin, as sodium lauroyl sarcosinate and glycerin effectively remove impurities while maintaining hydration. Avocado oil and alpha-glucan oligosaccharide provide some moisturizing and barrier support, which can be beneficial for redness and irritation.
- The formula is generally safe for your sensitive skin, with soothing ingredients like alpha-glucan oligosaccharide and ascorbic acid present, and an absence of harsh or prohibited substances.
- This product provides basic cleansing and hydration, suitable for normal skin types and offering general support for redness and irritation.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser in the AM and PM routines every day. Start using it daily since your sensitive skin needs gentle care.
- Apply this first in your morning and evening skincare routine before toner and moisturizer. This clears away dirt without upsetting your skin.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using soft circles. Avoid any rough rubbing to keep redness away.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it wash away impurities softly. Clean skin feels fresh and comfortable afterwards.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes and do a quick patch test before first use. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this facial wash is highly praised for its gentle, hydrating formula that effectively cleanses and leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed. Most users report improved skin texture and fewer breakouts. A small number of users experienced dryness or breakouts, and some found the price point to be high.
Highlights
Gentle, non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't leave skin tight”
- “Cleanses without stripping”
- “Feels soft and nourished”
Effective cleansing Often Mentioned
- “Removes makeup and impurities”
- “Deeply cleanses”
- “Gets oily face clean”
Refreshing scent Often Mentioned
- “Smells so natural and fresh”
- “Spa-like aroma”
- “Refreshing green juice scent”
Improves skin texture Sometimes Noted
- “Skin feels like silk”
- “Leaves skin smooth”
- “Clearer, radiant complexion”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “Wish it was more affordable”
- “Pricey compared to many”
- “Expensive for a cleanser”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Horrible cystic breakouts”
- “Reacted terribly”
- “Caused clogged pores”
Drying for some Rarely Noted
- “Leaves skin very dry”
- “Dries my skin out”
- “Not for dry types”
Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “Not a fan of fragrance”
- “Strong scent affects eyes”
- “Fairly scented”
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Questions and answers
How well does Elemis Superfood Facial Wash work for sensitive skin?
Elemis Superfood Facial Wash works reasonably well for sensitive skin, though other products fit it better because they offer a wider range of soothing ingredients and barrier-repairing components like ceramides and niacinamide to keep the skin calm and hydrated without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for sensitive skin?
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, avocado oil, and ascorbic acid help make this cleanser a good fit by supporting the skin barrier and soothing irritation. A cleanser for this skin needs effective soothing ingredients like niacinamide and ceramide-3, along with gentle cleansers that maintain moisture.
What does Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide do for sensitive skin?
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide helps protect sensitive skin by supporting the good bacteria on your face that keep it calm and balanced. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation and works well to keep dry, touchy skin feeling smooth and comfortable.
What does Persea Gratissima Oil do for sensitive skin?
Persea Gratissima Oil helps keep sensitive skin soft and smooth while improving its overall look. It is generally well tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation when used in everyday skincare routines.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the cleansing step before your toner and moisturizer. Sensitive skin needs a mild, gentle cleanser along with calming ingredients like alpha-glucan oligosaccharide and plant oils to clean without stripping moisture.
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. Sensitive skin needs a cleanser with extra soothing plant oils, gentle hydrators, and barrier-repairing ingredients to prevent dryness and irritation.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. This product of this type needs extra soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and gentle plant extracts to keep sensitive skin fully calm and hydrated.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts for sensitive skin, though some users may experience occasional dryness. Sensitive skin types typically need gentle, fragrance-free cleansers with soothing plant oils and barrier-supporting ingredients like glycerin to keep pores clear and skin calm.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but the thin skin around your eyes may find it too drying or irritating. Sensitive skin requires gentle, fragrance-free cleansers packed with soothing oils and barrier-supporting ingredients to stay calm and soft.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, geraniol, and linalool). Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
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 cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Topical treatment with SSFAO 50% or avocado oil increased wound contraction, reepithelialization, collagen density, and tensile strength while showing anti-inflammatory activity compared to petroleum jelly in rats.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013Topical treatment with pumpkin seed oil healed uniform wounds in rats, achieving full re-epithelialization, reappearance of skin appendages, and well-organized collagen fibers compared to untreated controls.
Lipids in Health and Disease, 2016A combinational sunscreen formulation of UV filters, melatonin, and pumpkin seed oil ameliorated UV radiation-induced photoaging in adult Wistar albino rats by increasing SOD, GSH-Px, CAT, and collagen levels, while decreasing skin edema, skin thickness, and inflammatory cytokines compared to UV-exposed controls.
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2019Topical pumpkin seed oil increased hair follicle proliferation in mice without causing liver toxicity, oxidative stress, or genotoxicity.
Acta Histochemica, 2022
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lauryl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Parfum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Galactoarabinan, Disodium Edta, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caramel, Amyris Balsamifera Oil Bark, Urtica Dioica Juice, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Triticum Aestivum Leaf Extract Wheatgrass Leaf Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, Copper Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ascorbic Acid
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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