Eve Lom Cleanser for skin with dark spots
Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower Matricaria Oil Flower
Clove Oil Leaf
Peg-30 LanolinAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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, as paraffinum liquidum mineral oil and peg-75 lanolin effectively remove impurities, while Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter provides emollient action but lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
- While it provides general cleansing benefits, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to address your main goal of pigmentation.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower Matricaria Oil Flower.
How to apply
- You can use this cleanser AM and PM every single day. Start slowly 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this cleanser as the first step in your morning routine or the second step in your evening routine. Follow it with toner and moisturizer.
- Massage a small amount of cleanser gently onto your face using circular motions. Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- For the best results, apply your cleanser directly to wet skin to help wash away dirt. Make sure your face is clean before you begin.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes. Always do a quick patch test before using the product for the very first time.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this balm cleanser is highly praised by users with dry or dull skin for its exceptional makeup removal and ability to leave skin hydrated and glowing. Many enjoy the luxurious, spa-like experience it provides. Conversely, the strong medicinal scent is a frequent point of contention, and some users report breakouts or find the application process too time-consuming for daily use.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts waterproof mascara”
- “dissolves heavy foundation”
- “removes everything effortlessly”
- “cleanses deeply”
Hydrating and softening Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin baby soft”
- “never feels stripped”
- “plump and moisturized”
- “great for dry patches”
Spa-like experience Often Mentioned
- “smells like a spa”
- “luxurious relaxing ritual”
- “herbal aromatherapy scent”
- “treat for the senses”
Strong medicinal scent Often Mentioned
- “overpowering clove smell”
- “smells like medicine”
- “scent is too strong”
- “herbal fragrance is off-putting”
Radiance and exfoliation Sometimes Noted
- “glowy complexion afterwards”
- “muslin cloth exfoliates well”
- “improves skin texture”
- “looks brighter next morning”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “very expensive splurge”
- “hard to justify cost”
- “pricey for a cleanser”
- “luxury budget item”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
- “bad reaction to mineral oil”
- “caused deep pustules”
Laborious application Rarely Noted
- “too much effort”
- “takes too long”
- “faff with the cloth”
- “routine is exhausting”
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Questions and answers
How well does Eve Lom Cleanser work for skin with dark spots?
Eve Lom Cleanser works moderately well for skin with dark spots, though it lacks specialized ingredients to fade dark spots and needs more hydrating ingredients and brightening agents for this skin.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Eve Lom Cleanser is an average fit for skin with dark spots because it cleanses normally and soothes with chamomile oil, but it lacks specialized ingredients for dark spots. To better fit this skin type, a cleanser needs soothing and hydrating ingredients that help fade dark spots while keeping skin soft.
What does Mineral Oil do for skin with dark spots?
Mineral oil helps keep skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture and improving the skin barrier. However, it does not specifically target dark spots, so a product for this skin needs added brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide.
What does Cocoa Butter do for skin with dark spots?
Cocoa butter is a rich moisturizer that helps soften dry skin and may improve the look of scars, but it does not specifically fade dark spots. To help fade dark spots, skin of this type needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to even out your skin tone.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser fits in the morning routine after waking up and in the evening routine after removing makeup, followed by a hydrating toner, moisturizer, and SPF. While it cleanses well and feels gentle, it lacks specialized ingredients for dark spots, so this skin type needs cleansers with targeted brightening ingredients.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying the cleanser first and rinsing it off before your retinol step. This product is unlikely to irritate your skin, but it lacks specialized ingredients for dark spots, so this skin type needs extra targeted treatments containing brighteners and antioxidants.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Because it does not target dark spots, this skin type needs cleansers with brightening ingredients and extra hydration.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for most people, as it has a good safety profile with soothing chamomile oil, though a few reviewers have reported occasional breakouts. Skin with dark spots needs a cleanser that also includes brightening ingredients to help fade discoloration while washing.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body and around the eyes because its gentle mineral oil and chamomile formula has a very good skin safety profile without harsh ingredients. The skin on the body and the thin skin around the eyes need mild cleansing and soothing ingredients to stay comfortable and soft.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2015
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (eugenol and limonene). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019Daily application of 3% German chamomile oil for 4 weeks significantly reduced serum IgE levels, serum histamine levels, and scratching frequency in DNCB-sensitized mice compared with control groups.
Journal of Veterinary Science, 2010The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024Topical eugenol nanoemulsion exhibited significantly improved anti-inflammatory activity after 1.5 hours in carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats compared with marketed piroxicam gel, with higher eugenol concentrations showing no greater inhibition.
Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 2016Eugenol-loaded hyaluronic acid-based dissolving microneedles combined with photothermal therapy destroy sebaceous glands, exhibit antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes, alleviate inflammatory responses, and facilitate the repair of acne vulgaris.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2024Daily bathing with an emulsified lanolin and mineral oil bath additive significantly reduced dry skin severity on the lower legs of patients compared to usual bath soap over 17 days.
Cutis, 1981Sunscreen formulations containing ethoxylated lanolin as an additional film former resulted in lower and constant physical-mechanical parameters and a higher and better reproducible SPF compared to the formulation without it.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2021Nanoemulsion-based lanolin derivatives increased skin hydration and oiliness without changing cutaneous pH values and proved non-toxic by causing no skin irritation.
Molecules, 2016
Why other cleansers fit skin with dark spots 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, 2024
Ingredients
Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil, Peg-30 Lanolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Aluminum Stearate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Peg-75 Lanolin, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita Oil Flower Matricaria Oil Flower, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Clove Oil Leaf, Humulus Lupulus Oil Cone Oil, Bht, Eugenol, Limonene
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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