Innisfree Bija Trouble Facial Foam for skin with dark spots
Bija Seed Oil
Salicylic Acid- Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Menthol
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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 exfoliation and pore cleansing for your normal skin, as salicylic acid and torreya nucifera seed oil work to decongest pores, but lacks specialized ingredients to address your pigmentation concerns.
- Willow bark extract provides mild exfoliation and pore cleansing, contributing to the overall cleansing benefits for your skin.
- The formula is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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 500+ reviewsUsers with oily and acne-prone skin frequently praise this cleanser for its deep-cleansing capabilities, effective sebum control, and ability to calm breakouts. Conversely, individuals with dry or sensitive skin often report it as too stripping, leading to a tight or squeaky clean sensation due to its high foaming and salicylic acid content.
Highlights
Deep cleansing power Mostly Mentioned
- “skin was visibly cleaner”
- “removes dead skin cells”
- “deeply cleanse my pores”
Rich lather & efficiency Mostly Mentioned
- “lathers up into a thick soft foam”
- “a little goes a long way”
- “busanya melimpah (abundant foam)”
Effective acne control Often Mentioned
- “calms my acne especially painful ones”
- “hormonal acne is much more controlled”
- “helps relieve and prevent troubled skin”
Refreshing sensation Often Mentioned
- “gives a cooling effect”
- “feels refreshing after washing”
- “tingles for a minute or two”
Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
- “made my skin feeling all tight”
- “leaves my face really dull”
- “too stripping for dehydrated skin”
High pH feel Sometimes Noted
- “finishnya memang kesat (finish is squeaky)”
- “squeaky clean feel”
- “feels like soap”
Medicinal scent Sometimes Noted
- “smelled of Tea Tree Oil... wasn't for me”
- “scent is medicinal”
- “baunya kurang enak (smell is not good)”
Potential for irritation Rarely Noted
- “broke me out by end of week”
- “tingling sensation was intense”
- “mild breakout on my cheeks”
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Questions and answers
How well does Innisfree Bija Trouble Facial Foam work for skin with dark spots?
Innisfree Bija Trouble Facial Foam is an average fit for skin with dark spots because, while it cleanses and gently exfoliates normal skin, it lacks specialized ingredients to fade dark spots. Cleansers that work best for this skin need ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to effectively address pigmentation while providing a safe, gentle cleanse.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is an average fit for skin with dark spots because it lacks specialized ingredients to address your pigmentation concerns. A cleanser for this skin needs high-quality ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to fade dark spots, alongside gentle cleansing and hydrating components.
What does Bija Seed Oil do for skin with dark spots?
Bija seed oil helps calm skin and keeps it feeling soft and smooth. It is unlikely to clear up dark spots on its own, so skin with dark spots needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade uneven tone.
What does Salicylic Acid do for skin with dark spots?
Salicylic acid helps fade dark spots and uneven skin tone left behind after breakouts. It gently clears away surface buildup, which may improve the look of dark marks and support a smoother, more even complexion over time.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine as the first cleansing step, or the second step after makeup removal at night. Skin with dark spots also needs targeted brightening ingredients and vitamin C serums to fade discoloration effectively.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine before applying retinol, but a product of this type for skin with dark spots needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade discoloration.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser twice a day in the morning and evening as part of your routine. It cleans and clears pores well, but a cleanser for this skin needs targeted brightening ingredients to properly fade dark spots.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts because salicylic acid and torreya nucifera seed oil help clear out pores, though it lacks brightening ingredients for dark spots, which need a cleanser with vitamin C or niacinamide to help fade dark marks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is safe for use on the body, but it is not ideal for the thin skin around your eyes where skin is much thinner and more easily irritated. A product used around the eyes needs gentle, hydrating ingredients and specialized brighteners to care for delicate skin and dark spots.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, and linalool).
What the research says
Twice 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 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, 2020The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020Coadministration of 40% topical L-menthol with 10% trans-cinnamaldehyde reduced spontaneous pain intensity, neurogenic inflammation, primary and secondary mechanical hyperalgesia, and heat hyperalgesia, but not cold hyperalgesia, in 14 healthy volunteers.
The Journal of Pain, 2016Topical application of menthol-based cooling gel decreased intramuscular temperature by 1.9 °C and increased cutaneous blood flow by 0.3 ml/min in healthy males compared to placebo gel.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2018Cooling skin temperature or applying topical menthol reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and flare diameters in healthy male volunteers.
Neuroscience Letters, 1995
Why other cleansers fit skin with dark spots better
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Parfum, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Willow Bark Extract, Menthol, Limonene, Disodium Edta, Linalool, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-100 Stearate, Peg-32, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Orchid Extract
Behind this fit score
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