Noxzema Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream for dry skin
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf
Stearic Acid
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
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A weak match for dry skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 suitability for your dry skin as Glycerin provides some humectant action, but it lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients like Stearic Acid to fully address dryness.
- The cleansing action from Stearic Acid and Soybean Oil is present, but the formula does not contain specialized ingredients in concentrations that provide significant moisturization for your dry or flaky skin.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean. Start using it daily right away since your skin is not sensitive.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow with your toner and moisturizer afterwards.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Apply this cleanser on slightly damp skin for a comfortable and refreshing wash. This helps maintain your skin's natural moisture while cleansing away dirt.
- Avoid getting the cleanser directly into your eyes to prevent any irritation. Do a simple patch test before your first use to ensure your skin likes it.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly affordable and effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup, leaving normal to oily skin feeling refreshed and soft. However, users with sensitive, dry, or reactive skin frequently report that the eucalyptus oil and fragrance can cause redness, burning, and occasional breakouts.
Highlights
Highly affordable value Often Mentioned
- “extremely affordable, so I'm hooked”
- “jar is very nice size and priced right”
- “one of the most affordable facial cleansers on the market”
- “Offers a good amount of product for the cost”
Refreshing tingling sensation Often Mentioned
- “cool tingling sensation feels great on my skin”
- “leaves skin with a tingling sensation”
- “coolness of it feels amazing”
- “cooling sensation is especially nice after a workout”
Softens without drying Often Mentioned
- “clean without feeling dry or tight”
- “leaves your skin soft and smooth without over drying”
- “keeps my face clean and clear without over drying it”
- “Face feels smooth Refreshing Keeps youthful glow”
Effective makeup remover Sometimes Noted
- “effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup”
- “great for taking off heavy heavy like stage makeup”
- “dissolving and lifting makeup, including foundation”
- “removes makeup without drying skin”
Irritates sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “My face became so raw and red”
- “burned, and itched very badly”
- “if I get it too close to my under eye it definitely definitely burns”
- “horrible reaction to it”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “did majorly majorly break me out”
- “definitely clogged my pores”
- “see small pimples, if I use it more often”
- “left my skin oily even when it said oily free”
Strong pungent scent Rarely Noted
- “scent was pungent, gagged every time using it”
- “doesn't smell nothing like it used too”
- “loaded with fragrance, eucalyptus oil”
- “The smell isn't that bad at all! You smell something but you get used to it”
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Questions and answers
Why is Noxzema Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream a weak match for dry skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for your dry skin because it lacks enough softening and sealing ingredients to fully address dryness and flakiness. Cleansers for dry skin need essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and protect the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for dry skin because it lacks rich softening and sealing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to fully lock in moisture and protect dry skin types. A cleanser for dry skin needs nourishing hydrators and barrier-supporting ingredients to maintain moisture and keep the skin soft and comfortable.
What does Eucalyptus Leaf Oil do for dry skin?
Eucalyptus leaf oil helps improve dry skin by boosting natural lipids that hold onto water, making the skin feel soft and smooth. It also supports the outer skin barrier function safely without causing irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2012International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022
What does Water do for dry skin?
Drinking more water helps increase skin hydration and may reduce clinical signs of dryness and roughness, particularly for individuals with lower prior water consumption.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser goes as the first step in the morning routine and the second step after makeup removal in the evening. Because this product is a weak match for dry skin, a cleanser of this type needs richer softening and moisture-locking ingredients to truly comfort dry skin.
Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with salicylic acid by washing your face with it first, followed by your salicylic acid treatment. Because this cleanser is a weak match for dry skin, a product for this skin needs rich softening ingredients like plant oils and heavy butters to keep skin smooth and protected against dryness.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a weak match for your dry skin because it lacks enough softening and sealing ingredients to fully lock in moisture. Dry skin needs a cleanser that adds rich oils and heavy moisturizing ingredients to keep the skin soft and comfortable.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
Noxzema Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream is unlikely to cause breakouts for dry skin, as reviews show very few complaints about clogged pores. However, because it is a weak match for your dry skin, a cleanser of this type needs rich softening ingredients and heavy sealing ingredients to keep your skin smooth and comfortable without irritation.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser may be too harsh for the very thin skin around the eyes and lacks the rich oils and butters needed to properly comfort dry skin on the body. A cleanser for this skin needs rich softening oils and protective ingredients to keep dry skin smooth and comfortable.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, eugenol, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, geraniol, and limonene).
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, 2017An 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, 2023Sodium dodecyl sulfate treatment disrupts the ordered intercellular lipid lamellar structure in hairless mouse stratum corneum, and immersion in a ceramide 3, cholesterol, and stearic acid mixture successfully reorganizes this ordered lamellar structure.
Biophysical Chemistry, 2001A 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, 2017
Why other cleansers fit dry skin better
Phytosphingosine increased filaggrin metabolism and skin hydration in human skin by stimulating filaggrin biosynthesis and degradation leading to natural moisturizing factor formation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
Ingredients
Stearic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Gelatin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Camphor, Menthol, Dmdm Hydantoin, Propylparaben, Calcium Hydroxide, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Disodium Edta, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Eugenol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, 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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