SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam for combination skin
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- HighCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin, as Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate and Kaolin work to clear pores and manage oily shine.
- Centella Asiatica Extract and Papain provide anti-inflammatory and keratolytic benefits, respectively, further supporting your skin's needs.
- The formulation is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM as part of your daily routine. Start 3×/week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your skin using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- For the best results , apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin to help lift away excess oil.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its effective pore cleansing and sebum control, leaving a clean feel. Users with dry or sensitive skin often find it drying, and its creamy texture requires thorough rinsing. Some users also note an unusual scent.
Highlights
Rich creamy texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Thick foam”
- “little goes a long way”
Deep cleansing ability Often Mentioned
- “Removes sunscreen/oil”
- “squeaky clean feel”
- “clears pores effectively”
Oil control Often Mentioned
- “Reduces sebum”
- “less oily face”
- “matte finish”
Drying or stripping Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels tight”
- “too drying”
- “flaky patches”
Gentle exfoliation Sometimes Noted
- “Soft skin”
- “removes dead skin”
- “not abrasive”
Pore refinement Sometimes Noted
- “Smoother texture”
- “pores look smaller”
- “minimizes blackheads”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like fish”
- “weird herbal smell”
- “salty odor”
Difficult to rinse Rarely Noted
- “Residue on hairline”
- “takes time to wash”
- “sticky film”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Redness”
- “caused breakouts”
- “stinging sensation”
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Questions and answers
What makes SKIN1004 Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam a great fit for combination skin?
This cleanser is a great fit because it clears pores and manages oily shine while calming the skin. It safely balances combination skin without causing irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate and Kaolin help clear pores and manage oily shine on combination skin, while Centella Asiatica Extract and Papain calm redness and gently smooth the surface. Glycerin also helps keep the skin from feeling dry.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for combination skin?
Centella Asiatica Extract helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture levels while keeping redness and irritation calm. It also supports skin barrier repair to help maintain smooth and healthy skin overall.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Myristic Acid do for combination skin?
Myristic acid is commonly used in cleansers and creams to help create rich textures and effectively lift away excess oil and dirt from combination skin. While it helps cleanse thoroughly, products of this type for combination skin need added moisturizing ingredients to keep dry areas soft and balanced without feeling heavy.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleanser fits into your morning and evening routine, used after a makeup remover at night and before a hydrating toner or moisturizer. It helps clear pores and manage oily shine while remaining safe and gentle on your skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine alongside retinol by applying it before your retinol treatment to clear pores and manage oily shine. The gentle formula is unlikely to cause irritation.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine to help manage oily shine and clear pores without irritation. It provides moderate cleansing suitable for everyday use.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it helps clear pores and manage oily shine with kaolin and sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate. Centella asiatica extract and papain further calm the skin and gently smooth away dead cells without irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but it is best to avoid the very thin skin directly around your eyes. It is unlikely to cause irritation on normal body skin, but the eye area needs a much gentler wash without strong pore-clearing ingredients.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A 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, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.
Molecules, 2020Carica papaya leaf extracts obtained via supercritical fluid and conventional methods demonstrated antioxidant and cytoprotective effects on skin fibroblasts against oxidative stress, driven by their respective lipophilic and hydrophilic constituents.
Molecules, 2021A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010
Ingredients
Myristic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Monostearate, Palmitic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitol, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rosamarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-67, Papain, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Aloe Babadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Lemon Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oleic Acid, Kaolin, Mineral Salt, Citric Acid, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Disodium Edta
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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