Summer Fridays Super Amino Gel Cleanser for combination skin
Amino Acids
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Coco-Glucoside
Glycerin
Tocopheryl Acetate
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other cleansers fit it 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 suitability for your combination skin, as glycerin and aloe vera leaf juice provide humectant action to hydrate and cleanse without harshness. Coco-glucoside and disodium cocoamphodiacetate effectively remove impurities, addressing oily shine.
- While the formula offers general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing, it lacks targeted ingredients to fully optimize results for your specific concerns.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like aloe and sea salt.
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
★4.2Overall rating based on 600+ reviewsUsers consistently describe this cleanser as a gentle, non-stripping option that effectively removes daily impurities while maintaining the skin's moisture barrier. It is particularly praised by those with dry, combination, and sensitive skin for leaving the face feeling soft, balanced, and hydrated rather than tight or "squeaky" clean.
Highlights
Gentle and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels soft”
- “doesn't dry out face”
- “no tight feeling”
- “gentle on sensitive skin”
- “leaves skin balanced”
Hydrating formula Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin hydrated”
- “moisturizing feel”
- “nourishing ingredients”
- “great for dry skin”
- “feels replenishing”
Packaging issues Often Mentioned
- “cap leaks product”
- “dispenses too much”
- “messy cap”
- “wastes product”
- “hard to control amount”
Effective second cleanse Sometimes Noted
- “perfect morning cleanse”
- “great after oil balm”
- “removes residue well”
- “good daily wash”
- “refreshes skin”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like a spa”
- “fresh clean scent”
- “light pleasant fragrance”
- “yummy smell”
- “luxurious aroma”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive for a cleanser”
- “pricy for amount”
- “not worth the splurge”
- “good but costly”
- “pricey daily wash”
Low lather Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't foam much”
- “hard to spread”
- “need a lot of product”
- “very little lather”
- “texture is too thin”
Aesthetic packaging Rarely Noted
- “looks great on shelf”
- “beautiful tube”
- “chic design”
- “minimalist packaging”
- “instagrammable bottle”
Ineffective on makeup Rarely Noted
- “doesn't remove mascara”
- “need to double cleanse”
- “struggles with heavy makeup”
- “left residue”
- “not a standalone remover”
Scent sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “fragrance irritated eyes”
- “scent lingers”
- “perfume is overpowering”
- “prefer fragrance-free”
Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, mecca.com, spacenk.com, cultbeauty.co.uk, summerfridays.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does the Super Amino Gel Cleanser work for combination skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for combination skin, as glycerin and aloe help hydrate and wash away oily shine without harshness. It has a good safety profile with little risk of irritation, though other products fit this skin better. A cleanser for this skin needs ingredients that safely balance oil and maintain moisture in both oily and dry areas.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin, aloe leaf juice, and mild cleansers like coco-glucoside make this cleanser a good fit because they hydrate dry areas and lift away oily shine without causing irritation. To truly excel for this skin, a cleanser of this type needs additional targeted ingredients that balance oil production and repair the skin barrier across both oily and dry zones.
What do Amino Acids do for combination skin?
Amino acids help keep combination skin balanced by supporting moisture retention and calming irritation. They work well with your skin's natural processes to maintain a smooth and healthy barrier without feeling heavy.
What does Aloe Vera Leaf Juice do for combination skin?
Aloe vera leaf juice helps keep combination skin hydrated by increasing water content without making it oily. It also helps calm redness and supports skin recovery.
Skin Research and Technology, 2006Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleanser fits into both your morning and evening routines, used right after removing makeup in the evening. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to its gentle ingredients, but combination skin also needs targeted ingredients to fully optimize results.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine before applying retinol, as its gentle ingredients are unlikely to cause irritation. Combination skin also needs targeted balancing ingredients and barrier-supporting ceramides to fully optimize your results when using retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser twice a day in your morning and evening routine to wash away impurities without causing dryness or irritation. A cleanser of this type for combination skin needs gentle ingredients that hydrate while addressing oily shine.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin because it avoids harsh ingredients and uses gentle cleansers that remove impurities without irritation. To better balance combination skin, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients that manage oily areas while keeping dry spots comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body and around the eyes, as its gentle surfactants and soothing ingredients are well-tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation. Because the skin around the eyes and on certain body areas is very thin, a cleanser for this skin needs gentle ingredients like glycerin and aloe to hydrate and clean without stripping.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum 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, 2017Vitamin E in O/W and W/O emulsions significantly increased stratum corneum hydration and enhanced water-binding capacity, with an optimum concentration of 5%.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998A 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, 2010Coco-glucoside powered emulgels containing probiotics and prebiotics demonstrated stability without phase separation and preserved probiotic viability for up to 11 days, supporting the skin's natural barrier.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2025The 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 application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Why other cleansers fit combination skin better
A 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, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Pca, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sea Salt, Sel Marin, 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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