Arencia Fresh Green Cleanser for oily acne-prone skin
Glycerin
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal Seed
Average
- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin with Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate to effectively clear pores, but lacks specialized ingredients to target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- Kaolin and Rice Powder provide mild absorption of excess sebum, offering some benefit for oiliness, though stronger seboregulating ingredients would be more optimal.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser as part of your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily to help clear your breakouts.
- Apply this cleanser as the first step in the morning and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow it with your toner and moisturizer.
- Gently massage a small amount of the cleanser onto your face using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help clean deeply and remove excess oil. This works best for oily skin types.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsThis cleanser is highly regarded for its unique, chewy texture that effectively deep-cleans pores and removes blackheads, leaving skin feeling soft and smooth. While many users find it non-stripping, a small number with sensitive skin have reported experiencing tightness, irritation, or breakouts.
Highlights
Deep cleansing action Often Mentioned
- “clears pores, removes blackheads, removes makeup, clean feeling”
Leaves skin soft Often Mentioned
- “soft, smooth, glowy, not stripping”
Unique texture Often Mentioned
- “chewy, mochi-like, fun, solid-to-foam”
Multi-functional use Sometimes Noted
- “daily cleanser, wash-off mask, gentle exfoliation”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “fresh green smell, spa-like, pleasant fragrance”
Inconvenient packaging Sometimes Noted
- “jar packaging unhygienic, scooping annoying, bits fall off, messy”
Causes irritation Rarely Noted
- “stings eyes, causes redness, breakouts, skin tightness”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “expensive, pricey for cleanser, not worth cost”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “scent too strong, overpowering smell”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Arencia Fresh Green Cleanser work for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser works moderately well to clear pores on oily skin, but it lacks targeted ingredients for your acne and breakouts. Cleansers that fit this skin better need soothing and effective ingredients like Niacinamide, ceramides, probiotics, and salicylic acid to calm breakouts and balance oil without irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate help clear pores by providing moderate cleansing, while kaolin and rice powder absorb extra oil. Because this cleanser lacks specialized blemish-fighting ingredients, an ideal cleanser for this skin type needs soothing and effective ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, probiotics, or salicylic acid.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate do for oily acne-prone skin?
Sodium cocoyl isethionate helps cleanse oily acne-prone skin gently without stripping the skin barrier because its large molecular structure prevents it from penetrating deep into the skin. This mild surfactant washes away dirt and excess oil while keeping the skin calm and comfortable.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the main cleansing step, and can also be used as part of a weekly routine for oily acne-prone skin. Because it offers only moderate cleansing and mild absorption of excess oil without specialized blemish-fighting ingredients, an oily acne-prone skin routine works best with a cleanser that includes targeted acne-fighting ingredients and stronger oil-controlling components.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying the cleanser first to clear pores and then following with your retinol treatment once your skin is dry. Because this cleanser lacks targeted acne-fighting ingredients, oily acne-prone skin needs a product with specialized blemish treatments and strong oil-controlling ingredients for the best results.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. This helps clear pores and absorb excess oil, though oily acne-prone skin also needs targeted blemish-fighting ingredients and stronger oil-control agents for the best results.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores, but because it lacks targeted ingredients for breakouts, it may not prevent them on oily acne-prone skin. A product for this skin needs stronger oil-balancing and blemish-fighting ingredients to keep pores clear.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but you should use caution around the eyes because the skin there is much thinner and more easily irritated. A cleanser for this skin needs a very gentle, tear-free formula with hydrating ingredients like glycerin to protect the delicate eye area.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2017The 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, 2001Sodium cocoyl isethionate micelles are too large to penetrate stratum corneum aqueous pores, resulting in significant steric hindrance that prevents skin barrier perturbation and explains its skin mildness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007Topical almond oil reduced the incidence of pressure injuries and delayed their onset compared to placebo and standard of care in intensive care unit patients.
Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 2020Reliable methods for preventing striae gravidarum are scarce, with limited evidence showing centella and bitter almond oil may prevent or reduce the severity of stretch marks.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2015Topical almond oil prevented structural damage and decelerated the photoaging process induced by ultraviolet B irradiation in mice compared to ultraviolet B exposure alone.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007
Why other cleansers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A novel emulsion containing niacinamide, lens esculenta seed extract, and white willow bark extract effectively improved acne, blackheads, and conspicuous facial pores in 30 subjects with oily skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal Seed, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Rice Powder, Kaolin, Sodium Isethionate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Phosphate Starch, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract Licorice Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Rice Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
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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