Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser for combination skin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Glycerin
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil provide humectant and emollient actions, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract and Glycerin offer moderate cleansing by aiding in impurity removal while maintaining skin hydration, supporting general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or 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
★4.1Overall rating based on 4.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, Burt's Bees facial cleansers are frequently praised for their natural ingredients and gentle, hydrating effects, particularly for sensitive, dry, and combination skin. Many users report a soothing outcome. However, a significant number of reviews mention that the cleansers can leave a residue, and some users experienced breakouts or irritation. The effectiveness for removing makeup is also a concern for some.
Highlights
Gentle on skin Mostly Mentioned
- “Doesn't strip moisture”
- “No stinging/redness”
- “Feels very mild”
Hydrating feel Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “Not tight/dry”
- “Moisturizing cream texture”
Leaves residue Often Mentioned
- “Weird waxy film”
- “Doesn't rinse off”
- “Feels grimy”
Natural ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “99% natural origin”
- “No harsh chemicals”
- “Clean ingredients”
Soothing effect Sometimes Noted
- “Helps reduce redness”
- “Calms reactive skin”
- “Aloe is soothing”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “Broke me out”
- “Acne in a tube”
- “Clogged my pores”
Poor makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't remove makeup”
- “Not for heavy makeup”
- “Needs double cleanse”
Irritating sensation Rarely Noted
- “Burned around eyes”
- “Tingling was painful”
- “Skin on fire”
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Questions and answers
How well does Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser work for combination skin?
Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser works moderately well for combination skin because glycerin and sunflower seed oil help keep skin hydrated and soft, but it lacks enough ingredients to properly control oil on shiny areas. Cleansers of this type need ingredients that effectively balance oil production, maintain moisture, and soothe the skin without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Glycerin and sunflower seed oil help make this cleanser a fit for your combination skin by keeping it soft and holding in moisture. A cleanser of this type needs ingredients that control oil on shiny areas while keeping dry spots balanced.
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
What does Glycerin do for combination skin?
Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine steps for combination skin. Using a mild cleanser helps keep skin clean while maintaining hydration and avoiding irritation.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying it before your retinol treatment in your evening routine. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, but a cleanser for combination skin also needs strong oil control ingredients to balance oily zones.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine, since it cleans gently without causing irritation. To properly manage oil on your combination skin, this type of product needs extra ingredients that target and control oil in your shiny areas.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser may cause breakouts for some people with combination skin, as reviewers moderately complain about this issue. A cleanser for this skin needs ingredients that help control oil without leaving a heavy residue.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but you should be cautious around your eyes because the skin there is much thinner and more sensitive than body skin. This cleanser is unlikely to cause irritation on normal skin areas, but it lacks specific balancing ingredients for delicate or oily zones.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene). Cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
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, 2017A 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, 2010The 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, 2012
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
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Limonene, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour Oat Kernel Flour, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil, Lanolin, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoate
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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