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Clean & Clear deep action cream cleanser for combination skin

Clean & Clear deep action cream cleanser
  • Cetyl Alcohol
  • Stearyl Alcohol

Caution

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

A poor match for combination skin; the cleansers alongside 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

  • Suitable for combination skin as menthol provides a cooling sensation and glycerin offers humectant action, though the formula lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine.
  • The presence of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol aids in removing impurities, offering moderate cleansing benefits for your skin.

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 1.4k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded for its creamy texture and refreshing, cooling sensation that leaves skin feeling thoroughly cleansed and soft without excessive stripping. It is particularly effective for those managing acne-prone or combination skin, though individuals with very sensitive skin may find the menthol-induced tingle or fragrance unsuitable.

Highlights

  • Cooling sensation Mostly Mentioned
    • “Love the cooling tingle”
    • “Feels like an arctic breeze”
    • “Refreshing minty feel”
  • Affordable price Often Mentioned
    • “Great value for money”
    • “Lasts for months”
    • “Very affordable”
  • Deep cleansing Often Mentioned
    • “Cleans deep into pores”
    • “Removes oil and dirt”
    • “Face feels super clean”
  • Creamy texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Soft and creamy”
    • “Feels like butter”
    • “Not harsh on skin”
  • Potential dryness Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves face feeling dry”
    • “A bit too drying”
    • “Need moisturizer after”
  • Sensitive skin irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “Too harsh for sensitive skin”
    • “Caused some irritation”
    • “Not for sensitive types”
  • Difficult to rinse Rarely Noted
    • “Hard to wash off”
    • “Leaves a slight residue”
    • “Doesn't rinse clean”
  • Unwanted scent Rarely Noted
    • “Fragrance is unnecessary”
    • “Smell isn't the same”
    • “Not a fan of the scent”

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Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with the Clean & Clear deep action cream cleanser for combination skin?

Clean & Clear deep action cream cleanser is a poor match for combination skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine. A cleanser for this skin needs high-quality ingredients that safely balance oil and maintain hydration for oily and dry areas alike without irritation.

Cureus, 2025

Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for combination skin?

This cleanser is a poor fit for combination skin because it lacks specialized ingredients to control oily shine. Cleansers of this type need ingredients that balance oil production, maintain hydration, and provide barrier-repairing benefits to properly care for combination skin.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Water do for combination skin?

Water helps keep combination skin hydrated, though a product of this type needs additional barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides or petrolatum to lock in that moisture and support overall skin health.

What does Cetyl Alcohol do for combination skin?

Cetyl alcohol helps maintain skin barrier function and hydration without leaving your skin feeling greasy or dry. This ingredient works well for combination skin by keeping moisture balanced across both oily and dry areas.

Cureus, 2025

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

Clean & Clear deep action cream cleanser goes into the routine in the morning and at night, as well as during weekly care. A cleanser of this type for combination skin needs ingredients that help remove impurities while providing both soothing hydration and oil-controlling benefits.

Cureus, 2025The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?

Using this cleanser with a salicylic acid treatment may dry out combination skin, so you should use them on alternate days or space them out between morning and evening. Because this formula lacks ingredients to control oily shine, combination skin needs a cleanser with oil-balancing agents and gentle hydrators to manage shine without stripping moisture.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. This type of cleanser for combination skin needs balancing ingredients to manage oily shine while gently cleaning without stripping moisture.

Cureus, 2025

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to directly clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, though it may occasionally lead to dryness. To properly care for combination skin, a cleanser of this type needs ingredients that effectively balance oil control without stripping essential moisture.

Cureus, 2025

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, though it is generally fine to use on the thicker skin of the body. A product of this type needs gentle cleansers and soothing ingredients to protect delicate areas.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • Cooling skin temperature or applying topical menthol reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and flare diameters in healthy male volunteers.

    Neuroscience Letters, 1995
  • 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, 2017
  • A soap-free cleansing lotion containing cetyl alcohol and sodium cocoyl apple amino acids reduced skin surface impurities and improved skin hydration, barrier function, and skin tone in 27 healthy adult subjects over 30 days.

    Cureus, 2025

Ingredients

Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Menthol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

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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