Esfolio Collagen Cleansing Foam for dry skin
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Centella Asiatica Extract
Extract Milk Protein
Glycerin
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Warning
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- WarningSafety
A poor match for dry skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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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How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean. Start using it daily right away since your skin is not sensitive.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow with your toner and moisturizer afterwards.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Apply this cleanser on slightly damp skin for a comfortable and refreshing wash. This helps maintain your skin's natural moisture while cleansing away dirt.
- Avoid getting the cleanser directly into your eyes to prevent any irritation. Do a simple patch test before your first use to ensure your skin likes it.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsThis cleanser is highly effective at removing dirt, oil, and makeup, leaving skin feeling smooth, soft, and hydrated. It produces a rich lather and offers great value for its price. Some users with dry or sensitive skin find it slightly drying or irritating due to its alkaline base and fragrance.
Highlights
Cleans effectively Often Mentioned
- “Cleans well, doesn't over-dry.”
- “It really cleans the dirt and oil off my face.”
- “Cleans and removes my makeup well.”
- “Offers thorough cleansing power that removes impurities.”
Leaves skin smooth Often Mentioned
- “I love my face smooth. Clean and feeling very hydrated.”
- “Helps skin feel soft and plump after wash.”
- “Leaves skin feeling invigorated, rather than tight or dry.”
- “Leaves skin smooth and hydrated.”
Great value Sometimes Noted
- “High-quality feel for an affordable price.”
- “Each 150g tube lasts a surprisingly long time too, so you really get your money's worth.”
- “Budget-friendly.”
- “A little amount provides rich lather.”
Rich lather Sometimes Noted
- “It lathers up beautifully, creating a rich, luxurious foam.”
- “A little amount provides rich lather.”
- “Creamy, velvety lather that glides over the skin.”
- “Produces substantial lather with just a small amount.”
Drying for some Sometimes Noted
- “Don't use if skin is dry.”
- “Stripping on anything drier.”
- “Zero-dryness is a promise only oily skin will find kept.”
- “Alkaline base and fragrance make it a hard pass for dry, sensitive or barrier-compromised skin.”
High alkaline pH Rarely Noted
- “Alkaline pH.”
- “Traditional higher-pH soap base.”
- “Alkaline base and fragrance make it a poor fit for dry or sensitive skin.”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Added fragrance is an odd call near the eyes.”
- “Smell that turned me off, hence the 3-star rating.”
- “Fragrance exclude reactive skin.”
- “Unusually heavy fragrance-allergen load.”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise against Esfolio Collagen Cleansing Foam for dry skin?
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry skin?
This cleanser is a poor fit for dry skin because it relies on traditional foaming surfactants like Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Lauric Acid that wash away natural oils and leave dry skin feeling tight. A cleanser for dry skin needs extra hydrating ingredients like glycerin and soothing extracts that clean without stripping moisture.
What does Hydrolyzed Collagen do for dry skin?
Hydrolyzed Collagen helps improve skin moisture and keeps dry skin hydrated. Regular use may also reduce wrinkles and make the skin feel more smooth and elastic.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for dry skin?
Centella asiatica extract helps dry skin by boosting moisture and reducing water loss while calming irritation. It supports barrier repair to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser is a poor match for dry skin, so Lovi advises against using it here. Dry skin needs a very gentle, hydrating cleanser with mild cleansing ingredients and added moisture to keep skin soft and comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
This cleanser is a poor match for dry skin and may strip away your natural oils, so using it alongside retinol is likely to leave your skin very dry and irritated. If you have dry skin, you need a gentle, hydrating cleanser with mild cleansing agents and added moisturizers like ceramides or glycerin to protect your skin barrier.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a poor match for dry skin, so Lovi advises against using it. A cleanser for dry skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like glycerin and mild cleansing agents that clean without stripping away essential moisture.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
Esfolio Collagen Cleansing Foam is unlikely to clog pores or cause purging on dry skin, but its high alkaline pH and strong cleansing agents may leave dry skin feeling tight or dry. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle, hydrating ingredients like ceramides and glycerin to keep the skin soft and comfortable without stripping its natural moisture.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is not a good match for dry skin, as it may strip away needed moisture and leave skin feeling tight. Dry skin needs gentle, cream-based cleansers with nourishing oils and hydrating ingredients that protect the skin barrier.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (hexyl cinnamal, linalool, and limonene).
What the research says
Topical application of TAC/Collagen postbiotics gel improved skin moisture score and inflammation index, and reduced porphyrins and brown spots in 20 volunteers with acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical collagen tripeptide application improved skin wrinkles, elasticity, and density while reducing advanced glycated end products in 22 Asian women over 4 weeks.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Marine collagen extracted from Greenland halibut skin showed a non-cytotoxic effect on fibroblast cells and provided a slight skin hydration effect when incorporated into cosmetic hydrogel formulations at dosages of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5% in 23 healthy volunteers.
Marine Drugs, 2023Topical 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, 2012The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003
Ingredients
Water, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sorbitan Olivate, Cocamide Mipa, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Extract Milk Protein, Centella Asiatica Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Rice Extract, Glycine Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Sodium Chloride, Arachidic Acid, Peg-14m, Isopropanolamine, Oleic Acid, Capric Acid, Silica, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, 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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