Innisfree Bija Trouble Facial Foam for mature skin
Bija Seed Oil
Salicylic Acid- Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Menthol
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 exfoliation and pore cleansing for your normal skin, as salicylic acid and torreya nucifera seed oil help to decongest pores and refine texture.
- While it provides general cleansing and hydration, it lacks specialized ingredients to effectively address your wrinkles and fine lines.
- The formula is safe for your normal skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
- Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
- Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsUsers with oily and acne-prone skin frequently praise this cleanser for its deep-cleansing capabilities, effective sebum control, and ability to calm breakouts. Conversely, individuals with dry or sensitive skin often report it as too stripping, leading to a tight or squeaky clean sensation due to its high foaming and salicylic acid content.
Highlights
Deep cleansing power Mostly Mentioned
- “skin was visibly cleaner”
- “removes dead skin cells”
- “deeply cleanse my pores”
Rich lather & efficiency Mostly Mentioned
- “lathers up into a thick soft foam”
- “a little goes a long way”
- “busanya melimpah (abundant foam)”
Effective acne control Often Mentioned
- “calms my acne especially painful ones”
- “hormonal acne is much more controlled”
- “helps relieve and prevent troubled skin”
Refreshing sensation Often Mentioned
- “gives a cooling effect”
- “feels refreshing after washing”
- “tingles for a minute or two”
Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
- “made my skin feeling all tight”
- “leaves my face really dull”
- “too stripping for dehydrated skin”
High pH feel Sometimes Noted
- “finishnya memang kesat (finish is squeaky)”
- “squeaky clean feel”
- “feels like soap”
Medicinal scent Sometimes Noted
- “smelled of Tea Tree Oil... wasn't for me”
- “scent is medicinal”
- “baunya kurang enak (smell is not good)”
Potential for irritation Rarely Noted
- “broke me out by end of week”
- “tingling sensation was intense”
- “mild breakout on my cheeks”
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Questions and answers
How well does Innisfree Bija Trouble Facial Foam work for mature skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for mature skin, offering basic cleansing and pore clearance, though other products fit this skin type better. A cleanser for mature skin needs high-quality hydrating ingredients and smoothing components to address fine lines and wrinkles while keeping the skin soft and balanced.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Salicylic acid and torreya nucifera seed oil help this cleanser fit mature skin by decongesting pores and refining texture with moderate exfoliation. To be a better fit for mature skin, a cleanser of this type needs high-quality hydrating ingredients that smooth wrinkles and fine lines while gently cleansing without stripping moisture.
BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
What does Bija Seed Oil do for mature skin?
Bija Seed Oil helps keep mature skin feeling soft and nourished by providing essential moisture that dry areas often lack. It may also help calm irritation and support a smooth, healthy-looking texture over time.
What does Salicylic Acid do for mature skin?
Salicylic acid helps smooth and firm mature skin by boosting collagen and elasticity while reducing roughness and wrinkles. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used correctly, but this skin type also needs extra hydrating ingredients to stay soft and plump.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening steps of your routine. Mature skin needs a cleanser that also brings nourishing plant oils, antioxidants, and peptides to help smooth fine lines and keep the skin soft.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine, but a mature skin needs a gentle cleanser packed with ceramides, peptides, and antioxidants to smooth fine lines and support firmness while you use retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. A gentle cleanser like this helps keep skin clean and comfortable while fitting safely into a regular daily regimen.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it contains salicylic acid to help keep pores clear. However, reviewers do mention that it can feel drying and stripping, so a cleanser for this skin also needs deeply hydrating and nourishing ingredients to keep it soft and comfortable.
BioMed Research International, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is safe for general use on the body, but it is unlikely to suit the thin skin around the eyes where skin thickness is lowest. Mature skin needs a product of this type to include nourishing oils, peptides, or hyaluronic acid to smooth wrinkles and firm delicate areas.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, limonene, and linalool).
What the research says
A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Twice daily application of a multitargeted dermocosmetic cream provided comparable efficacy to benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in reducing inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and total lesions in 150 Caucasian subjects with mild-to-moderate acne over 56 days, while demonstrating superior skin tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024The use of a salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic significantly reduces the needed quantity of benzoyl peroxide without impacting efficacy in mild to moderate acne, and as maintenance post-benzoyl peroxide allows a significant reduction of acne relapse compared to vehicle.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020Coadministration of 40% topical L-menthol with 10% trans-cinnamaldehyde reduced spontaneous pain intensity, neurogenic inflammation, primary and secondary mechanical hyperalgesia, and heat hyperalgesia, but not cold hyperalgesia, in 14 healthy volunteers.
The Journal of Pain, 2016Topical application of menthol-based cooling gel decreased intramuscular temperature by 1.9 °C and increased cutaneous blood flow by 0.3 ml/min in healthy males compared to placebo gel.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2018Cooling skin temperature or applying topical menthol reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and flare diameters in healthy male volunteers.
Neuroscience Letters, 1995
Why other cleansers fit mature skin better
Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Parfum, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Willow Bark Extract, Menthol, Limonene, Disodium Edta, Linalool, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-100 Stearate, Peg-32, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Orchid 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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