Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream for dry sensitive skin
Linum Usitatissimum Oil
Soybean Oil
Camphor
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil LeafLow
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry sensitive skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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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Lovi Assistant explains
- Moderately suitable for your dry and sensitive skin as soybean oil and linum usitatissimum oil provide emollient action, but the presence of camphor and menthol can be irritating for your dry or flaky skin.
- The formula offers moderate cleansing due to stearic acid and soybean oil, aiding in impurity removal, but lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your face fresh. Start slowly once a day if your dry skin feels sensitive at first.
- Apply your cleanser first thing in your routine before any toner or moisturizer. Follow the usual steps for your AM or PM daily routine.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to protect your dry skin.
- Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help it clean gently without stripping moisture. This method is very safe for sensitive and dry skin types.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and avoid the delicate eye area. Always do a patch test before using the product for the first time.
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 1.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleansing cream is a nostalgic, budget-friendly staple that many users with oily or combination skin praise for its refreshing, cooling sensation and ability to leave skin feeling clean without excessive dryness. It is frequently criticized by those with sensitive or reactive skin due to its strong fragrance and potential to cause irritation or breakouts, making it a polarizing choice.
Highlights
Cooling sensation Mostly Mentioned
- “Love the cooling feeling”
- “Signature tingle is addictive”
- “Feels so fresh and clean”
Affordable price Often Mentioned
- “Great value for the size”
- “Super good deal”
- “Budget-friendly option”
Non-stripping formula Sometimes Noted
- “Does not dry skin out”
- “Never feels stripped”
- “Soft and refreshed”
Removes makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Removes dirt and makeup”
- “Great first step for makeup”
- “Cleans off makeup well”
Causes irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Burning sensation on face”
- “Caused red rashes”
- “Irritating for sensitive skin”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “Too much artificial scent”
- “Strong eucalyptus smell”
- “Overpowering fragrance”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Developed deep, hard pimples”
- “Worsened my acne”
- “Not ideal for blemishes”
Not for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “Poor choice for dry skin”
- “Can feel slightly drying”
- “Left skin feeling tight”
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Questions and answers
Why is Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream a weak match for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin because, although it contains oils that soften the skin, the camphor and menthol in it can easily irritate dry or flaky skin and it lacks enough ingredients to hold in moisture. A cleanser for this skin needs a rich blend of hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, or prebiotic thermal water to keep the skin calm and fully hydrated without stripping away moisture.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
Camphor and menthol make this cleanser a weak match for your skin because they can be irritating for dry or flaky areas. A cleanser for dry sensitive skin needs a rich blend of hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin.
What does Water do for dry sensitive skin?
Hard water increases soap deposits and dryness, making dry sensitive skin more prone to irritation and flare-ups. A product of this type needs gentle cleansers and soothing ingredients to calm the skin and protect its moisture barrier against hard water minerals.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2018Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 2021
What does Flaxseed Oil do for dry sensitive skin?
Flaxseed oil helps calm dry sensitive skin by locking in moisture and reducing roughness, scaling, and redness. Daily use makes skin feel much smoother and keeps it well hydrated.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Acta Pharmaceutica, 2024
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is used both morning and night in your routine, but it is a weak match for dry sensitive skin because camphor and menthol can be irritating. A cleanser for this skin needs gentle oils to soften along with plenty of hydrating ingredients to keep dry skin comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?
This cleanser is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin because camphor and menthol may irritate, and it lacks sufficient hydrating ingredients. When using it alongside salicylic acid, your routine needs gentle hydrating cleansers and rich moisturizers with ceramides to protect the skin barrier.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser is a weak match for your dry sensitive skin because ingredients like camphor and menthol may irritate dry or flaky skin. To care for this skin type, a cleanser needs soothing oils and gentle hydrating ingredients that calm irritation and lock in moisture.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser may cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin because camphor and menthol can irritate dry or flaky skin and lead to clogged pores. A product for this skin needs nourishing oils and soothing ingredients to clean without causing irritation.
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 and lacks the rich plant oils and skin-softening ingredients needed to properly care for dry skin on the body.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Hempseed or flaxseed oil-based lyotropic liquid crystals with the highest oil content and lecithin/Tween 80 mixture provided a 2-fold reduction in TEWL values and decreased skin erythema levels in healthy adult subjects compared to baseline.
Acta Pharmaceutica, 2024A bioinspired lamellar liquid crystal formulation containing hempseed oil and betamethasone dipropionate achieved 3-fold improved drug permeation, excellent biocompatibility with over 85% cell proliferation, and promoted skin healing with gap closure after 36 hours compared to a reference medicine.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2024Linseed and rapeseed oils promoted fibroblast proliferation and wound healing without inducing oxidative stress-mediated cytotoxic or genotoxic effects in vitro, with linseed oil exhibiting the most potent activity likely due to its high alpha-linolenic acid content.
Molecules, 2015Topical application of crude linseed oil significantly increased the rate of wound contraction and shortened the healing period to 26 days compared to untreated wounds, Vaseline gel, and Cicatryl-Bio ointment in rabbits.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines, 2017Topical application of a methyl salicylate gel with turpentine essence, camphor, and menthol achieved skin penetration and significantly reduced pro-inflammatory gene expression compared to untreated controls in human skin explants.
Farmaceuticos Comunitarios, 2024Volatile compounds including 1,8-cineole, borneol, camphor, and thujone reduce PMA/I-stimulated IL-6 and IL-8 release by more than 50% in human gingival fibroblasts, proving more effective than rosmarinic acid.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2013Camphor induced human primary dermal fibroblast proliferation and collagen expression while reducing UV-induced MMP1 expression and wrinkle formation in mouse skin.
Phytotherapy Research, 2015An ointment containing larch turpentine, eucalyptus oil, and turpentine oil improved discomfort scores (7.3 vs. 4.7) and increased complete healing (67% vs. 46%) compared to placebo in outpatients with painful skin abscesses over 10 days.
Complementary Medicine Research, 2023
Why other cleansers fit dry sensitive skin better
- Menthol in this cleanser
Topical menthol induced significant pain, cold sensations, punctate and cold hyperalgesia, and increased cutaneous perfusion in 10 subjects compared to ethanol control, acting as a human model for cold pain by sensitizing peripheral cold C nociceptors and activating cold-specific A delta fibres.
Brain, 2004 A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017Phytosphingosine increased filaggrin metabolism and skin hydration in human skin by stimulating filaggrin biosynthesis and degradation leading to natural moisturizing factor formation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Stearic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Oil, Soybean Oil, Propylene Glycol, Gelatin, Calcium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Camphor, Menthol, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Behind this fit score
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