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ATOPALM Facial Foam Wash for oily skin

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin as glycerin and panthenol provide humectant action, while potassium cocoyl glutamate and coco-glucoside effectively cleanse pores. The formula lacks strong seboregulating ingredients to optimally address your oily shine concerns.
  • While the cleansing agents are beneficial, the absence of specialized ingredients means the product primarily offers general skincare benefits that are not directly targeted at oil control.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin fresh. Always make sure to follow with a good SPF in the morning.
  • Apply your cleanser as the first step in the morning or the second step in the evening before your toner.
  • Gently massage a small amount onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water .
  • You can apply this cleanser safely on damp skin for a refreshing and easy wash.
  • Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 600+ reviews

While users love its ability to clean without disrupting the moisture barrier, many note it is too mild to remove heavy makeup on its own and is best suited as a morning cleanser or second step.

Highlights

  • Extremely gentle Mostly Mentioned
    • “does not sting eyes”
    • “suitable for baby's skin”
    • “no irritation”
  • Non-drying/hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels smooth not dry”
    • “doesn't strip natural oils”
    • “leaves face soft”
  • Safe for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “calms redness”
  • Weak makeup removal Often Mentioned
    • “struggles with heavy makeup”
    • “need an extra step”
    • “not for waterproof mascara”
  • Pleasant foam texture Sometimes Noted
    • “fluffy like a cloud”
    • “rich soft foam”
    • “convenient pump dispenser”
  • pH balanced Sometimes Noted
    • “low pH formula”
    • “maintains healthy skin barrier”
    • “doesn't leave squeaky feeling”
  • Runs out quickly Sometimes Noted
    • “bottle finishes fast”
    • “foam uses much liquid”
    • “wish it was larger”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump gets stuck at end”
    • “hard to use last drops”
    • “dispenser issues”
  • Scent preferences Rarely Noted
    • “has a flowery smell”
    • “smell is distinct”
    • “prefer completely unscented”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, stylekorean.com, lovelyskin.com, skinsider.co.uk, yesstyle.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does ATOPALM Facial Foam Wash work for oily skin?

ATOPALM Facial Foam Wash works moderately well for oily skin by cleaning pores and keeping the skin calm and comfortable without causing irritation. However, it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage oily shine. Cleansers that fit oily skin better need ingredients that specifically target oiliness and impurities while maintaining moisture balance.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?

Glycerin and panthenol make this cleanser a decent fit by providing moisture without heavy oils, while gentle cleansers clear pores. This cleanser works for oily skin, though an oily skin type needs specialized ingredients that specifically target oil control.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

What does Multi-Lamellar Emulsion do for oily skin?

Multi-lamellar emulsion is not typically recommended for oily skin because heavy lipid mixtures can feel too rich and may clog pores. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and ingredients that help balance oil without adding heavy layers.

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

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

This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the first cleansing step, or as the second evening step after a makeup remover. Oily skin also needs strong oil-controlling ingredients like seboregulating actives to optimally address shine concerns.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cleanser with retinol, washing your face with it before applying your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to irritate oily skin, and a cleanser of this type needs added ingredients that help control excess oil and shine when used alongside strong treatments.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. It cleans pores well, but oily skin also needs specialized oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage shine.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

ATOPALM Facial Foam Wash is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it has an excellent safety profile without harsh or irritating ingredients. However, because it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients, an oily skin type needs a cleanser with targeted seboregulating ingredients to properly manage excess shine.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?

You can safely use this gentle cleanser on your body, but take extra care around the thin skin of your eyes. Its mild ingredients and very safe profile mean it is unlikely to irritate your skin or cause problems in these areas.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Atopalm MLE Cream and Physiogel Intensive Cream both significantly increased stratum corneum hydration and improved lactic acid stinging test scores after 4 weeks in 60 patients with sensitive skin, while Atopalm MLE Cream also significantly lowered transepidermal water loss at 2 and 4 weeks.

    Dermatology and Therapy, 2016
  • Multi-lamellar emulsion (MLE) as a vehicle for topical desonide increased epidermal retention and partially prevented steroid-induced skin barrier impairment without reducing the anti-inflammatory activity in murine models.

    Annals of Dermatology, 2013
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • 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
  • The 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, 2020
  • Ten 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, 2001
  • Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.

    Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
  • Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.

    Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
  • Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.

    Biomolecules, 2025
  • Moisturizer 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, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020

Why other cleansers fit oily 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
  • Combined ascorbyl palmitate and sodium ascorbyl phosphate treatment significantly reduced facial sebum secretions in healthy female volunteers compared to a placebo control over 90 days.

    Drug Research, 2017

Ingredients

Water, Sorbitol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Betaine, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Anise Fruit Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Pca, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract Apricot Fruit Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Bitter Almond Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Palmitamide Mea, Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol, N-Decanoyl Serinol, Leucine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Valine

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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