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Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer for sensitive skin

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Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer

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A weak match for sensitive skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 for redness and irritation due to salicylic acid, which provides mild chemical exfoliation suitable for normal skin. Glycerin offers moderate moisturizing, but the formula lacks sufficient humectants to fully address normal skin needs.
  • The absence of harsh ingredients ensures no risks of irritation for your sensitive skin.

How to apply

  • Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
  • Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
  • You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
  • Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this oil-free moisturizer is highly praised by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its hydrating, non-pore-clogging properties and its effectiveness in treating breakouts with salicylic acid. Many appreciate its lightweight feel and matte finish, and it's frequently noted as a good base for makeup. However, a significant number of recent reviews express dissatisfaction with a formula change, citing a thinner consistency, altered scent, and increased skin irritation. Some users also report dryness and burning sensations, while a low number found it ineffective or experienced clogged pores.

Highlights

  • Lightweight, non-greasy Mostly Mentioned
    • “Lightweight formula”
    • “Absorbs quickly”
    • “Non-greasy feel”
    • “Leaves a matte finish”
  • Acne control Often Mentioned
    • “Prevents pimples”
    • “Clears acne”
    • “Keeps breakouts in check”
    • “Salicylic acid treats acne”
  • Formula change complaints Often Mentioned
    • “New formula is thinner”
    • “Smells different”
    • “Causing breakouts”
    • “Irritated my skin”
  • Good makeup base Sometimes Noted
    • “Works beautifully under makeup”
    • “Good base before makeup”
    • “Wear it under make-up”
  • Softens skin Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves skin soft”
    • “Smooth texture”
    • “Face felt really soft”
    • “Hydrates skin”
  • Drying and irritating Sometimes Noted
    • “Dried out my face”
    • “Skin felt like fire”
    • “Burning sensation”
    • “Peeling”
  • Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “Hate the smell”
    • “Smells like medicine”
    • “Chemical smell”
    • “Strong scent”
  • Ineffective results Rarely Noted
    • “Did nothing for pimples”
    • “Clogs pores”
    • “No improvement”

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Questions and answers

Why is Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer a weak match for sensitive skin?

Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer is a weak match for sensitive skin because its salicylic acid may cause redness and irritation, and the formula lacks sufficient humectants to fully care for this skin type. A moisturizing treatment for sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica and ceramides to calm redness, repair the skin barrier, and provide gentle hydration.

Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for sensitive skin?

Salicylic acid and menthyl lactate make this cream a weak fit for sensitive skin because they may cause irritation and redness. Moisturizing treatments for sensitive skin need soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, Cica Ceramide, and nourishing oils that calm and hydrate without overwhelming the skin.

What does Salicylic Acid do for sensitive skin?

Salicylic acid may cause irritation on sensitive skin, so it requires careful use and good sun protection to keep skin comfortable. A product for this skin type needs gentle, soothing ingredients and a mild formula that respects the skin barrier.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 1999International Journal of Toxicology, 2003

What does Glycerin do for sensitive skin?

Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and deeply hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against dryness and roughness.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. Sensitive skin needs a product with gentle exfoliants like salicylic acid and plenty of soothing hydrators like glycerin.

Can I use this cream with benzoyl peroxide, and in what order?

This cream is unlikely to cause irritation for your sensitive skin, but a product of this type needs extra moisture-locking ingredients to truly comfort and protect sensitive skin when used alongside benzoyl peroxide. Apply benzoyl peroxide first, let it absorb, and then follow with this cream.

How often should I use this cream?

This cream is a weak fit for your sensitive skin because it contains salicylic acid and lacks enough hydrating ingredients. Sensitive skin needs gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers packed with soothing ingredients and plenty of hydration to keep the skin barrier calm and comfortable.

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores, but it contains salicylic acid which may cause mild irritation or purging on sensitive skin. A product for sensitive skin needs gentle, calming ingredients and plenty of moisture without harsh acids to keep the skin soft and smooth.

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

This cream is not an ideal match for your sensitive skin because it contains exfoliating acid that may cause irritation in delicate areas. Sensitive skin needs gentle, soothing moisturizers with rich hydrators and calming ingredients to stay soft and comfortable without stinging.

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • 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

  • Cryotherapy 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, 2010

  • 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, 2020

  • Treatment 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, 2024

  • 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

  • Niacinamide/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, 2012

  • Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.

    Military Medicine, 2024

  • A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.

    Skin Research and Technology, 2000

  • Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.

    Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007

Ingredients

Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Menthyl Lactate, Aluminum Octenylsuccinate Starch, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Steareth-20, Steareth-2, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Disodium Edta, Bht, Salicylic Acid

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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