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Curél Foaming Facial Wash for combination skin

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Curél Foaming Facial Wash

Average

  • LowCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

Works for combination skin; other cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 cleansing for your combination skin, as sodium cocoyl glutamate and lauryl hydroxysultaine effectively remove impurities, though glycerin and maltitol provide humectant action without sufficient sebum control for oily shine.
  • The presence of Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate offers soothing benefits, which is supportive for combination skin.

How to apply

  • Use this cleanser AM and PM as part of your daily routine. Start 3×/week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening.
  • Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your skin using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
  • For the best results , apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin to help lift away excess oil.
  • Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

The product is frequently described as gentle and non-stripping, leaving the face feeling soft and clean rather than tight or "squeaky," though it is widely recommended to be used as a second step in a double-cleansing routine for heavy makeup.

Highlights

  • Gentle and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin of moisture”
    • “no tightness after rinsing”
    • “skin feels soft and comfortable”
    • “perfect for my sensitive barrier”
  • Dense, rich foam Often Mentioned
    • “foam is dense and luxurious”
    • “one pump gives rich lather”
    • “velvety texture on skin”
    • “bubbles last through the wash”
  • Safe for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “calmed my redness”
    • “only wash that doesn't break me out”
    • “great for reactive skin”
  • Fragrance-free Sometimes Noted
    • “completely scentless”
    • “no chemical smell”
    • “great for fragrance sensitivity”
    • “smells like nothing”
  • Not for heavy makeup Sometimes Noted
    • “need an oil cleanser first”
    • “won't take off mascara”
    • “too gentle for full glam”
    • “better as a morning wash”
  • Price vs. quantity Sometimes Noted
    • “runs out faster than tube cleansers”
    • “a bit pricey for the amount”
    • “wish the bottle was bigger”
    • “refills are hard to find”
  • Not actively moisturizing Rarely Noted
    • “still need moisturizer immediately”
    • “not as hydrating as a cream cleanser”
    • “felt a little dry in winter”
    • “neutral but not moisturizing”
  • Packaging issues Rarely Noted
    • “pump got stuck”
    • “bulky bottle for travel”
    • “hard to tell how much is left”
    • “leaked in my bag”

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Questions and answers

How well does Curél Foaming Facial Wash work for combination skin?

Curél Foaming Facial Wash works moderately well for combination skin by clearing impurities and soothing dry and oily areas, though it lacks strong sebum control for shiny spots. A cleanser for this skin needs to balance oil production, keep hydration, and use high-quality ingredients without irritation.

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

Sodium cocoyl glutamate and lauryl hydroxysultaine help wash away dirt, while glycerin and maltitol keep your skin soft by drawing in moisture, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate soothes areas that feel easily irritated. A cleanser for combination skin needs to gently clear away impurities while balancing oil and keeping hydration steady across both dry and oily zones.

What does Glycerin do for combination skin?

Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate do for combination skin?

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a mild cleansing ingredient that helps wash away dirt and oil without leaving combination skin feeling too dry or stripped. This type of gentle cleanser uses ingredients that are very kind to the skin barrier and maintain a healthy balance for both oily and dry areas.

Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2025Scientific Reports, 2021

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

This cleanser fits into both your morning and evening skincare routines. It cleans your skin and adds moisture, but combination skin of this type needs extra ingredients for oil control to better manage shine.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cleanser in your routine before applying retinol, but combination skin also needs ingredients that control oily shine.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser daily in your morning and evening routines, as gentle cleansers help maintain skin health without causing irritation. To properly care for combination skin, this type of product also needs ingredients that balance oily shine.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin. A product of this type needs ingredients that balance oil control with hydration to better manage combination shine.

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

You can use this cleanser around the eyes or on your body, as its gentle ingredients are generally well tolerated by thinner or thicker areas of skin. A cleanser for combination skin also needs targeted oil control ingredients to better balance the shiny zones.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

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

  • Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate-loaded hydroxypropyl chitosan and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogels applied to wounds in a mouse full-thickness skin defect model resulted in rapid wound closure, efficient tissue remolding, collagen deposition, and decreased inflammation compared to commercial Tegaderm film and 3M dressing controls.

    Acta Biomaterialia, 2022

  • 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

  • Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015

  • Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2015

  • Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.

    Advanced Science, 2025

Why other cleansers fit combination 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

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Maltitol, Propylene Glycol, Peg-150, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben

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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