# Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser for combination skin

**Lovi Fit: Low fit for combination skin.**
Combination Skin Fit: Average · Effectiveness: High · Safety: Concerning.

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/liz-earle/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser/for/combination-skin

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore.

Brand: [Liz Earle](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/liz-earle)
Category: [Cleansers](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/best/cleansers)

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores based on a full skin profile (12D face scan, goals, preferences), use the Lovi app.

A weak match for combination skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.

## Why this fit

- Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin as Caprylic Capric Triglyceride and Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter provide emollient action, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control on your oily areas.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing, but lacks targeted ingredients to address your oily shine.

## Fit by skin type

- [Oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/liz-earle/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser/for/oily-skin): Average
- [Dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/liz-earle/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser/for/dry-skin): Average
- [Combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/liz-earle/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser/for/combination-skin): Low (this page)
- [Sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/liz-earle/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin): Average
- [Acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/liz-earle/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser/for/acne-prone-skin): Average
- [Skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/liz-earle/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser/for/dark-spots): Average
- [Mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/liz-earle/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser/for/mature-skin): Average
- [Dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/liz-earle/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser/for/dry-sensitive-skin): Average
- [Oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/liz-earle/cleanse-and-polish-hot-cloth-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin): Average

## Key ingredients

Theobroma Cacao Butter, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Chamomile Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Beeswax

## What the research says

- An 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36417842/))
- Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream. ([International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27279007/))
- Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes. ([Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26573447/))
- German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days. ([Ostomy/wound Management, 2011](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21617262/))
- Topical application of rosemary essential oil-loaded lipid nanoparticles in gel vehicles significantly increased skin hydration compared to gels containing free oil, and increased elasticity to a lesser extent, in ten healthy volunteers. ([Pharmaceutics, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29065483/))
- Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment. ([International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35409270/))
- An alcoholic extract of rosemary leaves, Rosm1, demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and inhibits oxidative alterations to skin surface lipids when evaluated in vitro and in vivo. ([International Journal of Tissue Reactions, 2000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10937349/))
- Topical application of a honey, olive oil, and beeswax mixture three times daily for up to 4 weeks resulted in clinical responses in 86% of patients with pityriasis versicolor, 78% with tinea cruris, and 75% with tinea corporis. ([Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2004](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15130571/))
- A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test. ([Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35238152/))
- MUD1 protected human dermal fibroblasts against AAPH-induced oxidative stress by increasing cell viability, reducing oxidative damage, improving mitochondrial functionality, and enhancing wound healing capacities. ([International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30235888/))

## 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30022595/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27756097/))

## What reviewers say

Based on a very large amount of data, this cream cleanser is highly praised for its rich texture that effectively removes makeup and leaves dry, sensitive skin feeling hydrated and polished. Some users with acne-prone or reactive skin reported breakouts and irritation, possibly due to the cocoa butter or eucalyptus fragrance.

- Liked: Effective makeup remover (mostly mentioned)
- Liked: Softens and hydrates (often mentioned)
- Liked: Spa-like experience (often mentioned)
- Liked: Gentle on sensitive skin (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: High price point (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Causes breakouts (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Cloth maintenance (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Scent irritation (rarely noted)

## 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.
- Video: https://storage.pora.ai/6a08416bd9315041c09c72f61cf27cc1.mp4

## Questions and answers

### Why is Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish a weak match for combination skin?

This cleanser is a weak match for combination skin because it offers only moderate suitability, lacking sufficient targeted ingredients to control oily shine on your oily areas. A product of this type needs ingredients that effectively cleanse without stripping moisture, manage oily shine, and provide soothing extracts and hydrating agents to balance both dry and oily zones without causing irritation.
Sources: [Life, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/)

### Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for combination skin?

This cleanser is a weak match for your combination skin because Caprylic Capric Triglyceride and Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter soften your dry areas, but the formula lacks targeted ingredients for oil control on your shiny zones. A cleanser for this skin needs ingredients that effectively manage oily shine and keep the moisture barrier balanced without causing irritation.
Sources: [Life, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/)

### What does Cocoa Butter do for combination skin?

Cocoa butter is generally too heavy for combination skin and may clog pores or make oily areas feel greasy. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil without heavy blocking agents to properly care for combination skin.

### What does Eucalyptus Essential Oil do for combination skin?

Eucalyptus essential oil helps freshen combination skin and keep pores clear of excess oil. It is quite strong, so it may dry out sensitive areas if you use it too often.

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

This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine for combination skin. Because this rich formula lacks enough oil control for your oily areas, combination skin needs cleansers with balancing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide.

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

You can use this cleanser in the same routine as retinol by applying it first to wash your face, followed by your retinol treatment once your skin is dry. Because combination skin needs extra care, this skin type also needs targeted ingredients for oil control.

### How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser daily as part of your morning and evening routine, though it offers only moderate suitability for combination skin because it lacks targeted ingredients for oily areas. Combination skin of this type needs lightweight ingredients and oil-balancing agents to keep shine under control.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for most people, though reviewers occasionally report minor breakouts. Because combination skin needs extra oil control that this formula lacks, a cleanser of this type needs balancing ingredients to manage shine in oily areas without causing congestion.
Sources: [Life, 2023](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/)

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

This cleanser is unlikely to cause issues, but the skin around the eyes is much thinner than body skin. A cleanser for combination skin needs gentle ingredients that clean without stripping moisture while keeping oily areas balanced.
Sources: [Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12375070/)

### Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene). Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

## Alternatives for combination skin

- [Fresh Soy Face Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/fresh/soy-face-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$30.00 at Amazon
- [IS Clinical Cleansing Complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/is-clinical/cleansing-complex/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$68.81 at Amazon
- [Lagom Cellup Gel To Water Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/lagom/cellup-gel-to-water-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — High fit — S$29.31 at Amazon

## Routine for combination skin

### AM

- Cleanser: [Fresh Soy Face Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/fresh/soy-face-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$30.00 at Amazon
- Hydrating Toner: [Whamisa Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/whamisa/organic-flowers-toner-deep-rich/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$64.81 at Amazon
- SPF: [CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/cerave/am-facial-moisturizing-lotion-spf-30/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$28.72 at Amazon

### PM

- Pre-Cleanser: [Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/shu-uemura/ultime8-sublime-beauty-cleansing-oil/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$70.21 at Amazon
- Cleanser: [Fresh Soy Face Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/fresh/soy-face-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$30.00 at Amazon
- Cleansing Toner: [Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/medicube/zero-pore-pad-2-0/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$36.48 at Amazon
- Serum or Treatment: [Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/peach-and-lily/glass-skin-refining-serum/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$63.44 at Amazon

### Weekly

- Pre-Cleanser: [Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/shu-uemura/ultime8-sublime-beauty-cleansing-oil/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$70.21 at Amazon
- Cleanser: [Fresh Soy Face Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/fresh/soy-face-cleanser/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$30.00 at Amazon
- Cleansing Toner: [Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/medicube/zero-pore-pad-2-0/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$36.48 at Amazon
- Cleansing Mask: [Herbivore Botanicals Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/herbivore-botanicals/blue-tansy-bha-and-enzyme-pore-refining-mask/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$89.14 at Amazon
- Hydrating Toner: [Whamisa Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/whamisa/organic-flowers-toner-deep-rich/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$64.81 at Amazon
- Serum or Treatment: [Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/peach-and-lily/glass-skin-refining-serum/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit — S$63.44 at Amazon

## Where to buy

No store in Singapore has a checked price for this product, so the page shows none.

## Ingredients

Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Alba Cera Beeswax Cera, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sorbitol, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this fit score: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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