cocokind Oil to Milk Cleanser for oily skin
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
Glycerin
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil
Lactobacillus Ferment
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 your oily skin as sunflower and grape seed oils help dissolve impurities, though it lacks stronger ingredients to specifically target oily shine.
- Glycerin and oat kernel extract provide general hydration and soothing benefits, supporting your skin's overall condition.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing oat kernel extract.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 4.9k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly favored by users with dry and sensitive skin for its effective makeup removal without stripping moisture, leaving skin soft and hydrated. Some users find its thick, jelly-like texture difficult to spread and its strong floral scent overpowering. A small number of users reported experiencing an oily residue or breakouts.
Highlights
Gentle, non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “didn't leave my skin feeling stripped”
- “leaves it feeling soft”
- “very mild and doesn't lather”
- “skin feels fresh and plump”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “takes off stubborn makeup”
- “removes my make up well”
- “melted away my makeup”
- “rinses everything off”
Hydrating, moisturizing Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin soft and moisturized”
- “dry skin savior”
- “face felt noticeably soft and supple”
- “banishing dry patches”
Good for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “great for sensitive skin”
- “soothing and made my skin feel soft”
- “didn't cause redness”
- “very gentle”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “smell is very floral, fragrant”
- “like walking into a Bath & Body Works”
- “scent was overwhelming”
- “strong floral smell”
Thick texture Sometimes Noted
- “thick, translucent jelly almost”
- “like rubbing Elmer's Glue”
- “hard to spread”
- “texture is weird as heck”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me worse cystic acne”
- “caused breakouts”
- “closed comedones appeared”
- “not for acne-prone skin”
Oily residue Rarely Noted
- “persistent film/layer on my skin”
- “felt like there was residual oil”
- “didn't feel clean”
- “left a greasy residue”
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Questions and answers
How well does cocokind Oil to Milk Cleanser work for oily skin?
Cocokind Oil to Milk Cleanser works moderately well for oily skin because its plant oils dissolve impurities and glycerin provides hydration without causing irritation. However, it lacks stronger ingredients to specifically target oily shine. Cleansers that fit oily skin better need ingredients that actively manage oiliness and promote a clear complexion.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin, oat kernel extract, and sunflower and grape seed oils help dissolve impurities and provide gentle hydration for your oily skin without causing irritation. Cleansers that fit oily skin better need ingredients that specifically target oiliness and manage shine while maintaining a clear complexion.
What does Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil do for oily skin?
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is generally a poor fit for oily skin because it is a rich plant oil that can feel too heavy and clog pores. To properly care for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess oil or blocking pores.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cleanser goes as the first step in your morning routine, and as the second step after a makeup remover in your evening routine. It is a safe and gentle option that helps wash away impurities while keeping your skin calm, though oily skin often benefits from extra ingredients that specifically target shine.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol by applying the cleanser first on damp skin, rinsing it off, and then following with your retinol product once your face is dry. Using a gentle cleanser helps wash away impurities without causing extra irritation while you use retinol. To best care for oily skin, a cleanser of this type needs added ingredients that actively target excess shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your regular routine, as it is safe for your skin with no risks of irritation. Oily skin often works best with cleansers that include stronger ingredients to specifically target shine and excess oil.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients and soothing oat kernel extract. However, because it offers only moderate suitability and lacks stronger ingredients to specifically target oily shine, oily skin needs a product with ingredients that help control excess oil and clear pores.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on the body and around the eyes, as its gentle formula is safe and unlikely to cause irritation. Because the skin around the eyes is exceptionally thin compared to most other body areas, gentle and non-irritating cleansers like this one help cleanse safely without causing discomfort.
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, 2017The 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, 2020Ten 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, 2001Niacinamide/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, 2012Probiotic-derived lotion successfully reduced inflammatory acne lesion counts and erythema index comparably to 2.5% benzoyl peroxide in patients with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, while causing fewer side effects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Lactobacillus plantarum extracellular vesicles modulated extracellular matrix related gene expression in vitro and suppressed wrinkle formation and pigmentation in clinical trials.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2022
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, 2019Combined 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
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Water, Sucrose Laurate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Oat Kernel Oil, Sucrose Palmitate, Sucrose Stearate, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment
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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