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Derma E Hydrating Gentle Cleanser for oily skin

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

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 Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol Vitamin B5 provide humectant action to hydrate and soothe without exacerbating oiliness.
  • The cleanser effectively removes impurities and excess oil with Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine, supporting your concern for oily shine.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like Panthenol Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E.

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.

Questions and answers

How well does the Derma-E Hydrating Gentle Cleanser work for oily skin?

Derma-E Hydrating Gentle Cleanser works reasonably well for oily skin because sodium hyaluronate and panthenol hydrate and soothe without adding extra oil. A cleanser for oily skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, salicylic acid, or probiotics to better manage shine and support skin health.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

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

Sodium hyaluronate and panthenol vitamin B5 make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin by providing hydration without adding oil. To fit oily skin even better, a cleanser of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, glycerin, or salicylic acid to help manage shine and support skin health.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

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

What does Chamomile do for oily skin?

Chamomile helps calm oily and irritated skin by reducing inflammation and keeping redness down. It is unlikely to clog pores and may help balance the skin, though oily skin of this type needs lightweight hydration and ingredients that help control excess oil.

Frontiers in Immunology, 2024Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2024

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

This cleanser goes in both your morning and evening routine to wash away excess oil and impurities. It is very unlikely to cause irritation because it leaves out harsh ingredients and includes soothing components. Oily skin needs a cleanser that removes shine while providing light hydration to keep skin balanced without feeling heavy.

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

Yes, you can use this cleanser in the same routine as retinol, applying the cleanser first to wash your face before putting on your retinol treatment. This cleanser is unlikely to cause irritation due to soothing ingredients like vitamin E and panthenol, but oily skin often does better with a cleanser that includes targeted oil-control ingredients.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this cleanser twice a day in your morning and evening routines. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps remove excess oil while keeping your skin calm and hydrated.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin because it has a very safe profile and soothing ingredients that calm the skin without adding heavy oils. However, since oily skin often needs extra pore-clearing support, a product for this skin type works best when it also includes clarifying ingredients like salicylic acid or clay to deeply balance oil.

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

You can use this cleanser on your body, but you should apply it carefully around the eyes since the skin there is much thinner and more delicate than on other body regions. This cleanser needs to gently remove impurities and excess oil while keeping skin calm and hydrated without adding heavy oils.

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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.

    Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016
  • A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.

    Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
  • Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.

    Molecules, 2020
  • A topical emulgel formulation containing lemongrass essential oil and olive oil showed good stability, a moderate SPF value of 5.5, and significant improvements in cooling effect, odor, smoothness, and moisture in 20 volunteers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2021
  • Lemongrass essential oil treatment demonstrated similar efficacy to chlorhexidine and doxycycline in treating periodontitis, gingivitis, and oral malodour, while also showing potential for treating pityriasis versicolor, preventing skin aging, and providing anti-dandruff effects.

    Pharmaceuticals, 2024
  • Lemon grass essential oil demonstrated in vitro antifungal activity against pathogenic yeasts and filamentous fungi alongside in vivo topical and oral anti-inflammatory effects in animal models.

    The Libyan Journal of Medicine, 2014

Ingredients

Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glyceryl Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol Vitamin B5, Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E, Retinyl Palmitate Vitamin A, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract Lemongrass Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oils

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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