DRMTLGY Essential Cleanser for mature skin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Panthenol
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- This cleanser offers moderate benefits for your normal skin, with decyl glucoside and cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine providing excellent cleansing without stripping. Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin offer hydration, which is supportive for normal skin but not specifically targeted for your wrinkles and fine lines.
- The formula is highly suitable for normal skin due to the humectant action of sodium hyaluronate and glycerin, which help maintain skin hydration.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
- Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
- Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly regarded for its ability to cleanse effectively without stripping the skin, making it a favorite for those seeking a balanced, hydrated complexion. While it works well for most skin types, including those concerned with aging, a small number of users have reported unexpected dryness or irritation.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “Takes the day off”
- “Removes excess oil”
- “Cleanses thoroughly”
Non-drying formula Often Mentioned
- “Doesn't dry out”
- “Skin feels hydrated”
- “Not tight or dehydrated”
Gentle on skin Sometimes Noted
- “Mild foaming”
- “Soothes the skin”
- “Great for daily use”
Pleasant experience Sometimes Noted
- “Smells amazing”
- “Feels amazing”
- “Slippery smooth”
Causes dryness Rarely Noted
- “Stripped my skin”
- “Under eyes are dry”
- “Dried it out”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “Noticed irritation”
- “Caused sensitivity”
- “Did not work for me”
Price point Rarely Noted
- “A bit expensive”
- “Higher cost”
- “Premium pricing”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Essential Cleanser work for mature skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for mature skin, keeping it clean and hydrated without causing irritation. However, it lacks targeted ingredients for fine lines and wrinkles. A cleanser for mature skin needs hydrating and soothing ingredients, along with specialized active components to properly address aging concerns.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin by helping keep it hydrated and soft. However, this skin type needs a cleanser with specialized ingredients that actively smooth wrinkles and fine lines.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for mature skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps mature skin by deeply boosting moisture, improving elasticity, and smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular use keeps the skin looking plump and soft while supporting overall firmness and hydration.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Skin Research and Technology, 2024
What does Aloe Vera Leaf Extract do for mature skin?
Aloe vera leaf extract helps mature skin by improving moisture and supporting firmness. It aids in boosting hydration and collagen production to keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This cleanser fits in your morning and evening routine as the first cleansing step, or second in the evening if you use a makeup remover first. It cleans gently without stripping, but mature skin needs a cleanser that also targets wrinkles and fine lines with firming and smoothing ingredients.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine, but a cleanser for mature skin needs extra ingredients like antioxidants and peptides to target fine lines and wrinkles. Use it before your retinol treatment step.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser twice a day as part of your morning and evening routine. Mild cleansers of this type are unlikely to cause irritation and help keep skin clean without stripping moisture. Mature skin needs a cleanser that also delivers firming peptides and nourishing oils to target fine lines.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin because it has a very safe formula with no harsh or heavy ingredients. To care for mature skin, a cleanser of this type needs hydrating and smoothing ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and glycerin to help keep the skin soft and support fine lines.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this gentle cleanser on your body and around your eyes, as its mild cleansing ingredients are unlikely to irritate thin or body skin. Because mature skin needs targeted wrinkle care, this type of skin works best with cleansers that include firming peptides and specialized anti-aging extracts.
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, 2017Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Transgenic cucumber expressing poly-γ-glutamic acid synthesis genes increased water content by 6-14%, reduced water loss by 11-12%, decreased facial wrinkles and roughness by 19.58% and 24.97%, decreased skin melanin by 5.27%, and improved facial elasticity in human skin and zebrafish compared to controls.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Copper Oxide nanoparticles synthesized using cucumber extract exhibited antibacterial, antifungal, UV protection, and reactive-oxygen species inhibition properties with low cellular toxicity and skin-rejuvenating effects when incorporated into skin cream.
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets, 2021Topical treatment with Holothuria parva extract gel showed significant wound contraction compared to the negative control in full-thickness wounded rats.
The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 2024A novel D-limonene and Gelucire 44/12 based microemulsion formulated with Labrasol and Labrafil M 1944 CS showed high stability, optical transparency, nanometric globule size, and a safe in vivo skin profile on mice ear skin.
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2021Topical 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, 2002Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
Why other cleansers fit mature skin better
Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
Ingredients
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mipa, Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Glycol Distearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Zingiber Officinale Oil Root, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Peppermint Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Peg-6 Caprylic Capric Glycerides, Disodium Edta, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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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