Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser for dry sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid Pfav
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Glycerin
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Potassium Hydroxide
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 exfoliation for your dry or flaky skin due to the presence of Glycolic Acid, which provides mild chemical exfoliation, and Glycerin, which aids in maintaining skin hydration during cleansing.
- The formula is suitable for your dry skin type as Glycerin offers humectant action, but it lacks sufficient emollient ingredients to fully address dryness.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, as it contains no prohibited or harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your face fresh. Start slowly once a day if your dry skin feels sensitive at first.
- Apply your cleanser first thing in your routine before any toner or moisturizer. Follow the usual steps for your AM or PM daily routine.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Avoid harsh rubbing to protect your dry skin.
- Apply the cleanser to slightly damp skin to help it clean gently without stripping moisture. This method is very safe for sensitive and dry skin types.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and avoid the delicate eye area. Always do a patch test before using the product for the first time.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 500+ reviewsThis cleanser is widely celebrated by users with normal to oily and acne-prone skin for its ability to effectively exfoliate and clear pores without excessive irritation. While most find it reveals a smoother, brighter complexion, those with sensitive or dry skin types occasionally report dryness or peeling if used too frequently.
Highlights
Smoothes skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves my skin so soft”
- “skin has been so smooth”
- “removes dead skin cells”
Clears acne & pores Often Mentioned
- “keeps my pores clear”
- “good for acne control”
- “skin is really clear now”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “gentle yet effective”
- “doesn't bother sensitive skin”
- “gentle enough for everyday”
Brightens complexion Sometimes Noted
- “brilliant glow”
- “brightens and smooths”
- “more youthful looking”
Deeply cleanses Sometimes Noted
- “takes off all makeup”
- “feels amazingly clean”
- “removes surface debris”
Can be drying Rarely Noted
- “caused serious dry patches”
- “dries out my skin”
- “peeling around nose”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “seemed a little harsh”
- “stinging sensation”
- “caused redness”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “strong chemical smell”
- “smells like glue”
- “medicinal scent”
Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, lovelyskin.com, glytone.com, dermwarehouse.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser work for dry sensitive skin?
Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser works moderately well for your dry sensitive skin, offering mild chemical exfoliation alongside hydration while cleansing. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation, but it lacks sufficient softening oils and rich moisturizers to fully address dryness. Cleansers for this skin type need nourishing emollients and effective moisturizing ingredients that provide deep hydration and soothing comfort without stripping moisture.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic Acid and glycerin make this cleanser a fit for dry sensitive skin by providing gentle exfoliation and helping maintain hydration while cleansing. Because it lacks enough softening and smoothing ingredients, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing oils and soothing agents to fully comfort and nourish dry skin.
What does Glycolic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for dry sensitive skin because it speeds up skin shedding and may increase water loss. Skin of this type needs gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing agents to keep it smooth and calm without irritation.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997
What does Cocamidopropyl Betaine do for dry sensitive skin?
Cocamidopropyl betaine is a cleansing ingredient that may cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive skin. If you have easily irritated skin, this type of product needs very gentle, well-tolerated cleansers and soothing ingredients to keep skin calm.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine before your toner and moisturizer, though a dry skin type needs extra rich softening ingredients and heavy moisturizers to fully address dryness.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, but because it contains glycolic acid and lacks rich softeners, it is safer to use them on alternate nights to avoid irritation. To better fit dry and sensitive skin, this type of cleanser needs added nourishing plant oils or richer soothing agents to lock in hydration.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily, but to keep your dry and sensitive skin comfortable, a cleanser of this type needs extra soothing oils or rich hydrators to fully soften and prevent tightness.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh or prohibited ingredients that trigger irritation. However, it may cause mild dryness because it lacks sufficient skin-softening ingredients to fully protect dry skin.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but you should avoid the thin skin around your eyes since facial cleansers with exfoliating acids can easily cause irritation there. For dry sensitive skin, a product of this type needs rich softening and smoothing ingredients to properly comfort both the face and body.
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, 2017Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003The 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, 2012Topical treatments including podophyllotoxin, sodium nitrite, myrtle leaf extract, phenol, salicylic acid with lactic acid, SB206, and VP-102 were more efficacious than control in patients with molluscum contagiosum, whereas cantharidin, potassium hydroxide, and imiquimod showed varying degrees of efficacy.
Clinics in Dermatology, 2021Topical 5% potassium hydroxide therapy demonstrated comparable efficacy to cryotherapy with a lower prevalence of side effects such as local pain and hypopigmentation in 48 immunocompetent, sexually active men with genital warts.
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2014Topical 10% potassium hydroxide significantly increased complete clearance of molluscum contagiosum compared with placebo (RR 2.96) with similar adverse events, and showed comparable effectiveness to mechanical treatments.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022
Why other cleansers fit dry sensitive skin better
Transgenic 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, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Sulfate, Blue 1, Green 3
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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