MEDI-PEEL Extra Super 9 for dry skin
Lactic Acid
Centella Asiatica Extract
Copper Tripeptide-1
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
GlycerinLow
- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the cleansers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 with lactic and citric acids to decongest pores, but the inclusion of alcohol and triethanolamine may cause dryness for your dry skin.
- While glycerin and Portulaca Oleracea Extract provide some hydration and soothing benefits, the formula lacks sufficient emollients to fully counteract potential drying effects.
- The product is safe for your dry skin as it contains soothing Centella Asiatica Extract and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, with no harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin clean. Start using it daily right away since your skin is not sensitive.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening. Follow with your toner and moisturizer afterwards.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your face using soft circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- Apply this cleanser on slightly damp skin for a comfortable and refreshing wash. This helps maintain your skin's natural moisture while cleansing away dirt.
- Avoid getting the cleanser directly into your eyes to prevent any irritation. Do a simple patch test before your first use to ensure your skin likes it.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 5.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this liquid exfoliant is widely praised by users with oily and combination skin for its ability to melt stubborn blackheads and sebaceous filaments without aggressive squeezing. While highly effective at smoothing "strawberry noses" and clearing clogged pores, it requires consistent use and can be drying or irritating for those with sensitive skin.
Highlights
Effective blackhead removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts oil away”
- “blackheads dissolved”
- “gunk came out”
- “cleared sebaceous filaments”
Smoother skin texture Often Mentioned
- “nose feels silky”
- “smooth and refined”
- “glass skin effect”
- “removed dead skin”
Gentle alternative Sometimes Noted
- “no tearing skin”
- “better than nose strips”
- “painless extraction”
- “no squeezing needed”
Good value Sometimes Noted
- “huge bottle lasts forever”
- “affordable price”
- “worth the money”
- “economical size”
Causes irritation Sometimes Noted
- “stings sensitive skin”
- “caused redness”
- “burning sensation”
- “too harsh”
Drying effect Sometimes Noted
- “skin felt tight”
- “strips moisture”
- “need heavy moisturizer”
- “flaky afterwards”
Cooling sensation Rarely Noted
- “refreshing feel”
- “cools down skin”
- “soothing sensation”
- “feels clean”
Messy application Rarely Noted
- “watery and drips”
- “hard to keep on”
- “gets in mouth”
- “cotton pads dry out”
Requires extra tools Rarely Noted
- “need a scraper”
- “cotton swabs essential”
- “doesn't work alone”
- “manual removal needed”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “strong medical smell”
- “chemical scent”
- “smells fishy”
- “weird fragrance”
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Questions and answers
Why is MEDI-PEEL Extra Super 9 a weak match for dry skin?
MEDI-PEEL Extra Super 9 is a weak match for your dry skin because alcohol and triethanolamine may cause dryness, and the formula lacks sufficient moisturizing ingredients to fully counteract these drying effects. Cleansers for dry skin need rich hydrating ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for dry skin because alcohol and triethanolamine may cause dryness and irritation. A product of this type needs rich hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to maintain moisture and protect dry skin.
What does Lactic Acid do for dry skin?
Lactic acid helps relieve dry skin by drawing in moisture and strengthening the skin's barrier so it stays soft and smooth. This ingredient gently sheds dead cells and supports natural moisturizing factors, making it very useful for improving rough or flaky areas.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2025Skin Research and Technology, 2013
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for dry skin?
Centella asiatica extract helps dry skin by boosting moisture and reducing water loss while calming irritation. It supports barrier repair to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This cleanser goes as the second step of your evening routine after removing makeup, and in the morning before your toner and moisturizer. Dry skin needs a gentle cleanser with rich softening ingredients and heavy moisturizers to protect against tightness and flaking.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
This cleanser may be too drying for your dry skin when paired with retinol because it contains alcohol and exfoliating acids, and lacks rich oils. A cleanser for this skin needs plenty of hydrating ingredients and rich moisturizing oils to keep it soft and smooth.
How often should I use it?
Start by using this cleanser just once a week, as exfoliating products may dry out your skin, though you can slowly use it more often if your skin tolerates it well.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your dry skin, but the alcohol and acids may leave it feeling dry and irritated. A cleanser for this skin needs plenty of rich hydrators and soothing plant oils to keep dry skin feeling soft and comfortable.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is unlikely to suit the very thin skin around your eyes or your body because it contains drying alcohol and acids that may worsen dryness. A product of this type needs richer oils and heavy hydrators to keep delicate or body skin soft and smooth.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (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, 2017Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020Moisturizer 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 treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.
Experimental Dermatology, 2008Topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin caused no significant reduction in erythema or objective improvement in wrinkles compared to controls, but significantly increased patient satisfaction regarding overall skin quality.
Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, 2006A novel regimen combining a hydroxy acid-based scrub and copper tripeptide serum significantly reduced adherent scalp flaking by 61.24%, increased hair density by 12.48%, increased hair thickness by 25.36%, and improved scalp skin hydration by 76.24% in adults with mild to moderate dandruff over 15 days.
Cureus, 2024The combination of Thermus thermophilus and Bacillus subtilis mixed-culture ferment extract and copper tripeptide-1 GHK-Cu reduced inflammatory cytokines, protected skin explants from UV-induced damage, and improved wrinkles and skin barrier conditions compared to individual components or controls.
Skin Research and Technology, 2026Topical application of curcumin or turmeric treats various skin conditions by leveraging antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2023Topical formulations of curcumin target oxidative damage and inflammation to improve wound healing in animal models.
Drug Discovery Today, 2017A curcumin-loaded spanlastic anti-aging gel utilizing formula F5 incorporated into 2% HPMC E50 demonstrated sustained release action, compatibility, and the ability to penetrate skin layers to a depth of about 112.5 um without signs of irritation.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2024The 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, 2012
Why other cleansers fit dry skin better
Phytosphingosine increased filaggrin metabolism and skin hydration in human skin by stimulating filaggrin biosynthesis and degradation leading to natural moisturizing factor formation.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2017Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
Ingredients
Water, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Lactic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Edta, Lactobacillus Ferment, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Peppermint Oil, Citric Acid, Malt Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Propyl Gallate
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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