Noxzema Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream for combination skin
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf
Stearic Acid
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
Average
- HighCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 cleansing for your combination skin, as stearic acid and soybean oil help remove impurities, while glycerin provides some hydration.
- Camphor and menthol offer a cooling sensation that can temporarily address oily shine, but the formula lacks specialized ingredients for optimal oil control on your oilier areas.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf.
How to apply
- Use this cleanser AM and PM as part of your daily routine. Start 3×/week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this cleanser as the very first step in your morning routine and right after your pre-cleanser in the evening.
- Gently massage a small amount of cleanser onto your skin using circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- For the best results , apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin to help lift away excess oil.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to check for any sensitivity.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly affordable and effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup, leaving normal to oily skin feeling refreshed and soft. However, users with sensitive, dry, or reactive skin frequently report that the eucalyptus oil and fragrance can cause redness, burning, and occasional breakouts.
Highlights
Highly affordable value Often Mentioned
- “extremely affordable, so I'm hooked”
- “jar is very nice size and priced right”
- “one of the most affordable facial cleansers on the market”
- “Offers a good amount of product for the cost”
Refreshing tingling sensation Often Mentioned
- “cool tingling sensation feels great on my skin”
- “leaves skin with a tingling sensation”
- “coolness of it feels amazing”
- “cooling sensation is especially nice after a workout”
Softens without drying Often Mentioned
- “clean without feeling dry or tight”
- “leaves your skin soft and smooth without over drying”
- “keeps my face clean and clear without over drying it”
- “Face feels smooth Refreshing Keeps youthful glow”
Effective makeup remover Sometimes Noted
- “effectively removes dirt, oil, and makeup”
- “great for taking off heavy heavy like stage makeup”
- “dissolving and lifting makeup, including foundation”
- “removes makeup without drying skin”
Irritates sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “My face became so raw and red”
- “burned, and itched very badly”
- “if I get it too close to my under eye it definitely definitely burns”
- “horrible reaction to it”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “did majorly majorly break me out”
- “definitely clogged my pores”
- “see small pimples, if I use it more often”
- “left my skin oily even when it said oily free”
Strong pungent scent Rarely Noted
- “scent was pungent, gagged every time using it”
- “doesn't smell nothing like it used too”
- “loaded with fragrance, eucalyptus oil”
- “The smell isn't that bad at all! You smell something but you get used to it”
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Questions and answers
How well does Noxzema Classic Clean work for combination skin?
Noxzema Classic Clean works moderately well for combination skin by removing dirt and giving a temporary cooling feel to shiny areas, though it lacks specialized ingredients for deep oil control. A cleanser for this skin needs to balance oil and moisture well while being very safe and gentle.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Stearic acid and soybean oil help remove impurities while glycerin provides hydration, and eucalyptus leaf oil offers soothing benefits. A cleanser for combination skin needs ingredients that balance oil production, maintain moisture in dry areas, and soothe the skin without causing irritation.
What does Eucalyptus Leaf Oil do for combination skin?
Eucalyptus leaf oil helps calm and refresh combination skin by soothing irritation and balancing oily and dry areas. It is unlikely to cause irritation and supports overall skin health with its natural antimicrobial properties.
What does Water do for combination skin?
Water helps keep combination skin hydrated, though a product of this type needs additional barrier-protecting ingredients like ceramides or petrolatum to lock in that moisture and support overall skin health.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine, before your toner, moisturizer, and other steps. Combination skin needs a cleanser that gently removes impurities and hydrates dry areas while helping control shine on oilier spots.
Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with salicylic acid, applying the cleanser first to wash your face and following with your salicylic acid treatment. Combination skin needs a product that provides targeted oil control for oilier areas and extra hydration for drier zones to keep the skin balanced.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in your morning and evening routines to help remove impurities and refresh your skin. Because it offers only moderate oil control and hydration, combination skin typically needs a cleanser that balances oilier areas while deeply keeping dry spots soft and smooth.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin. Reviewers rarely mention breakouts, and the formula avoids harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser works reasonably well for your combination skin, but products used around the eyes or on the body need specialized hydrating and soothing ingredients to properly care for those specific skin types.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, eugenol, hexyl cinnamal, linalool, geraniol, and limonene).
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, 2017Cooling skin temperature or applying topical menthol reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and flare diameters in healthy male volunteers.
Neuroscience Letters, 1995An ointment containing larch turpentine, eucalyptus oil, and turpentine oil improved discomfort scores (7.3 vs. 4.7) and increased complete healing (67% vs. 46%) compared to placebo in outpatients with painful skin abscesses over 10 days.
Complementary Medicine Research, 2023Sodium dodecyl sulfate treatment disrupts the ordered intercellular lipid lamellar structure in hairless mouse stratum corneum, and immersion in a ceramide 3, cholesterol, and stearic acid mixture successfully reorganizes this ordered lamellar structure.
Biophysical Chemistry, 2001A bioinspired lamellar liquid crystal formulation containing hempseed oil and betamethasone dipropionate achieved 3-fold improved drug permeation, excellent biocompatibility with over 85% cell proliferation, and promoted skin healing with gap closure after 36 hours compared to a reference medicine.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2024Linseed and rapeseed oils promoted fibroblast proliferation and wound healing without inducing oxidative stress-mediated cytotoxic or genotoxic effects in vitro, with linseed oil exhibiting the most potent activity likely due to its high alpha-linolenic acid content.
Molecules, 2015Topical application of crude linseed oil significantly increased the rate of wound contraction and shortened the healing period to 26 days compared to untreated wounds, Vaseline gel, and Cicatryl-Bio ointment in rabbits.
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicines, 2017
Why other cleansers fit combination 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, 2019
Ingredients
Stearic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Gelatin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Camphor, Menthol, Dmdm Hydantoin, Propylparaben, Calcium Hydroxide, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf, Disodium Edta, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Eugenol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
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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