SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica BHA Foam for sensitive skin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Bha Beta Hydroxy Acid
Oil Tree Leaf
GlycerinHigh
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for sensitive skin; a few cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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
- Highly suitable for your normal skin, this product effectively cleanses and decongests pores with salicylic acid and melaleuca alternifolia oil, while Centella Asiatica Extract soothes and maintains skin balance.
- While it offers excellent cleansing and pore decongestion, the formulation lacks specialized ingredients to directly target your concerns of redness and irritation.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser in the AM and PM routines every day. Start using it daily since your sensitive skin needs gentle care.
- Apply this first in your morning and evening skincare routine before toner and moisturizer. This clears away dirt without upsetting your skin.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using soft circles. Avoid any rough rubbing to keep redness away.
- Apply the cleanser on slightly damp skin to help it wash away impurities softly. Clean skin feels fresh and comfortable afterwards.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes and do a quick patch test before first use. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly recommended for oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types, effectively cleansing pores and managing oil without significant irritation. Users frequently note its ability to control acne and leave skin feeling clean, with many appreciating the rich lather and gentle, soothing properties derived from Centella and Tea Tree. A moderate number of users with dry or dehydrated skin report a stripping sensation, and a few mention a strong scent or potential for irritation.
Highlights
Deep cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “removes excess sebum”
- “skin feels squeaky clean”
- “controls excess oil”
- “pores look cleaner”
Effective acne control Often Mentioned
- “calming effect on acne”
- “keeps blemishes at bay”
- “managed acne breakouts”
- “prevented inflammatory acne”
Rich lather Often Mentioned
- “lathers into a thick foam”
- “little goes a long way”
- “creamy paste turns to dense foam”
- “luxurious texture”
Gentle and soothing Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't leave face tight”
- “calms irritated skin”
- “gentle deep cleansing”
- “no redness after use”
Drying for some Sometimes Noted
- “felt tight due to dryness”
- “stripping for dry skin”
- “too much for daily use”
- “left skin feeling squeaky”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “strong tea tree scent”
- “smell isn't the most pleasant”
- “medicinal smell”
- “distinctive herbal odor”
High pH Rarely Noted
- “pH around 9.5”
- “high pH makes it stripping”
- “barrier felt disrupted”
- “alkaline cleanser feel”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “irritating for sensitive eyes”
- “broke me out”
- “tingling sensation”
- “redness on sensitive areas”
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Questions and answers
What makes SKIN1004 Tea-Trica BHA Foam a great fit for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is a great fit for sensitive skin because it effectively cleanses and clears pores with salicylic acid and oil tree leaf, while Centella Asiatica Extract calms and keeps the skin balanced. It is very safe to use with a very low likelihood of irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for sensitive skin?
Salicylic acid and oil tree leaf help clean and clear out pores, while centella asiatica extract and glycerin soothe the skin and keep it balanced. This cleanser is very safe for sensitive skin because it lacks harsh ingredients and includes calming components.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for sensitive skin?
Centella asiatica extract helps calm sensitive skin and keeps it comfortable by easing irritation and supporting moisture retention. Using this ingredient helps soothe redness and supports a healthy skin barrier with a very low likelihood of irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
What does Bha do for sensitive skin?
BHA helps clear pores and calm breakouts, but because sensitive skin can easily get irritated by strong acids, it is unlikely to suit you unless it is part of a very gentle, well-tolerated formula. Sensitive skin needs hydrating ingredients and calming agents to keep the skin barrier strong and comfortable while treating blemishes.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes as the first step in the evening routine after a makeup remover, and is also used in the morning before a soothing toner and moisturizing sunscreen. It is a great fit for sensitive skin because it gently washes and clears pores using salicylic acid and tea tree oil while centella extract calms and keeps the skin balanced, and it is unlikely to cause irritation.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your evening routine before applying your retinol treatment. The gentle formula with Centella Asiatica Extract helps keep skin calm, making it a safe choice to use alongside retinoids.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
How often should I use this cleanser?
Start by using this cleanser once a week, and if your skin feels comfortable and tolerates it well, you can carefully use it more often. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to its very safe formulation.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin because it helps clear out pores while soothing the skin with centella asiatica extract. Some users may experience dryness, which can occasionally lead to mild irritation.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016BioMed Research International, 2020
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is safe to use on the body, but it is unlikely to suit the thin skin around the eyes due to the active ingredients. The product has an excellent safety profile with soothing components like Centella Asiatica Extract, making it gentle enough for broader body use.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Cosmetic 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, 2016A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Co-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, 2023A 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 0.05% 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, 2008Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid achieved the greatest lesion reduction at early 2 to 4 week time points compared to benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin, while 5% benzoyl peroxide plus salicylic acid and combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin showed similar efficacy at 10 to 12 weeks in acne patients.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2010Topical herbal treatments including lemon balm, olive leaf extract, propolis, and sage-rhubarb cream reduce pain, swelling, lesion size, and healing time in patients with herpes labialis compared with placebo or acyclovir.
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 2025Topical oleuropein formulations reduced erythema, transepidermal water loss, and blood flow by approximately 22%, 35%, and 30% in healthy volunteers with UVB-induced erythema.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2008An oil-in-serum formulation containing olive extract standardized in hydroxytyrosol improved skin barrier function and significantly reduced hyperpigmentation in participants with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after 45 days of application.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2026The 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
Ingredients
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Monostearate, Propanediol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Palmitic Acid, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Potassium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil Leaf, Cetearyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Tree Leaf Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oleic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
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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