Uriage Cleansing Oil for dry sensitive skin
Glycerin
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A weak match for dry sensitive skin; the cleansers alongside 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
- Moderately suitable for your dry and sensitive skin as glycerin offers humectant action, but it lacks sufficient emollient or occlusive ingredients to fully address dryness.
- The cleansing agents caprylyl capryl glucoside and peg-7 glyceryl cocoate effectively remove impurities, providing general skincare benefits that are mostly supportive for your dry or flaky skin.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsIt is frequently praised as a versatile staple that soothes itchiness and leaves the skin barrier feeling replenished and soft, suitable for both face and body.
Highlights
Gentle & non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't strip skin”
- “no tight feeling”
- “soothes irritation”
Hydrating/moisturizing Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin soft”
- “very hydrating”
- “moisturizes well”
- “skin feels comfortable”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “lathers well”
- “rinses easily”
- “nice oil-to-foam”
- “silky texture”
Versatile (face & body) Sometimes Noted
- “great for face and body”
- “safe for baby”
- “use it in shower”
- “good for whole family”
Makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “struggles with mascara”
- “doesn't remove waterproof makeup”
- “stings eyes”
- “need double cleanse”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump arrived broken”
- “leaks in bottle”
- “hard to pump”
- “defective dispenser”
Scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like plastic”
- “weird scent”
- “off-putting smell”
- “not pleasant”
Texture confusion Rarely Noted
- “more gel than oil”
- “thick consistency”
- “not a true oil”
- “hard to spread”
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Questions and answers
Why is Uriage Cleansing Oil a weak match for dry sensitive skin?
Uriage Cleansing Oil is a weak match for dry sensitive skin because while glycerin helps hold in moisture, it lacks enough softening and sealing ingredients to fully care for dry skin. Cleansers for this skin type need a rich blend of hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is a weak match for your dry sensitive skin because it lacks enough softening or sealing ingredients to fully address dryness, even though glycerin helps with moisture. A cleanser for this skin needs rich hydrating and barrier-restoring ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture and protect the skin barrier.
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Sodium Laureth Sulfate do for dry sensitive skin?
Sodium laureth sulfate is likely to cause irritation, increase water loss, and dry out sensitive skin. This cleanser ingredient strips away natural moisture and disrupts the skin barrier, which can leave dry skin feeling even more tight, rough, and uncomfortable. Cleansers for dry sensitive skin need mild ingredients that protect skin proteins and lipids, maintain a balanced pH, and include moisturizing agents.
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2001International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1999
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser goes in the morning and evening routine for dry sensitive skin. A daily routine with a mild cleanser helps improve visual dryness and overall skin comfort. However, this type of cleanser needs extra rich softening and sealing ingredients to properly care for dry skin.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, but because it is a weak match for dry sensitive skin, it needs extra soothing and softening ingredients to keep your skin smooth and comfortable.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser may be used daily in your morning and evening routine, though it is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin. To truly keep dry skin soft and comfortable, a cleanser of this type needs rich softening and smoothing ingredients that lock in moisture.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, as its cleansing agents gently lift away impurities without heavy oils. However, because it is a weak match for very dry skin, a cleanser of this type needs extra rich softening ingredients and protective barriers to keep your skin smooth and comfortable.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser may be used on your body, but the thin skin around your eyes requires extra care. A cleanser of this type needs rich smoothing and sealing ingredients to keep dry and sensitive skin soft and comfortable.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
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, 2017The 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, 2001Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) treatment decreases lipid membrane chain conformational order and stiffness leading to increased water sorption and diffusivity, whereas sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) treatment increases lipid membrane conformational order and stiffness with increased water sorption capacity driven by its hygroscopic nature.
Langmuir, 2014
Why other cleansers fit dry sensitive 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, 2017A cream containing panthenol, prebiotics, and probiotic lysate improved facial sensitive skin symptoms and skin barrier function in 110 participants over 28 days.
Skin Research and Technology, 2024A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Parfum, Laureth-2, Peg Ppg-120 10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Acetate
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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