This cream-to-foam cleanser from Lancôme aims to purify the skin by removing makeup and impurities. It's formulated for oily, combination, and normal skin types, promising to cleanse without stripping the skin.
Sephora price
$39.00
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Sephora reviews
4.4 / 5
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Glass take
4.4 / 5 overall fit
A solid cleanser for oily, combo, and normal skin that effectively removes makeup and impurities without over-drying.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A gentle cream-to-foam cleanser with white lotus and soothing Rose de Franc for pampered skin. This cleanser penetrates deep into the pores without over-drying to gently remove makeup—even the waterproof kind—and to dissolve impurities and purify the skin.
Massage over wet face and throat. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Follow with Tonique Radiance for clarified and luminous skin.
What Glass adds
A good option for a first cleanse, especially if you wear makeup. It effectively removes impurities and makeup without being too harsh for oily or combination skin. It’s a straightforward cleanser that does its job well.
Makeup removal
Many users praise its ability to remove even stubborn waterproof makeup, making it a reliable first cleanse.
Texture and feel
The creamy texture that lathers into a foam is a favorite, and most find it leaves their skin feeling clean and refreshed, not tight.
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Skip if
Routine fit
Use this as the first step in your evening routine to remove makeup and sunscreen, or as your morning cleanse if you prefer a lathering product. Follow with a second cleanser if needed, or proceed with your treatment steps.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning or night
This cleanser can be used both morning and night. In the evening, it's ideal for removing makeup and daily grime. In the morning, it provides a refreshing cleanse to start the day.
Glass rating
A solid cleanser for oily, combo, and normal skin that effectively removes makeup and impurities without over-drying.
Cleansing efficacy
4.5 / 5
Effectively removes makeup, including waterproof types, and dissolves impurities.
Skin feel
4.3 / 5
Leaves skin feeling clean without over-drying, suitable for oily, combo, and normal skin types.
Full ingredient breakdown
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Attracts water to the skin, helping to maintain hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base for many skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Surfactant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to cleanse the skin by lifting dirt and oil. Can be stripping in high concentrations.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
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Potential for dryness if skin is sensitive
Emulsifier/Surfactant
Badness
2.0 / 10
Helps to create a creamy texture and aids in cleansing.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, cleansing
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Can be comedogenic for some
pH Adjuster
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formula, often to create a lathering effect.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
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Can be irritating if pH is too high
Emollient/Surfactant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A fatty acid that contributes to the cleansing and emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, softening
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Can be comedogenic for some
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to mix oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
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None
Surfactant
Badness
4.0 / 10
A fatty acid known for its cleansing and lathering properties. Can be drying.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, lathering
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Potential for dryness
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates foam.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing, lathering
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None
Emollient/Opacifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
Gives the product a pearly, opaque appearance and a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Texture, appearance
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None
Fragrance
Badness
5.0 / 10
Adds a pleasant scent to the product. Can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Scent
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Potential for irritation or allergic reactions
Fragrance Ingredient/Skin Conditioning
Badness
3.0 / 10
Can contribute to fragrance and may have skin conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Scent, skin conditioning
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Potential for irritation
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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None
Emulsifier/Viscosity Control
Badness
2.0 / 10
Helps to stabilize the formula and control its thickness.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
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None
Botanical Extract
Badness
1.0 / 10
White lotus extract, known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant
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None
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
5.0 / 10
A common fragrance component derived from citrus. Can be a skin irritant.
Usually helps with
Scent
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Potential for irritation or allergic reactions
Fragrance Ingredient/UV Filter
Badness
4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient that can also act as a UV filter. Potential for irritation.
Usually helps with
Scent
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Potential for irritation or allergic reactions
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
5.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient found in many essential oils. Can be a skin irritant.
Usually helps with
Scent
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Potential for irritation or allergic reactions
Preservative/Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
Used as a preservative and fragrance component. Can cause irritation.
Usually helps with
Preservation, scent
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Potential for irritation
Humectant/Solvent
Badness
3.0 / 10
Helps to draw moisture into the skin and acts as a solvent. Can cause irritation in some.
Usually helps with
Hydration, solvent
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Potential for irritation or allergic reactions
Chelating Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
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None
Botanical Extract
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rose extract, known for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, conditioning
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None
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
6.0 / 10
A synthetic fragrance ingredient. Classified as a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Scent
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Potential for allergic reactions
Botanical Extract
Badness
1.0 / 10
An extract from Japanese cedar buds, potentially offering antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
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None
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FAQ
Yes, this cleanser is specifically recommended for oily, combination, and normal skin types as it effectively removes impurities without over-drying.
According to the product description, it is formulated to remove makeup, even the waterproof kind.
This cleanser features White Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract) and Rose de Franc (Rosa Gallica Extract), known for their soothing properties.
