Gentle Skin Cleanser — Reddit Reviews

• Acne

  Some evidence

  Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies→

  On Reddit: Hormonal breakouts returning in your 40s bring some users back to this cleanser. 11 mentions

  What the studies found

  • Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
  • It often cleared acne about as well as clindamycin when put on the skin
  • Some studies found it helped reduce red, sore spots and pimples
  • Some evidence is still uncertain because some studies found no clear difference

• Hyperpigmentation

  Some evidence

  Niacinamide: 4 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies→

  What the studies found

  • All 4 studies that tested it on its own found it helped fade dark spots
  • It reduced facial dark spots better than a moisturizer without niacinamide
  • Some studies found skin looked lighter as dark spots faded
  • When used with salicylic acid, it improved dark patches more than salicylic acid alone

• Anti-Aging

  Some evidence

  Niacinamide: 2 studies tested it on its own. See all 8 studies→

  What the studies found

  • Both studies that tested it on its own found it helped with signs of aging
  • It improved how firm and elastic the skin looked
  • It reduced wrinkles and uneven tone, including spots, redness, and yellowing
  • It helped the skin hold more water and reduced water loss through the skin

• Skin Barrier

  Not proven yet

  Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

  Niacinamide: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 17 studies→

  On Reddit: Nighttime cleansing anchors a stripped-back routine for sensitive faces before they add actives again. 5 mentions

  Both ingredients for skin barrier

  Niacinamide · Not proven yet

  • The one study that tested it on its own found it helped the skin barrier
  • It lowered water loss through the skin
  • It increased the thickness of the outer skin layer

  Panthenol · Not proven yet

  Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

  1 study tested it on its own. See all 11 studies→

  • The one study that tested it on its own found it helped the skin barrier
  • Skin treated with panthenol lost less water through the skin
  • The benefit was clearest at 1.0% and 5.0% strengths

• Dehydration

  Not proven yet

  Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

  Panthenol: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 4 studies→

  On Reddit: Tretinoin routines get a non-stripping cleanse that leaves natural oil and acidity intact without dehydrating skin. 4 mentions

  What the studies found

  • The one study that tested it on its own found it helped dehydrated skin
  • Skin held more water after panthenol was put on the skin
  • Panthenol also improved the skin barrier, which helps skin keep moisture in
  • It did not seem to harm the skin's natural bacteria in this study

Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.