Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream Review
BeautyBrief™
Brand
Noxzema
Product
Original Deep Cleansing Cream
Claims check
You get basic dirt, oil, makeup, sunscreen-residue, and surface-buildup removal, while the available finished-product evidence does not establish the material claim that the cleanser reaches deep into pores.
Shopper fit
- Normal
- Combination
- Oily
Formula flags
- Fragrance
- Essential oils
- Menthol; Camphor
Shopper preferences
- Dermatologist-Tested
Key ingredients
| Stearic Acid | Helps create the rich, spreadable cream texture. |
|---|---|
| Soybean Oil | Adds slip that helps loosen oily residue and ordinary makeup. |
| Linseed Oil | Adds more emollient slip to the cream base. |
| Eucalyptus Oil | Contributes to the recognizable scent and cooling profile. |
| Menthol | Creates part of the cooling tingle without proving deeper cleansing. |
Price tier
$ Budget
Value check
At the Budget tier, current mass-retail pricing near $5 supports the basic-cleansing value, but the unsupported deeper-pore claim and high-sensory formula still narrow the overall case.
Where to buy
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Bottom line
If you specifically want the classic cooling Noxzema cream experience, this is inexpensive basic cleansing. If evidence-backed pore treatment or low-sensory cleansing matters more, choose another cleanser.
If you want a very inexpensive classic cleansing cream with a strong cooling sensory profile, Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream removes everyday dirt, oil, ordinary makeup, sunscreen residue, and surface buildup. The main weakness is the marketing: Noxzema says it “reaches deep into pores,” but the available finished-product evidence does not establish deeper pore cleansing.
What it claims
Noxzema says Original Deep Cleansing Cream reaches deep into pores to remove dirt, oil, and makeup, leaves your skin soft and smooth, and deep cleans without over-drying. The current U.S. page highlights eucalyptus, soybean, and linseed oils and identifies the cleanser as dermatologist-tested.[1]
Claims vs. formula
The rich cream base and emollient oils give you enough slip to loosen everyday oil, ordinary makeup, sunscreen residue, and surface grime before rinsing.
The “reaches deep into pores” claim goes further. Cleansing removes oil and residue from your skin surface and pore openings, but Noxzema does not publish finished-product evidence showing deeper pore cleansing. The cooling tingle does not prove stronger cleansing.
The stored verified U.S. formula contains fragrance, eucalyptus, lemon, and clove oils, plus camphor and menthol. Those ingredients create the classic Noxzema sensory profile and narrow fit if your skin is reactive or treatment-stressed.
Ingredients that matter
Stearic acid: Helps create the rich, spreadable cream texture.
Soybean oil: Adds slip that helps loosen oily residue and ordinary makeup.
Linseed oil: Adds more emollient slip to the cream base.
Eucalyptus oil: Contributes to the recognizable scent and cooling profile.
Menthol: Creates part of the cooling tingle without proving deeper cleansing.
Stearic Acid
Stearic acid is a fatty acid that supports texture, emulsions, and some cleansing systems. It is not an exfoliating acid.
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Fragrance
Fragrance is a scent blend added mainly for sensory appeal. Many shoppers tolerate it well, while specific fragrance materials can trigger irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible people.
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Essential Oils
Essential oils are concentrated aromatic plant materials used mainly for fragrance. Some individual oils have specific evidence, but their benefits and irritation or phototoxicity risks depend on the exact oil…
Read the IngredientBriefWhat to expect in the short term
You get basic daily cleansing plus the classic cooling tingle. If you enjoy that sensation, it is part of the product’s appeal.
If your skin is fragrance-reactive, very sensitive, peeling, or already irritated by treatments, a lower-sensory cleanser is easier to fit.
What to expect over time
The repeat-use role is routine cleansing, not pore treatment. Continued use does not establish deeper pore cleansing, permanent pore change, or acne treatment.
At the Budget tier, current mass-retail pricing is around $5 for the 12 oz jar. The low price helps the basic-cleansing value but does not make an unsupported pore claim stronger.
Who it fits
This makes the most sense if your skin is normal, combination, or oily and you already tolerate fragranced, cooling cleansers.
If your skin is reactive, treatment-stressed, or you want fragrance-free cleansing, you have better-aligned options.
Compare before you buy
Choose Noxzema when the classic cooling cream experience is specifically what you want.
Choose a straightforward fragrance-free cleanser when daily dirt, oil, makeup, and sunscreen removal matters more than the tingle or deeper-pore marketing.
Final assessment
Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream gives you inexpensive basic cleansing, but the “reaches deep into pores” claim goes beyond the evidence BB can verify. Fragrance, aromatic oils, menthol, and camphor further narrow fit for reactive or treatment-stressed skin.
Where to buy
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Last reviewed: October 2026
Sources
- Noxzema. Original Deep Cleansing Cream. Current U.S. product page. Accessed October 2, 2026.
Source for current product identity, 12 oz size, deeper-pore claim, dirt/oil/makeup-removal claims, soft-and-smooth positioning, Dermatologist-Tested status, directions, and highlighted eucalyptus, soybean, and linseed oils. Stored INCI was accepted as verified for this review cycle.
- Walmart and Target current U.S. retail listings. Accessed October 2, 2026.
Source for current Budget-tier price context near $5 for the 12 oz jar.
