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Cleanser / Surfactant

Decyl Glucoside

Often labeled as: Plant Glucoside

The ultra-mild, plant-based cleansing agent.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A non-ionic surfactant derived from plant sugars and fatty alcohols. It is incredibly gentle, biodegradable, and non-drying.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Safely cleanses baby skin, sensitive skin, and rosacea profiles.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Does not foam as heavily as traditional sulfates, which is a good thing.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

If it doesn't foam, it isn't cleaning.

The Science

Foam has nothing to do with cleansing power; it is just a sensory additive.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Decyl Glucoside

โ˜… 8.2
Prebiotic Deep Cleansing & Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Aiken
Prebiotic Deep Cleansing & Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser

A thoroughly traditional saponified foam cleanser upgraded with a modern prebiotic complex. It utilizes a heavy matrix of Stearic, Myristic, and Lauric acids neutralized by Potassium Hydroxide to create a massive, shaving-cream style lather that obliterates heavy oils. It features Alpha-Glucan and Lactobacillus to support the skin microbiome. While excellent for robust, hyper-oily skin, the alkaline pH will temporarily breach delicate acidic moisture mantles despite the hydrating claims.

โ˜… 9.4
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Aiken
Prebiotic Facial Cleanser
Cleanser

An incredibly gentle, sulfate-free gel cleanser. Unlike the Foam or Deep Cleansing versions in the Aiken line, this formula entirely bypasses alkaline soaps. It relies on extremely mild amino-acid surfactants (Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate) and a massive Glycerin base to melt away surface impurities without stripping the delicate acid mantle. It is the absolute optimal choice for broken or compromised barriers.

โ˜… 9.0
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen
Dr Anne
Daily UV Defense Sunscreen
Sunscreen

A highly comprehensive daily sunscreen blending organic and inorganic UV filters. It utilizes advanced European chemical filters like Tinosorb M alongside physical Titanium Dioxide to provide incredibly photostable protection against both UVA and UVB rays. The inclusion of Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, and Saccharide Isomerate makes it a highly defensive, barrier-building morning moisturizer.

โ˜… 9.4
Prebiotic Hydra Plus Facial Cleanser
Aiken
Prebiotic Hydra Plus Facial Cleanser
Cleanser

A beautifully formulated, sulfate-free drugstore gel cleanser. It bypasses harsh SLS and alkaline soaps entirely, utilizing a highly gentle amino acid surfactant blend (Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate) mixed with hydrating Glycerin as its primary base. The inclusion of a robust prebiotic and postbiotic complex (Alpha-Glucan, Lactobacillus) protects the skins native microflora during the wash, making it an elite choice for sensitive or retinol-damaged barriers.

โ˜… 8.2
Niacinamide Bright Anti Spot Brightening Facial Cleanser
Aiken
Niacinamide Bright Anti Spot Brightening Facial Cleanser
Cleanser

A highly purifying, saponified cream-to-foam cleanser upgraded with a modern brightening complex. It utilizes a heavy matrix of Myristic, Stearic, and Lauric acids neutralized by Potassium Hydroxide to create a massive, shaving-cream style lather that obliterates heavy oils. It features Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, and Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten the complexion and clear congestion during the wash phase. While excellent for robust, hyper-oily skin, the alkaline pH will temporarily breach delicate acidic moisture mantles.