Hydrating Cleanser

πŸ§ͺ pH 5.5 β˜€οΈπŸŒ™ AM & PM
Formulated For
Focus: Compromised Barrier, Dehydration, Redness, Excess Sebum
8.4
Glowwe Score β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†
Hydrating Cleanser
Reality Check

Claims vs. Reality

Enriched with Panthenol and Glycerin - the ultimate hydration boost for a refreshed look. Specially formulated with a unique blend of 7 types of ceramides, fatty acids, and natural moisturising factors, this moisturiser not only hydrates, but also fortifies your skin barrier. Perfect for daily use, the lightweight and cooling gel texture soothes irritated skin while quickly absorbing into the skin without any greasy residue.

Glowwe Verdict

A highly gentle, non-foaming cream cleanser. It uses very mild surfactants that do not strip the skin of its natural lipids, making it perfect for dry and compromised barriers. However, it will not properly remove heavy makeup or water-resistant sunscreen on its own.

"Removes makeup and dirt."Exaggerated

The Reality: Surfactants are too weak to break down waterproof SPF or heavy foundation.

"Hydrates as it cleanses."True

The Reality: Leaves a micro-layer of ceramides and glycerin on the skin.

πŸ‘ Formulator Pros

  • Maintains optimal pH 5.5.
  • Leaves skin feeling moisturized and soft post-wash.
  • Contains 3 essential ceramides.

πŸ‘Ž Potential Downsides

  • Does not foam (requires a psychological adjustment).
  • Cannot remove heavy makeup or waterproof sunscreen alone.
Matchmaker

Is This Right for You?

Verify this formulation matches your specific skin profile before buying.

Free From vs. Contains
Free From Drying Alcohol
Free From Fragrance
Free From Essential Oils
Contains Parabens (Safe grade)
Free From Silicone
Free From Oils
Profile Suitability
Dry/Sensitive βœ… Yes Zero stripping effect on the lipid barrier.
Oily Skin ⚠️ Caution May leave a film that makes oily skin feel unwashed.

βœ… Perfect Match

Compromised Barrier Cleanses without disruption.

❌ Better Avoid

Heavy Makeup Users Will leave residue if not used as a second step in a double cleanse.
Texture Profile

How It Feels & Absorbs

Thickness Cream
Foam Zero
Clean_Feel Moisturized
Absorption N/A
Silicone Feel None
Scent Intensity None
Routine Guide

How to Layer It

Step placement, ingredient interactions, and what to expect over time.

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This Formula (Cleanser)
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Toner
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Moisturizer
⏱ Formulator Note

Massage onto dry skin for 60 seconds before adding water. This allows the mild surfactants more time to break down oils before rinsing.

Can Combine With

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Cleansing Balm / OilPerfect as the water-based second step in a double cleanse.

Enemies β€” Do Not Mix

⏳ Timeline Expectations

Day 1
Skin feels soft post-wash, not tight or squeaky.
2 Weeks
Barrier begins to heal from previous over-exfoliation.
Ingredient Breakdown

Inside the Bottle

Heroes and formulation notes auto-extracted directly from the INCI list. Hover chips for details.

The Heavy Lifters
Barrier repair

Acts like mortar between skin cells to lock in moisture and keep environmental stressors out.

Hydrating

Works like a sponge to bind water to your skin, providing lasting plumpness.

Soothing

Helps down-regulate inflammation and calms visible redness.

Skin-identical

Ingredients your body naturally produces, meaning your skin recognizes and absorbs them instantly.

Antioxidant

Daily defense against pollution and sun-induced free radicals that accelerate aging.

Anti-aging
Good to Know
Clogging risk

Rich emollients and esters that can trap oil in acne-prone skin or feed Malassezia yeast.

Live INCI Decoder

Full Formula Scan

Automatically parsed and cross-referenced with the Glowwe Lab database. Unrecognized elements are filtered into the queue below.

#IngredientWhat It DoesSafetyIrr / Com
01 Water Solvent Base solvent. Safe 0 / 0
02 Panthenol Hydrator / Humectant Pro-Vitamin B5; incredible for quenching skin irritation. Safe 0 / 0
03 Propanediol Hydrator / Humectant The natural, skin-friendly alternative to Propylene Glycol. Safe 0 / 0
04 1,2-Hexanediol Functional / Support A multi-tasking moisture booster and clean preservative support. Safe 0 / 0
05 Pentylene Glycol Hydrator / Humectant A conditioning agent that dual-acts to preserve freshness. Safe 0 / 0
06 Glycerin Hydrator / Humectant A natural skin-identical moisture sponge. Safe 0 / 0
07 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Functional / Support The luxurious, melting gel-maker. Safe 0 / 0
08 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Functional / Support The lightweight gel-maker for serums. Safe 0 / 0

⚠️ Priority Update Processing (6 items queued)

Sorry, some ingredients from this product's label are currently not available in our system. However, we are in the process of adding them and they will be available very soon! They have been added to our chemists queue.

Pending Data: Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Lauric Acid, Ceteareth-25, Behenic Acid, CerNormally
FAQ

Common Questions

What the community asks most β€” answered with formulation facts.

Why does it feel like I am washing with lotion?
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It uses non-foaming emulsifiers rather than harsh sulfates (SLS/SLES) to protect your barrier.

Does it clean enough?
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Yes, it cleans away daily dirt and sweat perfectly. It just lacks the harsh detergents needed for heavy oils.

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