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.
A sophisticated, non-soap amino acid cleanser that gracefully abandons the harsh alkaline foam matrices typically found in drugstore washes. It utilizes premium Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate to lift daily grime while preserving structural corneum lipids. While it contains a gentle derivative of Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate), its primary function in a wash-off format is to deliver a fleeting antioxidant boost rather than massive cellular peeling. However, it does contain synthetic fragrance which may irritate extremely reactive profiles.
The Reality: By entirely bypassing harsh SLS and high-pH saponified fatty acids, the mild amino-acid surfactants safely dissolve surface dirt without extracting structural ceramide bricks cleanly.
The Reality: The Vitamin A derivative provides a subtle surface brightening effect, but deep atrophic scars require medical rolling subcision or fractional lasers to reconstruct tissue maps entirely.
The Reality: The inclusion of Retinyl Palmitate offers a rapid burst of antioxidant electron-donating properties to neutralize ambient pollution factors during the cleansing cycle safely.
👍 Formulator Pros
- Utilizes a premium, sulfate-free surfactant system (Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate) that cleanses safely without leaving a tight, squeaky feeling.
- Incorporates stable Retinyl Palmitate to provide a gentle daily antioxidant shield during the wash phase.
- Extremely affordable entry point for consumers looking to transition away from harsh alkaline cleansers.
👎 Potential Downsides
- The active Vitamin A is in a wash-off format, meaning its contact time with the skin is too short for significant clinical cellular renewal.
- Contains synthetic masking fragrance which may irritate those with highly reactive or sensitive skin profiles.
- Lacks the raw lipophilic solvent power to cut through heavy modern waterproof sports cosmetics completely.
Is This Right for You?
Verify this formulation matches your specific skin profile before buying.
| Normal and Dull Skin Profiles | ✅ Yes | The gentle surfactant matrix lifts away dulling dead cells safely, preserving baseline radiance seamlessly. |
| Aging and Mature Skin | ✅ Yes | Avoids the severe transepidermal water loss caused by foaming soaps, keeping static expression zones supple. |
| Compromised and Reactive Barriers | ⚠️ Caution | The inclusion of synthetic cosmetic fragrance can trigger localized stinging cascades on severely damaged or raw skin maps. |
| Severe Open Weeping Tissue Wounds | ❌ No | Washing un-buffered bleeding flesh matrices with standard cleansing surfactants introduces irritation risks entirely. |
✅ Perfect Match
❌ Better Avoid
How It Feels & Absorbs
How to Layer It
Step placement, ingredient interactions, and what to expect over time.
Because this is a gentle, low-foaming gel, practice the Emulsify First method. Squeeze the gel into completely wet hands and rub your palms together vigorously for 5 seconds to activate the micro-lather before applying it to your face. This ensures the gentlest, most effective wash.
Can Combine With
Enemies — Do Not Mix
⏳ Timeline Expectations
Inside the Bottle
Heroes and formulation notes — not just the raw INCI list. Hover chips for details.
Full Formula Scan
Automatically parsed and cross-referenced with the Glowwe Lab database.
| # | Ingredient | What It Does | Safety | Irr / 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 Pending Data | Awaiting lab classification. | Unknown | - / - |
| 05 | 2-Hexanediol Pending Data | Awaiting lab classification. | Unknown | - / - |
| 06 | Pentylene Glycol Hydrator / Humectant | A conditioning agent that dual-acts to preserve freshness. | Safe | 0 / 0 |
Common Questions
What the community asks most — answered with formulation facts.
Why does this cleanser not foam up like crazy?+
Cosmoderm engineered this to be SLS/SLES Free. Traditional cleansers use cheap industrial sulfates to create giant, fluffy bubbles, but those sulfates aggressively strip the natural lipids out of your skin. This formula uses premium Amino Acid surfactants. It creates a soft, low-friction micro-lather that cleanses your pores deeply while keeping your moisture barrier completely safe smoothly.
Will the Vitamin A cause my skin to peel?+
No. Cosmoderm utilizes Vitamin A Palmitate, which is the weakest and most gentle form of the retinoid family. Furthermore, because it is in a wash-off cleanser, it will not cause the aggressive redness, flaking, or peeling associated with prescription leave-on retinoids safely.
Is it safe for pregnant women to use?+
While Retinyl Palmitate in a wash-off format has extremely low systemic absorption, dermatologists generally advise pregnant and lactating mothers to avoid all topical Vitamin A derivatives entirely just to be safe flawlessly.