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 massive everyday acne clearing favorite across Malaysia, celebrated for its unique ability to deep-clean pores without triggering tight pulling. Skintific masterfully structures this formula at a skin-friendly physiological pH of 5.5, deploying ultra-mild amino acid surfactants (Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate) instead of harsh foaming sulfates. Packed with a clinical **2% Salicylic Acid (BHA)** payload, it easily penetrates past thick surface sebum sheets to liquefy hardened oil plugs and comedones locally. Because it is re-fortified with **5X Ceramides** and Centella, it maintains lipid barrier stability flawlessly while clearing acne pathways cleanly.
The Reality: The oil-soluble chemical active successfully dives deep inside follicle walls to break apart trapped sebum logs and remove loose cellular debris flawlessly.
The Reality: Clearing out dense sebum blockages allows dilated pore entries to visually contract back to their natural resting outlines smoothly, but actual structural genetic pore diameters remain identical.
The Reality: Replaces aggressive detergents with mild amino-acid vectors, allowing surface purification without degrading structural cell lipids or leaching moisture mass entirely.
👍 Formulator Pros
- Perfect physiological pH 5.5 baseline prevents the destruction of fundamental skin microbiome flora shields.
- Incorporates functional ceramides and cholesterol to actively protect the physical skin barrier structures during treatment steps.
- Water-light fluid gel consistency generates a low-friction lather that drops physical irritation markers smoothly.
👎 Potential Downsides
- Requires absolute morning sunscreen discipline as chemical exfoliation exposes fresh new cells to UV rays.
- The 80ml tube size runs out relatively fast if utilized heavily for extensive double-cleansing routines twice daily.
- Can cause mild initial tingling on profiles with highly lean, compromised moisture shields.
Is This Right for You?
Verify this formulation matches your specific skin profile before buying.
| Hyper-Oily & Congested Skins | ✅ Yes | The lipophilic BHA dose breaks up daily sebum layers cleanly and with high efficiency. |
| Active Acne & Pustules | ✅ Yes | Centella extracts paired with 2% BHA reduce blemish inflammation and sanitize pore channels safely. |
| Teens (13-19) | ✅ Yes | An excellent, safe drugstore choice to manage sudden adolescent oil outbreaks without burning cell junctions cleanly. |
| Severely Flaking Eczema | ❌ No | Active 2% chemical acid concentrations can induce temporary stinging triggers over raw open eczema patches entirely. |
✅ Perfect Match
❌ Better Avoid
How It Feels & Absorbs
How to Layer It
Step placement, ingredient interactions, and what to expect over time.
To completely clear out stubborn nose blackheads without stripping your thinner cheek boundaries raw, massage this gel strictly into your T-zone for 20 seconds first, letting the active BHA liquefy the sebum targets locally. Then, quickly sweep the remaining lather over your sensitive outer cheeks for just 5 seconds before rinsing completely with lukewarm water.
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 create a massive, thick foaming lather?+
Traditional cleansers use harsh chemical sulfates (like SLS or SLES) to generate huge, aggressive bubbles. However, those same sulfates act like industrial detergents—stripping away your skin's natural protective lipid bricks and leaving your face raw and pulling tight. Skintific replaces sulfates with ultra-gentle amino acid surfactants, which create a low-friction, slippery gel lotion slip that lifts grime cleanly while leaving your lipid barrier 100% untouched.
Is this cleanser completely fragrance-free?+
Yes, 100%. It contains absolutely zero added synthetic artificial perfumes, masking scents, or volatile essential oils. This provides a completely quiet, non-reactive cosmetic profile explicitly engineered to prevent contact allergies on highly sensitive, acne-prone skin landscapes safely.
Is it safe for fungal acne (Malassezia)?+
Yes, 100%. This minimalist formula avoids all plant lipids, free fatty acids, and triggering esters entirely, making it completely safe for fungal acne skin profiles.
What is the actual pH level of this cleanser?+
It is mapped precisely at a skin-friendly physiological pH of 5.5. Keeping your wash step acidic prevents your acid mantle structure from collapsing, directly slowing down acne bacteria reproduction while keeping your skin barrier flora shields strong.
Can it remove waterproof sunscreens or liquid foundations?+
No. Gentle, soap-free low-pH cleansers lack the raw lipophilic solvent power to cut through modern water-resistant sports sun mists or long-wear base cosmetics cleanly. Always deploy a micellar water or cleansing oil first before using this gel.
Does it contain parabens?+
No. The formula is 100% paraben-free, utilizing Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin as safe, modern stabilizers for broad-spectrum microbial preservation inside the tube cleanly.
Can I use it if my skin is stinging and burning from over-exfoliation?+
If your skin is severely stripped raw and weeping from acid over-use, active 2% BHA can cause a mild temporary prickling sensation. We recommend using a pure ceramide non-foaming wash until your baseline moisture mantle is healed smoothly.
Is it suitable for morning AM cleansing?+
Yes, it is highly recommended. It clears away overnight sweat and sebum gently while keeping native corneum lipids fully anchored flat, keeping your barrier beautifully prepped for daytime sun protection. Just ensure you apply sunscreen right after.
What is the function of the 5X Ceramides inside this wash?+
The 5X Ceramide matrix copies your natural barrier layout precisely, building a complete biomimetic lipid profile matching the stratum corneum structure. This ensures that while the 2% BHA clears out pore impurities, your physical moisture boundaries remain completely protected and buffered smoothly.
How much product should I use per wash?+
Squeeze a dime-sized amount of gel into your damp palms, rub your hands together to generate the low-friction bubbles, and massage it gently across your face landscape for 30 full seconds before rinsing cleanly with lukewarm tap water.