Cleanser Formulations

Exploring all Cleanser products and how they perform.

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Gentle Micellar Face & Body Cleanser
Safeguard
Gentle Micellar Face & Body Cleanser
Cleanser

A brilliant mass-market transition by Safeguard into high-compliance sensitive skin care across Malaysia. Shifting away from their traditional high-pH antibacterial bar soap architecture, they structured this fluid wash around a skin-friendly physiological pH of 5.5. It utilizes a micellar surfactant grid (Lauryl Glucoside and Cocamidopropyl Betaine) paired with mild SLES to lift microscopic atmospheric soot and sweat particles efficiently. The formula encapsulates grime inside lipophilic micelle centers without destabilizing the stratum corneum lipid bricks. The physical texture is a completely crystal-clear, fluid hydro-gel that lathers into a loose, low-friction bubbly wash, leaving a soft emollient protective hydration veil behind.

β˜… 8.0
Tea Tree Oil & Acne Control Cleanser
Aiken
Tea Tree Oil & Acne Control Cleanser
Cleanser

A highly traditional, heavy-duty saponified foam cleanser. Relying on a matrix of Myristic, Stearic, and Lauric acids neutralized by Potassium Hydroxide, it creates a massive, dense lather that forcefully strips away stubborn afternoon oil. While highly effective at cutting through intense grease, this alkaline base temporarily raises the skins natural pH. It includes Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) and Salicylic Acid as active acne fighters, making it suitable for thick, robust, hyper-oily teenage profiles.

β˜… 8.2
5x Ceramide Bright & Vitamin C Facial Cleanser
Aiken
5x Ceramide Bright & Vitamin C Facial Cleanser
Cleanser

A heavily saponified, rich cream-to-foam wash. By combining a Ceramide complex with Vitamin C, it attempts to bridge the gap between heavy alkaline cleansing and barrier support. The inclusion of Myristic, Lauric, and Stearic acids provides a dense, squeaky-clean lather that obliterates heavy oils, making it better suited for robust, oily skin rather than the dry profiles it often targets safely.

β˜… 9.2
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Aiken
Vita-C Bright Gel Cleanser
Cleanser

A highly practical, non-alkaline brightening gel cleanser. It bypasses harsh saponified fatty acids entirely, opting for a gentle sulfate and betaine surfactant blend operating at a skin-identical pH of 5.5. The infusion of stable Ascorbyl Glucoside and Niacinamide offers real antioxidant support during the wash phase to lift sallow undertones, while Sodium PCA leaves a soft, conditioning hydration baseline behind.

β˜… 9.2
Soothing Cleansing Milk
Dr Anne
Soothing Cleansing Milk
Cleanser

An incredibly elegant, lipid-rich cleansing milk designed specifically for dry and compromised skin barriers. It utilizes exceptionally gentle, plant-derived glucose surfactants combined with Sunflower Seed Oil to melt away daily impurities and light makeup without disrupting the acid mantle. The inclusion of fermented honey extract ensures the skin microbiome is supported during the wash safely.

β˜… 9.4
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Safi
Anti-Acne Bi-Serum Cleanser
Cleanser

A spectacular formulation milestone in the local Malaysian mass market that merges clinical active treatment with ultra-mild cleansing parameters. Safi entirely discards harsh, high-pH sodium lauryl sulfate detergents, engineering this gel cleanser close to the skin natural physiological pH of 5.5. It utilizes soft coconut-derived amphoteric surfactants (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) to float away sweat and pollution. Enhanced with leave-on style serum concentrations of pure Centella Asiatica and active Salicylic Acid, it suppresses blemish inflammation and melts surface micro-clogs during the wash step, leaving an absolute zero-tightness dewy-smooth finish.

β˜… 8.8
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Safeguard
Sulfur Face & Body Bar Soap
Cleanser

The absolute brute-force drugstore weapon against fungal acne and body congestion across Malaysia. Unlike gentle low-pH modern gels, Safeguard utilizes a traditional high-pH saponified soap base (Sodium Palmate) packed with raw elemental Sulfur. This alkaline environment combined with sulfur provides an incredibly powerful keratolytic and antifungal actionβ€”shredding the lipid food sources of Malassezia yeast and flattening active backne pustules within days. However, because its pH sits near 9.5, it is intensely stripping. If used full-face daily without an extreme ceramide repair routine, it will completely denature your stratum corneum lipids and induce severe tightness.

β˜… 9.4
Ceramide Cleansing Balm
Aiken
Ceramide Cleansing Balm
Cleanser

An incredibly elegant solid oil cleanser utilizing PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate to ensure instantaneous emulsification upon water contact. It removes high-resistance waterproof sunscreen and foundation effortlessly without stripping native cellular lipids. The inclusion of a massive 5X Ceramide complex ensures the cutaneous barrier is preserved perfectly during the heavy cleansing phase safely.

β˜… 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.

β˜… 6.8
Vitamin E Foaming Cloud Cleanser
Cosmoderm
Vitamin E Foaming Cloud Cleanser
Cleanser

A traditional, heavy-lathering saponified foam wash. Because it utilizes Myristic and Stearic fatty acids reacted with Potassium Hydroxide, it has a very high, alkaline pH. Despite marketing claims targeting dry skin, the aggressive alkaline soap base will strip the natural acid mantle, leading to a tight, squeaky feeling. While it contains Ceramide NP and Vitamin E, these lipids are washed down the drain and cannot overcome the stripping nature of the surfactant matrix.

β˜… 9.2
Prebiotic All-In-One Micellar Makeup Remover & Facial Cleanser
Aiken
Prebiotic All-In-One Micellar Makeup Remover & Facial Cleanser
Cleanser

A highly innovative jelly-to-oil micellar melting cleanser. It utilizes a dense base of Isopropyl Palmitate and Glycerin to provide a thick, cushiony slip that melts down high-resistance waterproof sunscreen and stubborn eye makeup instantly. By incorporating a massive microbiome complex featuring Galactomyces and Lactobacillus, it actively feeds the skin flora while dissolving heavy cosmetic polymers without requiring harsh cotton pad friction safely.

β˜… 9.6
Grape Seed Oil + Squalane Cleansing Oil
Skinmade
Grape Seed Oil + Squalane Cleansing Oil
Cleanser

The absolute gold-standard definition of double-cleansing compliance across Malaysia. Skinmade engineered this pure oil wash explicitly to solve the heavy, pore-clogging, and hard-to-rinse drawbacks of old mineral oil formulas. It structures the solvent system around lightweight, non-comedogenic **Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil** paired with premium olive-derived **Squalane**. It breaks the lipophilic polymer bonds of waterproof sports SPFs and matte foundations effortlessly upon contact. Driven by PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, it reacts instantly with tap water to turn into a milky fluid that washes off completely bare. The physical texture is an ultra-fluid, light golden oil with a slippery cushion glide, dropping rubbing friction flat.