Cleanser Formulations

Exploring all Cleanser products and how they perform.

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β˜… 8.8
Calming Micellar H2O Toner
Dr Anne
Calming Micellar H2O Toner
Cleanser

A highly advanced micellar liquid functioning as a cleansing toner. It relies on a gentle but highly effective blend of Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside to encapsulate and lift daily makeup and SPF without stripping native lipids. By saturating the formula with hydrating sugars (Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol) and a mineral complex (Zinc, Copper, Magnesium), it actively remineralizes the skin immediately during the wiping phase safely.

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˜… 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˜… 9.4
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˜… 9.1
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˜… 9.4
Prebiotic Hydra Plus Micellar Water
Aiken
Prebiotic Hydra Plus Micellar Water
Cleanser

A highly elegant, biomimetic first-step makeup remover. By utilizing exceptionally mild emulsifiers (PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides and Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters) instead of harsh detergents, it grabs heavy cosmetic polymers and lifts them away without disturbing native cellular lipids. The massive hydration payload of Sodium PCA, Betaine, and Hyaluronic Acid ensures the skin surface feels incredibly soft and conditioned after wiping, making it an elite choice for extremely reactive barriers that cannot tolerate traditional oil balms.

β˜… 9.4
Botanical Micellar H2O
Dr Anne
Botanical Micellar H2O
Cleanser

A highly advanced and deeply hydrating micellar liquid. It relies on a gentle but highly effective blend of mild glucosides to encapsulate and lift heavy makeup and SPF without stripping native lipids. By saturating the formula with an elite 7-botanical complex (including Centella Asiatica, Green Tea, and Licorice Root) alongside Hyaluronic Acid and hydrating sugars, it intensely soothes the skin immediately during the wiping phase safely.

β˜… 8.0
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Aiken
Tea Tree Oil Whitening Facial Cleanser
Cleanser

A thoroughly traditional saponified foam cleanser upgraded with a 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 Ascorbyl Glucoside and pure Tea Tree Oil to simultaneously attack bacteria and dullness. While excellent for robust, hyper-oily skin, the alkaline pH will temporarily breach delicate acidic moisture mantles.

β˜… 9.4
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Aiken
Prebiotic Micellar Water
Cleanser

A minimalist, highly effective micellar water targeted at microbiome repair. It shares an identical surfactant engine with its Ceramide counterpart but replaces the heavy lipid bricks with a deep hydrating network of Rice Water ferments and Prebiotic sugars. It sweeps away cosmetic polymers while feeding the bacterial flora safely.

β˜… 9.3
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Cosmoderm
Perfect Balanced Soothing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser

A major evolutionary leap for Cosmoderm. Moving away from traditional high-pH saponified fatty acids, this cleanser employs a sulfate-free amphoteric and anionic surfactant framework. It respects the acid mantle completely. The star mechanism is the pairing of Prebiotics to actively nourish helpful flora alongside clinical Calamine, which settles vascular redness during the wash. It leaves the skin exceptionally soft, completely bypassing the tight pulling sensation typical of budget foam washes.

β˜… 7.5
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Cosmoderm
Luminous A Creamy Liquid Cleanser
Cleanser

A traditional creamy foam wash built around saponified fatty acids. Driven by Myristic and Palmitic acids mixed with Potassium Hydroxide, it generates a dense luxurious physical lather that possesses massive surface degreasing strength. While it embeds Retinyl Palmitate to support general anti-aging concepts, the ingredient is washed down the drain within seconds. The alkaline wash layout is highly efficient at removing stubborn afternoon grime, but it can leave dry skin perimeters feeling quite tight if not buffered immediately with a toner step.

β˜… 9.2
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Aiken
Tea Tree Oil Micellar Cleansing Gel
Cleanser

A highly functional, water-based micellar gel. It bypasses harsh traditional foaming surfactants entirely, opting instead for PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides to encapsulate and lift heavy makeup without stripping native lipids. Infused with pure Australian Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera, it serves as a non-drying, antibacterial first-step cleanser for sensitive, acne-prone skin dealing with daily congestion.