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Dr. Idriss Mini Soft Wash Jelly Cleanser

This jelly cleanser is designed to be gentle and effective at removing daily grime, sunscreen, and light makeup. Its pH-balanced formula and mild cleansing agents aim to clean the skin without compromising its natural barrier.

Sephora price

$12.00

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Sephora reviews

3.2 / 5

About 26 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

HydratingOil FreeFragrance FreeBest for Dry, Combo, Normal SkinGood for: DrynessGood for: PoresPoloxamer: Mild cleansing agent used in ophthalmic solutions.Decyl Glucoside: Gently cleanses.Glycerin: Hydrates.Dryness and Oiliness

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Glass take

3.2 / 5 overall fit

A mild, pH-balanced jelly cleanser that effectively removes sunscreen and light makeup without stripping the skin. It's a good option for most skin types, especially those prone to dryness, but may not be sufficient for heavy makeup removal or very oily skin.

Dr. Idriss Mini Soft Wash Jelly Cleanser

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A gentle, pH-balanced jelly face wash that removes sunscreen and light makeup without stripping skin.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyDryness and Oiliness

Apply a dime to quarter-size amount of cleanser to dry skin.

Gently massage, adding warm water as needed, to melt away your sunscreen and makeup.

Rinse and pat dry.

Dr. Idriss recommends using Soft Wash in the morning and at night if you're on the extreme end of the oily scale. Otherwise, you only need to cleanse with Soft Wash at night.

Don’t expect this formula to foam up. It doesn’t contain traditional surfactants that can strip your skin.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A solid choice for a gentle, non-stripping first cleanse, especially for those who wear minimal makeup or just sunscreen. It’s a good option for morning cleansing or for those with drier skin types. If you wear heavy makeup or prefer a foaming cleanser, you might need a different product or a double cleanse.

Gentle cleansing

Users appreciate that this cleanser is mild and doesn't leave their skin feeling tight or dry.

Makeup removal

While it handles light makeup and sunscreen well, some users found it didn't fully remove heavier makeup.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Daily cleansing
Removing sunscreen
Removing light makeup
Dry, normal, and combination skin
Morning cleansing

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

You wear heavy makeup regularly
You prefer a foaming cleanser
You have very oily skin and need a deep cleanse

Routine fit

Where this cleanser fits

This cleanser is ideal as a first step in a double cleansing routine at night, or as a standalone cleanser in the morning. It's particularly useful for removing sunscreen and light makeup before your main cleansing step or before bed.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

Gentle and non-stripping
pH-balanced
Effectively removes sunscreen
Hydrating formula
Fragrance-free

Where it starts to feel redundant

May not remove heavy makeup
Does not foam
Lower rating suggests some users find it insufficient

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning or Night

Use in the morning for a gentle wake-up cleanse. At night, it's best used as the first step to remove sunscreen and makeup before a second cleanse, unless you have very oily skin, in which case it can be used as your sole evening cleanse.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

3.2/ 5 overall

Cleansing power

3.5 / 5

Effectively removes sunscreen and light makeup, but may struggle with heavier products. The lack of foam might be a concern for some.

Skin feel

4.0 / 5

Leaves skin feeling clean and hydrated, without any tightness or stripping.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Cleansing Agent

Poloxamer 184

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild, non-ionic surfactant that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin. Often used in eye drops.

Usually helps with

Sensitive skin, all skin types

Watch for

Generally well-tolerated

Thickener

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A synthetic polymer used to thicken cosmetic formulations.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Cleansing Agent

Decyl Glucoside

Badness

1.0 / 10

A very mild, plant-derived surfactant that gently cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier.

Usually helps with

Sensitive skin, dry skin, all skin types

Watch for

None

Thickener

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A synthetic polymer used to thicken cosmetic formulations.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A humectant that attracts water to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.

Usually helps with

Dry skin, normal skin, all skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emulsifier derived from coconut oil and glycerin, helping to blend oil and water.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emulsifier derived from caprylic acid and glycerin, helping to blend oil and water.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate/Caprate

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emulsifier derived from caprylic and capric acids and glycerin, helping to blend oil and water.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emulsifier derived from lauric and sebacic acids and glycerin, helping to blend oil and water.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emulsifier derived from caprylic acid and glycerin, helping to blend oil and water.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emulsifier derived from castor oil and glycerin, helping to blend oil and water.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Badness

1.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some

pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product to be gentle on the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Chelating Agent

Sodium Phytate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A chelating agent that helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the formula by binding to metal ions.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

Can be irritating for very sensitive skin

Opacifier

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Badness

0.0 / 10

A synthetic mineral used to create a pearlescent effect.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Opacifier

Tin Oxide

Badness

0.0 / 10

A mineral used to control the transparency of the product.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Opacifier

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

Badness

0.0 / 10

A mineral pigment used to provide color and opacity.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Does this cleanser foam?

No, this jelly cleanser is formulated without traditional foaming surfactants and does not foam. This is intentional to ensure it remains gentle and non-stripping.

Is this cleanser suitable for oily skin?

Yes, it can be suitable for oily skin, especially if you prefer a gentle cleanse or are using it as a first step in a double cleanse. Dr. Idriss recommends it for night cleansing for most skin types, and potentially morning and night for those on the extreme oily end.

Can this cleanser remove heavy makeup?

This cleanser is designed to remove sunscreen and light makeup. For heavy or waterproof makeup, it's recommended to use it as the first step in a double cleansing routine, followed by a more robust cleanser.

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