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Estée Lauder Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser

This cleanser transforms from a rich cream into a soft foam, lifting away impurities while respecting the skin's natural moisture. It's formulated with botanical extracts to soothe and calm, making it a comforting first step in any routine.

Sephora price

$29.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.3 / 5

About 14 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Best for Dry SkinPassion Flower ExtractEdelweiss ExtractDryness

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.3 / 5 overall fit

A gentle, hydrating cleanser that effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin, making it ideal for dry and sensitive complexions.

Estée Lauder Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A luxurious cream-to-foaming cleanser with a moisture-rich lather that gently cleanses, calms, and softens while helping preserve skin's moisture barrier.

DryDryness

Use every AM and PM.

Lather up a small amount with wet hands and massage onto your face with circular movements.

Rinse with warm water.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A solid choice for those seeking a hydrating cleanse. It performs well without harsh sulfates, and the botanical extracts add a nice touch for calming the skin.

Comforting cleanse

Users appreciate the creamy texture and the way it leaves their skin feeling soft and comfortable after washing.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Dry skin
  • Sensitive skin
  • Removing light makeup

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You prefer a fragrance-free cleanser
  • You have very oily skin and want a deep cleanse

Routine fit

Your daily cleanse

This cleanser is designed for daily use, morning and night. Its gentle foaming action makes it suitable for removing daily impurities and light makeup without compromising your skin's moisture barrier.

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

  • Moisturizing lather
  • Contains soothing botanical extracts
  • Gentle on dry and sensitive skin

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • Contains fragrance
  • May not remove heavy makeup effectively
  • Higher price point for a cleanser

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and night

Use this cleanser as the first step in your morning and evening skincare routine to effectively clean your skin.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.3/ 5 overall

A gentle, hydrating cleanser that effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin, making it ideal for dry and sensitive complexions.

Gentle cleansing

4.5 / 5

This cleanser effectively removes makeup and daily grime without causing any irritation or dryness.

Hydration

4.2 / 5

Leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized, not tight or stripped.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Surfactant

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A gentle amino acid-based surfactant that creates a soft lather and cleanses without stripping.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing

Watch for

None

Solvent

Water/Aqua/Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formulation.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated.

Usually helps with

Dryness, hydration

Watch for

None

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A solvent and humectant that helps improve product texture and hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration, texture

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some

Surfactant

Decyl Glucoside

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates foam and cleanses gently.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate

Badness

1.0 / 10

An amino acid-derived surfactant known for its mildness and good foaming properties.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing

Watch for

None

Emollient

Glycol Stearate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A fatty acid ester that provides emollience and can give a pearlescent look to the product.

Usually helps with

Softening skin

Watch for

Can be comedogenic for some

Emulsifier

PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate

Badness

3.0 / 10

A surfactant and emulsifier that helps mix oil and water components.

Usually helps with

Formulation stability

Watch for

Can be irritating for sensitive skin; concerns about ethoxylation

pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product for optimal performance and stability.

Usually helps with

pH balance

Watch for

Can be irritating at high concentrations

Humectant

Sodium PCA

Badness

1.0 / 10

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps attract and retain moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Sodium Coceth Sulfate

Badness

4.0 / 10

A cleansing agent that can be more stripping than other surfactants.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

Watch for

Potential for dryness and irritation; often replaced by milder surfactants

Fragrance

Fragrance (Parfum)

Badness

6.0 / 10

Adds scent to the product.

Usually helps with

Sensory experience

Watch for

Common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions

Botanical Extract

Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Known for its calming and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing skin

Watch for

None

Botanical Extract

Leontopodium Alpinum Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Also known as Edelweiss extract, it has antioxidant properties.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

Watch for

None

Botanical Extract

Lythrum Salicaria Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

A plant extract with potential soothing benefits.

Usually helps with

Soothing skin

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Derived from licorice root, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Calming irritation

Watch for

None

Preservative Booster

Ethylhexylglycerin

Badness

2.0 / 10

A preservative booster and skin conditioner that can also enhance the efficacy of other preservatives.

Usually helps with

Preservation, skin conditioning

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds moisture in the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Caffeine

Badness

2.0 / 10

Can help to reduce puffiness and has antioxidant properties.

Usually helps with

Reducing puffiness

Watch for

None

Humectant

Trehalose

Badness

1.0 / 10

A sugar that helps to retain moisture and protect skin cells.

Usually helps with

Hydration, protection

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sucrose

Badness

1.0 / 10

A sugar that can act as a humectant and mild exfoliant.

Usually helps with

Hydration, gentle exfoliation

Watch for

None

Humectant

Urea

Badness

2.0 / 10

A humectant that also has exfoliating properties at higher concentrations.

Usually helps with

Hydration, exfoliation

Watch for

Can be irritating for some at higher percentages

Emollient

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster.

Usually helps with

Skin conditioning

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for some

Conditioning Agent

Polyquaternium-51

Badness

2.0 / 10

A film-forming agent that helps to moisturize and condition the skin.

Usually helps with

Moisturizing

Watch for

None

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol

Badness

3.0 / 10

A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.

Usually helps with

Product preservation

Watch for

Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser suitable for dry skin?

Yes, this cleanser is specifically formulated with moisturizing ingredients and botanical extracts to be gentle and hydrating, making it ideal for dry skin.

Does this cleanser remove makeup?

It effectively removes light makeup and daily impurities. For heavy or waterproof makeup, a separate makeup remover might be needed first.

Is this cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?

While it is formulated to be gentle, it does contain fragrance. If you have very sensitive skin, patch testing is recommended, or you might prefer a fragrance-free option.