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Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser

This cleanser is designed to be a soothing first step for skin that feels tight, dry, or irritated. It focuses on cleansing without compromising the skin's natural barrier, making it a good choice for those with redness or sensitivity.

Sephora price

$46.00

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

4.2 / 5

About 154 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

VeganCeramides Complex: Relieves visible redness and calms irritation while working to restore skin’s protective barrier.Ginger Root Extract: Helps reduce visible redness.Redness and Dryness

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

Glass take

4.2 / 5 overall fit

A gentle, effective cleanser for dry, irritated, or red skin that respects the skin barrier.

Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A gentle, fragrance-free, hydrating cleanser that nourishes tight, dry, irritated, stressed skin while helping to support a healthy-looking barrier.

Normal and DryRedness and Dryness

AM and PM, apply a small amount to wet skin and massage for 30 seconds.

Rinse and gently pat dry.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A solid choice for a gentle cleanse, especially if your skin is feeling reactive or dry. It effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin, which is key for maintaining a healthy barrier.

Calming Irritation

Many users with sensitive or rosacea-prone skin found this cleanser to be incredibly soothing and effective at reducing redness.

Barrier Support

The inclusion of ceramides and other barrier-friendly ingredients was frequently mentioned as a benefit for skin that felt compromised.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

  • Dry or dehydrated skin
  • Sensitive or irritated skin
  • Skin experiencing redness

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

  • You prefer a lathering or deep-exfoliating cleanser
  • Your skin is very oily and you don't experience dryness or irritation

Routine Fit

Where this cleanser belongs

Use this as the first step in your morning or evening routine to gently remove dirt, oil, and light makeup. If you wear heavy makeup, consider a double cleanse, using this as the second step.

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

  • Very gentle and non-stripping
  • Contains barrier-supporting ingredients
  • Fragrance-free formula
  • Good for sensitive skin

Where it starts to feel redundant

  • May not remove heavy makeup effectively on its own
  • Price point is higher for a cleanser

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

This cleanser is gentle enough for daily use, both in the morning to refresh skin and at night to cleanse away the day's impurities.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.2/ 5 overall

A gentle, effective cleanser for dry, irritated, or red skin that respects the skin barrier.

Gentleness

4.5 / 5

This cleanser is exceptionally mild, making it ideal for sensitive or compromised skin.

Hydration

4.2 / 5

Leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated, not stripped.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Aqua/Water/ Eau

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base liquid for the formulation.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Badness

0.0 / 10

A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin that helps to replenish and retain moisture.

Usually helps with

Dry, dehydrated skin

Watch for

None

Humectant

Glycerin

Badness

0.0 / 10

A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in the formula, contributing to a smooth texture.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

Propanediol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A humectant that helps to increase the penetration of other ingredients and provides hydration.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Glyceryl Stearate

Badness

0.0 / 10

An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize the formula and condition the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient

Cetearyl Alcohol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and thickener, helping to soften and smooth the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

Xylitylglucoside

Badness

0.0 / 10

A derivative of xylitol that helps to improve skin hydration by optimizing water reserves and limiting water loss.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

Betaine

Badness

0.0 / 10

A natural humectant that helps to hydrate and protect the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient

Phospholipids

Badness

0.0 / 10

Essential components of cell membranes that help to restore the skin's barrier function and improve hydration.

Usually helps with

Dry, sensitive skin

Watch for

None

Emollient

Linoleic Acid

Badness

0.0 / 10

An essential fatty acid that is a component of the skin's natural barrier, helping to keep it hydrated and supple.

Usually helps with

Dry, sensitive skin

Watch for

None

Emollient

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols

Badness

0.0 / 10

Plant-derived sterols that help to condition and soften the skin, and support barrier function.

Usually helps with

Dry, sensitive skin

Watch for

None

Active

Ceramide NP

Badness

1.0 / 10

A type of ceramide that is a key component of the skin's natural barrier, helping to retain moisture and protect against irritants.

Usually helps with

Dry, sensitive, compromised skin

Watch for

None

Active

Ceramide AP

Badness

1.0 / 10

Another type of ceramide that helps to strengthen the skin barrier and improve hydration.

Usually helps with

Dry, sensitive, compromised skin

Watch for

None

Active

Ceramide EOP

Badness

1.0 / 10

A crucial ceramide for barrier function, helping to lock in moisture and protect the skin.

Usually helps with

Dry, sensitive, compromised skin

Watch for

None

Active

Phtosphingosine

Badness

2.0 / 10

A lipid that plays a role in skin barrier function and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Usually helps with

Sensitive, irritated skin

Watch for

None

Emollient

Cholesterol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A lipid that is a natural component of the skin barrier, helping to maintain its structure and hydration.

Usually helps with

Dry, sensitive skin

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Badness

0.0 / 10

Known for its soothing and hydrating properties, it can help calm irritated skin.

Usually helps with

Irritated, sensitive skin

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

This extract is known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-calming properties, helping to reduce redness.

Usually helps with

Red, irritated skin

Watch for

None

Emollient

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

A gentle oil with soothing and hydrating properties, often used to calm the skin.

Usually helps with

Sensitive, dry skin

Watch for

None

Protective Agent

Ectoin

Badness

1.0 / 10

A natural compound that helps protect skin cells from environmental stressors and dehydration.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially stressed skin

Watch for

None

Protective Agent

Hydroxyectoin

Badness

1.0 / 10

A derivative of ectoin, offering similar protective and hydrating benefits to the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types, especially stressed skin

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A mild emulsifier derived from lactic acid and lauric acid, helping to create a stable emulsion.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

Badness

1.0 / 10

Contains compounds that can help reduce inflammation and redness.

Usually helps with

Red, irritated skin

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Bisabolol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A component of chamomile, known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Sensitive, irritated skin

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Tocopherol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin from free radical damage.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Badness

0.0 / 10

Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin from environmental damage.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Thickener

Carbomer

Badness

0.0 / 10

A thickening agent used to create gel-like textures and stabilize formulations.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

Anhydroxylitol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A derivative of xylitol that helps to improve skin hydration by optimizing water reserves and limiting water loss.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract

Badness

0.0 / 10

Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, it can help nourish and protect the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Humectant

1,2-Hexanediol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A humectant and preservative booster that helps to improve skin hydration.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient

Stearic Acid

Badness

0.0 / 10

A fatty acid that acts as an emollient and emulsifier, helping to soften and smooth the skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A very mild surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin without stripping its natural oils.

Usually helps with

Sensitive skin

Watch for

None

Humectant

Saccharide Isomerate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A plant-derived humectant that binds to water, providing long-lasting hydration.

Usually helps with

Dry, dehydrated skin

Watch for

None

Humectant

Xylitol

Badness

0.0 / 10

A sugar alcohol that helps to hydrate the skin and improve its barrier function.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Chelating Agent

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A chelating agent that helps to improve the stability and performance of the formula.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Preservative

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

A preservative that helps to prevent microbial growth in the product.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

Emollient

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Badness

0.0 / 10

A rich emollient that helps to moisturize and condition the skin.

Usually helps with

Dry, sensitive skin

Watch for

None

Thickener

Xanthan Gum

Badness

0.0 / 10

A natural thickening agent that gives the product its texture.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Citric Acid

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product to be optimal for skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

pH Adjuster

Sodium Citrate

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to adjust the pH of the product to be optimal for skin.

Usually helps with

All skin types

Watch for

None

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes, this cleanser is specifically formulated to be gentle and is fragrance-free, making it a good option for sensitive, dry, or irritated skin.

Can this cleanser remove makeup?

It can remove light makeup, but for heavier or waterproof makeup, a double cleansing method (using an oil-based cleanser first, then this one) is recommended.