This gel cleanser aims to reset your skin's pH, which is a foundational step for managing oiliness, breakouts, and texture. It's designed for skin that feels unbalanced, making it a good option for those struggling with excess oil or congestion.
Sephora price
$30.00
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Sephora reviews
4.8 / 5
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Glass take
4.8 / 5 overall fit
A gentle, effective cleanser that supports a healthy skin pH, making it a great choice for oily, acne-prone, or textured skin.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A gel cleanser that restores pH to its optimal, healthy state for unbalanced, oily, or irritated skin.
Put one to two pumps on wet hands, rub together into a light lather, and massage into face and neck.
Rinse thoroughly and use twice daily, in the morning and at night.
What Glass adds
A well-formulated cleanser that prioritizes pH balance. It’s a solid choice for oily or acne-prone skin, especially if you're looking for a gentle yet effective way to start your routine.
pH balance focus
Users appreciate that this cleanser is specifically designed to address pH imbalances, which many feel contributes to clearer, healthier skin.
Gentle yet effective
The consensus is that it cleanses thoroughly without causing dryness or irritation, a common concern with cleansers for oily or acne-prone skin.
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Routine fit
Use this as the first step in both your morning and evening routines. Apply to wet skin, lather gently, and rinse thoroughly. Follow with your chosen treatments and moisturizer.
Why it works
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
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning and night
This cleanser is suitable for twice-daily use. In the morning, it helps manage oil and prep skin for the day. At night, it effectively removes impurities without over-stripping.
Glass rating
A gentle, effective cleanser that supports a healthy skin pH, making it a great choice for oily, acne-prone, or textured skin.
pH balance
4.9 / 5
This cleanser is specifically formulated to bring skin back to its optimal pH, which is crucial for a healthy skin barrier and preventing breakouts.
Gentle cleansing
4.7 / 5
Despite its effectiveness, it cleanses without stripping, leaving skin feeling balanced and comfortable.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation.
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All skin types
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Surfactant
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1.0 / 10
A mild amphoteric surfactant that creates foam and cleanses.
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Most skin types
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Can be slightly irritating in high concentrations, but generally well-tolerated.
Surfactant
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1.0 / 10
A mild amino acid-based surfactant known for its gentle cleansing properties.
Usually helps with
Sensitive skin
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated.
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All skin types
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Viscosity Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to thicken the product.
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All skin types
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Surfactant
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1.0 / 10
A mild surfactant that helps with lather and cleansing.
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Most skin types
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Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A polymer used to thicken the cleanser and improve its texture.
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All skin types
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Surfactant
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1.0 / 10
A mild anionic surfactant that provides good lather and cleansing.
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Most skin types
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Preservative, Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A multi-functional ingredient that helps preserve the formula and hydrate the skin.
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All skin types
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Fragrance
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2.0 / 10
A synthetic musk used for fragrance.
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All skin types
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Some individuals may be sensitive to fragrance.
Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can be irritating for some very sensitive individuals.
Emollient, Humectant, Preservative Booster
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0.0 / 10
Helps to condition the skin and boost the preservative system.
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All skin types
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pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust and buffer the pH of the formulation.
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All skin types
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Emollient, Preservative Booster
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0.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent that also enhances the effectiveness of preservatives.
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All skin types
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Solvent, Viscosity Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and adjust the product's thickness.
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All skin types
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Antioxidant, Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
Green tea extract, known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
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All skin types, especially sensitive or acne-prone
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Emollient
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0.0 / 10
A derivative of coconut oil and glycerin that softens and smooths skin.
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All skin types
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Emulsifier, Skin Conditioning Agent
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0.0 / 10
A modified form of lecithin that helps stabilize the formula and condition the skin.
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All skin types
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Skin Replenishing
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0.0 / 10
A type of ceramide that helps restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier.
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Dry, compromised, or mature skin
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Sebum Regulator, Anti-inflammatory
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2.0 / 10
Helps control oil production and has anti-inflammatory properties, beneficial for acne-prone skin.
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Oily, acne-prone skin
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Can be drying for some if used excessively.
Antioxidant
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0.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, it protects the skin from free radical damage.
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All skin types
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FAQ
Yes, its pH balancing properties and ingredients like Zinc PCA make it particularly effective for managing oiliness and preventing breakouts.
Absolutely. The formula is designed to help with acne and blemishes by regulating oil and reducing inflammation, while maintaining a healthy skin pH.
It is formulated to be gentle and pH balanced, which helps prevent stripping. However, if you have very dry skin, you might prefer to follow up with a richer moisturizer.
