This cleanser feels more like a serum, offering a luxurious experience while effectively cleaning the skin. It’s designed to remove impurities without compromising the skin’s natural moisture barrier, making it a great choice for those who find traditional cleansers too harsh.
Sephora price
$38.00
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Sephora reviews
4.4 / 5
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Glass take
4.4 / 5 overall fit
A gentle, effective cleanser that removes makeup and impurities without stripping the skin. It’s a good option for most skin types, especially those looking for a non-drying formula.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A luxurious cleanser with a serum-like texture that removes makeup and impurities without stripping skin of natural oils or over-drying.
Use morning and night.
Wet hands and apply cleanser to face.
Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
What Glass adds
A solid cleanser choice for those prioritizing gentleness and hydration. It’s a good fit for most skin types, particularly those prone to dryness or irritation, and serves its primary purpose of cleansing without stripping.
Luxurious feel
Many users appreciate the serum-like texture and the overall luxurious feel of this cleanser, noting it makes the cleansing step more enjoyable.
Gentle yet effective
The consensus is that this cleanser is both gentle enough for sensitive skin and effective at removing daily grime and light makeup.
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Routine fit
Use this as the first step in your morning or evening skincare routine. Apply to damp skin, massage gently, and rinse thoroughly. It effectively removes impurities and light makeup, preparing your skin for subsequent treatments.
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 or night
This cleanser is suitable for both morning and evening use. In the morning, it gently cleanses away overnight buildup. In the evening, it effectively removes daily impurities and light makeup.
Glass rating
A gentle, effective cleanser that removes makeup and impurities without stripping the skin. It’s a good option for most skin types, especially those looking for a non-drying formula.
Gentleness
4.5 / 5
This cleanser is exceptionally gentle, making it suitable for daily use without causing irritation or dryness.
Makeup Removal
4.3 / 5
Effectively removes light to medium makeup, though heavier or waterproof makeup may require a second cleanse.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The primary ingredient in most skincare products, acting as a solvent for other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
None
Surfactant
Badness
4.0 / 10
A cleansing agent that creates lather and removes dirt and oil. It can be moderately irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Effective cleansing
Watch for
Potential irritation for very sensitive skin
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Derived from macadamia nuts, it helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening skin
Watch for
Nut allergies
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, often used in gentle cleansers.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Watch for
None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A plant-derived humectant that helps draw moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
None
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative with antimicrobial properties, often used as an alternative to parabens.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Potential for mild irritation in some individuals
Thickener
Badness
2.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Watch for
None
Viscosity increasing agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Common salt, used here to adjust the thickness of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture adjustment
Watch for
None
Surfactant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps create foam and cleanse the skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Watch for
Rare instances of allergic reactions
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A widely used humectant that draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration, softening skin
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
A preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent that can also enhance the efficacy of other preservatives.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
None
Preservative
Badness
3.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics. It can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Potential irritation
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A salt of benzoic acid, used as a preservative to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
None
Chelating agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A chelating agent that binds to metal ions, improving the stability and efficacy of the product.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A type of red algae extract that can act as a thickener and skin conditioner, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Watch for
None
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product to ensure optimal performance and skin compatibility.
Usually helps with
Product formulation
Watch for
None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
None
pH Adjuster
Badness
1.0 / 10
An alpha hydroxy acid used to adjust the pH of the product and provide mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment, mild exfoliation
Watch for
None
Soothing agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Extracted from olive leaves, it has antioxidant and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing skin
Watch for
None
Humectant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A PHA (polyhydroxy acid) that acts as a humectant and provides gentle exfoliation, suitable for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Watch for
None
Soothing agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Derived from oat kernels, it is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to nurture the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Soothing skin, barrier support
Watch for
None
Soothing agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Known for its soothing properties, it helps to calm irritated skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing skin
Watch for
None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture in the skin, providing hydration and plumping effects.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping skin
Watch for
None
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FAQ
Yes, this cleanser is formulated to be gentle and non-stripping, making it a good option for sensitive skin types. Key ingredients like oat extract and olive leaf extract help to soothe the skin.
It effectively removes light to medium makeup. For heavier or waterproof makeup, you may need to use a dedicated makeup remover or double cleanse.
Its serum-like texture provides a luxurious feel, and it's designed to cleanse without stripping the skin of its natural oils, which is crucial for maintaining skin hydration and barrier health.
