This cleanser is designed to be a gentle yet effective first step in your routine. Its milky-gel texture foams lightly to lift away dirt, oil, and makeup without compromising your skin's natural moisture barrier. Key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides work together to hydrate and support skin health.
Sephora price
$22.00
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Sephora reviews
4.4 / 5
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Glass take
4.4 / 5 overall fit
A gentle, hydrating cleanser that effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin. It's a solid choice for most skin types, especially those concerned with dryness or barrier support.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A soothing, gentle, hydrating cleanser with hyaluronic acid and a milky-gel texture that effortlessly lifts away dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping.
Apply one to two pumps to wet skin to create a light foam.
Rinse with warm water.
Pat dry.
Use daily, morning and night.
Pro tip: Use as the second step in a double cleanse.
What Glass adds
A well-formulated cleanser that lives up to its hydrating and soothing claims. It’s a great option for daily use, especially for those with dry, combination, or sensitive skin, or anyone looking to support their skin barrier. It performs well as a second cleanse in a double-cleansing routine.
Gentle yet effective
Users consistently praise its ability to cleanse thoroughly without causing dryness or irritation, making it a favorite for sensitive skin.
Hydration boost
Many reviewers note that their skin feels more hydrated and less stripped after using this cleanser, attributing it to the hyaluronic acid and barrier-supporting ingredients.
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Routine fit
Use this cleanser as the first or second step in your morning and evening routines. If you wear makeup or sunscreen, it works beautifully as the second step after an oil-based cleanser or micellar water to ensure a thorough clean. For a simple routine, it can stand alone as your primary cleanser.
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 both morning and evening use. In the morning, it gently removes overnight buildup. In the evening, it effectively cleanses the skin after a long day, or as the second step in a double cleanse.
Glass rating
A gentle, hydrating cleanser that effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin. It's a solid choice for most skin types, especially those concerned with dryness or barrier support.
Hydration
4.5 / 5
Leaves skin feeling soft and comfortable, never tight or dry.
Cleansing efficacy
4.3 / 5
Removes daily grime and light makeup effectively.
Soothing
4.4 / 5
Calms sensitive skin and reduces redness.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal, combination skin
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None
Surfactant
Badness
4.0 / 10
A cleansing agent that creates foam. While effective, it can be slightly drying for very sensitive or dry skin types.
Usually helps with
Oily, combination skin
Watch for
Potential for dryness or irritation in very sensitive skin
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A milder surfactant often used to boost foam and reduce the potential harshness of other surfactants.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
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Rarely, can cause sensitivity in some individuals
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A gentle amino acid-based surfactant known for its mildness and good foaming properties.
Usually helps with
Most skin types, including sensitive
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that helps to improve product texture and hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
Provides a pearlescent effect and can also act as an emollient, softening the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Conditioning Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
A conditioning agent derived from guar gum, it can help to improve the feel of the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Exfoliant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A PHA (polyhydroxy acid) that offers gentle exfoliation and hydration. It's less irritating than AHAs and BHAs.
Usually helps with
All skin types, including sensitive
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Can increase sun sensitivity, though less so than AHAs
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and retains moisture, plumping the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and dehydrated
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None
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
A multi-tasking ingredient that helps improve skin barrier function, reduce redness, and minimize pores.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially acne-prone, oily, and sensitive
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Can cause flushing or irritation in very high concentrations or for some sensitive individuals
Skin-Replenishing
Badness
1.0 / 10
A lipid that is a natural component of the skin barrier, helping to restore and maintain hydration.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, compromised skin barrier
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None
Soothing Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Known for its cooling and soothing properties, it can help calm irritated skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially sensitive and irritated
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None
Soothing Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping to soothe and calm the skin.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, irritated skin
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Rarely, can cause allergic reactions in those sensitive to the Asteraceae family
Antioxidant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and can contribute to skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and vitamins that can benefit the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Emollient
Badness
0.0 / 10
Contains vitamins and minerals that can help moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
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None
Skin-Conditioning
Badness
1.0 / 10
A probiotic ingredient that can help support the skin's natural microbiome and barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially sensitive and compromised
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None
Soothing Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Soothes, calms, and promotes skin healing.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, irritated, dry skin
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural polysaccharide known for its excellent hydrating properties, often compared to hyaluronic acid.
Usually helps with
Dry, dehydrated skin
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A blue-green algae extract rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which can help soothe and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Buffering Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Used to adjust pH or as a processing aid. In this context, likely related to the surfactant system.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Surfactant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A very mild, plant-derived surfactant that helps create foam and cleanse.
Usually helps with
All skin types, including sensitive
Watch for
None
Emollient
Badness
2.0 / 10
An emollient that can soften the skin, but it has a higher comedogenic rating and may clog pores for some acne-prone individuals.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
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Potential for pore-clogging in acne-prone skin
Thickener
Badness
0.0 / 10
Used to thicken the product and improve texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the formula and can offer some skin benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Surfactant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A very mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates lather and cleanses gently.
Usually helps with
All skin types, including sensitive
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None
Surfactant
Badness
0.0 / 10
Another mild, plant-derived surfactant used for gentle cleansing and foam creation.
Usually helps with
All skin types, including sensitive
Watch for
None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A humectant that also acts as a preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Viscosity Adjuster
Badness
0.0 / 10
Commonly known as salt, it's used here to adjust the thickness of the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Preservative
Badness
0.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can cause skin irritation in a small percentage of individuals
Preservative
Badness
0.0 / 10
A widely used preservative that helps prevent spoilage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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Can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, especially when combined with Vitamin C
pH Adjuster
Badness
0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the product's pH to be optimal for skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that also helps with product texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
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None
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent bacterial contamination.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals
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FAQ
Yes, this cleanser is formulated with soothing ingredients like cucumber and chamomile extract, and is tested for sensitive skin. It is also free from sulfates SLS & SLES.
Absolutely. The formula contains hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin, which are all excellent for hydrating and supporting the skin barrier, making it ideal for dry skin types.
It effectively removes dirt, oil, and light makeup. For heavier or waterproof makeup, it is recommended to use it as the second step in a double cleansing routine after an oil-based cleanser or micellar water.
