This foaming gel cleanser aims to brighten skin with its vitamin C technology. It's designed to wash away impurities, making it a good first step for those targeting dullness and uneven texture.
Sephora price
$36.00
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Sephora reviews
4.5 / 5
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Glass take
4.5 / 5 overall fit
A solid cleanser for brightening and evening tone, especially for dry and combination skin types. It effectively removes impurities while delivering antioxidant benefits.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A foaming gel cleanser, with a fresh burst of citrus and patented vitamin C technology, that washes away impurities for brighter-looking skin.
Use AM and PM.
Massage over a dampened face and neck.
Rinse and pat dry.
What Glass adds
A good option for a morning cleanse or for anyone looking to add a gentle brightening step to their routine. It's effective without being harsh, making it suitable for most skin types, particularly those concerned with dullness or post-acne marks.
Brightening power
Many users praise the cleanser for its ability to make their skin look brighter and more radiant after just a few weeks of use. It's often mentioned as a key product for combating dullness.
Gentle formulation
Despite its brightening claims, the cleanser is frequently described as gentle and non-stripping, which is a significant plus for those with drier or more sensitive skin.
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Routine fit
Use this cleanser as the first step in your morning or evening routine. Massage it onto damp skin, then rinse thoroughly. It's ideal for prepping skin to receive 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 and Night
This cleanser is suitable for both morning and evening use. In the morning, it helps to refresh and brighten the skin. In the evening, it effectively removes impurities accumulated throughout the day.
Glass rating
A solid cleanser for brightening and evening tone, especially for dry and combination skin types. It effectively removes impurities while delivering antioxidant benefits.
Cleansing efficacy
4.5 / 5
Effectively removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin, leaving it feeling clean and refreshed.
Brightening effect
4.3 / 5
Users report a noticeable improvement in skin brightness and a reduction in dullness with consistent use.
Hydration
4.2 / 5
While a cleanser, it doesn't leave the skin feeling tight or dry, thanks to its moisturizing ingredients.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base for most cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
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Can be a mild irritant for some
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A gentle cleansing agent that creates foam.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
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Generally well-tolerated
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Attracts water to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
A common solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
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Hydration
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None
pH Adjuster
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0.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
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Formulation stability
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None
Emulsifier
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1.0 / 10
Helps to mix oil and water components, and can also act as a surfactant.
Usually helps with
Product texture
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Can sometimes cause irritation
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A thickening agent that improves the texture and stability of the product.
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Product texture
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Pro-vitamin B5, it moisturizes, soothes, and helps improve skin barrier function.
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Hydration, Soothing
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None
Emollient
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0.0 / 10
Help to maintain the skin's moisture barrier and improve hydration.
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Moisture barrier
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None
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A form of Vitamin E, it provides antioxidant protection and helps to moisturize the skin.
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Antioxidant, Moisture
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Can be less stable than other forms of Vitamin E
Antioxidant
Badness
3.0 / 10
A less potent form of Vitamin A, it offers antioxidant benefits but is not typically used for significant anti-aging effects in a rinse-off product.
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Antioxidant
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Can be irritating for some, and its efficacy in a cleanser is limited
Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
An oil-soluble form of Vitamin C, it provides antioxidant benefits.
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Antioxidant
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Less effective than pure L-Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
Pure Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that brightens skin and helps with collagen production.
Usually helps with
Brightening, Antioxidant
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Can be unstable and degrade over time, especially in water-based formulas
Film Former
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2.0 / 10
Derived from chitin, it can form a film on the skin and has some moisturizing properties.
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Moisture
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Can feel slightly tacky
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Amino acids derived from rice, they help to hydrate and condition the skin.
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Hydration
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None
Skin Conditioning Agent
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1.0 / 10
A mineral compound that can help condition the skin.
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Skin conditioning
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None
Soothing Agent
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0.0 / 10
Soothes, protects, and promotes skin healing.
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Soothing, Healing
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None
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps to attract and bind moisture.
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Hydration
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None
Exfoliant
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2.0 / 10
A sugar that can provide mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation
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Can be irritating for some
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A plant-derived ingredient used to thicken formulations.
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Product texture
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None
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
A synthetic polymer used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Product texture
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
2.0 / 10
Used as an antioxidant to prevent product degradation.
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Product stability
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Can cause skin irritation in some individuals
Chelating Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
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Product stability
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Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
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Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some
Humectant
Badness
0.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent that also has preservative-boosting properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Preservation
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None
Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A preservative that helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
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Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions
Fragrance
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3.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus peels, it provides a citrus scent.
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Scent
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Known allergen, can cause skin irritation and photosensitivity
Fragrance
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3.0 / 10
A naturally occurring fragrance compound found in many flowers and spices, it provides a floral scent.
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Scent
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Known allergen, can cause skin irritation
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
Essential oil from orange peels, used for its scent and potential antioxidant properties.
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Scent
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Can cause photosensitivity and irritation
Fragrance
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3.0 / 10
Essential oil from mandarin orange peels, used for its scent.
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Scent
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Can cause photosensitivity and irritation
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
Essential oil from basil, used for its herbaceous scent.
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Scent
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Can cause skin irritation
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
Essential oil from grapefruit peels, used for its scent.
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Scent
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Can cause photosensitivity and irritation
Fragrance
Badness
3.0 / 10
Resin oil from the galbanum plant, used for its green, earthy scent.
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Scent
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Can cause skin irritation
Fragrance
Badness
5.0 / 10
A blend of various aromatic compounds, used to give the product a pleasant smell.
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Scent
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Can be a common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions
Colorant
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0.0 / 10
Mineral pigments used to provide color.
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Color
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None
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FAQ
Yes, this cleanser is formulated with ingredients like glycerin, panthenol, and allantoin that help to moisturize and soothe the skin, making it suitable for dry and combination skin types.
While its primary function is cleansing, the inclusion of Vitamin C can contribute to brightening the skin and potentially improving the appearance of dark spots over time when used consistently as part of a routine.
This cleanser contains fragrance and several essential oils, which can be potential irritants for very sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, it's advisable to patch test first or consider a fragrance-free option.
