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Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip French Green Clay Cleanser

This cleanser uses French green clay to draw out impurities and excess oil, making it a solid choice for oily and combination skin. It foams up nicely and leaves skin feeling clean without that tight, stripped sensation.

Sephora price

$35.00

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Sephora reviews

3.8 / 5

About 1,006 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

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Glass take

3.8 / 5 overall fit

A gentle, effective cleanser for most skin types, especially those dealing with oiliness and congestion. The pro-tip for a flash facial is a nice bonus.

Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip French Green Clay Cleanser

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A daily gel cleanser that removes all dirt, oil, makeup, and impurities from your skin while drawing in clean hydration and imparting a healthy glow. Brand founder Sunday Riley’s revolutionary formulas offer fast and visible results. Each product is a powerful, targeted treatment designed to improve skin with carefully crafted, high-tech formulas that start working immediately and continue to be effective over time.

AM: To start your day, massage into your skin with wet hands and massage into a rich, creamy lather. Rinse skin and pat dry. Follow with your favorite Sunday Riley treatment and moisturizer.

PM: To remove makeup, excess oil, and impurities, gently massage onto face. Add water to create a lather, and then rinse clean. For best results follow with your favorite Sunday Riley treatment and Moisturizer.

Pro-Tip: To create Sunday’s iconic flash fix facial, mix equal parts of Ceramic Slip with Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment (sold separately). Leave on for up to ten minutes, and rinse for instantly smoother, brighter, and clearer looking skin.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A reliable daily cleanser that performs its primary job well. The inclusion of clay makes it a good option for those who need help with oil control, but it's gentle enough for most skin types. The flash facial tip is a clever way to incorporate it for a more intensive treatment.

Daily cleansing routine

Many users appreciate its effectiveness in removing daily impurities and oil without causing irritation, making it a staple for their morning and evening routines.

Flash facial treatment

The pro-tip to mix with Good Genes is frequently mentioned as a way to achieve brighter, smoother skin quickly.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Oily and combination skin
Anyone needing a gentle daily cleanse
Removing light makeup

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

Your skin is very dry or dehydrated
You prefer a no-foam cleanser

Routine fit

Where this fits in your routine

This cleanser is designed for the 'Cleanse' step, typically at the beginning of both your morning and evening routines. It's effective at removing makeup, excess oil, and impurities before you move on to treatments and moisturizers.

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

Effective cleansing
Good for oil control
Gentle lather
Multi-use potential (flash facial)

Where it starts to feel redundant

May be too drying for very dry skin
Not ideal for heavy-duty makeup removal on its own

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

Use this cleanser as the first step in both your AM and PM skincare routines to effectively clean your skin.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

3.8/ 5 overall

A gentle, effective cleanser for most skin types, especially those dealing with oiliness and congestion. The pro-tip for a flash facial is a nice bonus.

Cleansing Power

4.0 / 5

Effectively removes makeup and daily grime without stripping the skin.

Gentleness

3.5 / 5

Generally well-tolerated, but some may find the clay slightly drying if overused.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water

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0.0 / 10

The base of the formula, dissolving ingredients and providing hydration.

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Hydration

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Surfactant

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A gentle cleansing agent that creates lather and removes dirt and oil.

Usually helps with

Cleansing

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Can be mildly irritating for very sensitive skin.

Emollient

Octyldoecanol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Softens and smooths the skin.

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Soothing

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Thickener

Polyacrylate-33

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0.0 / 10

Helps to give the cleanser its texture.

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Texture

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Humectant

Propanediol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Draws moisture to the skin.

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Hydration

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Emulsifier

Polygyceryl-2 Caprate

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0.0 / 10

Helps to mix oil and water-based ingredients.

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Surfactant

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild cleansing agent derived from coconut oil.

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Gentle cleansing

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Clay

Montmorillonoite

Badness

3.0 / 10

A type of clay that helps absorb excess oil and impurities.

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Oil absorption

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Can be drying if used too frequently on dry skin.

Clay

Kaolin

Badness

2.0 / 10

Another type of clay that gently cleanses and exfoliates.

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Gentle exfoliation

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Emulsifier

Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 esters

Badness

0.0 / 10

Helps to blend oil and water components.

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Formulation

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Emollient

Rice Oil Glycereth-8 esters

Badness

1.0 / 10

Provides a smoothing effect on the skin.

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Softening

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Skin-Conditioning Agent

Phospholipids

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to maintain the skin's barrier function and hydration.

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Barrier support

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Surfactant

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A mild amphoteric surfactant that cleanses without stripping.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing

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Soothing Agent

Bisabolol

Badness

1.0 / 10

Derived from chamomile, it helps to calm and reduce redness.

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Calming irritation

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Humectant

Pentylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A moisturizing agent that also helps preserve the formula.

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Hydration

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Viscosity Adjuster

Sodium Chloride

Badness

0.0 / 10

Used to thicken the product.

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Texture

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Chelating Agent

Sodium Phytate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to improve the stability of the formula.

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Stability

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Humectant

Caprylyl Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A moisturizing agent that also has preservative properties.

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Hydration

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Preservative

Dehydeoacetic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to prevent microbial growth in the product.

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Preservation

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Preservative

Benzoic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

Another preservative to ensure product safety.

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Preservation

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Solvent

Propylene Carbonate

Badness

0.0 / 10

A solvent that can help with the texture and feel of the product.

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Texture

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Fragrance Ingredient

Linalool

Badness

2.0 / 10

A common fragrance component with a floral scent.

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Scent

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Can be a potential allergen for some individuals.

Fragrance Ingredient

Farnesol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A fragrance ingredient with a floral scent.

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Scent

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Can be a potential allergen for some individuals.

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?

While it's generally gentle, the clay and fragrance components might be irritating for extremely sensitive skin. It's best to patch test first.

Can I use this to remove waterproof makeup?

It can remove light makeup, but for heavy or waterproof makeup, a dedicated makeup remover or a double cleansing method is recommended.

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