This cleanser offers a spa-like experience with its natural ingredients and effective exfoliation. It aims to reveal brighter, smoother skin by tackling dullness and uneven texture. The blend of BHA from willow bark and physical exfoliants from apricot seeds works to clear pores and refine the skin's surface.
Sephora price
$28.00 - $88.00
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Sephora reviews
4.5 / 5
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Glass take
4.5 / 5 overall fit
A luxurious daily cleanser that effectively exfoliates with natural BHAs and apricot seeds, leaving skin smoother and brighter. It's a good option for those targeting dullness, uneven texture, and pores, but may be too active for very sensitive or compromised skin.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A natural daily exfoliator that buffs and polishes with BHA and apricot microspheres to reveal smooth, radiant healthy-looking skin.
Use AM and PM.
Apply onto dry skin.
Massage a quarter size amount onto face and neck until product turns white, then rinse with warm water. Follow with essence.
Avoid direct contact with eyes.
What Glass adds
This is a solid choice for a daily exfoliating cleanser, particularly for those with normal to combination skin who want to address dullness and texture. It’s a good first step in a routine focused on radiance. However, if your skin is sensitive or currently dealing with a compromised barrier, you might want to opt for a gentler cleanser or use this less frequently.
Texture and feel
Many users rave about the luxurious texture and the satisfying transformation of the cleanser as it's massaged into the skin.
Visible results
Customers report noticeably smoother and brighter skin after consistent use, with improvements in texture and pore appearance.
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Skip if
Routine fit
Use this cleanser as the first step in your morning or evening routine. Apply it to dry skin, massage gently until it turns white, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with your usual toner, serum, and moisturizer. Be mindful of other exfoliating treatments in your routine to avoid over-exfoliation.
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 can be used both morning and night. In the morning, it helps to slough off dead skin cells and prep skin for the day. At night, it effectively removes impurities and makeup while beginning the exfoliation process.
Glass rating
A luxurious daily cleanser that effectively exfoliates with natural BHAs and apricot seeds, leaving skin smoother and brighter. It's a good option for those targeting dullness, uneven texture, and pores, but may be too active for very sensitive or compromised skin.
Exfoliation
4.6 / 5
The combination of apricot seed powder and willow bark extract provides effective physical and chemical exfoliation without being overly harsh for daily use.
Texture
4.5 / 5
The creamy texture transforms into a white lather, feeling gentle yet effective on the skin.
Full ingredient breakdown
Soothing
Badness
1.0 / 10
Known for its hydrating and soothing properties, it helps to calm the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience
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Rarely, can cause irritation in very sensitive individuals.
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
Derived from olive oil, it helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Rich in linoleic acid, it helps to moisturize and support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, barrier support
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None
Exfoliant
Badness
3.0 / 10
Provides physical exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, smoothing
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Can be too abrasive for sensitive skin or if used too vigorously.
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to stabilize the emulsion of oil and water in the product.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
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None
Antioxidant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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None
Exfoliant
Badness
2.0 / 10
A fermented ingredient that can offer gentle exfoliation and brightening benefits.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, brightening
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None
Skin Conditioning
Badness
1.0 / 10
A byproduct of fermentation, it can help condition and improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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None
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base of the formula.
Usually helps with
Solvent
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None
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
A gentle emulsifier derived from glucose and fatty alcohols.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
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None
Absorbent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A mild clay that can help absorb excess oil and impurities.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption
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Can be slightly drying if left on the skin for too long.
Thickener
Badness
1.0 / 10
A natural gum used to thicken the product's texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty ester that helps to soften and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience
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None
Active
Badness
2.0 / 10
Contains natural salicylates (BHA) that exfoliate, help clear pores, and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, pore clearing, anti-inflammatory
Watch for
Can cause mild irritation or purging in some individuals, especially when first introduced.
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
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None
Chelating Agent
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability of the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
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None
Solvent
Badness
4.0 / 10
Used as a solvent and to help other ingredients penetrate. Can be drying and irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Solvent, penetration enhancer
Watch for
Can cause dryness, redness, and irritation, especially for sensitive or dry skin types.
Preservative
Badness
3.0 / 10
A preservative that can also act as a solvent. It is a potential allergen and irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals.
Fragrance
Badness
5.0 / 10
A blend of natural essential oils providing fragrance. Can be a potential irritant or allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
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Can cause irritation, redness, or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A component of the fragrance blend, it can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
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Potential irritant and allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A component of the fragrance blend, it can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
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Potential irritant and allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A component of the fragrance blend, it can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
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Potential irritant and allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A component of the fragrance blend, it can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential irritant and allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A component of the fragrance blend, it can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential irritant and allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A component of the fragrance blend, it can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential irritant and allergen.
Fragrance Ingredient
Badness
4.0 / 10
A component of the fragrance blend, it can be a skin irritant and allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential irritant and allergen.
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FAQ
Yes, it is formulated for daily use, but if you have sensitive skin, you may want to start with every other day and see how your skin tolerates it.
Absolutely. The BHA from willow bark extract and apricot seed powder work together to exfoliate dead skin cells, revealing brighter and more radiant skin.
Apricot seed powder acts as a physical exfoliant, gently buffing away dead skin cells to smooth skin texture and enhance radiance.
