This cream cleanser is designed to be a gentle yet effective first step in your routine. It aims to remove makeup and impurities without compromising your skin's natural moisture barrier or pH balance. The creamy texture feels comfortable on the skin, and it can be used on both dry and wet skin, offering flexibility in how you cleanse.
Sephora price
$12.50
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Sephora reviews
4.2 / 5
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Glass take
4.1 / 5 overall fit
A gentle, non-drying cleanser that effectively removes makeup and respects skin pH, making it a solid choice for dry and normal skin types.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A creamy cleanser that’s non-drying, removes makeup, and preserves the natural pH of your skin.
Dispense product into hands. Massage well onto dry face and rinse with warm water. This formula can also be applied to wet skin if desired.
What Glass adds
A good option for those seeking a non-stripping cleanser that can handle makeup removal. Its formulation prioritizes hydration and pH balance, making it suitable for drier or more sensitive skin types. It’s a straightforward cleanser that does its job well without unnecessary additives.
Comfortable cleansing experience
Users appreciate the creamy texture that glides onto the skin, making the cleansing process feel luxurious and non-irritating, especially for dry or sensitive complexions.
Effective for daily makeup
Many find it successfully removes everyday makeup, including foundation and light eye makeup, without needing to double cleanse.
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Routine fit
Use this as the first step in your morning or evening routine to remove makeup and surface impurities. Follow with a second cleanser if you wear heavy makeup or prefer a deeper cleanse, or use it as your sole cleanser for a gentle refresh.
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 gentle enough for daily use in both your morning and evening skincare routines. Use it to remove the day's grime or to prep your skin for nighttime treatments.
Glass rating
A gentle, non-drying cleanser that effectively removes makeup and respects skin pH, making it a solid choice for dry and normal skin types.
Makeup Removal
4.5 / 5
Effectively lifts makeup without stripping the skin, even for stubborn formulas.
Gentleness
4.4 / 5
Leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated, with no tightness or irritation.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
Badness
0.0 / 10
The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A fatty alcohol that helps to soften and smooth the skin, providing a creamy texture.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
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Can be comedogenic for some, though generally well-tolerated.
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
Helps to blend oil and water components in the formula, contributing to its creamy texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
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None
Surfactant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Biosurfactants that cleanse by lifting surface impurities without stripping the skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
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None
Humectant
Badness
1.0 / 10
Attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
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None
Emulsifier
Badness
1.0 / 10
Works with glycolipids to assist in makeup removal.
Usually helps with
Makeup removal
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
A skin-conditioning agent that also acts as an emulsifier, helping to create a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Soothing
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None
Emollient
Badness
1.0 / 10
Another fatty alcohol that softens and smooths the skin, contributing to the creamy feel.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
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Can be comedogenic for some.
Thickener
Badness
0.0 / 10
A polysaccharide used to thicken the formula and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
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None
Thickener
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0.0 / 10
Used to thicken the product and improve its stability.
Usually helps with
Texture
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None
Chelating Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability of the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Stability
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None
Chelating Agent
Badness
2.0 / 10
A natural chelator that can also offer mild exfoliating benefits, though its primary role here is likely stability.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
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Can be mildly irritating in higher concentrations.
Chelating Agent
Badness
0.0 / 10
Enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and improves product stability.
Usually helps with
Stability
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None
Preservative
Badness
1.0 / 10
A common preservative that prevents microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, especially when combined with ascorbic acid.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
A widely used preservative to protect the product from contamination.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can be irritating for some individuals.
Preservative
Badness
2.0 / 10
An antimicrobial agent used as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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Can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some.
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FAQ
Yes, this cleanser is specifically formulated to be non-drying and is well-suited for dry and dehydrated skin types.
Yes, it is designed to effectively remove makeup, including everyday foundation and lighter eye makeup, thanks to its glycolipid and polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate formulation.
While formulated for dry skin, it can also work for combination and oily skin types, especially if you prefer a gentler, non-stripping cleanse. It helps to remove surface impurities without over-drying.
