A
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Gentle foaming cleanser that removes excess oil without stripping the barrier. Uses mild surfactants (hydroxysultaine, sarcosinate) instead of harsh SLS. Contains ceramides and niacinamide to protect the skin while cleansing.
Score breakdown
B
Efficacy
A
Safety
A
Comedogenicity
A
Transparency
A
Skin-type fit
Strengths
- Gentle surfactants (no SLS)
- Ceramides protect barrier while cleansing
- Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid
- Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free
Weaknesses
- May be too gentle for heavy makeup removal
- Contains PEGs (minor concern)
Full ingredient list
Formula analysed from the declared INCI · Updated July 25, 2026
2 ?
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
4 ?
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
6 ?
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
8 ?
Ceramide AP
9 ?
Ceramide EOP
10 ?
Cholesterol
12 ?
Phytosphingosine
13 ?
Sodium Chloride
14 ?
Sodium Hydroxide