Product Info
• Where to purchase : YesStyle
• Price : $9.80
• Volume : 4.05 oz
• Made in : South Korea
Ethics & Safety Info
• Vegan : No
• Cruelty-free : Yes
• Malassezia-safe : No
• EU Allergen-Free : Yes
• Shelf Life After Opening : 12 Months
What is it?
The brand describes this as a creamy cleanser that foams into a rich lather. It’s designed to remove impurities with a coconut-derived surfactant, sebum pulling out dirt from the pores, makeup, and sweat without drying out the skin, thanks to hydrating ingredients like glycerin.
* Personally, I’d describe it a little differently, more on that below.
• Claims :
- Deep pore cleansing
- Makeup and sunscreen removal
- Gentle enough for daily use
• Supposedly good for : Sensitive + Irritated skin
• What I think : I wouldn’t recommend this to sensitive or irritated skin types. I also think it could feel drying for those prone to dehydration.
Packaging & How to Use
• Plastic squeeze tube with a flip-top cap. Worth noting as the product tends to collect in stringy bits around the nozzle.
• Directions : Dispense a good amount onto wet hands, rub together to form a lather, then rinse off with lukewarm water.
• How I Use It : I used this primarily to wash off sunscreen. A small amount went a long way as I could easily cleanse my face, neck, and the back of my neck with one application. It lathers nicely once water is added.
However, rinsing it off took a little longer than expected. And no matter how carefully I avoided the eye area, this stung every single time.
Key Ingredients
• Lauric Acid : Anti-blemish
• Glycerin : Moisturising
• Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract : Cleansing and moisturising
• Surfactants : Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Arachidic Acid, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Texture & Sensory Experience
• Texture : More like a sticky, opaque gel than a cream. Not easy to spread unless your skin is damp.
• Sticky? : Yes, especially without water.
• Greasy? : No.
• Fragrance? : Yes, lightly floral and soapy. Not overpowering, but not fragrance-free either.
Duration of Use
• 2–3 weeks
• Will I Finish It? : No.
The Effect
• Provides a very thorough cleanse. You can feel it pulling impurities out.
• Leaves my skin feeling tight right after rinsing and that tightness increases the longer I go without applying follow-up skincare.
• Stings my eyes every time, despite careful rinsing.
What I Liked
• Lathers well and spreads easily once wet
• A little goes a long way, very economical
• Effective at cleansing and removing sunscreen
What I Didn’t Like
• Stings the eyes no matter how carefully I rinse
• Too drying for my dehydration-prone skin
• Contains fragrance
Overall Rating & Conclusion
3/5. Not the worst cleanser I’ve used, but not a repurchase for me. It’s the kind of foaming cleanser I actively avoid, tightening, slightly stripping, and just unpleasant around the eyes.
If you have very oily skin and live in a hot, humid climate, you might get along with this better than I did. Otherwise, I’d suggest gentler, non-stripping options.
• Would I Repurchase? : No.
• Dupe? : If you’re looking for a foaming cleanser, the Krave Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser has a similar texture though it also wasn’t ideal for my skin type.
Surprisingly, I found the Numbuzin No.1 Cleanser to be less drying than this one.