Everyone’s calling this the “clean” cleanser — but the 2026 formula has a few loopholes that would make a marketing exec blush.
The brand leans hard on “dermatologist-approved,” yet the second ingredient is a known pore-clogger for about 15% of people. That’s not clean — that’s a gamble.
It’s a gel-to-milk cleanser that costs $18 for 6 oz. The claim: “gentle enough for compromised skin.”
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
A coconut-derived surfactant that’s gentle but strips if you have a compromised barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A coconut fatty acid that gives it that “milk” feel — but it’s comedogenic for some.
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Sounds fancy, but it’s just a film-forming agent for that “squeaky” finish.
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It’s got glycerin and panthenol (good for hydration), but the fragrance-free claim is undercut by a sneaky botanical blend that can sensitize reactive skin.
The “clean” label is doing heavy lifting here.
- Glycerin: humectant that pulls water in — the one true hero
- Panthenol: soothes redness but not enough to fix a broken barrier
- Fragrance (parfum): hidden under ‘botanical blend’ — not clean, just hidden
- Citric Acid: pH adjuster that can irritate if you’re already peeling
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First pump: it’s a slippery, almost oily gel that turns into a milky lather in 15 seconds. Rinses off clean-ish, but my face felt tight by minute two.
By week two, my forehead had tiny bumps. Not breakouts — just texture. That’s the comedogenic ingredient doing its thing.
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My skin stayed hydrated in the dry areas, but the T-zone didn’t love it. No major breakouts, but no glow-up either — just… neutral.
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It’s a fine cleanser pretending to be a holy grail. If you’re not acne-prone, you’ll like it — but don’t believe the “clean” hype.