They changed it. The people’s cleanser. The one in every dermatologist’s office and on every budget skincare shelf.
The new formula leaves a film. Not a “hydrating” film—a slick, weird residue you can feel 5 minutes after rinsing.
Still under $15. Still claims to “hydrate and restore the skin barrier.” But the proof is in the pump.
New Texture
It’s thinner. Almost runny compared to the old creamy lotion.
Foam Factor
It now lathers—just a little. The old one never did.
The Scent
Faintly… chemical? The original was famously scentless.
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They kept the big three ceramides and hyaluronic acid. But the base formula shifted. The cleansing agent changed—that’s the residue culprit.
- Ceramides 1, 3, 6-II: Still the barrier-repair stars
- Hyaluronic Acid: For surface-level hydration
- Glycerin: The classic humectant
- Capryloyl Glycine: The new, gentler cleanser (and the film-maker)
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It slips on like water. Washes off too easily—or so you think. Then you pat your face dry. That’s when you feel it. A subtle slip, like you didn’t rinse fully.
By week two, my cotton rounds had less grime. Was it cleaning as well? My skin felt okay, but never that “clean-yet-comfortable” feeling of the original.
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No new breakouts. No tightness. But also no “wow.” It became a task, not a treat. My skin was just… there.
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It’s not a disaster. But it’s not the icon anymore. They fixed what wasn’t broken.