Is Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel Reformulation Better?

🧴 **Wait, They Changed It?**
You heard right. Oskia reformulated the Renaissance Cleansing Gel. And the internet is *mad* about it. I get it—when a cult cleanser shifts, you panic. But here’s the thing: I’ve been using both side-by-side for three weeks. The new one smells less like a fancy spa and more like a kitchen herb garden. That’s not a complaint.

The real issue? It foams less. Old version felt like milky heaven. New one? Thinner, more liquid. You need two pumps instead of one. That matters when you’re half-asleep.

🔬 **What Even Is This Now**
It’s a gel-to-milk cleanser. £38 for 150ml. The brand claims it “gently exfoliates while nourishing.” I call it a second-step cleanser that doesn’t strip your face off.

– **New texture**: Watery gel. Slips through fingers if you’re not fast.
– **Old texture**: Thick, almost honey-like. Stayed put.
– **Cleansing power**: Still removes SPF and light makeup. Won’t touch waterproof mascara—don’t be that person.

✅ **What’s Actually Inside**
They swapped out some oils and bumped up the enzymes. More papaya, less rose. Smells like crushed salad, but your skin drinks it.

• Papaya enzyme: gently dissolves dead skin without scrubbing
• Lactic acid: brightens in 2 weeks, not 2 days
• MSM: anti-inflammatory that calms my rosacea
• Glycerin: actually stays on skin, not rinsing down the drain

❌ **Does It Feel Different?**
First pump—I almost dropped the bottle. It’s so runny. On skin, it warms up fast and turns into a thin milk. Rinses clean, no residue. Week one I was suspicious. Week two I noticed fewer clogged pores on my chin. Week three my skin looked… even. Not glowing, just *even*. That’s the quiet win.

💡 **One Thing**: Warm it between your palms for 5 seconds before applying. The enzymes activate better. Cold gel does nothing.

📊 **Did It Actually Work?**
Fine lines around my mouth? Still there. Texture on my forehead? Smoother. Redness? 30% less after two weeks. That’s measurable. Not a miracle, but real.

💬 **Final Call**
Better for your skin, worse for your morning ritual. I’d repurchase—but I’ll grumble about the runny texture every time.

🛍️ **Where to Buy**: Direct from Oskia. Grab the travel size first—don’t commit to the big bottle until you’re sure.