A gentle, non-foaming cream cleanser enriched with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid designed to cleanse without disrupting the protective skin barrier.
This formulation is a gold standard for gentle, non-stripping cleansing, particularly for dry or compromised skin barriers. It features a robust complex of Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), Cholesterol, and Phytosphingosine, which mimic the skin’s natural lipids to repair and maintain the barrier. High concentrations of Glycerin and the inclusion of Sodium Hyaluronate ensure superior hydration. Instead of harsh foaming agents, it utilizes mild emulsifiers and surfactants like Behentrimonium Methosulfate and PEG-40 Stearate, resulting in a creamy, lotion-like texture that cleanses without disrupting the acid mantle.
The safety profile is excellent. The formula is Fragrance-Free and devoid of volatile essential oils or drying alcohols, making it highly suitable for sensitive and reactive skin. It avoids harsh sulfates (SLS/SLES) entirely. The preservative system uses Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin, which are standard and generally well-tolerated. While Fatty Alcohols (Cetearyl, Stearyl, Cetyl) are excellent emollients, they can occasionally be heavy for extremely oily or congestion-prone skin types, but for the vast majority, they are safe and beneficial.
This is an exemplary product for Normal to Dry skin types looking for a daily cleanser that hydrates while it cleans. The inclusion of skin-identical ingredients makes it effective at supporting long-term skin health. While it may be too gentle to remove heavy waterproof makeup on its own (requiring a double cleanse), its ability to leave skin soft and hydrated makes it a top-tier recommendation in the gentle cleanser category.
This product represents the gold standard for gentle cleansing, offering a formulation that prioritizes skin health over the stripping sensation often associated with traditional face washes. The texture is distinctly lotion-like and non-foaming, a characteristic derived from the high concentration of emollients such as Cetearyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol. These fatty alcohols ensure that the skin remains soft and conditioned during the cleansing process, rather than feeling tight or dry.
The powerhouse ingredients in this formula are the three essential ceramides (Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, and Ceramide EOP). Ceramides are lipid molecules naturally found in the skin that are vital for maintaining a healthy skin barrier. By including these, the cleanser helps to restore and fortify the skin’s natural defense system, keeping moisture in and harmful irritants out. Working in tandem with the ceramides are Cholesterol and Phytosphingosine, which further support lipid replenishment and barrier repair.
For hydration, the formula utilizes Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid). These humectants draw moisture from the environment onto the skin’s surface, ensuring that the face feels hydrated immediately after rinsing. The cleansing action is powered by Behentrimonium Methosulfate, a notably mild surfactant that cleanses without producing foam or stripping natural oils, making it exceptional for sensitive skin.
Because the formula is fragrance-free and free from harsh sulfates, it is highly unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts, making it suitable even for conditions like eczema. However, the lack of suds can be an adjustment for those accustomed to foaming cleansers, as it does not provide that “squeaky clean” sensation—which is actually a good thing for skin health. While it effectively removes dirt and oil, it may not be sufficient on its own to remove heavy, waterproof makeup, often requiring a separate makeup remover or oil cleanser beforehand.
🧪 WATER / 水
Purpose: Solvent base for the formula.
Concerns: None.
Notes: The primary component of the cleanser.
🧪 GLYCERIN / 甘油
Purpose: Humectant that draws moisture into the skin.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A superstar hydrating ingredient.
🧪 CERAMIDE NP / 神经酰胺 NP
Purpose: Restores the skin barrier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: One of the key ceramides essential for healthy skin structure.
🧪 CERAMIDE AP / 神经酰胺 AP
Purpose: Restores the skin barrier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Works synergistically with other ceramides.
🧪 CERAMIDE EOP / 神经酰胺 EOP
Purpose: Restores the skin barrier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps bind the skin cells together.
🧪 SODIUM HYALURONATE / 透明质酸钠
Purpose: Humectant (Hydration).
Concerns: None.
Notes: The salt form of hyaluronic acid, penetrates skin well.
🧪 PHYTOSPHINGOSINE / 植物鞘氨醇
Purpose: Cell-communicating ingredient; antimicrobial.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A precursor to ceramides; helps reinforce the barrier.
🧪 CHOLESTEROL / 胆固醇
Purpose: Skin-identical barrier repair.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Works with ceramides and fatty acids to maintain skin hydration.
🧪 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE / 生育酚乙酸酯
Purpose: Antioxidant (Vitamin E).
Concerns: None.
Notes: Provides protection against free radicals and moisturizes.
🧪 CETEARYL ALCOHOL / 鲸蜡硬脂醇
Purpose: Emollient and texture enhancer.
Concerns: None (non-drying alcohol).
Notes: A fatty alcohol that softens skin and thickens the formula.
🧪 STEARYL ALCOHOL / 硬脂醇
Purpose: Emollient and thickener.
Concerns: None (non-drying alcohol).
Notes: Helps stabilize the emulsion.
🧪 CETYL ALCOHOL / 鲸蜡醇
Purpose: Emollient and thickener.
Concerns: None (non-drying alcohol).
Notes: Smooths the skin feel.
🧪 PEG-40 STEARATE / PEG-40 硬脂酸酯
Purpose: Surfactant and emulsifier.
Concerns: PEG compounds can contain impurities if not purified, but generally safe.
Notes: Helps mix oil and water.
🧪 GLYCERYL STEARATE / 甘油硬脂酸酯
Purpose: Emollient and emulsifier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Leaves skin feeling soft.
🧪 BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE / 山嵛基三甲基硫酸甲酯铵
Purpose: Surfactant and emulsifier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Very mild; often used in conditioners, gives this cleanser its non-stripping feel.
🧪 SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE / 月桂酰乳酰乳酸钠
Purpose: Emulsifier.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps solubilize ceramides.
🧪 CARBOMER / 卡波姆
Purpose: Thickener/Gel-forming agent.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Creates the gel texture of the cleanser.
🧪 XANTHAN GUM / 黄原胶
Purpose: Thickener and stabilizer.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Natural origin thickener.
🧪 POLYSORBATE 20 / 聚山梨醇酯-20
Purpose: Emulsifier/Solubilizer.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Helps ingredients mix uniformly.
🧪 PHENOXYETHANOL / 苯氧乙醇
Purpose: Preservative.
Concerns: Can be irritating to very sensitive skin in high concentrations, but safe in standard usage.
Notes: Prevents bacterial growth.
🧪 DISODIUM EDTA / EDTA 二钠
Purpose: Chelating agent.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Prevents metals in water from affecting the formula stability.
🧪 POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE / 磷酸钾
Purpose: pH Buffer.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Maintains the acidity/alkalinity balance.
🧪 DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE / 磷酸氢二钾
Purpose: pH Buffer.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Adjusts the pH to be skin-friendly.
🧪 ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN / 乙基己基甘油
Purpose: Preservative booster and skin conditioner.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Often paired with Phenoxyethanol.