A minimalist and ultra-gentle facial cleanser formulated with mild surfactants and hydrating humectants to clean without stripping.
This formulation relies on Coco-Betaine and Coco-Glucoside, a combination of extremely mild surfactants that cleanse the skin effectively without stripping its natural oils or disrupting the acid mantle. The inclusion of potent humectants like Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, and Sodium Hyaluronate ensures immediate hydration, preventing the ‘squeaky clean’ or tight feeling often associated with washing the face. It is an excellent, non-stripping daily cleanser suitable for maintaining skin barrier health.
The ingredient list is a gold standard for safety and tolerance. It is completely free from sulfates (SLS/SLES), fragrances, essential oils, drying alcohols, and harsh preservatives (like parabens or methylisothiazolinone). The use of Sodium Benzoate as a preservative is widely considered safe and gentle. Due to its minimalist nature, the risk of irritation, sensitization, or acne triggers is extremely low.
This is a near-perfect minimalist cleanser. It excels by doing exactly what a cleanser should do: removing impurities gently while maintaining hydration. The absence of irritants makes it highly versatile, perfect for sensitive skin, compromised barriers, or anyone seeking a straightforward, fuss-free routine. While it lacks active treatments (like acids), its strength lies in its purity and gentleness.
This product represents an excellent choice for a daily cleanser, focusing heavily on maintaining skin health rather than providing a sensory spectacle. The formulation is anchored by Coco-Betaine and Coco-Glucoside, two biodegradable and extremely mild surfactants. Unlike harsh sulfates, these ingredients effectively remove impurities and makeup without disrupting the skin’s delicate lipid barrier or altering its pH balance aggressively. The inclusion of Glycerin as the second ingredient serves as a strong foundation for hydration, ensuring that water is drawn into the skin during the wash. This hydrating action is further boosted by Glyceryl Glucoside and Sodium Hyaluronate, which work synergistically to plump the skin and prevent the sensation of tightness that often follows cleansing. The texture is stabilized by Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, likely providing a smooth, gel-like consistency that glides easily over the face. Perhaps most importantly, the formula is devoid of fragrance, alcohol, and essential oils, removing the most common triggers for irritation and allergic reactions. The preservation system uses Sodium Benzoate, a safe and well-tolerated food-grade preservative. Overall, this is a utilitarian, safety-focused product. It is highly recommended for anyone whose primary goal is a clean face without the risk of redness, stinging, or dryness.
🧪 Water / 水
Purpose: Solvent base for the formula.
Concerns: None.
Notes: The primary component of most liquid cleansers.
🧪 Coco-Betaine / 椰油基甜菜碱
Purpose: Amphoteric surfactant used for cleansing and foam boosting.
Concerns: Can occasionally cause irritation if impurities remain, though generally considered mild.
Notes: Helps reduce the irritation potential of other surfactants.
🧪 Coco-Glucoside / 椰油基葡糖苷
Purpose: Non-ionic surfactant used for mild cleansing.
Concerns: None.
Notes: One of the mildest cleansing agents, suitable for sensitive skin and biodegradable.
🧪 Glycerin / 甘油
Purpose: Humectant that attracts moisture to the skin.
Concerns: None.
Notes: A classic, highly effective moisturizing ingredient.
🧪 Glyceryl Glucoside / 甘油葡糖苷
Purpose: Humectant and skin conditioner.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Often found in ‘resurrection plants’, helps stimulate skin hydration channels (aquaporins).
🧪 Sodium Hyaluronate / 透明质酸钠
Purpose: Humectant capable of holding 1,000 times its weight in water.
Concerns: None.
Notes: The salt form of hyaluronic acid, penetrates skin well.
🧪 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer / 丙烯酸(酯)类/C10-30 烷醇丙烯酸酯交联聚合物
Purpose: Thickener and stabilizer.
Concerns: Synthetic polymer.
Notes: Creates a smooth, gel-like texture.
🧪 Sodium Chloride / 氯化钠
Purpose: Thickening agent.
Concerns: Can be drying in very high concentrations.
Notes: Common table salt, used to thicken the surfactant system.
🧪 Trisodium EDTA / EDTA 三钠
Purpose: Chelator that binds metal ions.
Concerns: None for skin, but environmental concerns regarding biodegradability exist.
Notes: Prevents minerals in water from reacting with ingredients, improving stability and foam.
🧪 Sodium Benzoate / 苯甲酸钠
Purpose: Preservative to prevent fungal and bacterial growth.
Concerns: Can be sensitizing for some people, though rare.
Notes: A food-grade preservative often used in acidic formulations.