A barrier-focused, cream-based cleanser that utilizes colloidal oatmeal, mild surfactants, and a rich complex of amino acids to soothe and hydrate while effectively removing impurities.
This cleanser features an exceptionally well-balanced surfactant system, utilizing ultra-gentle cleansers like Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Coco-Glucoside that remove impurities without stripping the skin. The inclusion of Colloidal Oatmeal and Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract provides significant soothing properties, while a comprehensive complex of 11 amino acids (including Arginine, Glycine, and Serine) helps to repair and maintain the skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The addition of high-quality oils like Marula, Rosehip, and Evening Primrose ensures the skin feels soft and nourished post-wash.
The formula is notably free from harsh sulfates (SLS/SLES), drying alcohols, and synthetic fragrances, making it highly suitable for sensitive or compromised skin barriers. It uses a safe preservative system (Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin). While it contains Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract and Rosemary Leaf Extract, which can occasionally be sensitizing for the most reactive skin types, they are generally well-tolerated in rinse-off products. The use of Coconut Oil is present but likely at a level that won’t cause issues in a wash-off format for most users.
This is a superior facial cleanser that prioritizes barrier health and skin hydration. It manages to combine effective cleansing with a rich array of skin-identical ingredients and antioxidants. It is an excellent choice for individuals with dry, sensitive, or aging skin who require a product that cleanses thoroughly while delivering emollient and humectant benefits.
This facial cleanser is a masterclass in barrier-supportive skincare, moving far beyond the basic function of cleansing. At its core, the formula utilizes a sophisticated blend of sulfate-free surfactants like Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Coco-Glucoside. These ingredients are known as ‘baby foam’ because of their extreme gentleness, ensuring that the skin’s delicate acid mantle remains intact while debris is lifted away. The addition of Glycerin and Sodium PCA ensures that moisture is drawn into the skin during the washing process, preventing that tight or stripped feeling often associated with lower-quality cleansers. What truly sets this product apart is its focus on calming and reparative botanicals. The inclusion of Colloidal Oatmeal provides a soothing embrace for irritated or inflamed skin, while Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract offers additional mucilage to coat and protect the epidermis. Furthermore, the product is saturated with a luxurious array of plant oils, including Marula, Evening Primrose, Chia Seed, and Rosehip Oil. These oils provide a rich source of Linoleic and Linolenic acids, which are essential for repairing a damaged moisture barrier and improving skin elasticity. The formula also boasts a comprehensive amino acid complex—including Arginine, Glycine, and Valine—which mimics the skin’s own Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). This helps the skin retain its structural integrity and hydration levels even after the product is rinsed off. Texture-wise, the presence of Cetearyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate suggests a creamy, lotion-like consistency that feels more like a treatment than a detergent. The preservative system is robust yet mindful, employing Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin to ensure product stability without relying on parabens. The absence of heavy synthetic fragrances or volatile alcohols further reduces the risk of contact dermatitis, making it a safe haven for those with atopic dermatitis or rosacea. While the inclusion of Coconut Oil makes it incredibly nourishing for dry types, those with highly congestion-prone skin should monitor their pores. Overall, this is a top-tier choice for anyone dealing with dryness, sensitivity, or redness, providing a thorough yet incredibly cushioned cleansing experience. It is an ideal second-step cleanser or a gentle morning wash that respects the skin’s biology while delivering a potent dose of nutrients.
🧪 WATER / 水
Purpose: Solvent
Concerns: None
Notes: The primary liquid carrier for all other ingredients.
🧪 COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE / 椰油酰胺丙基甜菜碱
Purpose: Surfactant
Concerns: Low risk of contact allergy
Notes: A mild amphoteric surfactant that provides foam.
🧪 SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE / 椰油酰羟乙基磺酸钠
Purpose: Surfactant
Concerns: None
Notes: Often called ‘baby foam’ for its extreme mildness.
🧪 SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE / 月桂酰甲基异硫氰酸钠
Purpose: Surfactant
Concerns: None
Notes: A high-performance, mild surfactant for sulfate-free systems.
🧪 COCO-GLUCOSIDE / 椰油基-葡糖苷
Purpose: Cleansing Agent
Concerns: None
Notes: A very gentle, non-ionic surfactant derived from coconut.
🧪 SODIUM METHYL OLEOYL TAURATE / 甲基油酰基牛磺酸钠
Purpose: Surfactant
Concerns: None
Notes: Provides stable foam and mild cleansing.
🧪 SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE / 甲基椰油酰基牛磺酸钠
Purpose: Surfactant
Concerns: None
Notes: Commonly used in sensitive skin products.
🧪 LAURYL GLUCOSIDE / 月桂基葡糖苷
Purpose: Cleansing Agent
Concerns: None
Notes: Biodegradable and very mild on the skin.
🧪 GLYCERIN / 甘油
Purpose: Humectant
Concerns: None
Notes: Draws moisture into the skin.
🧪 SODIUM PCA / 吡咯烷酮羧酸钠
Purpose: Humectant
Concerns: None
Notes: A natural component of skin’s NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor).
🧪 SODIUM LACTATE / 乳酸钠
Purpose: Humectant/pH Buffer
Concerns: None
Notes: Helps maintain skin hydration.
🧪 ARGININE / 精氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Supports skin repair and hydration.
🧪 ASPARTIC ACID / 天冬氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Skin-conditioning amino acid.
🧪 PCA / 吡咯烷酮羧酸
Purpose: Humectant
Concerns: None
Notes: Natural moisturizing factor.
🧪 GLYCINE / 甘氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Basic building block of skin protein.
🧪 ALANINE / 丙氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Improves skin hydration.
🧪 SERINE / 丝氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Used for water-binding properties.
🧪 VALINE / 缬氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Supports skin barrier health.
🧪 ISOLEUCINE / 异亮氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Important for tissue repair.
🧪 PROLINE / 脯氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Improves skin texture.
🧪 THREONINE / 苏氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Supports collagen production.
🧪 HISTIDINE / 组氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Antioxidant and soothing properties.
🧪 PHENYLALANINE / 苯丙氨酸
Purpose: Amino Acid
Concerns: None
Notes: Essential amino acid for skin conditioning.
🧪 SCLEROCARYA BIRREA (MARULA) KERNEL OIL / 硬核漆树籽油
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids.
🧪 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE / 辛酸/癸酸甘油三酯
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Derived from coconut oil; very light and stable.
🧪 COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL / 椰子油
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: Can be comedogenic
Notes: Provides deep moisture.
🧪 OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL / 月见草油
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: High in Gamma-linolenic acid for barrier repair.
🧪 SALVIA HISPANICA SEED OIL / 奇亚籽油
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
🧪 SHOREA STENOPTERA SEED BUTTER / 婆罗双树籽脂
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Also known as Illipe butter; provides structure and moisture.
🧪 ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL / 狗牙蔷薇果油
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Rosehip oil, known for skin regeneration properties.
🧪 HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL / 向日葵籽油
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Rich in Vitamin E and linoleic acid.
🧪 AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL COLLOIDAL OATMEAL / 燕麦仁粉
Purpose: Soothing
Concerns: None
Notes: FDA-recognized skin protectant for sensitive skin.
🧪 ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT / 药蜀葵根提取物
Purpose: Soothing
Concerns: None
Notes: Contains mucilage that calms inflammation.
🧪 VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT / 香荚兰果提取物
Purpose: Antioxidant/Fragrance
Concerns: Potential sensitivity
Notes: Often used for its mild natural scent.
🧪 LINOLEIC ACID / 亚油酸
Purpose: Skin Restoring
Concerns: None
Notes: Essential fatty acid for barrier maintenance.
🧪 LINOLENIC ACID / 亚麻酸
Purpose: Skin Restoring
Concerns: None
Notes: Omega-3 fatty acid for calming skin.
🧪 TOCOPHEROL / 生育酚
Purpose: Antioxidant
Concerns: None
Notes: Vitamin E; prevents oil rancidity and protects skin.
🧪 ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT / 迷迭香叶提取物
Purpose: Antioxidant
Concerns: None
Notes: Helps preserve the oils in the formula.
🧪 CETEARYL ALCOHOL / 鲸蜡硬脂醇
Purpose: Emulsifier/Thickener
Concerns: None
Notes: A fatty alcohol that does not dry skin.
🧪 GLYCERYL STEARATE / 甘油硬脂酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifier
Concerns: None
Notes: Helps blend oil and water components.
🧪 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
Concerns: None
Notes: Provides the gel-like consistency.
🧪 GLYCERYL OLEATE / 甘油油酸酯
Purpose: Emollient/Emulsifier
Concerns: None
Notes: Often used in ‘lipid-layer enhancing’ cleansers.
🧪 SODIUM HYDROXIDE / 氢氧化钠
Purpose: pH Adjuster
Concerns: Irritant in high concentration
Notes: Used in small amounts to balance product pH.
🧪 TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE / 乙二胺二琥珀酸三钠
Purpose: Chelating Agent
Concerns: None
Notes: Biodegradable stabilizer that binds metal ions.
🧪 PHENOXYETHANOL / 苯氧乙醇
Purpose: Preservative
Concerns: None at low levels
Notes: Broad-spectrum preservative.
🧪 ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN / 乙基己基甘油
Purpose: Preservative Booster
Concerns: None
Notes: Also has skin conditioning properties.
🧪 CHLORPHENESIN / 氯苯甘醚
Purpose: Preservative
Concerns: Potential sensitivity
Notes: Antifungal and antibacterial agent.
🧪 CAPRYLYL GLYCOL / 辛甘醇
Purpose: Preservative Booster
Concerns: None
Notes: Provides humectancy while boosting preservation.