This is a creamy, dual-action exfoliating cleanser that combines physical cellulose beads with salicylic acid to deeply cleanse and instantly smooth uneven skin texture.
The cleanser features Salicylic Acid (BHA), which is highly effective for unclogging pores and treating acne-prone skin, alongside Cellulose for mild physical exfoliation. It also contains beneficial skin-conditioning agents and humectants such as Glycerin, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), and protective antioxidants like Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). However, its overall performance is compromised by the inclusion of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), a harsh surfactant that can aggressively strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to potential tightness and dehydration despite the presence of nourishing fatty alcohols like Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol.
The safety profile is significantly impacted by two major components: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Fragrance. SLS is widely recognized as a strong skin irritant that can disrupt the natural skin barrier, leading to redness, flakiness, and moisture loss. The addition of Fragrance further increases the risk of contact dermatitis and allergic sensitization, making this formulation unsuitable for individuals with sensitive, reactive, or compromised skin, despite the soothing properties of ingredients like Panthenol and Carnosine.
With a final score of 6.0/10, this cleanser is a mixed bag. On one hand, it delivers solid exfoliating and skin-strengthening benefits through Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, and antioxidants. On the other hand, these benefits are overshadowed by a harsh cleansing base containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and sensitizing Fragrance. While it may be tolerated by robust, very oily skin types looking for active exfoliation, those with dry or sensitive skin should proceed with caution due to the high likelihood of dryness and irritation.
This product is a dual-action exfoliating cream cleanser designed to polish, deeply clean, and revitalize the skin surface. It combines biodegradable cellulose beads for physical manual exfoliation with salicylic acid (BHA) for mild chemical pore-clearing. Together, these ingredients work to sweep away dull, dead skin cells, immediately refining uneven texture and revealing a smoother, brighter complexion. The physical scrubbing action feels satisfyingly thorough, while the salicylic acid helps target surface congestion and excess oil. The cleansing experience is elevated by a highly emollient cream base rich in fatty alcohols—such as stearyl, cetyl, and behenyl alcohol—alongside PPG-15 stearyl ether and glycerin. This thick, luxurious texture provides a cushion of hydration that prevents the physical scrub from feeling too abrasive during application. Additionally, the formula features skin-supporting actives including panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), carnosine (an antioxidant peptide), vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate), and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). While these ingredients are outstanding for anti-aging and barrier support in leave-on products, their efficacy in a rinse-off cleanser is limited due to minimal contact time with the skin. Despite its luxurious creamy feel, the formulation contains sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) as a primary cleansing agent. SLS is a harsh, high-foaming surfactant that is notoriously stripping and capable of disrupting the delicate lipid barrier. While the fatty alcohols and humectants in this cleanser work hard to offset this dryness, the presence of SLS remains a concern for daily use. Furthermore, the addition of synthetic fragrance poses a risk of contact allergy, especially when paired with a physical scrub that can cause micro-tears in vulnerable skin. In summary, this cleanser is highly effective at delivering an instant skin-smoothing effect and deep clean, making it a great occasional treatment for normal to oily complexions. However, due to the combination of physical exfoliants, SLS, and fragrance, it is far too aggressive for everyday use on dry, compromised, or highly sensitive skin types. If you choose to incorporate it into your routine, limit its use to two or three times a week rather than twice daily.
🧪 Salicylic Acid / 水杨酸
Purpose: Chemical exfoliant and anti-acne agent.
Concerns: Can cause dryness, peeling, or irritation, especially on sensitive skin.
Notes: Excellent for oily and acne-prone skin as it penetrates pores to dissolve sebum.
🧪 Panthenol / 泛醇
Purpose: Humectant, soothing agent, and skin barrier repair promoter.
Concerns: Extremely safe with low risk of irritation.
Notes: Also known as Provitamin B5, it helps soothe skin and offset dryness from exfoliants.
🧪 Tocopheryl Acetate / 生育酚乙酸酯
Purpose: Antioxidant and skin conditioning agent.
Concerns: Very low risk, occasionally can cause mild contact allergy in highly sensitive individuals.
Notes: A stable form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress.
🧪 Ascorbic Acid / 抗坏血酸
Purpose: Antioxidant, skin brightening, and collagen support.
Concerns: Can be unstable and easily oxidizes when exposed to air/light. May cause mild tingling.
Notes: Pure Vitamin C. Due to short contact time in wash-off cleansers, its efficacy might be limited.
🧪 Carnosine / 肌肽
Purpose: Antioxidant and anti-glycation peptide-like molecule.
Concerns: Generally safe with no known major concerns.
Notes: Helps protect skin proteins from damage and supports skin firmness.
🧪 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate / 月桂醇硫酸酯钠
Purpose: Anionic surfactant and primary foaming agent.
Concerns: Highly stripping and known skin irritant; can disrupt the skin’s natural barrier.
Notes: Often avoided in gentle modern cleansers, but its irritation can be mitigated by combining with milder surfactants.
🧪 Cetyl Betaine / 鲸蜡基甜菜碱
Purpose: Amphoteric surfactant and foam booster.
Concerns: Very mild with very low risk of irritation.
Notes: Helps to reduce the potential harshness and irritation of stronger surfactants like SLS.
🧪 Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether / PPG-15 硬脂醇醚
Purpose: Emollient and skin conditioner.
Concerns: Low risk, well-tolerated.
Notes: Provides a smooth, luxurious skin feel without greasy residue.
🧪 Stearyl Alcohol / 硬脂醇
Purpose: Fatty alcohol used as an emollient and emulsion stabilizer.
Concerns: Can be slightly comedogenic for extremely acne-prone skin, but generally safe.
Notes: Unlike simple drying alcohols, fatty alcohols help retain skin moisture.
🧪 Cetyl Alcohol / 鲸蜡醇
Purpose: Fatty alcohol, emollient, and viscosity increaser.
Concerns: Low risk; potential mild comedogenicity for highly acne-prone skin.
Notes: Gives the cream or cleanser a thick, smooth texture.
🧪 Cetearyl Alcohol / 鲸蜡硬脂醇
Purpose: Fatty alcohol mixture, emollient, and thickener.
Concerns: Generally safe, minimal irritation risk.
Notes: A blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols that stabilizes emulsions.
🧪 Behenyl Alcohol / 山嵛醇
Purpose: Fatty alcohol used to stabilize emulsions and thicken formulations.
Concerns: Very low risk and highly skin-compatible.
Notes: Imparts a soft, velvety texture to the product.
🧪 Cellulose / 纤维素
Purpose: Absorbent, bulking agent, or gentle physical exfoliant.
Concerns: Extremely safe and biodegradable.
Notes: Can function to adjust texture or provide eco-friendly scrubbing particles.
🧪 Distearyldimonium Chloride / 双十八烷基二甲基氯化铵
Purpose: Quaternary ammonium compound used as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.
Concerns: Generally safe in wash-off products, though may cause mild irritation in high concentrations on broken skin.
Notes: Leaves a soft, conditioned feel on the skin after rinsing.
🧪 Cetearyl Glucoside / 鲸蜡硬脂基葡糖苷
Purpose: Mild, plant-derived emulsifier.
Concerns: Very gentle and highly skin-friendly.
Notes: Helps blend water and oil ingredients into a smooth, uniform texture.
🧪 Steareth-21 / 硬脂醇聚醚-21
Purpose: Emulsifier and solubilizing agent.
Concerns: Ethoxylated ingredient; though safe in cosmetics, trace impurities are heavily regulated and kept to safe standards.
Notes: Ensures the cleanser remains stable and uniform.
🧪 Steareth-2 / 硬脂醇聚醚-2
Purpose: Emulsifier.
Concerns: Low risk; trace impurities from ethoxylation are controlled to safe limits.
Notes: Usually paired with high-HLB emulsifiers like Steareth-21 to stabilize emulsions.
🧪 Water / 水
Purpose: Primary solvent.
Concerns: None.
Notes: The foundation of most water-based liquid skincare products.
🧪 Glycerin / 甘油
Purpose: Humectant and skin-identical moisturizing agent.
Concerns: None.
Notes: Attracts water to the skin’s surface to maintain hydration and prevent post-wash tightness.
🧪 Fragrance / 香精
Purpose: Scent and masking agent.
Concerns: Common cause of skin irritation, sensitization, or allergic reactions.
Notes: Best avoided or minimized if you have highly sensitive, eczema-prone, or compromised skin.
🧪 Disodium Edta / 乙二胺四乙酸二钠
Purpose: Chelating agent.
Concerns: Safe at cosmetic concentrations.
Notes: Binds to metal ions to prevent discoloration, rancidity, and formulation degradation.
🧪 Sodium Hydroxide / 氢氧化钠
Purpose: pH adjuster (alkalizer).
Concerns: Highly alkaline/corrosive in raw form, but safe once fully neutralized in the formulation.
Notes: Used in tiny amounts to adjust the final pH of the cleanser to make it skin-friendly.