Gentle Cleanser
A creamy, non-foaming cleanser, Gentle Cleanser contains an emollient-rich surfactant, allantoin and glycerin to hydrate, soften, and condition the skin. Designed to comfort dry, tight skin, it also efficiently removes impurities and long-wear face and eye makeup without any trace of residue. Ideal for use before professional treatments. Skin is left feeling soft, moisturized, and primed for in-office treatments and at-home cosmeceutical use.
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Gentle Cleanser Benefits
Softens skin while cleansing and lifting surface debris
Removes long-wear eye and face makeup
Non-comedogenic formula ideal for daily use
Paraben-, sulfate-, soap-, synthetic-fragrance-, dye- and alcohol-free
Suitable for dry, normal, sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin
Ideal complement to in-office treatment such as chemical peels, intense pulsed light, non-ablative laser, microdermabrasion, microneedling, and injectables
Product Details
A creamy, non-foaming cleanser, Gentle Cleanser contains an emollient-rich surfactant, allantoin and glycerin to hydrate, soften, and condition the skin. Designed to comfort dry, tight skin, it also efficiently removes impurities and long-wear face and eye makeup without any trace of residue. Ideal for use before professional treatments. Skin is left feeling soft, moisturized, and primed for in-office treatments and at-home cosmeceutical use.
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The Science Behind Gentle Cleanser
Clinically Proven Care
Reduce irritation after procedures like lasers or chemical peels by using a formula that is gentle enough to cleanse sensitized or post-procedure skin. This creamy, emollient-rich cleanser removes impurities without irritating a compromised skin barrie
Physician's Insight
"For those with sensitive skin, you don’t have to miss out on acid based washes that are great for your skin. Don’t be scared! I have used this on patients with the most sensitive skin types with great success."
Dr. Patti Flint
Board Certified Dermatologist
Key Ingredients
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Orange Oil
This soothing, antiseptic oil is known for its ability to help calm sensitive or irritated skin.
Skin Conditioners and Emollients
Formulated with basic, non-irritating ingredients to help calm and condition skin.
How to Use Gentle Cleanser
Prep + Dispense
Twice daily, apply a small amount of this exfoliating face cleanser to clean fingers
Apply + Complete
Gently apply to a wet face and neck with light circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with water. Follow with a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and sunscreen. If using in the evening, follow with a SkinCeuticals corrective product or moisturizer.
Frequently Asked Questions
A gentle face cleanser will be free of potentially irritating ingredients like alcohol or synthetic fragrances. Gentle formulas often contain natural oils, ceramides, and fatty acids like stearic acid.
Yes, Gentle Cleanser is good for your skin. As a face cleanser for sensitive skin, Gentle Cleanser has key ingredients that calm and condition the skin through hydration.
SkinCeuticals’ Gentle Cleanser is a great formula to wash your sensitive face. Apply a small amount of the gentle cream cleanser to a wet face and neck twice daily with a light circular motion. Rinse thoroughly with water when complete.
A mild face cleanser like Gentle Cleanser is good for your face because it helps to hydrate dry or irritated skin with emollients and skin conditioners. Proper skin hydration can make it look more vibrant by reducing signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles while improving elasticity.
Yes, Gentle Cleanser can remove makeup. This gentle face cleanser can remove long-wear face and eye makeup without leaving traces of residue.
No, Gentle Cleanser does not dry out the skin because it includes orange oil as a key ingredient, a soothing, antiseptic oil. Gentle Cleanser is mild enough that it will not remove too much oil and dry out the skin.