
About this product
A gel cleanser formulated with lactic, salicylic, and glycolic acids, designed to remove makeup and impurities while exfoliating the skin.
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Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Carboxymethylcellulose, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid (Centella Asiatica), Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Dmdm Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
Combining lactic, salicylic, and glycolic acids in a lightweight gel, this cleanser removes makeup and oil effectively without the harshness many expect from multiple exfoliants. Reviewers note it's gentle enough for daily use and even near the eyes. Though pricey, a small amount goes far, and the formula balances your skin's pH so your next skincare products absorb better.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.
Source: DermNet
Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.
Source: DermNet
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.
A gel cleanser formulated with lactic, salicylic, and glycolic acids, designed to remove makeup and impurities while exfoliating the skin.
Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex is generally suited to oily skin and acne-prone skin.
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