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Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Facial Cleanser, Korean Double Cleanse Second Step, Hydrating Gel-to-Foam Face Wa
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The Quick Take
What it is
A milky gel-to-foam cleanser that transforms from lotion to lather, designed to wash away makeup and grime without stripping your skin. It's for anyone with dry or sensitive skin who wants a second cleanse that actually hydrates as it cleanses.
Why We Like It
Why it keeps winding up in carts
423 reviewers gave it 4.7 stars, and PopSugar named it Best Face Wash 2023—real recognition from a real crowd and a real publication.
The cleanser that hydrates *while* you wash.
Our Take
A barrier-strengthening second step that actually feels like self-care.
A 150ml bottle of a ceramide and colloidal oatmeal cleanser that shifts from creamy lotion to airy foam as you lather.
Double cleansing is a K-beauty staple for removing oil-based residue after your first cleanse, and this one is built for skin that runs dry or reactive.
On price
At $28 for 150ml, it's a mid-range investment for a targeted second cleanse, and the PopSugar award and 4.7-star backing suggest it justifies the spend.
The Criteria
What to weigh
01
Texture & Ritual
Gel-to-foam transformation
You dispense an almond-sized amount into wet palms, work it into a lather on damp skin, and massage in small circles. The texture shift from milky to foamy is satisfying and signals that the formula is working—it's the kind of sensory moment that makes a cleanser feel like more than just a step.
02
Core Formula
Ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, avocado oil, hyaluronic acid, pre- & postbiotics
Ceramides and postbiotics are the barrier-support anchors here. Avocado oil breaks down makeup and nourishes. Colloidal oatmeal addresses redness from dehydration. Hyaluronic acid and the postbiotics are designed to keep hydrating *after* you rinse, so your skin doesn't feel tight post-wash—which is rare for a second cleanser.
03
What It's Free Of
Parabens, mineral oil, sulfates, phthalates, drying alcohols, synthetic dyes; vegan & cruelty-free
No drying alcohols is key if you've had bad experiences with stripping cleansers. The formula is intentional about what it leaves out, which matters for sensitive or compromised skin barriers.
Who it’s for
Best for dry, sensitive, or dehydrated skin types who want a makeup-dissolving second cleanse that doesn't compromise the skin barrier—or anyone who gets tight, uncomfortable skin after washing.
Good to know
Straight from the listing
- Popsugar Beauty Best Face Wash 2023 Award Winner - This milky lotion-to-foam skin cleanser and moisturizing face wash contains ceramide boosters & postbiotics that are clinically proven to…
- Nourishing Ingredients - Made with ceramides and colloidal oatmeal this gentle cleanser help to soothe redness from dehydration and retain moisture. Plus, avocado oil helps to break down…
- Skin Barrier Strengthening - A sensitive skin face wash good for all skin types. The pre & postbiotics in our cleanser help to visible balance skin and strengthen your skin's moisture…
- How to Use - Dispense an almond-sized amount of the hydrating cleanser into wet palms and create a lather. Gently massage into a damp face and neck in small circular motions until fully…
- Vegan Facial Cleansing Products - A gentle face cleanser free of parabens, mineral oil, sulfates, phthalates, drying alcohols, and synthetic dyes. Cruelty-free.
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