Best for: Dry, normal, sensitive, sensitised or dehydrated skin that needs gentle daily cleansing, makeup removal and a soft, moisturised feel without a foaming cleanser.

What is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser?

SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser is a mild, creamy facial cleanser designed to remove impurities, excess oil and long-wear face and eye makeup while soothing and calming dry or sensitive skin.

The non-foaming formula combines an emollient-rich surfactant with a 3% concentration of allantoin, glycerin and orange oil to help soften and restore the skin's surface.

It cleanses without leaving traces of residue, leaving skin feeling soft, moisturised and prepared for the next steps in your skincare routine. The gentle formula is also suitable for sensitised and post-procedure skin.

Who is it best for?

SkinCeuticals recommends Gentle Cleanser for:

• dry skin

• normal skin

• sensitive skin

• sensitised skin

• dehydrated skin

• skin with blotchiness

• skin with discolouration

• ageing skin

• skin that needs gentle daily cleansing

• skin that needs makeup removal

• skin that feels dry or sensitive after cleansing

• sensitised or post-procedure skin

SkinCeuticals also includes oily and combination skin within the product's recommended skin types, although the brand specifically identifies normal, dry and sensitive skin as the skin types Gentle Cleanser is best for.

What problem does it solve?

Cleansing needs to remove impurities, excess oil and makeup without leaving dry or sensitive skin feeling uncomfortable.

SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser combines effective cleansing with an emollient-rich, non-foaming formula. It removes impurities and long-wear face and eye makeup while helping soothe, soften and condition the skin.

The result is skin that feels clean, soft and moisturised rather than dry after cleansing.

Impurities + excess oil + long-wear makeup → mild non-foaming cream cleanser → clean, soft and moisturised skin.

Benefits:

• Gently cleanses the skin

• Removes impurities

• Removes excess oil

• Removes long-wear face makeup

• Removes long-wear eye makeup

• Cleanses without leaving traces of residue

• Helps soften the skin while cleansing

• Helps soothe and calm dry or sensitive skin

• Leaves skin feeling moisturised

• Helps condition the skin

• Non-foaming formula

• Creamy texture

• Suitable for daily use

• Can be used twice daily

• Non-comedogenic

• Suitable for sensitive skin

• Suitable for sensitised skin

• Suitable for post-procedure skin

• Paraben-free

• Sulfate-free

• Soap-free

• Synthetic fragrance-free

• Dye-free

• Alcohol-free

Key Ingredients:

3% Allantoin, Glycerin & Orange Oil Complex: Gentle Cleanser contains a 3% concentration of these key ingredients to help soften and restore the skin's surface.

Allantoin: Included within the 3% key ingredient complex.

Glycerin: Included within the 3% key ingredient complex.

Orange Oil: SkinCeuticals describes orange oil as a soothing oil known for its ability to help calm sensitive or irritated skin.

Skin Conditioners & Emollients: SkinCeuticals states that the formula uses basic, non-irritating ingredients to help calm and condition the skin.

How to Use:

• Use twice daily, morning and evening.

• Apply a small amount of Gentle Cleanser to clean fingers.

• Gently apply to a wet face and neck.

• Massage using light circular motions.

• Rinse thoroughly with water.

Morning: Follow cleansing with a SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and sunscreen.

Evening: Follow cleansing with your chosen SkinCeuticals corrective product or moisturiser.

Why Choose It?

Skin types: Normal + Dry + Sensitive + Sensitised + Dehydrated
Also recommended for: Oily + Combination
Skin concerns: Dryness + Sensitivity + Blotchiness + Discolouration + Ageing
Best for: Gentle daily cleansing and makeup removal
Product type: Facial cleanser
Texture: Creamy
Foaming: No – non-foaming
Key benefits: Cleansing + Makeup removal + Softening + Soothing + Moisturising
Key ingredient complex: 3% Allantoin + Glycerin + Orange Oil
Removes impurities: Yes
Removes excess oil: Yes
Removes long-wear face makeup: Yes
Removes long-wear eye makeup: Yes
Non-comedogenic: Yes
Paraben-free: Yes
Sulfate-free: Yes
Soap-free: Yes
Synthetic fragrance-free: Yes
Dye-free: Yes
Alcohol-free: Yes
Application areas: Face + Neck
Use: Morning + Evening
Frequency: Twice daily
Rinse off: Yes
Size: 200ml
Routine step: Cleanse
Brand: SkinCeuticals

Millies Expert Advice:

If your skin feels dry or sensitive after cleansing, SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser is designed to cleanse without compromising that soft, moisturised feel.

The creamy, non-foaming formula removes impurities, excess oil and even long-wear face and eye makeup while helping soothe and condition the skin.

Use it morning and evening on a wet face and neck. In the morning, follow with your SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and sunscreen. In the evening, follow with your chosen corrective product or moisturiser.

Is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser right for me?

Choose this cleanser if: you want a mild, creamy, non-foaming cleanser that removes impurities, excess oil and long-wear makeup while leaving the skin feeling soft and moisturised.

It may be particularly suitable if: your skin is normal, dry or sensitive, as SkinCeuticals specifically identifies these as the skin types Gentle Cleanser is best for.

It may also be a suitable choice if your skin is sensitised or you need a gentle cleanser following certain professional treatments. SkinCeuticals states that Gentle Cleanser has been clinically tested for use after professional in-office procedures. Always follow the individual aftercare advice provided by your practitioner.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser?
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser is a mild, creamy facial cleanser that removes impurities, excess oil and long-wear makeup while soothing and calming dry or sensitive skin.

What is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser good for?
It is designed for gentle daily cleansing and makeup removal while helping leave the skin feeling soft, moisturised and conditioned.

What skin types is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser best for?
SkinCeuticals specifically states that Gentle Cleanser is best for normal, dry and sensitive skin. The brand also includes oily, combination, sensitised and dehydrated skin within its recommended skin types.

Is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. SkinCeuticals specifically describes Gentle Cleanser as a mild face cleanser for sensitive skin.

Is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser suitable for dry skin?
Yes. The cleanser is formulated to hydrate and comfort dry skin while cleansing.

Is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser suitable for dehydrated skin?
Yes. Dehydrated skin is included among the skin types recommended by SkinCeuticals.

Is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser non-foaming?
Yes. SkinCeuticals describes Gentle Cleanser as a non-foaming cream cleanser.

Does SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser remove makeup?
Yes. It is designed to remove long-wear face and eye makeup without leaving traces of residue.

Can SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser remove eye makeup?
Yes. SkinCeuticals specifically states that it efficiently removes long-wear eye as well as face makeup.

Does SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser remove excess oil?
Yes. The cleanser is designed to gently remove impurities and excess oil.

Does SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser dry out the skin?
SkinCeuticals states that Gentle Cleanser does not dry out the skin and is mild enough that it will not remove too much oil. Skin is left feeling soft and moisturised after cleansing.

What are the key ingredients in SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser?
The formula contains a 3% concentration of key ingredients combining allantoin, glycerin and orange oil.

What does orange oil do in SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser?
SkinCeuticals describes orange oil as a soothing ingredient known for helping calm sensitive or irritated skin.

Does SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contain glycerin?
Yes. Glycerin forms part of the cleanser's 3% key ingredient complex alongside allantoin and orange oil.

Does SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contain allantoin?
Yes. Allantoin is included within the 3% key ingredient complex.

Is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser non-comedogenic?
Yes. SkinCeuticals describes Gentle Cleanser as a non-comedogenic formula suitable for daily use.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser every day?
Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends using it twice daily, morning and evening.

How do I use SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser?
Apply a small amount to clean fingers and gently massage onto a wet face and neck using light circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser with retinol?
Yes. SkinCeuticals states that Gentle Cleanser can be used in conjunction with a retinol.

Can SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser be used after professional skin treatments?
SkinCeuticals states that Gentle Cleanser has been clinically tested and is suitable for use after professional in-office procedures including chemical peels, intense pulsed light, non-ablative laser, microdermabrasion, microneedling and injectables. Always follow the individual aftercare instructions given by your practitioner.

Is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser sulfate-free?
Yes. SkinCeuticals lists the formula as sulfate-free.

Is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser soap-free?
Yes. The formula is listed as soap-free.

Is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser fragrance-free?
SkinCeuticals lists Gentle Cleanser as synthetic fragrance-free. The formula does contain orange oil.

Is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser alcohol-free?
Yes. SkinCeuticals lists the formula as alcohol-free.

What size is SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser at Millies?
The SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser currently listed on Millies.ie is 190ml

Ingredients:

Please refer to the product packaging for the complete and most up-to-date ingredient list.

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