Best for: Normal, combination or oily skin with excess oil, rough or uneven texture, dead skin build-up or visible pores that needs daily cleansing with gentle exfoliation.

What is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel?

SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel is a pore-refining cleansing gel designed to cleanse, gently exfoliate and soothe normal, combination and oily skin.

The formula combines an amino acid surfactant system with a 6% concentration of sulfonic acid (HEPES), glycerin, chamomile and aloe extracts, orange oil and citric acid to help gently exfoliate uneven or rough skin.

It efficiently removes excess oil and long-wear, waterproof face and eye makeup while gently removing dead surface skin cells, leaving the complexion feeling clean, smoother and softer.

Who is it best for?

SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel may suit you if:

• you have normal skin

• you have combination skin

• you have oily skin

• your skin feels rough or uneven

• excess oil is a concern

• dead surface skin build-up is a concern

• visible pores are a concern

• you want gentle daily exfoliation

• you want to remove long-wear makeup

• you want to remove waterproof face and eye makeup

• you want a daily gel cleanser

• you want cleansing and gentle exfoliation in one step

• discolouration is a concern

• visible ageing is a concern

SkinCeuticals specifically states that Simply Clean works best for normal, oily and combination skin.

What problem does it solve?

Excess oil and dead surface skin cells can leave the complexion feeling rough and uneven, while makeup and daily impurities also need to be thoroughly removed during cleansing.

Simply Clean combines an amino acid surfactant system with gentle exfoliating ingredients to remove excess oil, waterproof makeup and dead surface skin cells.

Botanical extracts including chamomile and aloe help soothe and soften the skin, leaving it feeling clean, smooth and prepared for the next steps in your skincare routine.

Excess oil + dead surface skin + rough texture + makeup → cleansing + gentle exfoliation → cleaner, smoother and softer-feeling skin.

Benefits:

• Cleanses normal, combination and oily skin

• Removes excess oil

• Removes long-wear makeup

• Removes waterproof face and eye makeup

• Gently exfoliates dead surface skin cells

• Helps improve rough-feeling skin

• Helps smooth uneven-feeling skin

• Helps refine pores

• Leaves skin feeling smoother

• Leaves skin feeling softer

• Helps soothe the skin

• Helps calm the skin

• Contains a 6% concentration of key exfoliating and conditioning ingredients

• Contains an amino acid surfactant system

• Contains a fruit acid blend

• Contains chamomile and aloe botanical extracts

• Non-comedogenic

• Suitable for daily use

• Suitable for twice-daily use

• Soap-free

• Alcohol-free

• Can be used alongside retinol

• Can be used prior to certain professional in-office procedures

Key Ingredients & Technology:

6% Key Ingredient Concentration: SkinCeuticals states that Simply Clean contains a 6% concentration combining sulfonic acid (HEPES), glycerin, chamomile and aloe extracts, orange oil and citric acid to gently exfoliate uneven or rough skin.

Fruit Acid Blend: Works synergistically to gently exfoliate dead surface skin cells.

Botanical Extracts – Chamomile & Aloe: SkinCeuticals states that chamomile and aloe have softening properties that help soothe and calm the skin.

Chamomile: SkinCeuticals highlights chamomile for its soothing and calming properties.

Sulfonic Acid (HEPES): Included within the 6% key ingredient concentration.

Glycerin: Included within the 6% key ingredient concentration.

Orange Oil: Included within the 6% key ingredient concentration.

Citric Acid: Included within the 6% key ingredient concentration.

Amino Acid Surfactant System: Helps Simply Clean efficiently cleanse the skin and remove waterproof makeup and excess oil.

How to Use:

• Use twice daily, morning and evening.

• Apply one pump of Simply Clean Gel to a wet face and neck.

• Gently massage using light circular motions.

• Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

• Pat the skin dry.

Morning: Follow with your SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum and sunscreen.

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

Why Choose It?

Skin types: Normal + Combination + Oily
Skin concerns: Excess Oil + Rough Texture + Uneven Texture + Visible Pores + Discolouration + Ageing
Best for: Daily cleansing with gentle exfoliation
Product type: Pore-refining gel facial cleanser
Key benefits: Cleansing + Makeup Removal + Excess Oil Removal + Gentle Exfoliation + Smoothing + Soothing
Key ingredient concentration: 6%
Key ingredients: HEPES + Glycerin + Chamomile + Aloe + Orange Oil + Citric Acid
Surfactant system: Amino Acid Surfactant System
Contains fruit acids: Yes
Contains botanical extracts: Yes
Removes excess oil: Yes
Removes long-wear makeup: Yes
Removes waterproof makeup: Yes
Removes face and eye makeup: Yes
Gently exfoliates: Yes
Helps refine pores: Yes
Non-comedogenic: Yes
Soap-free: Yes
Alcohol-free: Yes
Can be used with retinol: Yes
Texture: Gel cleanser
Application areas: Face + Neck
Amount: One pump
Use: Morning + Evening
Frequency: Twice daily
Rinse off: Yes
Size: 195ml
Routine step: Cleanse
Brand: SkinCeuticals

Millies Expert Advice:

If your skin becomes oily but also feels rough or uneven, Simply Clean gives you cleansing and gentle exfoliation in one daily step.

The formula removes excess oil and waterproof makeup while gently exfoliating dead surface skin cells. Chamomile and aloe extracts provide the soothing and softening side of the formula, making Simply Clean more than simply an oil-removing cleanser.

Use one pump morning and evening on a wet face and neck. Follow with your usual treatment products and moisturiser, and always complete your morning routine with sunscreen.

Is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel right for me?

Choose this cleanser if: you have normal, combination or oily skin and want a daily gel cleanser that removes excess oil and waterproof makeup while gently exfoliating rough or uneven skin.

It may be particularly suitable if: excess oil, dead surface skin, rough texture or visible pores are among your main concerns.

If you have sensitive, dry or tight-feeling skin and your priority is gentle cleansing rather than exfoliation, SkinCeuticals recommends Gentle Cleanser as the more targeted option.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel?
SkinCeuticals Simply Clean is a pore-refining cleansing gel for normal, combination and oily skin. It removes excess oil and waterproof makeup while gently exfoliating dead surface skin cells.

What is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean good for?
It is designed to cleanse, gently exfoliate and soothe the skin while removing excess oil and long-wear makeup, leaving skin feeling smoother and softer.

What skin types is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean best for?
SkinCeuticals states that Simply Clean works best for normal, oily and combination skin.

Is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean suitable for oily skin?
Yes. SkinCeuticals specifically describes Simply Clean as a gel cleanser for oily skin and states that it efficiently removes excess oil.

Is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean suitable for combination skin?
Yes. Combination skin is one of the skin types specifically recommended by SkinCeuticals.

Is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean suitable for normal skin?
Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends Simply Clean for normal skin as well as oily and combination skin.

Is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean suitable for sensitive skin?
SkinCeuticals recommends Gentle Cleanser rather than Simply Clean for sensitive skin types, particularly where skin feels dry or tight.

Does SkinCeuticals Simply Clean exfoliate the skin?
Yes. Simply Clean gently exfoliates dead surface skin cells to help reveal smoother, softer-feeling skin.

Is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean a chemical exfoliating cleanser?
Yes. SkinCeuticals positions Simply Clean as a cleanser that provides chemical exfoliation to help remove dead surface skin cells.

Does SkinCeuticals Simply Clean help rough skin?
Yes. The formula is specifically designed to gently exfoliate uneven or rough skin.

Does SkinCeuticals Simply Clean help with visible pores?
SkinCeuticals describes Simply Clean as a pore-refining cleansing gel.

Does SkinCeuticals Simply Clean remove excess oil?
Yes. It is specifically formulated to efficiently remove excess oil.

Does SkinCeuticals Simply Clean remove makeup?
Yes. Simply Clean removes long-wear makeup and is designed as a powerful makeup-removing cleansing gel.

Does SkinCeuticals Simply Clean remove waterproof makeup?
Yes. SkinCeuticals states that Simply Clean efficiently removes waterproof face and eye makeup.

What are the key ingredients in SkinCeuticals Simply Clean?
The formula features an amino acid surfactant system and a 6% concentration combining sulfonic acid (HEPES), glycerin, chamomile and aloe extracts, orange oil and citric acid.

Does SkinCeuticals Simply Clean contain chamomile?
Yes. SkinCeuticals states that chamomile helps soothe and calm the skin.

Does SkinCeuticals Simply Clean contain aloe?
Yes. Aloe extract is included within the formula, and SkinCeuticals describes chamomile and aloe as botanical extracts with softening properties that soothe and calm the skin.

Is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean soap-free?
Yes. SkinCeuticals lists Simply Clean as soap-free.

Is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean alcohol-free?
Yes. SkinCeuticals lists Simply Clean as alcohol-free.

Is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean non-comedogenic?
Yes. SkinCeuticals describes the formula as non-comedogenic and suitable for daily use.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Simply Clean every day?
Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends using Simply Clean every day, morning and evening.

How often should I use SkinCeuticals Simply Clean?
Use it twice daily, morning and evening.

How much SkinCeuticals Simply Clean should I use?
SkinCeuticals recommends one pump per cleanse.

How do I use SkinCeuticals Simply Clean?
Massage one pump onto a wet face and neck using light circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Simply Clean with retinol?
Yes. SkinCeuticals states that Simply Clean can be used alongside a formula containing retinol. If you are new to retinol, follow SkinCeuticals' guidance to introduce it gradually according to skin tolerance.

What should I use after SkinCeuticals Simply Clean?
In the morning, SkinCeuticals recommends following with a vitamin C serum and sunscreen. In the evening, follow with your chosen corrective product or moisturiser.

Can SkinCeuticals Simply Clean be used before professional skin treatments?
SkinCeuticals states that Simply Clean is an ideal complement before certain in-office procedures, including chemical peels, intense pulsed light, non-ablative laser, microdermabrasion, microneedling and injectables. Follow the specific preparation advice provided by your practitioner.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals Simply Clean and Blemish + Age Cleanser?
Simply Clean is a pore-refining cleanser for normal, combination and oily skin that gently exfoliates rough or uneven skin while removing excess oil and waterproof makeup. Blemish + Age Cleanser is more specifically positioned for oily, blemish-prone and ageing skin and contains glycolic and salicylic acids.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals Simply Clean and Gentle Cleanser?
Simply Clean is a gel cleanser for normal, combination and oily skin with gentle exfoliating action. Gentle Cleanser is a creamy, non-foaming cleanser designed particularly for normal, dry and sensitive skin.

What size is SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel?
The current official SkinCeuticals UK product contains 195ml.  

Ingredients:

AQUA / WATER / EAU, SODIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, COCO-BETAINE, GLYCERIN, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS OIL / ORANGE PEEL OIL, LIMONENE, ALOE BARBADENSIS EXTRACT / ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA EXTRACT / MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID.

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