Water-Based Facial Cleansers | Professional Skincare

An effective skincare routine begins with thorough yet gentle cleansing. Our water-based facial cleansing category features professional cleansers that are applied to damp skin and rinsed off carefully with water.

Choose from cleansing gels, foaming face washes, cleansing powders and exfoliating cleansers by Ekseption Skincare, Fusion Meso, Mila d’Opiz, Sea Magik, PCA Skin and MATIS Paris. These products help remove excess sebum, dirt, perspiration, make-up residue and daily impurities. After cleansing, the skin feels fresh and clean and is prepared for toner, serum, mask or moisturiser.

Dry or sensitive skin generally benefits from a gentle, hydrating cleanser that respects the natural skin barrier. Oily, combination or blemish-prone skin may benefit from a refreshing gel, foam or mildly exfoliating cleanser that removes excess oil and helps keep pores clean.

The strongest cleanser is not necessarily the best choice. A dry or tight sensation after washing may indicate that the formula is too intensive for your skin. A suitable facial cleanser cleans effectively without unnecessarily stripping the skin’s natural protective layer.

Which cleanser suits your skin?

• Dry or dehydrated skin: choose a gentle, hydrating cleanser.
• Sensitive skin: use a mild cleanser without strong exfoliating action.
• Oily or combination skin: select a refreshing cleansing gel or foam.
• Blemish- or acne-prone skin: mildly exfoliating ingredients may help keep pores clear.
• Dull or thickened skin: consider a cleansing powder or cleanser containing gentle acids.
• Mature skin: choose a comfortable cleanser that does not leave the skin feeling dry.

Directions for use

Wet the face with lukewarm water. Apply a small amount of cleanser to the face, neck and, if desired, décolleté. Massage gently using circular movements without rubbing aggressively. Rinse thoroughly and pat the skin dry.

Cleanse every evening to remove make-up, sunscreen, excess oil and dirt. Double cleansing can be helpful when wearing heavy make-up or a generous layer of SPF. Cleanse in the morning according to your skin type and the product selected.

When using cleansers containing glycolic acid, salicylic acid or other exfoliating ingredients, apply suitable sun protection during the day. Introduce these products gradually if the skin is sensitive or unaccustomed to acids.

Brands in this category

• Ekseption Skincare
• Fusion Meso
• Mila d’Opiz
• Sea Magik
• PCA Skin
• MATIS Paris