3W CLINIC GREEN TEA FOAM CLEANSING

Values you can check: 100% Genuine (Adilsons sourcing policy) · Fragrance-containing (not Fragrance-Free) · Pregnancy-Safe (no retinoids, high-dose Salicylic Acid, hydroquinone, or chemical UV filters found in the declared INCI) · Halal-Friendly* (self-assessed) · FA-Conditional (see Section 30B).

This is one of the simplest products in a routine, but "simple" does not mean "risk-free" — a soap-based cleanser used twice daily on already-dry skin is one of the most common causes of the tight, flaky, over-cleansed skin that then gets mistaken for a completely different skin type (see Section 2).

Pros: rich, fast lather; effective at cutting midday oil and makeup residue in humid heat; contains real antioxidant and soothing botanicals (green tea polyphenols, licorice, chamomile) even if their exact concentration isn't disclosed; budget-friendly entry point into the brand.

Caveats: soap-based systems commonly run alkaline, which is not ideal for the skin's natural pH 4.5-5.5 acid mantle; contains synthetic fragrance and a synthetic colorant (CI 19140); community feedback flags it as potentially drying for dry/sensitive skin.

In Mauritius heat, the shine you see by midday is sebum and sweat doing exactly what they're supposed to do, not a sign your face is "dirty." Washing more than twice a day, or using a high-pH soap cleanser as your only wash, strips the skin's acid mantle (target pH 4.5-5.5) faster than it can rebuild it — and a stripped barrier triggers compensatory sebum overproduction, the exact oiliness you were trying to fix.

This product's saponified base (Myristic Acid and Stearic Acid plus Potassium Hydroxide) is an effective degreaser, which is precisely why it needs boundaries: twice-daily maximum, always followed by a pH-balancing toner, and never combined with a second harsh wash the same day. If your skin already feels tight within 30 minutes of using this, that is the cycle starting, not a sign to scrub harder.

Step 1 — When: AM or PM, or both if your skin is genuinely oily; once daily (PM only) if your skin leans dry or sensitive.

Step 2 — How much: a 1-2cm ribbon worked into lather in your palms, or 1-2 pumps if your bottle has one.

Step 3 — How: massage onto damp skin for 30-60 seconds, rinse fully with lukewarm (not hot) water, and follow immediately with a pH-balancing toner.

"Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product."

1. 3W Clinic Green Tea Foam Cleansing — 30-60 seconds on damp skin, rinse fully.
2. pH-balancing toner — 5-8 drops, wait 10-20 seconds.
3. Antioxidant serum (optional) — 2-3 drops, wait 30-60 seconds.
4. Moisturizer — 1-2 peas, wait 1 minute.
5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ — non-negotiable, 2-finger rule, wait 10-15 minutes before sun exposure or makeup.

In Mauritius' humid mornings, a lighter gel moisturizer usually performs better than a rich cream after a soap-based cleanse, since humectants like Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid in your following steps can pull ambient moisture from the air rather than fighting the tight feel this cleanser can leave behind.

1. Oil cleanser or micellar water (only if wearing sunscreen/makeup) — massage, emulsify, rinse.
2. 3W Clinic Green Tea Foam Cleansing (second cleanse) — 30-60 seconds on damp skin, rinse fully.
3. pH-balancing toner — 5-8 drops, wait 10-20 seconds.
4. Treatment serum (optional, non-conflicting) — 2-3 drops, wait 30-60 seconds.
5. Moisturizer — 1-2 peas.

Because this cleanser carries no active ingredients (no retinoid, no acid), it does not occupy an "active lane" in a skin-cycling schedule — it can safely sit at Step 2 of every single night regardless of what else is in your routine that evening.

Technique: work the product into a lather in your hands first (adding a small amount of water helps), then massage onto damp skin in circular motions — pressing and massaging gently, never scrubbing, since friction on a soap-based cleanser increases the risk of over-stripping.

60-Second Rule: keep the lather in contact with your skin for at least 30-60 seconds before rinsing — this is the window surfactants need to actually lift oil and debris, rather than just foaming and rinsing off too fast to do the job.

Required skin state: damp skin, both to help the product lather and to avoid dragging a dry cleanser directly across dry skin.

Cotton pad vs hands: hands deliver 100% of the product; cotton pads absorb approximately 30-40% of it. Use hands for this step.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global execution rules (state before the AM/PM maps):

• Viscosity ladder: thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals.
• Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s; serum layers 30-60s; before sunscreen 10-15 minutes if going outdoors or applying makeup.
• Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face, +1 finger for neck.
• Skin state rules: hydrators perform best on slightly damp skin; retinoids on fully dry skin; exfoliating acids on dry or lightly damp skin depending on tolerance.
• Hard cap rule: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers — never increase them.

AM Maximum Stack:

1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional) — use when waking up oily or after heavy night occlusion. 3W Clinic Green Tea Foam Cleansing sits here.
2. pH-Prep/Balancing Toner (optional) — 5-8 drops, wait 10-20s.
3. Hydrating Toner Layers (1-3, optional) — 5-8 drops per layer.
4. Essence (optional) — 5-8 drops, wait 10-20s.
5. Mist/Thermal Water (optional micro-step).
6. Booster/Soothing Serum (optional).
7. Antioxidant Lane (optional, choose ONE).
8. Pigment Support Lane (optional, choose ONE).
9. Hydration Serum Lane (optional).
10. Oil-Control/Sebum-Regulating Lane (optional, choose ONE).
11. Peptides/Growth-Factor/Repair Lane (optional).
12. Eye Serum/Cream (optional).
13. Moisturizer.
14. Optional Sealing Layer (only if dry/AC).
15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable).
16. Lip SPF (optional but ideal).

In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack:

1. Micellar (optional pre-cleanse).
2. Oil Cleanser/Balm (if SPF/makeup worn).
3. Water Cleanser (second cleanse) — 3W Clinic Green Tea Foam Cleansing sits here.
4. pH-Prep Toner (optional).
5. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional).
6. Essence (optional).
7. Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional).
8. [Anchor active product] (bold placement, always, if you run one).
9. Targeted Serum (optional, only if non-conflicting).
10. Moisturizer.
11. Sleeping Mask (optional).
12. Occlusive Seal (optional; avoid if clog-prone).
13. Spot Treatment/Pimple Patch (as needed).
14. Lip Sleeping Mask (optional).

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: one-lane rule — Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

This is a rinse-off, water-thin-to-lathering product — it occupies Step 1 (or Step 2 in a double-cleanse) of any routine, before every leave-on layer, and is fully removed from the skin before anything else is applied.

Layering rule: because it is rinsed off completely, this product has no layering relationship with what follows beyond the general rule that nothing else touches skin until the cleanser and its residue are rinsed away.

Phase compatibility: water-phase surfactant system; no oil-phase or silicone-phase component to consider.

Prerequisites: none — a cleanser is typically the first product in any routine, so there is nothing that must precede it. The one exception is if you are already mid-way through a 72-Hour Barrier Reset (Section 33B); in that case, pause this and use the gentlest cleanser you own instead.

Barrier index gate: if your skin stings on moisturizer, feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, or shows visible flaking, your barrier is below threshold for a soap-based cleanser. Start with a gentler, lower-pH option like the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam first (verified in-catalog, in stock).

Primary target: surface sebum, sweat, and makeup/sunscreen residue — removed mechanically by the soap surfactant system, not by any active ingredient.

Secondary benefit: the declared Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea) contains polyphenols with antioxidant properties in general skincare literature, though its exact concentration in this formula is not disclosed and, by INCI position, is estimated to sit near or below the 1% line (see Section 23).

What this product cannot do: it cannot treat acne (no active acne ingredient), cannot fade dark spots or hyperpigmentation, cannot shrink pores, and cannot meaningfully hydrate skin — everything it contains that could hydrate (Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate) is rinsed down the drain before it can absorb.

Every recommendation below was checked against the live Adilsons catalog for both active status and real inventory before being listed.

• pH-balancing toner (essential): primary pick — Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner (fragrance-free, pH-balancing, soothing). Alternatives: MIXSOON Centella Asiatica Toner, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner, or COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner (~pH 4.0, if you also want light exfoliation prep). Use immediately after rinsing, AM and PM.
• Moisturizer (essential, especially if skin feels tight after this cleanser): primary pick — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream. Alternatives: Anua Azelaic Acid Cica Skin Soothing Moisturizer, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream, or COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream.
• Sunscreen (mandatory for AM use): primary pick — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++. Alternatives: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream, or ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Tone Up Sunscreen.

Pilling pairs: not applicable — this product is rinsed off before any other product touches your skin, so it cannot pill against a leave-on layer.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which breaks down collagen, increases transepidermal water loss, and can worsen inflammatory breakouts — a real interaction, but one this product only touches lightly. Its declared Licorice Root Extract and Chamomile Extract are both traditionally used for calming/anti-inflammatory effects in skincare, though neither is disclosed at a specific concentration here.

If you're in a high-stress period and reaching for extra washes as a coping habit, resist that urge specifically with this product — the soap base means "washing more" during stress will strip your barrier faster than a gentler cleanser would, compounding the cortisol-driven barrier weakening rather than helping it.

MYTH: "If my face doesn't feel squeaky clean and tight after washing, it's not actually clean." REALITY: that tight feeling is your skin's protective lipid layer being stripped away, not a sign of thoroughness — a properly cleansed face should feel comfortable, not tight.

MYTH: "Green tea in the name means this is a strong antioxidant treatment." REALITY: by its position in the ingredient list, the Camellia Sinensis extract here is estimated to sit at or below the 1% mark, and it's rinsed off within a minute regardless — treat the name as a formulation theme, not a clinical claim.

MYTH: "Foaming cleansers are always bad for the skin barrier." REALITY: the issue isn't foam itself but the pH and surfactant chemistry behind it — some low-pH foaming cleansers are barrier-gentle, while some soap-based foaming cleansers (like this one) run more alkaline and need a pH-balancing follow-up step.

Sugar cane burning season (July-November): increased PM2.5 in the air during cane harvest burns settles on skin throughout the day; using this cleanser thoroughly each evening helps remove that particulate buildup before bed, on top of its normal sebum-removal job.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region, and soap-based cleansers like this one are especially prone to reacting with hard-water calcium and magnesium to form an insoluble film (soap scum) on skin, which can feel like extra tightness after rinsing. A pH-balancing toner immediately afterward helps counteract this residue.

*This ingredient appears at or below the estimated 1% line in the INCI list, suggesting it is present at a trace/sub-efficacious concentration. Its inclusion may be primarily for marketing rather than clinical effect.

Full INCI list (sourced via corroborated web research; a direct primary-source page could not be fetched in this session due to network restrictions — treat as medium confidence): Water, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, CI 19140.

Preservative system: Phenoxyethanol paired with Ethylhexylglycerin — a common, well-tolerated preservative combination, not a paraben system.

Fragrance status: Synthetic Fragrance (Parfum) — this is not a fragrance-free product.

Scent description: not independently confirmed by our research (no verified scent-description review found); expect a mild, sweetish "green tea"-themed scent typical of this product category based on its naming, though this is an inference, not a confirmed fact.

EU 26 allergen screen: none individually declared in the disclosed INCI — the ingredient list shows a bare "Fragrance" entry without a breakdown of specific allergens.

*Based on brand-declared INCI. The term "Fragrance" or "Parfum" in the INCI list may contain undisclosed allergens. Patch test advised for sensitive individuals.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no denatured or drying alcohol appears in the declared ingredient list.

This formula contains Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract. Chamomile belongs to the Asteraceae/ragweed plant family, so if you have a known ragweed pollen allergy, you may be more likely to react to this ingredient — patch test on your inner forearm before full facial use if this applies to you.

Halal status: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan status: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-free status: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. 3W Clinic products move through general Asian wholesale/drugstore distribution channels, and we have not independently confirmed whether the brand sells in Mainland China retail; treat the cruelty-free claim as brand-level, not third-party-verified either way.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no polyethylene, nylon, or other microplastic polymers detected in the declared INCI.

MFDS classification: General Cosmetic — no evidence found of Korean MFDS Functional Cosmetic registration for this SKU, which would require additional government testing and documentation.

Whitening/brightening note: the Korean "미백" (mibaek) functional-cosmetic classification, when it applies to a product, refers to regulated melanin-production control — fading dark spots to reveal your natural tone, not bleaching skin. This product has not been shown to carry that classification, so any brightening effect from its Licorice content should be treated as a general botanical property, not a regulated claim.

Evidence confidence: Marketing-Only* for any "brightening" or "sebum control" language associated with this product — *no independent clinical study, brand-published trial data, or Functional Cosmetic registration was found for this specific SKU during this research pass.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Skincarisma's ingredient screen flags this formula's fatty-acid content — specifically Myristic Acid, along with Stearic Acid and the ester Glycol Distearate — as potential Malassezia-feeding ingredients in leave-on contexts. Because this is a rinse-off product with well under a minute of skin contact, the practical risk is lower than in a leave-on formula, but if you have confirmed fungal acne, patch test a small area first rather than assuming rinse-off status makes it automatically safe.

Assessment: None. As a fully rinse-off product, this cleanser leaves nothing on the skin to interact with subsequent leave-on layers, so pilling is not a relevant concern here.

Color baseline: expect a pale, off-white to faint green-tinted cream; a strong color shift, separation that won't remix, or a rancid smell are signs to discard rather than use.

Storage: keep out of direct sun and away from prolonged bathroom heat/humidity extremes — a shelf outside the shower stall extends shelf life more reliably than the shower caddy.

Spoilage signs: off/rancid smell, visible mold, separation that doesn't remix with shaking, or a texture that has become watery or grainy. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: apply a small amount to your inner forearm, wait 24 hours, then test behind your ear for another 24 hours before full facial use — especially important here given the confirmed synthetic Fragrance and CI 19140 colorant.

"If adverse reaction: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY gentle cleanser + plain moisturizer + mineral SPF. NO acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72h, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days."

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately if any of these occur.

1. Using it more than twice daily "to feel extra clean" — this accelerates barrier stripping, not cleanliness.
2. Skipping the follow-up toner — given this cleanser's likely alkaline pH, skipping pH-rebalancing afterward is the single biggest avoidable mistake here.
3. Using hot water to rinse — it strips lipids faster than lukewarm water without cleaning any better.
4. Assuming "green tea" in the name means a strong antioxidant treatment step — treat it as a cleanser, not a serum.
5. Continuing use after noticing persistent tightness or flaking instead of switching to a gentler formula.

Overuse threshold: more than twice daily consistently leads to barrier damage and reactive oiliness, not better-cleaned skin.

Usage math: at roughly 1-2cm per wash and twice-daily use, a 100ml bottle provides approximately 60-90 washes.

Lifespan: at recommended dosage and frequency, expect this bottle to last roughly 1-1.5 months for a twice-daily user, or 2-3 months for a once-daily user. Using 2-3x the recommended amount per wash will shorten this proportionally without improving how clean your skin gets.

Reorder timing: plan to reorder about 2 weeks before you expect the bottle to run out, to allow for delivery time.

This cleanser's whole job is surface debris removal — everything after it in your routine is what actually treats or hydrates your skin, which is why the follow-up steps below matter as much as the cleanser itself.

AM: (1) 3W Clinic Green Tea Foam Cleansing, 30-60s, rinse; (2) pH-balancing toner, 5-8 drops; (3) moisturizer, 1-2 peas; (4) sunscreen, 2-finger rule, wait 10-15 min. PM: (1) oil cleanser if wearing sunscreen/makeup; (2) 3W Clinic Green Tea Foam Cleansing, 30-60s, rinse; (3) pH-balancing toner; (4) moisturizer.

If your skin feels tight within 30 minutes of using this cleanser, switch to once-daily (PM only) use and add a richer moisturizer, rather than discontinuing outright. If you are heading into sugar cane burning season (July-November), prioritize a thorough PM cleanse to remove the day's particulate buildup. If you are barrier-compromised right now (stinging on moisturizer, visible flaking), pause this cleanser entirely and switch to the gentlest option you own until your barrier index gate clears (Section 12D).

Stock-true bundle suggestion: this cleanser + Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner + Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream + Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun covers a complete, budget-conscious AM routine: cleanse, rebalance pH, hydrate, protect.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with 3W Clinic Green Tea Foam Cleansing, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you have dry, sensitive, or barrier-compromised skin, a soap-based cleanser is not the best fit even at correct usage. Primary alternative — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam, built on a mild coconut-derived surfactant base rather than a saponified soap, which is gentler on a compromised barrier.

Further alternatives, all verified active and in stock: Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam (low-pH, approximately 5-6), COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser (community-measured pH ~5.1), and Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser (low-pH, approximately 5.5).

Choose 3W Clinic Green Tea Foam Cleansing over the SKIN1004 Ampoule Foam alternative if you need: a stronger, faster degreasing wash for genuinely oily skin in heavy heat, at a lower price point than most of the lower-pH alternatives above.

Upgrade triggers (if 2 or more apply, this product over the alternative makes sense):

• IF your skin is consistently oily by midday regardless of cleanser, THEN the stronger soap base may serve you better.
• IF you live/work in AC-light, high-heat conditions most of the day, THEN the more aggressive degreasing helps manage visible shine longer.
• IF budget is the deciding factor, THEN this is the lower-cost option of the group.
• IF you have never had irritation from soap-based cleansers before, THEN there's no established reason to avoid it.

Don't upgrade to this one if: your barrier is currently compromised (stinging, flaking, tightness); you have known fragrance sensitivity or eczema; you are new to actives and unsure how your skin responds to alkaline cleansers; or you already have a gentle, low-pH cleanser that's working — in that case, keep using what already works.

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, this is worth choosing. If not, the SKIN1004 Ampoule Foam alternative is sufficient and safer. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: daily facial cleansing / sebum and residue removal. You do NOT need this if you already own any other facial cleanser you're happy with and haven't finished — finish your current bottle before purchasing.

Inventory audit: check whether you already have an open cleanser at home; a half-used bottle expiring while this one sits unopened is simply waste.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit — running two facial cleansers side by side does nothing a single well-matched cleanser doesn't already do.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: check for a clearly printed (not stickered) batch code and expiry date on the tube/bottle, and be cautious of pricing significantly below normal retail from unauthorized sellers.

3W Clinic is a long-established, budget-friendly South Korean cosmetics brand that blends traditional oriental-medicine-style extracts — collagen, aloe, pearl, green tea, ginseng — into accessible, high-volume drugstore-tier formulas rather than cutting-edge, high-concentration actives. It is well known across Asian and Middle Eastern drugstore and wholesale markets as an entry-level K-beauty option rather than a clinical-strength brand.

Real, findable feedback for this exact product is limited but does exist across a few platforms. On Influenster, a small sample of 6 reviews averaged 4.66/5, with reviewers describing a frothy lather that "leaves skin super smooth" and reporting it as mild enough not to dry out their skin.

On Female Daily, Indonesian-language reviews described a more mixed picture: the cleanser washes adequately and doesn't leave skin feeling dry or tight immediately, but "doesn't moisturize" — consistent with it being a pure cleanser rather than a hydrating one. Aggregated retailer/community commentary via GoPicky echoed this split: some users with oily/combination skin and enlarged pores liked it for not stripping their barrier, while others explicitly said it can be drying and flagged the synthetic fragrance as a downside for sensitive skin.

Common praise theme: effective, satisfying lather for oily/combination skin in hot weather. Common complaint theme: drying potential for dry or sensitive skin, plus the presence of synthetic fragrance. We did not find a dedicated Reddit thread (r/AsianBeauty or r/SkincareAddiction) discussing this specific SKU at the time of writing.

Data-completeness note: Adilsons' own product listing for this item does not state its net volume anywhere on the page. Based on consistent third-party retail corroboration under this exact product name, 100ml is the standard size — but we recommend Adilsons confirm and add this to the live listing directly, since a customer has no way to verify volume from the current page alone.

Sustainability: no refill program or specific recyclability instructions were found for this SKU; check local plastic recycling guidance for the container type once empty.

Is this good for oily or acne-prone skin? It cleanses oily skin effectively and community feedback is generally positive for oily/combination types, but it has no anti-acne active ingredient — treat it purely as a cleansing step, not an acne treatment.

Will this dry out my skin? For dry or sensitive skin, multiple independent review sources say yes, it can feel drying — a soap-based formula plus a following pH-balancing toner is the safer way to use it if you fall into this group, or consider a lower-pH alternative (Section 38).

What size does it come in? Third-party retailers consistently list this exact product at 100ml; Adilsons' own listing does not currently state a net volume (see Section 43).

Is it fragrance-free or hypoallergenic? No — the declared INCI includes synthetic Fragrance, and we found no independent verification of a "hypoallergenic" claim beyond marketing copy.

Is it safe for fungal acne (Malassezia)? Conditional. An ingredient-screening tool flags its fatty-acid content as a potential feeding concern in leave-on contexts; because this is rinsed off quickly, risk is lower but not zero — patch test if you have confirmed fungal acne.

Saponified

Turned into soap through a chemical reaction between a fatty acid and an alkali (here, Potassium Hydroxide) — the basis of this product's cleansing action.

Acid mantle

The skin's naturally slightly acidic surface layer (pH 4.5-5.5) that helps protect against irritation and bacteria.

pH-balancing toner

A toner used right after cleansing to help bring skin's surface back toward its natural acidic pH, especially useful after an alkaline cleanser.

Fairy dusting

Marketing practice of naming a product after an ingredient present at such a low concentration it likely has little real effect.

FA-Conditional

Fungal-acne status meaning an ingredient could theoretically feed Malassezia yeast, but real-world risk depends on contact time, concentration, and individual skin.

INCI

The standardized international naming system used to list cosmetic ingredients.

Barrier (skin barrier)

The outermost layer of skin that keeps moisture in and irritants out; damage here shows up as tightness, flaking, or stinging.

Estimated 1% line

The approximate point in an ingredient list, based on typical formulation ratios, below which each ingredient is present at under 1% concentration.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: oily-to-combination skin in Mauritius' heat that wants an effective, no-frills, budget facial wash and doesn't mind a firmer, more traditional lather. It is not the right pick for dry, sensitive, or barrier-compromised skin.

Key benefits: effective sebum and residue removal; rich, satisfying lather; real (if undisclosed-concentration) botanical extras — green tea, licorice, chamomile; budget-friendly entry point.

Keep in mind: likely alkaline pH needs a pH-balancing toner follow-up every time; contains synthetic Fragrance and a synthetic colorant, so patch test if you're sensitive; the "Green Tea" name is a formulation theme, not a proven clinical concentration.

Antioxidant pollution defense: the declared Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea polyphenols) and Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) are recognized antioxidant ingredient classes in general skincare literature. Because this is a rinse-off product with well under a minute of skin contact, treat any pollution-defense benefit as minor compared to a leave-on antioxidant serum, not a replacement for one.

Hard water interaction: as a saponified soap-based cleanser, this formula is more prone than a modern sulfate-free surfactant system to reacting with hard-water minerals and leaving a residue film — see the hard water note in Section 22 for the mitigation (a pH-balancing toner immediately after rinsing).