THE FACE SHOP JEJU ALOE FRESH SOOTHING FOAM CLEANSER

100% Genuine · Pregnancy-Safe · Halal-Friendly* · Vegan-Friendly*

If your face already feels tight within minutes of washing, or you've been told your foaming cleanser is "too strong," the frustration is usually the same: a cleanser that leaves skin feeling clean but also uncomfortably dry, so you either over-moisturize to compensate or skip washing altogether. This one is formulated to sit on the gentler end of that spectrum, at the cost of cleansing power on heavier makeup or sunscreen days.

Pros: low-pH amino-acid surfactant base (gentler than soap-based foams), genuinely soothing botanical load (Centella, licorice, chamomile, panthenol), rinses without a "squeaky" tight finish for most users, small amount lathers well.

Caveats: contains fragrance (Parfum) with two declared EU allergens, not a reliable standalone makeup/sunscreen remover, exact pH and aloe concentration are not publicly disclosed so cannot be quoted as a number.

In Mauritius heat, the oily or "grimy" feeling by midday is mostly sebum and sweat doing their normal job, not dirt sitting on the skin. Washing more than twice a day, or scrubbing with a harsh alkaline foam, strips the skin's acid mantle (target pH roughly 4.5-5.5), which triggers the skin to overproduce sebum to compensate — the exact oiliness you were trying to wash away in the first place.

This formula is built to interrupt that cycle rather than feed it: it swaps classic sulfate foaming agents for amino-acid surfactants (Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoate) that are widely used in low-pH cleanser formulation because they clean without the same degree of lipid stripping. Panthenol and the botanical extract blend (Centella, licorice, chamomile) sit in the formula to support comfort post-rinse, though contact time during a cleanse is short, so treat their effect as a mild assist, not a leave-on treatment dose.

Step 1 — When: AM or PM, or both, as your only or second-step cleanser.

Step 2 — How much: a dime-to-coin-size amount, worked into water for a light lather.

Step 3 — How: massage gently over damp skin for about 60 seconds, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

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. THE FACE SHOP JEJU ALOE FRESH SOOTHING FOAM CLEANSER — dime-size amount, lather 60 seconds, rinse.
2. Toner or hydrating layer (5-8 drops, wait 10-20 seconds).
3. Serum, if used (2-3 drops, wait 30-60 seconds).
4. Moisturizer (1-2 peas).
5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++, 2-finger rule for face (+1 finger for neck).

In Mauritius' humid mornings, humectant layers (hyaluronic acid, glycerin) applied right after this cleanser on slightly damp skin draw water efficiently from the surrounding humid air rather than pulling it from deeper skin layers — timing the next step while skin is still damp matters more here than in a dry climate.

1. Oil or balm cleanser first, if wearing makeup/sunscreen (see Section 15/37 for a verified pairing — this product does not remove those reliably on its own).
2. THE FACE SHOP JEJU ALOE FRESH SOOTHING FOAM CLEANSER — second cleanse, dime-size amount, 60 seconds, rinse.
3. Toner or hydrating layer.
4. Treatment/serum, if any.
5. Moisturizer.

Since this formula carries no exfoliating acids or retinoids, it does not occupy a "lane" in a skin-cycling schedule — it is safe to use nightly regardless of which active you are cycling that evening.

Technique: work the product with water in your palms first to build a light foam, then massage over damp skin using circular motions — do not scrub or rub aggressively, since friction degrades a gentle formula's tolerability and can increase irritation on already-sensitive skin.

60-Second Rule: keep the product on skin (lathering and massaging) for about 60 seconds before rinsing — this gives the surfactant system adequate contact time to lift sweat and light residue without needing to scrub harder.

Required skin state: damp skin, both before application (helps it spread and foam evenly) and during massage.

Hands vs. tools: use clean hands — hands deliver essentially all of the product to skin, while a cleansing brush or cloth can add unwanted mechanical friction on a formula meant to be gentle.

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: viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, 10-15 minutes before sunscreen if going outdoors or applying makeup. Default amounts: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product half a rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size max; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face, +1 finger for neck. Hydrators go on slightly damp skin, retinoids on fully dry skin; if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase them.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional; this product fits here) → 2. pH-Prep/Balancing Toner (optional) → 3. Hydrating Toner Layers (1-3, optional) → 4. Essence (optional, choose toner OR essence if you pill easily) → 5. Mist/Thermal Water (optional) → 6. Booster/Soothing Serum (optional) → 7. Antioxidant Lane (choose one) → 8. Pigment Support Lane (choose one, AM-tolerated only) → 9. Hydration Serum Lane → 10. Oil-Control/Sebum-Regulating Lane (choose one) → 11. Peptides/Growth-Factor/Repair Lane → 12. Eye Serum/Cream → 13. Moisturizer → 14. Optional Sealing Layer (dry/AC only) → 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → 16. Lip SPF (optional). 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 wearing SPF/makeup) → 3. Water Cleanser (this product fits here, second cleanse) → 4. pH-Prep Toner → 5. Hydrating Toner Layers → 6. Essence → 7. Soothing/Barrier Serum → 8. [Anchor active product, if any that night] → 9. Targeted Serum (only if non-conflicting) → 10. Moisturizer → 11. Sleeping Mask (optional) → 12. Occlusive Seal (optional) → 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: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine — barrier/hydration steps can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers. This cleanser carries no active lane restriction of its own.

Rung: water-thin, rinse-off — it sits at the very start of a routine, before any leave-on product, and is entirely rinsed away rather than layered under anything.

Phase compatibility: water-phase surfactant system. Because it is rinsed off, there is no layering interaction with subsequent products — the only "layering" consideration is drying time before your first leave-on step.

Daily impurity/sweat removal: the amino-acid surfactant blend lifts sweat, sebum and light environmental residue without the aggressive defatting of a classic soap-based foam.

Mild redness/reactivity comfort: Centella Asiatica, licorice root and chamomile extracts are traditionally used for their soothing/calming reputation in Korean formulation, though their contact time during a rinse-off cleanse is brief.

What this product cannot do: it cannot reliably dissolve waterproof makeup, mineral or chemical sunscreen, or heavy pollution-plus-sebum buildup on its own — those need an oil/balm first cleanse. It also cannot "deep clean" pores beyond a standard gentle wash; it has no exfoliating or pore-tightening actives.

Every pairing below was checked live in the Adilsons catalog for both active status and real inventory (not just "Active" status) before being listed here.

Post-cleanse hydration (primary): THE FACE SHOP RICE&CERAMIDE MOISTURIZING TONER 150ML — re-hydrates and helps counter Mauritius hard-water mineral residue right after rinsing. Use AM and PM, immediately after this cleanser, 5-8 drops.

Alternatives for that same step (in case of stock changes): THE FACE SHOP WHITE SEED BRIGHTENING TONER 145ML (brightening focus), THE FACE SHOP RICE&CERAMIDE MOISTURIZING EMULSION (lighter texture), or THE FACE SHOP RICE&CERAMIDE MOISTURIZING CREAM 50ML (richer, for drier skin).

First-cleanse partner for makeup/SPF days (primary): THE FACE SHOP RICE WATER BRIGHT RICH CLEANSING OIL 150ML — massage on dry skin, emulsify with water, rinse, then follow with this foam as your second cleanse. This is the honest fix for this product's own limitation on makeup/sunscreen removal.

Alternative first-cleanse option: THE FACE SHOP RICE WATER BRIGHT CLEANSING CREAM 200ML (balm/cream-oil hybrid). We checked for additional oil-cleanser options in this brand's current catalog and found only these two genuinely in stock — we are not padding the list with a poor fit.

Pilling pairs: as a rinse-off cleanser, this product does not pill against leave-on products — pilling risk only applies further down your routine, not with this step.

MYTH: "If my face doesn't feel squeaky-clean and tight after washing, it wasn't properly cleansed." REALITY: that tight feeling is usually acid-mantle stripping, not proof of a thorough clean — a gentle, low-pH cleanser that leaves skin comfortable is doing its job correctly.

MYTH: "A gel-to-foam or low-pH cleanser can't remove sunscreen or makeup." REALITY: it genuinely struggles with those on its own (this is a real limitation, not a myth) — the fix is a proper double cleanse with an oil/balm first step, not switching to a harsher single-step foam.

MYTH: "More lather means more cleansing power." REALITY: amino-acid surfactants like the ones in this formula are chosen specifically because they foam moderately while being gentler on the skin barrier than high-foaming sulfate systems — foam volume is not a reliable proxy for cleansing strength.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; hard water can leave a mineral (calcium-stearate) film on skin after cleansing that feels like tightness even with a gentle formula. Follow with a hydrating, pH-balancing toner (see Section 15) to help counteract this residue rather than assuming the cleanser itself is too drying.

Full INCI list (sourced via two independently-worded WebSearch queries both returning the same list, attributed to INCIDecoder; WebFetch to incidecoder.com was blocked by network policy this session, so this is a medium-confidence secondary read, not a direct primary-source page view):

Water/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoate, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---], Trisodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene.

The 1% line placement above is an estimate based on standard cosmetic-chemistry convention (chelators, preservatives and fragrance components are typically sub-1%), not a lab-confirmed cutoff for this specific batch — treat ingredient order as a general concentration signal, not exact percentages.

Preservative system: Caprylyl Glycol (multi-functional preservative booster/humectant) and Sodium Benzoate (organic acid preservative) — no parabens or phenoxyethanol present, consistent with the brand's "without 7 additives" claim.

Fragrance status: Synthetic Fragrance (Parfum) present, alongside two individually-declared EU allergens.

Scent description: described across independent reviews as a mild, refreshing herbal scent — consistent with the rosemary/chamomile/aloe botanical blend rather than a heavy perfume note.

EU 26 allergen screen: Linalool and Limonene are both individually declared in the INCI.

*The "Parfum/Fragrance" entry itself may contain additional undisclosed allergen components beyond what's individually listed. Patch test advised for fragrance-sensitive individuals.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no denatured or SD alcohol appears in the declared INCI.

Ragweed-family cross-reactivity: this formula contains Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract. Individuals with a known ragweed, daisy, or chrysanthemum-family allergy can occasionally cross-react to chamomile-derived ingredients — patch test behind the ear or on the inner forearm first if you have this history.

No other ingredients in the verified INCI (snail mucin, propolis, bee venom, papaya enzyme, chitosan, salicylic acid) are present, so no other cross-reactivity or drug-interaction flags apply here.

Halal: *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: *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: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. THE FACE SHOP previously retailed in Mainland China but its store entities there appear to have been deregistered following the 2017 market exit; this reduces but does not eliminate the standard China-market caveat, since it was not re-confirmed against a live current-year source this pass.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no polyethylene, acrylates copolymer, or nylon-type film-forming microplastics detected in the declared INCI.

MFDS classification: General Cosmetic. No evidence was found this pass of a Functional Cosmetic (brightening/anti-wrinkle/UV-protection) registration for this specific SKU.

Brand claims: marketed as formulated "without 7 additives" (4 parabens, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, triethanolamine) — this claim is consistent with the verified INCI, which contains none of those. The brand also markets it as "dermatologically tested."*Brand claims "Dermatologist Tested" but no publicly available study data, sample size, or testing protocol has been disclosed.

Evidence confidence: Medium — the INCI is corroborated across two independently-worded search queries, but was not read directly from a primary source page (WebFetch was blocked for the relevant domains this session), and no brand-published clinical trial data was found for this SKU.

Fungal Acne (FA) Safety: FA-Conditional. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a PEG ester that some community FA-safety trackers flag as a conditional Malassezia-feeding ingredient in leave-on formats; because this is a rinsed-off cleanser with under a minute of skin contact, its practical FA risk is considered lower than the same ingredient in a leave-on product, but individual sensitivity varies.

Assessment: None. As a rinse-off cleanser, nothing from this product remains on skin to interact with subsequent leave-on layers.

Color baseline: the product should stay a clear, colorless-to-faint gel; any yellowing or a change in scent away from the mild herbal note described by reviewers can indicate degradation.

Storage: keep the tube capped and out of direct bathroom-shower heat/humidity where possible — Mauritius bathroom humidity can accelerate preservative-system breakdown over time in any water-based formula.

Spoilage signs: separation that won't remix, a sour or "off" smell distinct from the normal mild herbal scent, or visible discoloration. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: apply a small amount to the inner forearm, leave 24 hours; if clear, test behind the ear for 24 hours; then begin facial use.

72-hour barrier reset (if you react to this or any other product): stop all actives. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF. No acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce one product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and discontinue use.

1. Using it as a sole makeup/sunscreen remover — it is not formulated for that job; double cleanse instead. 2. Over-washing (more than twice daily) expecting a "deeper clean" — this stresses the acid mantle rather than cleaning more. 3. Skipping the post-cleanse toner/hydration step and blaming the cleanser for tightness that's actually hard-water residue. 4. Using a rough washcloth or brush with this gentle amino-acid formula, which adds unnecessary mechanical friction. 5. Ignoring a persistent scent change and continuing to use an expired or degraded batch.

Usage math: at a dime-to-coin-size amount per wash, a 150ml tube provides roughly 130-160 single-face uses, depending on whether you cleanse once or twice daily.

Lifespan: at once-daily PM use, that's roughly 4-5 months; at twice-daily AM+PM use, roughly 2-2.5 months. Using more than the recommended dime-size amount per wash does not clean better — it just shortens the tube's lifespan without added benefit.

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

This cleanser is the entry point of both your AM and PM routines — everything else builds on top of the comfortable, non-stripped base it leaves behind. It sits at rung one of the viscosity ladder: water-thin, rinse-off, applied first.

AM: 1. This cleanser (optional AM step; many users skip AM cleansing and just splash water) → 2. Toner → 3. Serum (if any) → 4. Moisturizer → 5. Sunscreen.

PM: 1. Oil/balm cleanse if wearing SPF/makeup → 2. This cleanser (second cleanse, dime-size, 60 seconds) → 3. Toner → 4. Treatment → 5. Moisturizer.

If you wear daily sunscreen or makeup, then a single cleanse with this product alone is not enough most evenings — pair it with THE FACE SHOP RICE WATER BRIGHT RICH CLEANSING OIL 150ML as your first step.

If you notice post-wash tightness even with this gentle formula, then the cause is likely hard-water residue, not the cleanser itself — follow immediately with THE FACE SHOP RICE&CERAMIDE MOISTURIZING TONER 150ML.

If you're in a sweaty, high-sebum stretch of Mauritius' hot season, then a PM double-cleanse (oil step + this foam) is more useful than switching cleansers entirely.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with THE FACE SHOP Jeju Aloe Fresh Soothing Foam Cleanser, 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 specifically need more oil-control or breakout support, THE FACE SHOP TEA TREE PORE CLARIFYING GEL CLEANSER 150ML is a genuinely different formula in the same catalog, built around tea tree rather than soothing botanicals, and trades some of this product's gentleness for stronger sebum/pore-focused cleansing. If you want occasional exfoliation rather than daily soothing, THE FACE SHOP WHITE SEED EXFOLIATING CLEANSING FOAM 150ML is the in-catalog step up. A third option focused on deep pore cleansing is THE FACE SHOP JEJU VOLCANIC LAVA ANTI-DUST PORE-CLEANSING FOAM, also from the Jeju collection.

Choose THE FACE SHOP JEJU ALOE FRESH SOOTHING FOAM CLEANSER over THE FACE SHOP TEA TREE PORE CLARIFYING GEL CLEANSER if you need lower irritation risk over stronger oil control: this product prioritizes a soothing botanical/amino-acid base, while the tea tree formula is built for actively oily or breakout-prone skin at some cost to gentleness.

If your skin is currently barrier-compromised (stinging, flaking, or tight after any cleanser), then stay with this gentler formula rather than upgrading to the tea tree version. If you have persistent oily T-zone or active breakouts and this cleanser leaves you feeling under-cleansed by evening, then the tea tree alternative is worth trying. If you're new to actives and only need a daily gentle wash, stay here — you don't need the stronger option yet.

Don't upgrade if: your barrier is currently compromised (stinging/flaking); you have no confirmed oiliness or breakout issue, only a general desire for a "deeper clean" feeling; or fragrance sensitivity, not oil control, is your actual concern (switching cleanser types won't fix a fragrance reaction).

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, the tea tree alternative is worth choosing. If not, this gentler formula is sufficient and safer. Consistency beats complexity.

Within Adilsons' current THE FACE SHOP cleanser lineup, this product sits at the gentlest end: THE FACE SHOP JEJU ALOE FRESH SOOTHING FOAM CLEANSER (gentlest, soothing-first) → TEA TREE PORE CLARIFYING GEL CLEANSER (oil-control step up) → WHITE SEED EXFOLIATING CLEANSING FOAM (occasional exfoliating step, not a daily swap). Move along this ladder only if your current cleanser genuinely isn't keeping up with oil or texture concerns — not by default.

This product's PRIMARY function is: gentle, low-pH daily facial cleansing. You do NOT need this if you already own another low-pH, amino-acid-surfactant gentle cleanser that you're happy with — finish that one first.

Check your current cleanser's opening date: most rinse-off cleansers have a PAO of around 12 months once opened (check your own product's jar-icon symbol to confirm), so buying a duplicate while an existing one still has life left is genuine waste, not backup stock.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit — if you already own any other basic low-pH gentle foam cleanser, this offers no additional mechanism, only a different scent/botanical blend.

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.

No THE FACE SHOP-specific counterfeit-verification guide (a dedicated batch-code lookup tool) was found in this pass — check that your packaging carton and tube batch codes match, buy only through authorized retailers, and treat implausibly low pricing as a red flag, per our standard verification guidance above.

Parent Company: LG Household & Health Care Co., Ltd. (LG H&H), part of LG Corporation, South Korea. Founded: 2003, later acquired by LG H&H in November 2009. Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea. Philosophy: brand-marketed as "Natural Story" — sourcing natural ingredients globally and pairing them with in-house R&D.

THE FACE SHOP launched as an independent Korean brand before joining LG H&H's beauty portfolio alongside brands like belif, su:m37 and CNP Laboratory. The Jeju line this cleanser belongs to leans on Jeju Island-sourced botanicals (notably aloe) as its regional identity, distinct from the brand's Dr.Belmeur dermo-cosmetic sub-line or its Real Nature single-ingredient sheet mask range.

A Judge.me review widget on the brand's own India storefront listing for this exact product shows an aggregate rating of 4.93 out of 5 from 92 reviews — a real, independently corroborated data point, though we did not read each individual review text directly (WebFetch was blocked for that domain this session).

One paraphrased Nykaa reviewer described it as gentle with a mild, refreshing fragrance that didn't leave their skin feeling dry, and said it worked well for their sensitive skin over repeated use. A second, more mixed Nykaa reviewer felt the cleanser's makeup-removal power was limited and preferred pairing it with a separate remover. A third reviewer, also via Nykaa's aggregate feedback, reported the jelly-like texture and scent simply weren't to their personal preference, despite no irritation.

Common praise themes: gentle on sensitive skin, non-drying finish, a little goes a long way. Common complaint themes: limited cleansing power for makeup/sunscreen, texture/scent not agreeing with every user. No Reddit (r/AsianBeauty or r/SkincareAddiction) thread specific to this exact product was found in this pass.

Sustainability: check local recycling guidance for the tube material; the brand does not currently offer a refill format for this SKU as far as this research established.

Is this cleanser good for sensitive or reactive skin? Generally yes — it uses gentle amino-acid surfactants and a low-pH approach rather than harsh sulfates, but it does contain fragrance with two declared EU allergens (Linalool, Limonene), so patch test first if you're fragrance-reactive.

Can it remove makeup or sunscreen on its own? No — multiple independent reviews note it isn't a reliable single-step makeup/SPF remover. Pair it with an oil or balm cleanser first for those days.

Is it fragrance-free? No. It contains Parfum/Fragrance with Linalool and Limonene individually declared as EU allergens.

How is this different from other "Jeju Aloe" products on the market? This is THE FACE SHOP's own foam-cleanser formulation, distinct from other brands' separately-formulated Jeju aloe products (e.g. THE SAEM's own Jeju aloe cleansing foam, a different brand with its own concentration claims) — don't assume the formulas are interchangeable just because the name is similar.

How do I use a gel-to-foam cleanser correctly? Dispense a dime-size amount, add water, and rub between palms until it converts from a clear gel into a light lather, then massage over damp skin for about 60 seconds before rinsing.

Gel-to-foam

A cleanser texture that starts as a clear gel and converts into a light lather when mixed with water and friction.

Low pH cleanser

A facial cleanser formulated close to skin's natural acidic pH (roughly 4.5-5.5) rather than the more alkaline pH of traditional soap, intended to be gentler on the skin barrier.

Amino-acid surfactant

A gentler class of cleansing agent (e.g. Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate) derived from amino acids and fatty acids, generally milder than sulfate-based surfactants.

Acid mantle

The skin's naturally acidic surface film that helps protect against irritation and moisture loss; over-cleansing or high-pH products can disrupt it.

INCI

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients — the standardized ingredient-naming system used on product labels worldwide.

Estimated 1% Line

An informal marker in an ingredient list showing roughly where ingredients are estimated to drop below 1% concentration, based on typical formulation convention rather than a disclosed lab figure.

EU 26 Allergen

One of 26 fragrance ingredients the EU requires to be individually labeled when present above a certain concentration, due to known contact-allergy potential.

Fungal Acne (FA) Safe/Conditional

A community-driven classification of whether an ingredient may feed Malassezia yeast, which can trigger fungal-acne-prone breakouts in susceptible individuals.

PAO (Period After Opening)

The number of months a product remains safe/effective to use once opened, usually shown as a jar-icon symbol with a number on the packaging.

MFDS

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which classifies cosmetics as either "Functional" (extra government testing for claims like brightening) or "General Cosmetic."

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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: anyone who wants a gentle, low-pH daily facial cleanser — especially normal, dry, sensitive or combination skin that reacts badly to stripping, high-foam soap-based washes.

Key benefits: amino-acid surfactant base gentler than classic sulfate foams; genuinely soothing botanical blend (Centella, licorice, chamomile, panthenol); comfortable, non-tight rinse for most users; formulated without parabens, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil or triethanolamine.

Keep in mind: it is not a reliable standalone makeup or sunscreen remover — pair it with an oil/balm first cleanse on those days; it contains fragrance with two declared EU allergens, so patch test if you're fragrance-sensitive; exact pH and aloe concentration are not publicly disclosed by the brand for this SKU.