Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Facial Cleanser, Korean Double Cleanse Second Step, Hydrating Gel-to-Foam Face Wa

★ 4.7 · 423 ratings

$28

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The Quick Take

What it is

A milky gel-to-foam cleanser that transforms from lotion to lather, designed to wash away makeup and grime without stripping your skin. It's for anyone with dry or sensitive skin who wants a second cleanse that actually hydrates as it cleanses.

Why It Made The Cut

What earns it a place in this cart

Real recognition from a real crowd and a real publication.

The cleanser that hydrates *while* you wash.

Our Take

A barrier-strengthening second step that actually feels like self-care.

A 150ml bottle of a ceramide and colloidal oatmeal cleanser that shifts from creamy lotion to airy foam as you lather.

At $28 for 150ml, it's a mid-range investment for a targeted second cleanse, and the PopSugar award and 4.7-star backing suggest it justifies the spend.

Who it is forBest for dry, sensitive, or dehydrated skin types who want a makeup-dissolving second cleanse that doesn't compromise the skin barrier—or anyone who gets tight, uncomfortable skin after washing.

How We Judged It

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Texture & Ritual

Gel-to-foam transformation

You dispense an almond-sized amount into wet palms, work it into a lather on damp skin, and massage in small circles. The texture shift from milky to foamy is satisfying and signals that the formula is working—it's the kind of sensory moment that makes a cleanser feel like more than just a step.

Core Formula

Ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, avocado oil, hyaluronic acid, pre- & postbiotics

Ceramides and postbiotics are the barrier-support anchors here. Avocado oil breaks down makeup and nourishes. Colloidal oatmeal addresses redness from dehydration. Hyaluronic acid and the postbiotics are designed to keep hydrating *after* you rinse, so your skin doesn't feel tight post-wash—which is rare for a second cleanser.

What It's Free Of

Parabens, mineral oil, sulfates, phthalates, drying alcohols, synthetic dyes; vegan & cruelty-free

No drying alcohols is key if you've had bad experiences with stripping cleansers. The formula is intentional about what it leaves out, which matters for sensitive or compromised skin barriers.

Good To Know

Straight from the listing

Popsugar Beauty Best Face Wash 2023 Award Winner - This milky lotion-to-foam skin cleanser and moisturizing face wash contains ceramide boosters & postbiotics that are clinically proven to continue hydrating…
Nourishing Ingredients - Made with ceramides and colloidal oatmeal this gentle cleanser help to soothe redness from dehydration and retain moisture. Plus, avocado oil helps to break down makeup while…
Skin Barrier Strengthening - A sensitive skin face wash good for all skin types. The pre & postbiotics in our cleanser help to visible balance skin and strengthen your skin's moisture barrier even post-wash.
How to Use - Dispense an almond-sized amount of the hydrating cleanser into wet palms and create a lather. Gently massage into a damp face and neck in small circular motions until fully cleansed or until…

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Context

Where this sits

Double cleansing is a K-beauty staple for removing oil-based residue after your first cleanse, and this one is built for skin that runs dry or reactive.