CLARINS Foaming Face Cleanser for Combination to Oily Skin — Micro‑Exfoliating Pearls, Mattifying

Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser is a rinse-off foaming cleanser designed to gently cleanse, exfoliate, mattify, and soften combination to oily skin.

This daily foaming cleanser from Clarins targets excess oil and surface impurities without stripping the skin. Formulated with micro-exfoliating pearls derived from a salicylic acid precursor, it lifts makeup, sebum, and pollution while promoting a smoother texture and a refined, matte finish. The product is intended for rinse-off use and fits into morning and evening routines for clearer, balanced skin.

How does this cleanser remove oil and impurities without over-drying?

The formula generates a soft foam that dissolves dirt, excess sebum, and light makeup, while the exfoliating micro-pearls provide a gentle polishing action. Its ingredients are selected to preserve the skin’s natural moisture barrier so cleansing does not feel tight or uncomfortable.

• Foaming action lifts grime and makeup for effective rinse-off.
• Micro-pearls gently exfoliate dead cells and unclog pores.
• Balanced formulation aims to keep skin hydrated, not stripped.
• Leaves a mattified surface to reduce shine throughout the day.

What are the active exfoliating elements and how strong are they?

The product uses micro-exfoliating beads made from a derivative of salicylic acid — chosen to deliver gentle, surface-level exfoliation rather than aggressive chemical peeling. These tiny pearls help slough away dulling cells and clear pores while being gentle enough for regular daily use on combination to oily skin types.

• Micro-pearls create a mild mechanical exfoliation effect.
• Salicylic-acid-derived ingredient supports pore penetration and clearance.
• Formulated for everyday use to maintain smoother skin texture.

How should I use this cleanser in my routine for best results?

Use a dime-sized amount on damp skin, massaging into a lather with gentle, circular motions starting from the center of the face and moving outward. Avoid the eye area, rinse thoroughly, and adjust water temperature by time of day — cool water in the morning, warmer water in the evening — then pat skin dry.

• Apply to damp face and neck; avoid eyes.
• Massage outwards to encourage circulation and even cleansing.
• Rinse thoroughly and follow with toner/serum as needed.
• Recommended for morning and evening use in a full skincare routine.

Will this product help reduce shine and improve makeup application?

Yes — by removing excess oil and smoothing the skin’s surface, the cleanser helps create a mattified base that can improve the wear and appearance of foundation and powders. Regular use refines texture, making makeup sit more evenly and last longer throughout the day.

• Reduces surface oil to minimize midday shine.
• Smoother skin texture supports even foundation application.
• Prepares skin for subsequent mattifying or hydrating products.

Who is this for: Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser is formulated for people with combination to oily skin who want a daily rinse-off cleanser that cleans thoroughly, gently exfoliates, and leaves a matte, softened finish. It is suitable for adults seeking to control shine and refine skin texture without aggressive drying. If you have very dry or sensitized skin, consider patch testing or consult skincare guidance before regular use.

Ingredients

AQUA/WATER/EAU. GLYCERIN. MYRISTIC ACID. PALMITIC ACID. STEARIC ACID. POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. GLYCOL DISTEARATE. LAURIC ACID. SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE. TIPA-LAURETH SULFATE. GLYCERYL BEHENATE. PROPANEDIOL. CERA MICROCRISTALLINA/MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX/CIRE MICROCRISTALLINE. PARFUM/FRAGRANCE. MANNITOL. BUTYLENE GLYCOL. DIMETHICONE. CI 77891/ TITANIUM DIOXIDE. MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE. PROPYLENE GLYCOL. TETRASODIUM EDTA. CI 77007/ULTRAMARINES. SODIUM SALICYLATE. MALTODEXTRIN. MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT. LINALOOL. CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL. SPIRAEA ULMARIA EXTRACT. MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT*. SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT*. LIMONENE. SILICA. ACRYLATES/AMMONIUM METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER. GENTIANA LUTEA EXTRACT*. CITRIC ACID. ALUMINA. TRIETHYL CITRATE. SODIUM BENZOATE. KAOLIN. POTASSIUM SORBATE. HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE. CI 42090/BLUE 1. CI 19140/YELLOW 5. SIMETHICONE. [01V4328] *DOMAINE CLARINS