Frequently Asked Questions
Will it leave my skin feeling tight? +
No. CLEANSE is pH-balanced at 4.7 (matched to your skin's natural pH) and includes panthenol to prevent post-wash dryness. If you've been using foaming cleansers, the first few uses will feel unusually soft — that's your acid mantle thanking you.
Is it beard-safe and post-shave friendly? +
Yes. CLEANSE rinses cleanly out of stubble and full beard with no residue. Post-shave: 0.5% salicylic acid is gentle enough for daily use on freshly-shaved skin, and panthenol soothes any micro-irritation.
Does it remove SPF and sunscreen? +
Yes. The dual-phase oil emulsion is specifically designed to dissolve mineral SPF (including CORE's zinc oxide), chemical filters, sebum, and urban pollution in one pass. No separate micellar water or pre-cleanse needed.
Morning and night, or just night? +
Both mornings and evenings. Morning: lifts overnight sebum and primes skin for CORE. Evening: removes SPF, pollution, and sweat. The BHA is gentle enough for twice-daily use.
Safe for sensitive or reactive skin? +
Yes. Fragrance-free (only natural hinoki/cedar notes that dissipate in 60 seconds), SLS-free, non-comedogenic. The Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40 at 2% specifically reduces redness and inflammation. Eczema-prone or reactive skin should still patch-test.
What if it doesn't work for me? +
60-Day Skin Promise. If CLEANSE doesn't deliver cleaner, more balanced, less-irritated skin in 60 days, we refund you in full. No returns, no questions.

