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Amino Acid BarrierCleansing Foam Barrier Pair

With Gentle Amino Acid Surfactants · Lipid Refatting · Pro-Vitamin B5.

Amino Acid Barrier Cleansing Foam — AM + PM Barrier Pair
$55.00 NZD / AM + PM pair · 70ml each
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AM · $30 PM · $30
  • Skin concerns: daily buildup, sunscreen removal, post-cleanse tightness.
  • Skin type: normal, combination and oily — ideal for twice-daily and deeper cleansing (gentle enough for all skin types; patch test first).
  • Scent: light natural scent from essential oil — AM: Lime, Geranium & Sandalwood; PM: Lime, Geranium & Frankincense.
  • Texture: light, creamy pump foam.
  • pH: 5.0–5.3 — in step with the skin's acid mantle.

Two purpose-built foams calibrated to morning and night. The morning formula is a gentle reset; the evening formula a deeper clean for sunscreen, sebum and the day's buildup — without stripping.

The amino acid surfactants lift oil, sunscreen and buildup while staying gentle on the skin's barrier.1 A refatting complex deposits skin-friendly lipids that stay behind after rinsing,2 and a humectant base of glycerin and Pro-Vitamin B5 limits moisture loss3 — so skin feels comfortable, not tight. Formulated at pH 5.0–5.3, in step with the skin's acid mantle.4

Normal, combination and oily skin that cleanses morning and night and wants a proper deep clean. The PM clears the day thoroughly; the AM stays gentle, so washing twice a day doesn't strip.

Amino Acid Surfactant System

Mild, coconut-derived surfactants, led by sodium cocoyl glutamate, that build a soft foam and lift oil, sunscreen and buildup — without stripping the natural oils that keep skin hydrated and the barrier strong.

Lipid Refatting Complex

Coco-glucoside and glyceryl oleate deposit a fine layer of skin-friendly plant lipids that stays behind after rinsing — replacing what washing removes, so skin doesn't feel tight.

Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)

Helps skin hold onto moisture, supports the barrier, and leaves skin soft and comfortable.

First step of your routine, morning and night.

Routine order:
Cleanse (AM/PM Foam) → Tone → Serum → Eye Care → Moisturiser → SPF

AM

Pump 1–2 times onto damp skin. Massage gently for 20–30 seconds. Rinse with lukewarm water.

PM

Your main evening cleanse, or a second cleanse after an oil or balm. Same 20–30 seconds, then rinse. For eye or waterproof makeup, use an oil or balm cleanser first.

Routine order: cleanser, toner, treatment serum, eye cream, moisturiser
Step 1 of your routine

Pro Tips

  • Cleanse for 20–30 seconds5 — longer or harder doesn't clean better and can stress the barrier.
  • Apply to damp skin; follow with moisturiser while skin is still slightly damp.
  • Use the PM foam as a second cleanse after an oil or balm on heavy SPF or makeup days.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.

Cautions

Patch test before first use. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

AM

Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantiifolia Peel Oil, Santalum Album Oil.

PM

Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantiifolia Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil.

  1. Corazza M, Lauriola MM, Bianchi A, Zappaterra M, Virgili A. Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patients. Dermatitis. 2010;21(5):262–268. PMID: 20920412.
  2. Mijaljica D, Spada F, Harrison IP. Skin cleansing without or with compromise: soaps and syndets. Molecules. 2022 Mar 21;27(6):2010. doi: 10.3390/molecules27062010. PMID: 35335373.
  3. Gehring W, Gloor M. Effect of topically applied dexpanthenol on epidermal barrier function and stratum corneum hydration: results of a human in vivo study. Arzneimittelforschung. 2000 Jul;50(7):659–663. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1300268. PMID: 10965426.
  4. Skin surface pH ~4.5–5.5 (the acid mantle) supports barrier function. Mijaljica D, et al. Molecules. 2022;27(6):2010.
  5. American Academy of Dermatology; clinical dermatology guidance on facial cleansing duration. Expert consensus.

Same gentle base, different strength. The AM is a lighter morning cleanse; the PM has a higher active level for a thorough evening clean.

No. The refatting complex, glycerin and Pro-Vitamin B5, plus a skin-matched pH of 5.0–5.3, cleanse without that stripped feeling.

Yes — the PM gives oilier skin the deeper evening clean it needs, while staying gentle enough to use again in the morning.

It removes sunscreen, sweat and daily buildup. For makeup — especially eye or waterproof formulas — use it after an oil or balm cleanser.

A light natural scent from essential oil, within IFRA limits — no synthetic fragrance. Email us for a fragrance-free version.

Yes. No retinoids, no salicylic acid, no synthetic fragrance.

Ingredient Spotlight

Amino Acid Surfactants · Lipid Refatting · Pro-Vitamin B5

Amino Acid Surfactant System

Amino Acid Surfactant System

Mild, coconut-derived surfactants, led by sodium cocoyl glutamate, that build a soft foam and lift oil, sunscreen and buildup — without stripping the natural oils that keep skin hydrated and the barrier strong.

Lipid Refatting Complex

Lipid Refatting Complex

Coco-glucoside and glyceryl oleate deposit a fine layer of skin-friendly plant lipids that stays behind after rinsing — replacing what washing removes, so skin doesn't feel tight.

Pro-Vitamin B5 — Panthenol

Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)

Helps skin hold onto moisture, supports the barrier, and leaves skin soft and comfortable.

  1. Corazza M, Lauriola MM, Bianchi A, Zappaterra M, Virgili A. Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patients. Dermatitis. 2010;21(5):262–268. PMID: 20920412.
  2. Mijaljica D, Spada F, Harrison IP. Skin cleansing without or with compromise: soaps and syndets. Molecules. 2022 Mar 21;27(6):2010. doi: 10.3390/molecules27062010. PMID: 35335373.
  3. Gehring W, Gloor M. Effect of topically applied dexpanthenol on epidermal barrier function and stratum corneum hydration: results of a human in vivo study. Arzneimittelforschung. 2000 Jul;50(7):659–663. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1300268. PMID: 10965426.
  4. Skin surface pH ~4.5–5.5 (the acid mantle) supports barrier function. Mijaljica D, et al. Molecules. 2022;27(6):2010.
  5. American Academy of Dermatology; clinical dermatology guidance on facial cleansing duration. Expert consensus.

Why cleanse gently?

Every cleanse removes a little of the skin's own moisture — even a gentle one.4 Harsh cleansers go further, stripping barrier lipids and raising water loss, leaving skin tight and, over time, less resilient. A good cleanser clears what needs to go and gives that moisture back.

Hands lathered with soft amino acid cleansing foam