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Amino Acid BarrierCleansing Foam · PM

Barrier Restore — a deeper evening cleanse.

Amino Acid Barrier Cleansing Foam — PM
$30.00 NZD / 70ml
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  • Skin concerns: sunscreen and makeup removal, sebum, daily buildup.
  • Skin type: normal, combination and oily — suits all skin types (patch test first).
  • Scent: light natural scent from essential oil — Lime, Geranium & Frankincense.
  • Texture: creamy pump foam.
  • pH: 5.0–5.3.

A deeper evening cleanse. A higher active level thoroughly removes sunscreen, sebum and the day's buildup, while staying gentle on the barrier.

The amino acid surfactants thoroughly lift sunscreen, sebum 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 a deeper clean doesn't leave skin tight. Formulated at pH 5.0–5.3, in step with the skin's acid mantle.4

Normal, combination and oily skin that wants a thorough evening clean for sunscreen, sebum and the day's buildup. Use as a single cleanse, or as the second step after an oil or balm.

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.

Pump 1–2 times onto damp skin, or use as a second cleanse after an oil or balm. Massage gently for 20–30 seconds. Rinse with lukewarm water. Use in the evening. 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 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.

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. 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;27(6):2010. PMID: 35335373.
  3. Gehring W, Gloor M. Effect of topically applied dexpanthenol on epidermal barrier function and stratum corneum hydration. Arzneimittelforschung. 2000;50(7):659–663. 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.

Yes. The higher active level gives oilier skin a thorough evening clean while staying gentle on the barrier.

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

Yes. It works well after an oil or balm cleanser on heavy SPF or makeup days.

A light natural scent from essential oil — Lime, Geranium & Frankincense — 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.

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