DERMALINE's Aloe Vera Deep Clean Moisture Cleansing Cream is a gentle, non-stripping first cleanse, efficiently removing makeup and daily impurities while infusing skin with soothing hydration.

What It Is

This DERMALINE cleansing cream serves as an essential first step in your double cleansing routine. It is meticulously formulated to dissolve stubborn makeup, waterproof sunscreen, and daily environmental pollutants, ensuring your pores are thoroughly cleared without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped. Unlike many traditional oil-based first cleansers or balms, its rich, non-foaming cream texture provides a comfortable, less messy application experience, which many find preferable. This makes it an ideal choice for those who appreciate a classic cream formula that offers thorough cleansing while prioritizing skin comfort and hydration. It effectively preps the skin for subsequent water-based cleansing, creating a clean canvas for your treatment steps.

Key Ingredients

• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract: A cornerstone ingredient, known for its significant soothing, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to calm skin irritation, reduce redness, and crucially, maintain optimal moisture levels within the skin after cleansing, preventing the common tight sensation.
• Squalane: A highly stable emollient, often derived from olives, that closely mimics the skin's natural sebum. It provides exceptional moisturization, helps reinforce the skin's lipid barrier, and ensures a smooth, conditioned feel without clogging pores, making it suitable even for blemish-prone skin.
• Glycerin: A well-regarded humectant, glycerin works by drawing moisture from the environment into the skin. This action is vital during cleansing, as it prevents transepidermal water loss and ensures that the skin remains plump and hydrated, even as impurities are washed away.
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: A lightweight, non-greasy emollient derived from coconut oil. Its primary role here is to effectively break down and dissolve oil-based impurities, such as makeup, sebum, and sunscreen, facilitating their gentle removal without disrupting the skin's delicate balance.

This cleansing cream is carefully formulated to be exceptionally gentle on the skin, with a clear focus on soothing and hydrating ingredients. It is consciously free from common irritants such as harsh sulfates, drying alcohols, parabens, and artificial fragrances, which can often compromise the skin barrier. The formulation adheres to a skin-friendly pH, typically around 5.5, designed to respect and maintain the skin's natural acidic mantle. This thoughtful approach minimizes potential irritation and ensures a comfortable, non-stripping cleanse, promoting overall skin health and resilience.

Who It's For

How To Use

1. When in routine: First step in your evening cleansing routine, before a water-based cleanser.
2. How much: Dispense a generous, cherry-sized amount into your palm.
3. How to apply: Gently massage onto dry skin in circular motions, focusing on areas with makeup, then emulsify with a little water before rinsing thoroughly.
4. What to layer next: Follow with a gentle foam or gel cleanser for a complete double cleanse.
5. Frequency: Daily, typically in the evening to remove makeup and sunscreen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this suitable for removing waterproof mascara?

Yes, the DERMALINE Aloe Vera Deep Clean Moisture Cleansing Cream is formulated with a rich blend of emollients specifically designed to effectively dissolve oil-based products, including tenacious waterproof mascara, long-wear foundation, and transfer-proof lipsticks. For very stubborn eye makeup, gently massage the cream into the area and allow it to sit for an extra few seconds before emulsifying and rinsing.

Do I need to double cleanse after using this cream?

For optimal results, especially if you wear makeup, sunscreen, or live in a polluted environment, following this cream cleanser with a water-based cleanser (such as a gentle foam or gel) is highly recommended. This double cleansing method ensures all residues are thoroughly removed, leaving your skin impeccably clean and perfectly prepped for subsequent treatment steps without over-stripping.

Will this leave an oily residue on my skin?

No, despite its rich cream texture and emollient content, this cleanser is designed to rinse cleanly from the skin. Its formula effectively emulsifies with water, allowing all impurities and the cleanser itself to be easily washed away. Your skin will feel soft, hydrated, and refreshed, never greasy or heavy.

Can this be used as a standalone cleanser in the morning?

Absolutely. If you don't wear heavy overnight treatments or wake up with particularly oily skin, this cream cleanser can serve as a gentle standalone morning cleanse. Its hydrating and soothing properties make it an excellent choice for refreshing the skin without stripping it, setting a calm tone for your daytime routine.

Pairs Well With

To complete your Korean skincare routine, integrate this cleansing cream into a thoughtfully layered regimen. After rinsing, follow with a low-pH, hydrating water-based cleanser, like the Mirai Skin Hydrating Gel Cleanser, to meticulously remove any remaining impurities. Then, apply a soothing and balancing toner, perhaps one enriched with Centella Asiatica or ceramides, to calm the skin and restore its barrier function. For targeted treatment, consider a serum focused on your specific concerns, such as a hydrating hyaluronic acid serum or a brightening vitamin C formula. Conclude with a nourishing, yet breathable, moisturizer to seal in all the benefits, ensuring your skin remains soft, supple, and protected throughout the day or night.