Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
Gentle Cleanse™

The Ordinary

Glucoside Foaming Cleanser

Medik8

Gentle Cleanse™

A face cleanser built around Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cleanser built around AHA, for barrier repair and pollution defence.

Face cleanser
Face cleanser
8 ingredients
15 ingredients

Brand price

USD 5.94 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

GBP 10.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

Benefits

  • Hydrating1

    Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.

    Tocopherol

  • Barrier Repair1

    Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.

    Tocopherol

  • Brightening1

    Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.

    Phytic Acid

  • Exfoliating1

    Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.

    Phytic Acid

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Coco-Glucoside

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Irritation2

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Decyl Glucoside (in both products)

    Cleansing

  • Coco-Glucoside (in both products)

    Cleansing

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Xanthan Gum

    Cleansing

    0-1 / —

  • Tocopherol

    Occlusive

    0-3 / 3

    • Vitamin E
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

  • Phytic Acid

    Chelating

    0 / —

    • Brightening
    • Exfoliating

  • Benzyl Alcohol (in both products)

    Preservative

    • EU labelled fragrance allergen
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation

  • Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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