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Minimalist
Alpha Lipoic + Glycolic 7% Cleanser
A face cleanser built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 359.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Apply on wet face. Pour an appropriate quantity into wet hands, rub together into a light lather, and massage into face. Rinse thoroughly. When to use: AM & PM. Everyday.
Caution
Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should not use this product without consulting their healthcare provider first.
What's inside
Ingredients List
3 trigger at least one check · 21 trigger none
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Xylitylglucoside
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside →Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, homopolymer
Learn more about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →
Dupes
- Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Cleanser80% match
- Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 5% Cleanser70% match
- The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser69% match
- The Derma Co 2% Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Face Wash64% match
- The Derma Co 2% Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Face Wash with 2% Salicylic Acid & 2% Niacinamide64% match
- Pilgrim Vitamin C Brightening Gel Face Wash63% match