Nourishing Cream Cleanser

• 100% agreed skin felt cleansed but not stripped — first use
• 98% agreed skin felt cleansed but not stripped — after two weeks
• 98% said it effectively removed makeup — first use
• 95% said skin felt deeply cleansed
• 92% said skin felt calm, soothed, cleansed and hydrated

Inca Inchi Oil

Cold-pressed from Peruvian seeds, rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. Replenishes the essential lipids that sensitive and dry skin is often deficient in.

Prickly Pear Extract

From organic cactus, high in water-binding compounds. Hydrates, soothes and calms irritated skin.

Plant-Based Moisturising Complex

Reduces the visible signs of dryness and supports the skin's natural barrier from the first wash.

Moringa Seed Extract

Protects from environmental pollutants while purifying the skin.

Patchouli Leaf Extract

A unique patented extract to soothe and calm the skin

Rosemary Extract

A powerful antioxidant that helps reduce UV-induced skin damage, leaving skin soothed and smooth

Aqua (water), glycerin, isopropyl isostearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, cetyl stearate, plukenetia volubilis seed oil, isostearyl isostearate, potassium cetyl phosphate, glyceryl stearate SE, hectorite, moringa oleifera seed extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, pogostemon cablin leaf extract, sclerotium gum, tocopherol, maltodextrin, citronellyl methylcrotonate, cetyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, lactic acid, octyldodecanol, benzoic acid, stearic acid, dehydroacetic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium phosphate.

Is this suitable for rosacea-prone skin?

Yes. The formula is fragrance-free, dermatologically tested, and specifically recommended as the cleansing step in the Anti-Redness Routine. Patchouli Leaf Extract is a patented active with proven calming properties that reduces the inflammatory response that causes rosacea-prone skin to flush on contact with standard cleansers.

Will this remove full-coverage and waterproof makeup?

Yes. The combination of Inca Inchi Oil and Sweet Almond-derived emollients dissolves makeup including SPF effectively. In independent trials, 98% of participants confirmed effective makeup removal on first use.

Can I use this if I have a damaged or compromised skin barrier?

Yes — this is one of the most barrier-safe cleansers in the Dr Somji range. The Plant-Based Moisturising Complex supports barrier function from the first wash, and Prickly Pear Extract maintains hydration during cleansing. It is the recommended first step in the Barrier Builders kit.

How is this different from a micellar water or oil cleanser?

Cream cleansers combine cleansing and nourishing in one step. Where micellar water removes surface impurities only, this formula uses oil-soluble ingredients to dissolve deeper debris while simultaneously replenishing the skin's lipid content — making it more restorative for dry or sensitised skin.

Does this cleanser leave a residue?

No. Despite the cream texture and nourishing oils, it rinses clean without a greasy film. 100% of trial participants confirmed skin felt cleanly cleansed without feeling stripped on first use.

Which skin types is this most suitable for?

Dry, sensitive, mature, rosacea-prone and barrier-compromised skin. It is also suitable post-aesthetic procedure when the skin needs the gentlest possible cleansing routine.