Glycolipid Cream Cleanser

Glycolipid Cream Cleanser by The Ordinary is formulated for all, dry, normal, sensitive, combination skin. Deciem's biosurfactant cleanser — a 16-ingredient deck built around glycolipids (sugar-derived microbial surfactants produced via biotech fermentation) instead of the classic sulfate or amphoteric trio. The result is one of the gentlest cream-to-milk cleansers on shelf: behenyl alcohol + polyglyceryl-2 stearate at the top of the deck give it the rich emollient texture, then glycolipids at #4 do the actual lifting work without stripping. Pentylene glycol and glyceryl stearate add a humectant + lipid layer, while the formula skips fragrance, dyes, and essential oils entirely. Marketed for makeup removal — and yes, it dissolves SPF and light foundation in one pass — but the real story is sensitivity-tier biocompatibility at $13/150ml. The kind of cleanser dermatologists end up recommending after the third rebuild attempt at a damaged barrier.

The key active ingredients in Glycolipid Cream Cleanser are Glycerin. It's known for: Glycolipid biosurfactants are some of the gentlest cleansing actives on the market — barrier-safe by design and Cream-to-milk texture removes light makeup + SPF in a single pass without an oil first cleanse.

Yes, Glycolipid Cream Cleanser targets dryness, sensitivity. Glycolipid biosurfactants are some of the gentlest cleansing actives on the market — barrier-safe by design

Glycolipid Cream Cleanser retails for around $13, which places it in the budget range for cleansers. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.

The main drawbacks to be aware of: Won't fully dissolve waterproof mascara or heavy long-wear foundation — needs a balm step first; Phenoxyethanol + chlorphenesin preservation is fine but flagged by clean-beauty hardliners; Cream texture pills slightly if applied to bone-dry skin — wet hands and face first.