Glucoside Foaming Cleanser

The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser is proof that a foaming wash doesn't have to strip your skin. Its gel texture lathers up with plant-derived glucosides that lift away dirt and daily grime while leaving the moisture barrier alone — a daily cleanser you can actually use twice a day.

What it actually does

• Cleans without wrecking the barrier. The formula is designed to clear away dirt and environmental impurities while preserving the skin's moisture barrier, per The Ordinary.
• Plant-derived surfactants: decyl-glucoside and coco-glucoside do the degreasing — the brand confirms the surfactants are plant-sourced.
• Improves skin over time. With continued use, The Ordinary says it helps the look of clarity, texture, radiance and suppleness.
• Tested feel: in the brand's clinical testing on 33 people using it twice daily for 14 days, 97% found it spread smoothly and 94% said it felt comforting on skin. It also picked up an Allure Best of Beauty award.
• Formula notes: free of parabens, sulfates (SLS/SLES), mineral oil, phthalates and more — vegan and cruelty-free.

How to use

1. Dispense into your hands and massage well over a wet face.
2. Rinse with warm water.
3. Double cleansing? The brand suggests starting with its Squalane Cleanser (sold separately), then following with this one.
4. Patch test before first use, apply only to unbroken skin, and rinse off and stop if irritation occurs.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is it drying like other foaming cleansers?

That's the point of the glucosides — they cleanse while the formula helps keep the moisture barrier intact, and the brand lists dry skin among the suitable types.

Can I use it morning and night?

Yes — the brand's own testing protocol had participants using it twice a day for two weeks.

What pairs with it for a double cleanse?

The Ordinary suggests its Squalane Cleanser as step one to melt makeup and SPF, with the Glucoside Foaming Cleanser as the follow-up wash.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. In-stock items ship at the quicker end of that window.

How do payment and returns work?

Pay by credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns are for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; refunds reach the original payment method within 15–30 days.