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Payot

Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream

face cleanser

Payot

Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream

face cleanser

Added August 16, 2026 Last edited August 16, 2026

Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry

52%

Combination (dry)

52%

Balanced

82%

Combination (oily)

88%

Oily

88%

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Ingredients

Benefits

Actives

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The melt-in cleansing cream for a sensory ritual. Reinvent your evening cleanse with this enveloping cream formulated with 97% ingredients of natural origin. It dissolves make-up and impurities while ridding the skin of pollution particles trapped throughout the day. Enriched with organic orange blossom floral water and watercress extract, it nourishes, smooths and refines the skin texture for a fresh, radiant complexion.

Key Insights

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Hydration

Active Ingredients

AHA

Full Ingredients

12 total

AQUA DECYL GLUCOSIDE CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER WATER LEPIDIUM SATIVUM SPROUT EXTRACT BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4 CHLORPHENESIN CITRIC ACID AHA GLYCERIN 1,2-HEXANEDIOL SODIUM BENZOATE LECITHIN POTASSIUM SORBATE

About Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream

Overview

Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream is a lightweight cleanser from Payot. The ingredient list runs to 12 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

No fragrance or declared allergens
No essential oils
No drying alcohol
Silicone-free
No microplastics
No common irritants flagged in the list
No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

Balanced skin
Combination (oily) skin
Oily skin

Less suitable for

Dry skin
Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

Hydration 2 ingredients

Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Anti-Aging 1 ingredient

Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin Soothing

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Citric Acid AHA

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Glycerin

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

Lecithin

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Low

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing None

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Citric Acid · under 1%

Supporting ingredients (11)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Aqua Decyl Glucoside Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract Biosaccharide Gum-4 Chlorphenesin Glycerin 1,2-hexanediol Sodium Benzoate Lecithin Potassium Sorbate

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

Fragrance-free
Essential-oil-free
No drying alcohol
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Microplastic-free
Sulfate-free
Dye-free
Oil-free
No animal-derived ingredients

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
BHA (salicylic acid)
PHAs (gluconolactone)
Benzoyl peroxide
Azelaic acid
Copper peptides
Bakuchiol
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic acid
Ceramides
Signal peptides
Panthenol
Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Cleanse
Toning
Treat
Moisturise
Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia): No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
Sensitive and reactive skin: No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 12 ingredients on the label.

Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Aqua Solvent

Estimated level: 30–80%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Water

2 Decyl Glucoside Surfactant

Estimated level: 5–20%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Surfactant, Texture agent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

D-Glucoside, Decyl

3 Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water Plant extract

Estimated level: 5–20%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Plant extract

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. amara L., Rutaceae

4 Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract Plant extract

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Plant extract

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract is the extract of the sprout of Lepidium sativum L., Brassicaceae

5 Biosaccharide Gum-4

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Biosaccharide Gum-4 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is a deacetylated branched polymer consisting of L-fucose, 2-D-glucose and glucuronic acid repetitive units

6 Chlorphenesin Preservative

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Preservative

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-

7 Citric Acid Active

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

8 Glycerin Humectant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

6 scientific references

Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365

9 1,2-hexanediol Solvent

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Solvent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

10 Sodium Benzoate Preservative

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Preservative

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium benzoate

11 Lecithin Emollient

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Emollient, Surfactant

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

Hydration

5 scientific references

Cosmetics, November 2020, pages 1-19
International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
Molecules, March 2020, pages 1-9
Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, March 2014, pages 1, 093-1, 101
Scientia Pharmaceutica, July 2013, pages 1, 151-1, 166

12 Potassium Sorbate Preservative

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Preservative

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate