The Ordinary
Glucoside Gentle Foaming Cleanser
face foam cleanser
The Ordinary
face foam cleanser
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Take the skin testA gentle, foaming cleanser that effectively cleanses the skin while maintaining the skin’s moisture barrier.
Glucoside Gentle Foaming Cleanser is a watery-light foam cleanser from The Ordinary, a brand based in Canada. The ingredient list runs to 7 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Tocopherol and Phytic Acid.
Hydration: Moderate. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Ethylhexylglycerin and Phytic Acid.
Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from Tocopherol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Tocopherol.
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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. One ingredient on the label has not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
7th 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-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.
Benzyl Alcohol
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 7 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
D-Glucoside, Decyl
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Xanthan gum
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzyl alcohol
7th 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-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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IOPE
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Huxley
Shares 2 key ingredients with Glucoside Gentle Foaming Cleanser: Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
Biodance
Shares 2 key ingredients with Glucoside Gentle Foaming Cleanser: Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
Torriden
Shares 2 key ingredients with Glucoside Gentle Foaming Cleanser: Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin
By Wishtrend
Shares 2 key ingredients with Glucoside Gentle Foaming Cleanser: Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
AQUA, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, PHYTIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.
-Dispense product into hands. Massage well onto wet face and rinse with warm water. -The Ordinary cleansers work solo—or as a team. Love to double cleanse? Use the Squalane Cleanser (sold separately) first, then Glucoside Foaming Cleanser second. If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Refer to The Ordinary website for a patch test guide, regimen guide, and product compatibility. Keep out of reach of children.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Benzyl Alcohol.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 7 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
The Ordinary, a brand based in Canada.
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