Gel Cleanser, Vitamin C & Manuka Honey
Cleanser

Gel Cleanser, Vitamin C & Manuka Honey

Now Foods Solutions
18Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Last updated10 Dec 2025
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
72% Natural28% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Niacinamide at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Manuka Honey
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

72% natural28% synthetic
13 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 18 ingredients analyzed. 72% natural and 28% synthetic.

Surfactants1 surfactant

Functions Overview (11)

skin conditioning3:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide
humectant3:Glycerin, Glucose, Manuka Honey
type of chemical entity3:Allantoin, Panthenol, Citric Acid

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.