Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier
Cleanser
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier

Tropic
17Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
88% Natural12% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid
Gluconolactone at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 5
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

88% natural12% synthetic
15 natural 2 synthetic

Based on 17 ingredients analyzed. 88% natural and 12% synthetic.

Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning11:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lecithin, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract... +3 more
skin conditioning - emollient2:Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
humectant2:Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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.