Conclusion
A foaming cleanser characterised by its citrus fragrance and exceptionally fine foam. The combination of quick-rinsing foam and a fresh, non-greasy after-feel makes cleansing feel refreshingly effortless.
The foam is finely textured and resistant to collapse, helping it maintain a comfortable level of cushion on the skin throughout cleansing.
It rinses away easily and leaves little residual feeling behind, resulting in a consistently fresh and lightweight finish.
The pump design has also been carefully engineered to help users use up the contents more efficiently, making it particularly suitable for refill use.
Note: This review is based on use on normal to oily skin (with oilier T-zone). Those with dry skin may find the finish slightly more on the fresh side.
Skin Finish
Evaluation conditions
This review was conducted after acclimatisation for at least 15 minutes in a controlled environment (22°C ±3°C / 55% ±5% humidity).
Assessment combines sensory experience with interpretation based on ingredient characteristics and formulation design.
The finish is generally fresh and lightweight. Three minutes after cleansing, the skin condition remained largely unchanged, suggesting a relatively stable after-feel.
A slight feeling of tightness was occasionally noticed around the mouth area, although not to a level that felt uncomfortable.
Experience
Foam
Using the recommended three pumps produces an exceptionally fine foam with a noticeable citrus fragrance.
👉 The foam feels light and spreads easily across the face.
At approximately 0.7 g per pump, the foam output is relatively low compared with many other foaming cleansers.
During cleansing
The foam is resistant to collapse and maintains a moderate level of thickness during cleansing.
When gently moved across the skin in circular motions, it provides a pleasant cushioning sensation.
The foam also rinses away quickly, transitioning smoothly to a fresh, clean skin feel after washing.
Key Characteristics
・Fine, dense foam with moderate thickness
・Foam remains stable during cleansing
・Quick-rinsing
・Pleasant citrus fragrance
👉 The balance between cushioning foam and easy rinsing contributes to a comfortable cleansing experience.
After-feel
・Immediately after cleansing: fresh and lightweight
・After 3 minutes: little noticeable change
・Around the mouth area: slight tightness may occasionally be felt
👉 Changes over time are minimal, resulting in a consistently fresh after-feel.
How to use
・Wet the face with water or lukewarm water
・Dispense 2–3 pumps
・Gently spread the foam across the face
👉 Moving the foam in small circular motions may help you better appreciate its cushioning effect and texture.
Best for
✔ A good fit if you :
・Enjoy fresh citrus-scented cleansers
・Prefer a ready-to-use foaming cleanser with no lathering required
・Like very fine, dense foam
・Value quick-rinsing formulas
・Prefer a light, fresh after-feel rather than a rich or heavy finish
✔ Worth noting if you :
・Prefer a strongly moisturising after-feel
・Usually choose fragrance-free skincare
・Like washing with a large volume of foam
・Prefer richer, creamier foam textures
How it’s designed
Analysis of the formulation suggests similarities to technologies reported in related patents associated with FANCL's Facial Cleanser.
Certain aspects of the foam texture and rinseability appear to reflect a comparable formulation philosophy. Readers interested in the underlying technology may also find our FANCL Facial Cleanser review helpful, where these mechanisms are discussed in greater detail.
Cleansing System
The formula is built primarily around amino acid-based surfactants, supported by amphoteric surfactants.
・Amino acid-based surfactants (e.g. Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate)
・Amphoteric surfactants (e.g. Sodium Cocoamphoacetate)
👉 This combination appears designed to balance cleansing performance with skin mildness.
Why the foam feels so fine
・PEG-75 Dilaurate
👉 This ingredient is believed to contribute to foam viscosity and stability, helping create a fine-textured foam that is resistant to collapse.
It may also work particularly well with the foaming pump mechanism, supporting the generation of a consistent foam structure.
Why the finish feels fresh yet comfortable
・PEG-75 Dilaurate
👉 In addition to influencing foam structure, it may also contribute to the product's quick-rinsing characteristics.
・Methyl Gluceth-10
👉 A humectant that provides moisturising benefits while maintaining a relatively lightweight skin feel.
・Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
👉 A modified hyaluronic acid derivative with enhanced substantivity to the skin, potentially helping support moisture retention after cleansing.
Formulation Concept
Designed with the aim of balancing skin mildness and moisturisation.
👉 The formulation combines amino acid-based surfactants, multiple moisturising ingredients and pH optimisation to help minimise cleansing-related skin stress.
Appearance & Packaging
The pump uses a fixed-head design together with a long, angled dip tube.
This allows the remaining product to be drawn more effectively when the bottle is tilted, helping users finish the contents more completely.
As foaming cleansers are generally recommended to be fully emptied before refilling, this design may also contribute to better hygiene management.
👉 The product appears thoughtfully designed not only in terms of formulation, but also in terms of long-term usability.
*Based on measurements across multiple products, foaming cleansers tend to dispense around 1g per pump.
1)https://patents.google.com/patent/JP7778998B2/en
2)https://www.nof.co.jp/contents/cosmeticlounge/material/pdf/noniondl40hnw.pdf