Botanikō Skincare

Lightening Cream Cleanser

$90.00
Description

The Lightening Cream Cleanser is a luxurious creamy-gel facial cleanser created to remove daily buildup while supporting a brighter, more even-looking complexion. The formula develops into a soft foam as it is massaged over damp skin, gently washing away excess oil, makeup residue, and surface impurities without leaving the complexion feeling harshly stripped.

Lemon hydrosol and citrus extracts give the cleanser its fresh botanical character, while alpha-arbutin, bearberry leaf extract, and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate are thoughtfully incorporated into the formula to complement skincare routines focused on visible dullness, uneven tone, and the appearance of discoloration.

With continued use as part of a complete skincare routine, the cleanser helps leave the complexion looking clean, refreshed, smooth, and naturally radiant. Its bright citrus-floral aroma makes morning and evening cleansing feel polished and sensorial.

Details
  • Product type: Creamy-gel foaming facial cleanser.
  • Size: 200 ml.
  • Best suited for: Dullness, uneven-looking tone, and visible discoloration.
  • Cleansing action: Removes excess oil, surface buildup, makeup residue, and daily impurities.
  • Featured ingredients: Alpha-Arbutin, Bearberry Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, and citrus botanicals.
  • Texture: Creamy gel that develops into a soft foam with water.
  • Finish: Clean, refreshed, smooth, and radiant-looking.
  • Aromatic profile: Fresh citrus with softly floral undertones.
  • When to use: Morning and evening.
  • Made in Alabama: Formulated and packed in Harpersville, Alabama.
Why We Love It
  • Creates a soft foam that cleanses without an overly harsh or stripped feeling.
  • Helps remove excess oil, makeup residue, and everyday surface impurities.
  • Leaves dull-looking skin appearing refreshed and more luminous.
  • Complements skincare routines focused on uneven-looking tone and visible discoloration.
  • Combines alpha-arbutin, bearberry leaf extract, and a stable vitamin C derivative.
  • Features a fresh citrus-floral aroma with lemon, orange, yuzu, and ylang-ylang.
  • Generous 200 ml size for consistent morning and evening use.
Formula Profile

Alpha-Arbutin
Alpha-arbutin is commonly incorporated into cosmetic formulas designed to improve the appearance of uneven tone and visible discoloration. In this rinse-off cleanser, it complements a broader brightening skincare routine.

Bearberry Leaf Extract
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, commonly known as bearberry, contributes to the formula’s botanical profile and is often used in products intended to promote a more even and radiant-looking complexion.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is a vitamin C derivative used in skincare for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties. It helps support a fresh, luminous-looking finish.

Lemon Hydrosol + Citrus Extracts
Lemon hydrosol, lemon extract, orange extract, and yuzu essential oil give the cleanser its fresh citrus character and complement its brightening-focused sensory profile.

Decyl Glucoside
Decyl glucoside is a cleansing ingredient that helps lift excess oil and surface impurities while creating a gentle foam.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Sodium lauroyl lactylate supports the cleanser’s emulsifying and cleansing action, helping water mix with oils and daily surface buildup so they can be rinsed away.

Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang-ylang contributes a softly floral aroma that rounds out the brighter lemon, orange, and yuzu notes.

Ingredients

Ingredients provided: Lemon Hydrosol, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Alpha-Arbutin, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cyclomethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Yuzu Essential Oil, Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil, Lemon Extract, Orange Extract.

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How to Use

Use morning and evening. Wet the face and hands with comfortably warm water, then dispense a small amount of cleanser into the palms.

Massage gently over the face and neck using light circular movements, allowing the creamy gel to develop into a soft foam. Concentrate on areas where excess oil, sunscreen, makeup residue, or daily buildup tends to collect.

Rinse thoroughly with warm water and gently pat the skin dry. Follow with toner, serum, moisturizer, and other products appropriate for your skincare routine.

During daytime use, finish with a separate broad-spectrum sunscreen. Consistent sun protection is especially important when addressing the appearance of uneven tone and discoloration.

Good to Know

Small-Batch Production Note: Our facial cleansers are formulated in small batches in our farm laboratory using thoughtfully selected botanical ingredients. During certain times of the year, this product may be made to order and require approximately 6–8 weeks for production before shipping. Please consider this lead time when placing your order.

  • For external use only.
  • Avoid direct contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
  • Patch test before first use, particularly if you have sensitive skin or known botanical sensitivities.
  • Do not apply to broken or severely irritated skin.
  • Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
  • This cleanser is not a sunscreen and does not replace a tested broad-spectrum sunscreen.
  • Visible skincare results vary according to skin type, routine, frequency of use, and sun exposure.
  • Keep the bottle opening clean and avoid introducing water into the container.
  • Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
  • Natural variations in color, texture, and aroma may occur between small batches.
  • Please be aware packaging material may vary.
  • Questions about this product? info@botanikoskin.com / 205-777-5558.