Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
Soft Wash™
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Soft Wash™
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Soft Wash™

A gentle cleanser that removes SPF and makeup in one step, no double cleanse needed. This pH-balanced, glycerin-rich formula leaves you with soft, comfortable skin that never feels stripped.

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For anyone done with cleansers that leave skin tight
Removes SPF and makeup in one step, no double cleanse needed
96% said it removes makeup and SPF well*
A gentle cleanser for skin on tretinoin or retinoids
Size
Full Size 5.2 oz/154 ml
Travel 1.7 oz/50 ml
It leaves my face so clean, refreshed, and soft. Never stripped or dried out. It's so gentle and effective! 10/10 Highly Recommended!
  • SENSITIVE SKIN
  • EYE COMFORT
Stacey S Verified Buyer

One cleanse takes off sunscreen, light makeup and the day. No second step, no tight, stripped feeling after.

Dr. Idriss made Soft Wash™ for her own patients, including post-laser skin, so it had to be gentle enough for the most sensitive skin and still get everything off. It's the cleanser to reach for when retinoids or tretinoin leave your skin sensitized.

It's a pH-balanced jelly that doesn't foam, on purpose. It cleans with poloxamer, the same gentle ingredient used in contact lens solution, so you can keep your eyes open while you wash.

Fragrance-free and oil-free, for every skin type, including acne-prone skin.

  • Removes sunscreen and makeup in one step
  • Leaves skin soft, never tight or stripped
  • Won't sting your eyes
  • A gentle pick for skin on tretinoin or retinoids

Apply a dime- to quarter-sized amount to dry skin and massage. Add warm water and massage for 30–60 seconds, then rinse and pat dry.

Light makeup and SPF: one cleanse is enough.

Heavy or long-wear makeup: use Soft Wash as your second cleanse.
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“Even if you have sensitive skin or just had a laser treatment, removing dirt, oil, and buildup is key. That’s why I made Soft Wash, a non foaming cleanser that melts off light makeup and sunscreen while staying gentle enough for post procedure skin.”
Dr. Shereene Idriss Board-certified dermatologist
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One-step gentle cleanser

$30.00

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Stop Double cleansing

Soft Wash takes off the day, not your skin barrier.

  • 0%Agree this product does not irritate my eyes*
  • 0%Agree skin does not feel stripped*
  • PoloxamerAn ophthalmic cleanser so it won't sting your eyes
  • Decyl GlucosideA mild, plant-derived cleanser that won't strip
  • GlycerinHydrates + supports the skin barrier
  • PolyglycerylContains coconut fatty acids to soften and leave skin supple

Ingredients list

water/aqua/eau, poloxamer 184, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, decyl glucoside, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, glycerin, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, sorbitan sesquioleate, citric acid, sodium phytate, phenoxyethanol, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, titanium dioxide (cl 77891)

*Based on an independent clinical study of 30 makeup-wearing subjects after using Soft Wash (orange light camera used to measure SPF residue)

Dr. Shereene Idriss, MD

“Don't expect it to foam. It skips traditional surfactants, so your skin keeps its hydration. Most people only need it at night. If you're oily or acne-prone, it's gentle enough for mornings too.

In the morning, water is usually enough. Save Soft Wash for night, unless you worked out or you're on the oily side.”

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Dr. Shereene Idriss, MD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

FAQs

What's the best gentle cleanser to use with tretinoin?

One that doesn't strip, like Soft Wash.

Dr. Shereene Idriss, MD

Tretinoin and other retinoids can leave skin dry and sensitized, so your cleanser shouldn't add to it. Dr. Idriss Soft Wash is pH-balanced around 5, fragrance-free and non-foaming, so it removes SPF and makeup without stripping. Cleanse at night, pat dry, then apply your tretinoin as directed.

Soft Wash is suitable for all skin types, and it's gentle enough even for sensitive skin.

Yes. Soft Wash is designed for all skin types, and its lightweight, oil-free formula is a great fit for oily and breakout-prone skin.

Evenings, use Soft Wash to take off the day. Mornings can stay simple: water alone is enough for many people, especially dry or sensitive skin.

Yes! You can use Soft Wash twice for a double cleanse or incorporate it as a second cleanse if you like to use a micellar water or cleansing oil to remove your makeup.

If you are wearing makeup then you can use Soft Wash as your first cleanse and follow with your active cleanser. If not wearing makeup, you can use your active cleanser first for maximum benefit. Use Soft Wash as a second cleanse so your skin is slightly hydrated and not overly stripped after double cleansing.

Reactive skin is exactly who we had in mind. It was formulated to calm the look of irritation while it cleans, and it's fragrance-free like everything we make. Still, patch test if your skin is reactive, like with any new product.

No stinging here. Soft Wash cleanses with poloxamer, the same mild ingredient used in eye-care formulas like contact lens solution, so you can keep your eyes open while you cleanse. In an independent study, 100 percent of users reported it did not irritate their eyes.

The no-foam thing is on purpose. Soft Wash is a non-foaming, pH-balanced gel that cleans without stripping, so your skin feels soft and comfortable instead of tight. Massage it over damp skin for 30 to 60 seconds and rinse; no suds required.

Yes, that is literally why it exists. Soft Wash was formulated to melt away sunscreen and light everyday makeup in one step, and in an independent study of 30 makeup-wearing subjects, 96 percent agreed it removes makeup and SPF well. Apply it to dry skin first, massage, then add warm water. If you're wearing heavy or long-wear makeup, use Soft Wash as the second step of a double cleanse.

Yes. Soft Wash is oil free, fragrance free, and pH balanced around 5, the sweet spot for keeping your skin barrier happy while you cleanse. It's lightweight and designed for all skin types, including oily and breakout-prone skin. If you're on the oilier side, it's gentle enough to use morning and night.

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