Your glow starts at the sinkSkin Brightening Face Wash
Dull skin usually starts with the wrong cleanser. This sulphate-free gel washes away grime and tan without stripping your skin, while Glutathione and Natural Arbutin work on evening out your tone. Clean, soft and glowing after every single wash.
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WHAT'S INSIDE
5 Brightening Actives in One Wash
Most face washes only clean. This one layers five brightening actives into the minute you already spend at the sink, morning and night.
Vitamin C
Brightens and defends. Helps fade the look of tan and everyday sun damage.
Glutathione
The body's own master antioxidant. Slows melanin overproduction at the source.
Natural Arbutin
Fades dark spots steadily without the irritation that hydroquinone causes.
Swiss Garden Cress
Triggers the skin's own detox cycle. Clearer tone that comes from within.
Cranberry Extract
Skin-perfecting berry, rich in antioxidants that help protect against daily pollution.
The science
Cleanse, brighten, protect
A cleanser only gets about a minute on your skin. Every part of this formula is built to make that minute count.
Cleanse
The sulphate-free gel lifts away dirt, oil and sunscreen without disturbing your skin barrier. No tightness after rinsing.
Brighten
Glutathione, Arbutin and Vitamin C get to work during every wash. Used twice daily, they help fade tan and even out your tone.
Protect
Swiss Garden Cress and Cranberry antioxidants help your skin cope with pollution and sun stress between washes.
What to expect
Week by week
Week 1
Skin feels clean without that stripped, tight feeling. Softer texture from the first few washes.
Week 2-3
Skin looks fresher in the morning. Tan from weekend sun fades faster than it used to.
Week 4-6
Tone starts looking more even. Dull patches and post-sun darkness become less noticeable.
Week 8+
A brighter, more uniform base. Makeup sits better and skin has a healthy glow before you apply anything.
You'll notice
- ✓ No tightness or squeaky feeling after rinsing
- ✓ Tan and dullness fade with consistent use
- ✓ Skin tone gradually looks more even
- ✓ A soft, fresh glow right after each wash
- ✓ Gentle enough for twice-daily use
From our customers
Real skin, real reviews
"Tingling clean, fresh faced right after. Sweet fragrance but not oversweet."
"Lightening effect, glow is there."
"My skin looks clear"
"Even tone is visible"
"My skin looks clear"
Make brightening a daily habit
A sulphate-free gel cleanser that brightens while it cleans: Vitamin C, Glutathione, Natural Arbutin, Swiss Garden Cress and Cranberry Extract in one daily wash. It lifts away dirt, oil and tan without drying, and helps even out skin tone with twice-daily use. Formulated by the dermatologists at Clinic Dermatech.
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- PETA-certified vegan
- Formulated by Clinic Dermatech
5actives in one washBrightening starts with your cleanser
Serums get the credit, but your cleanser sets the stage. If it strips your skin, everything after it has to work harder. This gel cleans deeply, keeps the barrier calm and adds five brightening actives to the one step you never skip.
73%five-star reviewsRated 4.6 by the people using it
Across 78 verified reviews, customers keep coming back to the same three words: clean, clear and glow. 73% of reviewers gave it a full five stars.
0sulphates or parabensGentle enough for twice a day
No sulphates, no parabens, no mineral oils. The formula comes from 20+ years of treating Indian skin at Clinic Dermatech, so it purifies and reduces tan without the dryness harsh cleansers leave behind.
Your routine
How to use it
Wet + lather
Splash your face with lukewarm water. Squeeze out a coin-sized amount and work it into a light lather.
Massage
Massage over your face and neck for about a minute. Give the actives time to work before you rinse.
Rinse + follow up
Rinse well and pat dry. Follow with your serum or moisturiser, and sunscreen in the morning.
Before you buy
Will this dry out my skin?
No. It is a sulphate-free gel, so it cleans without stripping. Skin feels soft and comfortable after rinsing, not tight. Dry skin types can follow with a moisturiser as usual.
How is this different from a regular face wash?
Most cleansers only remove dirt and oil. This one adds five brightening actives, including Glutathione, Natural Arbutin and Vitamin C, so every wash also works on dullness, tan and uneven tone.
How often should I use it?
Twice a day, morning and night. It is gentle enough for daily use on all skin types, including oily and combination skin.
Will a face wash alone fade my dark spots?
A cleanser rinses off, so it supports brightening rather than replacing a leave-on treatment. For visible spot-fading, pair it with the CIEL Skin Brightening Glow Serum. The wash preps your skin so the serum absorbs better.
Does it remove makeup and sunscreen?
It removes light makeup and daily sunscreen well. For heavy or waterproof makeup, use a cleansing balm or micellar water first, then follow with this wash.
The easiest brightening step you'll ever add
No new routine to learn. Swap your cleanser, and let five brightening actives work every time you wash your face.
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