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Gentle Gardenia Anti-Pollution Gel Cleanser

Immunologist & Dermatologist Approved Research-Backed

$48.00

Gentle Gardenia Anti-Pollution Gel Cleanser is a sulfate-free face wash that gently removes pollution, makeup, and impurities without stripping the sensitive skin. Immunologist formulated with gardenia and niacinamide for all skin types, skin feels lighter, comforted and soft following cleansing.

BEFORE AFTER              WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?

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WHY THIS CLEANSER

Most cleansers harm while cleaning, as high pH (8-10) and sulfates can strip your barrier leaving it tight and vulnerable.

Our approach:

  • pH 5.5 to support barrier and microbiome (6)
  • Botanical surfactants to clean without stripping
  • Anti-pollution chelators to capture particles

WHY WE MADE IT?

“Your cleanser shouldn’t damage your skin barrier just to remove dirt. I formulated this with pH 5.5 and anti-pollution technology because your skin’s acid mantle and microbiome need protection, not disruption. Clean skin should be healthier skin.”

– Dr. Ebru

Suitable for ALL skin types and tones including sensitive skin.

WHAT RESEARCH SHOWS

Gardenia Extract: Protects against UV damage that can reduce signs of inflammaging (1, 5)

Borage Oil: Supports barrier in sensitive skin (2)

Niacinamide: Reduces look of redness; supports barrier (3)

Rose Petal Extract: Calms inflammatory signaling in skin cells (4)

REFERENCES

  1. Park J, et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014.
  2. Lin TK, et al. Int J Mol Sci. 2018.
  3. Wohlrab J, Kreft D. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2014.
  4. Lee MH, et al. Food Sci Nutr. 2018. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.870
  5. Karpuzoglu E, et al. Front Immunol. 2025.
  6. Brooks SG, et al. J Invest Dermatol. 2025.

Use the cleanser twice daily to effectively remove pollutants and makeup while supporting skin circulation. Apply 1-2 pumps on wet hands, massage gently for 30 seconds, rinse with lukewarm water, then pat dry before applying serum and moisturizer.

For best results, follow with MICRO ALGAE IMMUN-B3 SERUMGREEN CAVIAR FACIAL OIL ELIXIR, and AGELESS PERFECTION CREAM.

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Clean Beauty Certified

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PETA cruelty-free and vegan certification

PETA Vegan & Animal Test-Free

Awards

Skincare Anarchy Best of Beauty 2023
Beauty Shortlist Skincare Awards 2022
Beauty Shortlist Skincare Awards 2019
Clean Beauty Awards 2018

How long does shipping take?
Free standard shipping (3–5 business days).

What is your return policy?
30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not seeing results, contact us for a full refund.

When will I see results?
Most customers notice softer, calmer skin after the very first use. With consistent twice-daily use, your skin’s moisture barrier visibly strengthens over 2–4 weeks.

What makes this different from other cleansers?
Most cleansers use high-pH sulfate formulas that strip your barrier and leave skin tight. This is pH-balanced at 5.5 with 10+ botanicals and anti-pollution chelators that clean without disrupting your microbiome. Approximately 96.5% natural-origin ingredients.

Pair it with

Multi-action for visible hydrate, depuff, lift

Suitable For

Dermatologist tested icons representing skincare benefits the look of sensitive skin, dryness, dullness, sensitivities.

Results you can see

Before & After Results

Science Backed

For Concerns

Dryness & dehydration
Compromised skin barrier
Loss of firmness & elasticity

Our Science, your results

95%

Felt  improvement in skin’s hydration and clarity*

97%

Felt lasting comfort throughout the day*

*Visible self-evaluation and user perception by 20 women, 2 uses/day for 4 weeks.

with Benefits

Purifies without stripping 
Maintains protective balance
Refreshed skin after every wash

What Makes Gentle Gardenia Cleanser Different?

Gentle Gardenia Anti-Pollution Gel Cleanser vs.
$48 / 3.34 oz
$0.14 per use · 0.30 ml twice daily
Expert Choice
Luxury Brand Cleanser
$125 / 4.2 oz
$0.91 per use · 0.90 ml twice daily
Celebrity Brand Cleanser
$65 / 3.4 oz
$0.58 per use · 0.90 ml twice daily
Drugstore Cleanser
$16 / 6.7 oz
$0.07 per use · 0.90 ml twice daily
Visible Results
Visible Results
Visible Results
Visible Results
Skin Feels Clean Without Tightness
4 actives working together
Skin Feels Clean Without Tightness
2 actives
Skin Feels Clean Without Tightness
2 actives
Skin Feels Clean Without Tightness
1 active
Skin Feels Calm & Comforted
4 actives working together
Skin Feels Calm & Comforted
1 active
Skin Feels Calm & Comforted
1 active
Skin Feels Calm & Comforted
0 actives
Skin Barrier Feels Protected
4 actives working together
Skin Barrier Feels Protected
1 active
Skin Barrier Feels Protected
1 active
Skin Barrier Feels Protected
0 actives
Skin Feels Defended Against Pollution
3 actives working together
Skin Feels Defended Against Pollution
0 actives
Skin Feels Defended Against Pollution
0 actives
Skin Feels Defended Against Pollution
0 actives
Healthy, Refreshed-Looking Glow
3 actives working together
Healthy, Refreshed-Looking Glow
2 actives
Healthy, Refreshed-Looking Glow
1 active
Healthy, Refreshed-Looking Glow
0 actives
The Science Behind It
The Science Behind It
The Science Behind It
The Science Behind It
Created / Formulated By
Immunologist
Created / Formulated By
Cosmetic Lab
Created / Formulated By
Celebrity Brand
Created / Formulated By
Mass Production
Format
Anti-Pollution Gel
Format
Cream / Milk Cleanser
Format
Gel Cleanser
Format
Foam / Gel Cleanser
Total Actives & Botanicals
10+ actives + botanicals
Total Actives & Botanicals
2–3 actives
Total Actives & Botanicals
1–2 actives
Total Actives & Botanicals
1 active
Lasts
~165 days
Lasts
~69 days
Lasts
~65 days
Lasts
~110 days
pH Balanced
5.5 (skin-friendly)
pH Balanced
Undisclosed
pH Balanced
Undisclosed
pH Balanced
Undisclosed
Natural / Natural-Origin
~96.5%
Natural / Natural-Origin
Undisclosed
Natural / Natural-Origin
Undisclosed
Natural / Natural-Origin
Synthetic-based
Sulfate-Free
Yes
Sulfate-Free
Contains SLS
Sulfate-Free
Yes
Sulfate-Free
Yes
No Synthetic Fragrance
Yes
No Synthetic Fragrance
No
No Synthetic Fragrance
No
No Synthetic Fragrance
No
Cruelty-Free Certified
Leaping Bunny
Cruelty-Free Certified
Undisclosed
Cruelty-Free Certified
Yes
Cruelty-Free Certified
Undisclosed
Vegan
Yes
Vegan
No
Vegan
Yes
Vegan
Undisclosed

*Our precision micro-pump dispenses 0.10ml per pump vs standard 0.30ml to 0.50ml pumps, delivering our concentrated formulas efficiently. Individual usage varies.

*Representative comparison based on publicly available product information as of 2026. Individual products may vary. Information is subject to change. Duration estimates are approximate and based on recommended usage amounts; actual results may vary depending on individual application. This comparison is for educational and informational purposes only.

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Key Ingredients

NIACINAMIDE Defends against irritating free radicals
RICE PEPTIDES Help boost supple softness
ROSEHIP, BORAGE, APRICOT OILS Virtually help seal moisture
REISHI MUSHROOM Adaptogen to help calm and soothe
VITAMIN E Helps maintain barrier function
VITAMIN C Helps brighten uneven dull look
GARDENIA & ROSE Supports balanced vitality
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Gardenia Petal Soft Cleanse

Cleansing is the most critical step in your skin care routine. It is where you clean impurities on the skin that often result in signs of inflammaging, acne, dull, uneven complexion or enlarged pores.

 

A woman smiles, holding a bottle of gel cleanser to her cheek. She exudes a fresh, radiant look. The product label reads "Gentle Gardenia Gel Cleanser."

Complete Your Routine

Step

1

prepare

Purify the complexion with your gentle cleanser to remove impurities.

Step

2

TARGET

Prime and prepare your skin with your serum for the next step

Step

3

Rejuvenate

Revitalize and erase signs of stress from the delicate eye area

Step

4

restore

Boost your results with the concentrated face oil to defy signs of inflammaging

Step

5

replenish

Protect, fortify and moisturize with your cream to help correct signs of inflammaging

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  1. This Gardenia cleanser is the best I’ve ever used! Removes every trace of makeup without stripping. The gel texture is so refreshing and the scent is divine.

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  2. Best cleanser I’ve ever used! Removes everything without drying. The gardenia scent is so calming.

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  3. I love this facial cleanser! it leaves my skin feeling clean ,fresh, and smooth

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  4. These products are the real thing, my skin has never looked this good. Absolutely favorites are the face wash, eye cream and serum�also the honey active mask!

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  5. I have tried 3 products of Aveseena, the micro algae immun b3 face serum, Ageless perfection cream and Gentle gardenia anti pollution gel cleanser. All of them are great in touch, fragrance, texture on the skin and also, the most important thing is in result of my highly sensitive, dry and aged skin. I was shocked at the amazing healing and relieving sense of my skin from the first day I had used them. My experience is totally different from the other well known brands I�ve tried since that day. They are more elevated and extravagant products for a person who is looking for a special treatment.

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  6. I have tried Gentle gardenia anti pollution gel cleanser.It is amazing, soft smells great and skin feels non irritated and soft. get it now.

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  7. Lovely smelling gel cleanser. Does not leave residue and leaves your face feeling soft and clean, I have sensitive skin and always cautious to use new facial products but the gardenia gel cleanser is perfect.

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  8. Honestly, I didn’t expect much and then it surprised me. I’m loving how soft my face feels. I used a fingertip around eyes and smile lines during dry office days; it played nicely with sunscreen. After a few uses, the mid-day dullness didn’t show up. So happy with this find.

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  9. This cleanser is amazing. It’s gentle on my sensitive and dry skin. Leaves it feeling so soft and smooth. No dryness afterwards. Get this cleanser for sure.

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  10. Great product, great price. You only need a small amount to get a great wash!

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FAQ

You can apply the cleanser to either dry or wet skin and then rinse it off with warm water.

The CLEANSER is mild and suitable for all skin types. Infused with calming botanicals, it helps to moisturizes and nourishes while preserving the delicate balance of the barriers and microbiome.

Yes. Our cleanser is great for everyone who wants to indulge in its luxurious formulation.

A cleanser performs a vital task in skincare: it delicately eliminates makeup, impurities, and pollutants, unveiling a refreshed complexion. By unclogging pores and banishing dead skin and excess oil, it aids in warding off skin concerns like acne and uneven texture. Moreover, a cleanser sets the stage for optimal absorption of subsequent skincare ingredients, ensuring your skin is primed to receive the utmost benefits.

Yes, you can use the cleanser day and night to remove all pollutants as it is gentle on the skin.

Yes, the cleanser gently melts away impurities and makeup while softening the complexion. Simply massage it into the skin using small circular motions. Rinse with water.

Use 1 pump for light cleansing or 2 pumps for removing makeup and sunscreen. Massage for 30 seconds as recommended by Dr. Ebru: ‘Apply as gel, let sit 15-30 seconds, then lather and massage for 30 seconds while rinsing.’ This ensures optimal cleansing without waste.

Yes. For those with delicate skin prone to dryness, our cleanser offers a gentle solution. Crafted with the utmost care, it embraces your skin with tender nourishment, leaving behind a touch of luxury and comfort.

Rest assured, all AveSeena skincare products undergo extensive testing by dermatologists and ophthalmologists, ensuring they are hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and make even the most sensitive skins happy. For personalized skincare advice tailored to your specific needs, we recommend consulting with your physician or dermatologist, who can provide expert guidance aligned with your unique skincare concerns.

The cleanser maintains skin hydration with a pH of 5.5 (matching skin’s natural pH), containing mild surfactants and 1% niacinamide to prevent dryness while effectively cleansing. Our formula includes hydrating botanicals like Rose absolute and Borage oil that replenish moisture during cleansing.

Yes, you can safely use it with normal conditions of use. Our cleanser is formulated with gentle ingredients. If you have any specific concerns or medical conditions, we recommend consulting with your healthcare provider before introducing any new skincare products into your routine.

 

Clinical and Scientific Research

“As demonstrated in a 2014 study published in Evid Based Complement Alternat Med (doi: 10.1155/2014/429246), suggests that UVB-induced oxidative stress, apoptotic cell death, and inflammatory responses of skin cells can be attenuated by yellow-colored plant extracts, such as Gardenia jasminoides extract, that absorb UV effectively, and these extracts are useful cosmetic ingredients.”- Park J, Seok JK, Suh HJ, Boo YC. Gardenia jasminoides Extract Attenuates the UVB-Induced Expressions of Cytokines in Keratinocytes and Indirectly Inhibits Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Expression in Human Dermal Fibroblasts. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:429246. doi: 10.1155/2014/429246. Epub 2014 Mar 11. PMID: 24711853; PMCID: PMC3966326.

“Studies in International Journal of Molecular Sciences in 2018 showed that topical application of Borage oil in infants and children with seborrheic dermatitis has been shown to normalize skin barrier function.” – Lin, T.-K., Zhong, L., & Santiago, J. L. (2018). Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(1), 70. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19010070

“As demonstrated in a 2014 study published in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) has antipruritic, antimicrobial, vasoactive, photo-protective, sebostatic and lightening effects depending on its concentration.” – Wohlrab J, Kreft D. Niacinamide – mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2014;27(6):311-5. doi: 10.1159/000359974. Epub 2014 Jun 27. PMID: 24993939.

“As demonstrated in a 2018 study published in Food Science and Nutrition, the Rosa plant exerts various biological functions, including antioxidant and anti-microbiological activities. Results indicated the skin anti-inflammatory activity of Rose Petal Extract is because of antioxidant activity.” – Lee MH, Nam TG, Lee I, Shin EJ, Han AR, Lee P, Lee SY, Lim TG. Skin anti-inflammatory activity of rose petal extract (Rosa gallica) through reduction of MAPK signaling pathway. Food Sci Nutr. 2018 Oct 25;6(8):2560-2567. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.870. PMID: 30510758; PMCID: PMC6261181.

Researched and Shared by Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu

Immunologist and Skincare Scientist with 25+ years researching dermatological formulations. Specializes in sensitive skin solutions and anti-inflammaging science.

Skin lives happiest around pH 5.5. Cleansers near this level clean without stripping, so the barrier feels calm and comfortable.

Sensitive, dryness-prone, and reactive skin types usually report less tightness and better comfort.

Yes, the gel cleanser is suitable for sensitive skin because it is dermatologist-tested, sulfate-free, fragrance-free, and formulated at pH 5.5 to preserve and calm the skin’s barrier. This minimizes irritation and dryness commonly experienced by sensitive skin types.

No. The non-stripping gel removes makeup and pollution while leaving skin feeling clean, calm, and hydrated.

Massage onto damp skin for 30–60 seconds, then rinse. Use morning and night. Ideal for makeup removal.

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      LIST OF INGREDIENTS

      WATER • SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE • DISODIUM 2-SULFOLAURATE • COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE • COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE • SODIUM CHLORIDE • GLYCERIN • COCO-GLUCOSIDE • ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE • HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HONEY • GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE • DECYL GLUCOSIDE • GLYCERYL OLEATE • NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3) • TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E) • HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN • GARDENIA JASMINOIDES (GARDENIA) FLOWER ABSOLUTE • ROSA CANINA (ROSEHIP) FRUIT OIL • CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE • LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) WATER • ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER WATER • PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS LEAF OIL • ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT • CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS) OIL • MONARDA FISTULOSA (BEE BALM) FLOWER OIL • APIS MELLIFERA (BEESWAX) EXTRACT • ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER WAX • EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT • TARAXACUM OFFICINALE (DANDELION) EXTRACT • CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT • GERANIUM MACULATUM (GERANIUM) EXTRACT • PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL • BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL • OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL • VERBASCUM THAPSUS EXTRACT • GANODERMA LUCIDUM (REISHI MUSHROOM) EXTRACT • SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE LEAF EXTRACT • LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT • ORIGANUM VULGARE (OREGANO) EXTRACT • CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL EXTRACT • DIMETHYL SULFONE • SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE (VITAMIN C) • AMETHYST EXTRACT • SODIUM LEVULINATE • CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID • SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE • SODIUM PCA • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • POTASSIUM SORBATE • TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE • SODIUM BENZOATE • CITRIC ACID • *GERANIOL • *CITRONELLOL • *CITRAL | *occurs naturally

      Contains ~96.5%* Natural and Natural-Origin Ingredients. pH is between 5.5-6.5. Vegan.

      100% NATURAL SCENT

      This natural elixir harnesses the absolute essences of tender Damask Roses, luscious creamy white Gardenia and Damask Roses for a floral relaxation both to skin and soul.

      *occurs naturally in many essential oils | flower extracts and hydrosols.

      **values calculated per basis of ISO standard 16128 part II and according to raw ingredient information provided by suppliers and to best of our knowledge.

      Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. To confirm that the product is suitable for your personal use, please consult the ingredients list included on our product packaging.