A good facial cleanser should do two things well: lift away what doesn't belong on your skin, and leave behind something better than a stripped, tight feeling. AILKE Collagen Skin Care Facial Cleanser combines glutathione, nicotinamide, shea butter, collagen, and carrot oil in a gentle, non-oily formula meant for daily use, morning and night, across oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin.
Glutathione and nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) are the antioxidant and tone-supporting ingredients in this cleanser. With consistent daily use, they're intended to help support the skin's natural look of evenness and clarity over the course of several weeks — a gradual, cosmetic effect, not an instant transformation, and one that varies from person to person. This cleanser is not formulated to bleach or lighten your natural skin color.
Collagen is included here as a texture-softening, hydrating ingredient. Because collagen molecules are too large to absorb through the skin barrier, its role is cosmetic — helping the skin feel smoother right after rinsing rather than adding collagen to the body. Shea butter provides lasting moisture so the cleanser doesn't leave skin feeling tight, while carrot oil contributes vitamins A and E for light antioxidant nourishment.
Used as the first step of a routine, this cleanser is designed to prep skin so that toners, serums, and moisturizers applied afterward can absorb more effectively. A gentle 30 to 60 second massage on damp skin, followed by a thorough lukewarm rinse, is enough for daily cleansing without over-stripping natural oils.
A patch test before first use is always a good idea, particularly if your skin tends to react to new products or fragrance. Because brightening actives like glutathione and nicotinamide can make skin slightly more sun-sensitive, following your cleanse with a daily SPF is a simple way to protect whatever gradual improvement you notice in tone and texture over the following weeks.
Pair this cleanser with a rich follow-up moisturizer from our Face Creams collection, or explore whole-body care in our Body Wash collection.