LACTIC ACID PURIFYING CLEANSER
Led by Lactic Acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, this 140 ml wash-off cleanser offers gentle surface exfoliation during the brief cleansing window. Kaolin clay helps buffer excess sebum while Sodium PCA conditions, leaving blemish-prone, oily skin clarified, comfortable, and visibly even in tone and texture.
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Formulated for Acne Prone, Oily Skin, Hyperpigmentation, and Darker Skin Tones.
- Lactic Acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, contributes gentle surface exfoliation during the brief skin-contact window of cleansing, supporting the look of even texture1.
- Kaolin clay, an absorbent clay, helps buffer excess sebum during the wash for a clarified, comfortable finish.
- Ilex Paraguariensis (Mate) Leaf Extract, an antioxidant polyphenol botanical, helps comfort the skin surface.
Hero mechanism: Lactic Acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, contributes gentle surface exfoliation across the brief cleansing window. Full mechanism and citations under Details and references.
The Opuliss Skin Lactic Acid Purifying Cleanser is a 140 ml / 4.73 fl oz wash-off cleanser built on a stack of Lactic Acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid), Kaolin clay, and Sodium PCA, alongside Ilex Paraguariensis (Mate) Leaf Extract and Cetraria Islandica (Iceland Moss) Extract. 98% natural origin, vegan eligible. It purifies during the brief cleansing window rather than as a leave-on acid.
Aqua/Water, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Lactic Acid, Ilex Paraguariensis (Mate) Leaf Extract (organic), Cetraria Islandica (Iceland Moss) Extract, Kaolin.
Active ingredients: Lactic Acid (alpha-hydroxy acid, gentle surface exfoliation in rinse-off), Kaolin (absorbent clay, oil-balancing buffer), Sodium PCA (humectant). Ilex Paraguariensis (Mate) Leaf Extract is an antioxidant polyphenol botanical. Cetraria Islandica (Iceland Moss) Extract is a skin-conditioning botanical.
Aqua/Water, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Ilex Paraguariensis (Mate) Leaf Extract, Parfum/Fragrance, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Anisate, Alcohol, Rhamnose, CI 77007 (Ultramarines), Glucose, Glucuronic Acid, Cetraria Islandica (Iceland Moss) Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Callus Extract, Silica, Kaolin, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate
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- Apply two pumps to damp skin.
- Massage gently across face and neck for 30 to 60 seconds, avoiding the eye area, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Follow with toner, serum, and moisturiser. Use morning and evening or as preferred.
98% natural origin, vegan eligible. Contains naturally occurring fragrance compounds (Linalool, Linalyl Acetate). This product contains an alpha-hydroxy acid (Lactic Acid) in wash-off format. Daily SPF 30 or higher is recommended as a general skincare best practice. Patch test on the inner forearm for 24 hours before facial use. Avoid contact with the eyes.
The gentle surfactant base (Coco-Glucoside and Cocamidopropyl Betaine) lifts surface oil and impurities during cleansing. Lactic Acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, contributes gentle surface exfoliation during the brief skin-contact window of the cleanse. Kaolin clay provides an oil-balancing buffer. Sodium PCA acts as a humectant. Ilex Paraguariensis (Mate) Leaf Extract contributes antioxidant polyphenols, while Cetraria Islandica (Iceland Moss) Extract is a skin-conditioning botanical that supports surface comfort. Liu 2020 documented the alpha-hydroxy acid family mechanism class in cosmetic adjunct use for blemish-prone skin1.
- Liu H, Yu H, Xia J, et al. Topical pharmacological treatments for acne vulgaris (Cochrane Systematic Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2020;5:CD011368.
How to cite this product page: Opuliss. Lactic Acid Purifying Cleanser. Opuliss Skin product page. 2026. https://opuliss.com/products/blemish-purifying-face-wash
The Science
Lactic Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid studied in cosmetics for gently exfoliating the skin's surface, helping this cleanser sweep away dulling buildup for a clearer, smoother-looking complexion.
Source: Smith WP. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1996 (PMID 8784274).
INSIDE THE SCIENCE
From precision-fermented actives to biomimetic complexes, discover what makes it Opuliss.
LACTIC ACID
A gentle AHA that exfoliates to smooth texture and refine the look of tone.
Source: Smith WP. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1996 (PMID 8784274).
KAOLIN CLAY
Mineral clay that absorbs excess oil and draws out impurities for clearer-looking skin.
Source: CIR Expert Panel safety assessment, 2003.
GLYCERIN
A classic humectant that draws in and holds moisture for soft, hydrated skin.
Source: Breternitz M, et al. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008 (PMID 18025807).
HOW TO USE
Apply two pumps to damp skin.
Massage gently across face and neck for 30 to 60 seconds, avoiding the eye area, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Follow with toner, serum, and moisturiser. Use morning and evening or as preferred.
THE TEXTURE
The Opuliss difference
SCIENCE, MADE VISIBLE
Opuliss begins where the research ends. Every active is named, every claim is traceable, and nothing is left to promise alone.
Morning to night
A RITUAL, CONSIDERED
Each formula stands on its own and belongs to the whole. Layered with intention, morning and night, the routine becomes unmistakably yours.
A twenty four hour rhythm
THE SKIN KEEPS TIME
Skin is not the same at midnight as it is at nine in the morning. Across a single day its temperature, its acidity and the moisture it loses to the air each move on a rhythm of their own. Morning and night are not two routines. They are one, kept in time.
Yosipovitch G et al. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1998 (PMID 9424081). Sixteen volunteers sampled every two hours across a twenty four hour span.
