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Dermatologist-Formulated
Fragrance-free
pH-5
Vegan
Cruelty-free
Made In Canada

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Product Details

This gel cleanser gently removes environmental impurities while respecting the skin's natural barrier and optimal pH. Formulated with hinokitiol and allantoin, it leaves your skin clean and comfortable.

It lifts away everyday makeup and sunscreen. For waterproof mascara or heavy eye makeup, start with Micellar Water, then cleanse.

Key Benefits

This gel cleanser is dermatologist-formulated to:

  • Gently cleanse oily and combination skin
  • Maintain the skin's optimal pH and moisture balance
  • Remove dirt and impurities without stripping the skin's essential oils
  • Leave skin feeling soft and comfortable

Key ingredients

  • Hinokitiol
    Hinokitiol is Riversol’s signature antioxidant, derived from the Pacific red cedar. Riversol founder and award-winning dermatologist Dr. Jason Rivers was first introduced to its potential during his time teaching at UBC, and made it the foundation of Riversol formulas. Known for its antioxidant properties, hinokitiol helps improve skin clarity, brighten the look of dark spots and support a more even-looking complexion.

  • Allantoin
    A botanical extract derived from the comfrey plant or sugar beets with soothing properties.

 

DIRECTIONS & PRODUCT GUIDE

 

FAQ

 

Refreshing Gel Cleanser FAQ

Cream or gel cleanser: which is right for my skin?

Choose by skin type. Hydrating Cream Cleanser is a low-foaming cream for normal to dry and very dry skin. Refreshing Gel Cleanser is a low-foaming gel for oily and combination skin. Both remove dirt, sunscreen and everyday makeup without stripping your skin, and both are made for morning and night use.

Is it good for oily or breakout-prone skin?

Yes. It's a low-foaming gel made for oily and combination skin, so it lifts away excess oil, dirt and sunscreen without stripping your skin. Follow with a light moisturizer, even if your skin is oily. If breakouts are your main concern, add Comprehensive Acne Treatment to your routine.

Is it made for sensitive skin?

Yes. Developed by Dr. Rivers for sensitive skin, it's formulated without parabens and without added fragrance, including masking scents. Fragrance is one of the most common causes of skin irritation. Its low-foaming gel cleans while respecting your skin's natural moisture balance, leaving it soft and comfortable. Your first full-product order is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

Will it dry my skin out?

No, not on the oily and combination skin it's made for: it cleans without stripping your skin's essential oils. Rinse with warm, not hot, water and follow with your moisturizer. If your skin is normal to dry, Hydrating Cream Cleanser is the better fit.

Will it remove my makeup and mascara?

Yes, everyday makeup and sunscreen. For waterproof mascara or heavy eye makeup, start with Micellar Water, then cleanse. If you're wearing makeup, cleanse twice. That gets everything off without rubbing around your eyes.

How much do I use, and how long will one tube last?

A dime-sized amount, worked into a light lather on a wet face, morning and night. More product won't give you better results, and too much can pill or feel heavy. The 180 mL tube lasts about 3 months and the 50 mL about 1 month. That's how long it takes to use up, not how long it keeps once opened.

What is hinokitiol?

Hinokitiol is our signature antioxidant, found naturally in the Pacific Red Cedar and studied for decades. It's a natural antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant with other skin-revitalizing properties, and in our formulas it helps to even skin tone, reduce the look of sun damage and correct dark spots.

Is Riversol hypoallergenic?

Our skincare products are produced and tested to the highest standards of tolerance on sensitive skin. They are hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, colorant-free and cruelty free.

 

RIVERSOL VS. OTHER BRANDS

 
Feature Riversol Other Brands
Formulated at skin pH
Dermatologist-developed
By Dr. Rivers, combining clinical expertise with proven skincare science
Made in Canada
Canadian-made quality you can trust
Hinokitiol antioxidant support
Riversol's signature antioxidant hinokitiol helps fight free radicals for healthier-looking skin
Sensitive skin friendly
Formulated with sensitive skin in mind

30-day money-back guarantee