BY CONCERN · CLEANSING
Remove the day without taking the barrier with it.
Cleansing is the foundation of every OVESSI ritual, and the step most often done wrong. The Korean layered approach begins with an oil or balm to lift sebum and SPF, followed by a milk or foam that rinses clean without disrupting the acid mantle. Soft finish, barrier intact, ready for what comes next. Two steps, two minutes, the whole day lifted away.
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The Pour : Patchouli & Amber Vanilla Hand & Body Wash
A warm patchouli lather for hands and body. Skin left clean and softly scented.The Pour : Patchouli & Amber Vanilla Hand & Body Wash
A warm patchouli lather for hands and body. Skin left clean and softly scented.Prix habituel £25Prix habituel -
The Smoke : Ginger & Smoky Cardamom Body Wash
A warm, smoky lather under the water. Skin left clean and softly spiced.The Smoke : Ginger & Smoky Cardamom Body Wash
A warm, smoky lather under the water. Skin left clean and softly spiced.Prix habituel £19Prix habituel -
The Lather : Grapefruit Body Wash
A bright grapefruit lather to start the day. Skin left clean and lightly scented.The Lather : Grapefruit Body Wash
A bright grapefruit lather to start the day. Skin left clean and lightly scented.Prix habituel £26Prix habituel -
The Grain : Volcanic Face & Body Scrub
Skin feels resurfaced head to foot. Smooth where it once felt rough.The Grain : Volcanic Face & Body Scrub
Skin feels resurfaced head to foot. Smooth where it once felt rough.Prix habituel £39Prix habituel -
The Purity : Sensitive Skin Cleanser
A gentle clean for skin that reacts. Soft and calm once it dries.The Purity : Sensitive Skin Cleanser
A gentle clean for skin that reacts. Soft and calm once it dries.Prix habituel £32Prix habituel -
The Silk : Nourishing Cleansing Milk
A soft milk that cleans without stripping. Skin left silken and calm.The Silk : Nourishing Cleansing Milk
A soft milk that cleans without stripping. Skin left silken and calm.Prix habituel £31Prix habituel -
The Cleanse : Clarifying Aloe Gel Wash
Skin feels clear and cool after rinsing. Calm where it once felt congested.The Cleanse : Clarifying Aloe Gel Wash
Skin feels clear and cool after rinsing. Calm where it once felt congested.Prix habituel £31Prix habituel -
The Rinse : Micellar Cleansing Water
The day lifts away with one sweep. Skin left clean and calm, no rinse.The Rinse : Micellar Cleansing Water
The day lifts away with one sweep. Skin left clean and calm, no rinse.Prix habituel £17Prix habituel -
The Rose : Fragrance-Free Rose Hydrating Toner
A soft, fragrance-free layer that preps the skin. Comfort before everything else.The Rose : Fragrance-Free Rose Hydrating Toner
A soft, fragrance-free layer that preps the skin. Comfort before everything else.Prix habituel £28Prix habituel -
The Cloud : Gentle Cleansing Foam
A soft cloud of foam that leaves no tightness. Skin feels clean and calm.The Cloud : Gentle Cleansing Foam
A soft cloud of foam that leaves no tightness. Skin feels clean and calm.Prix habituel £31Prix habituel -
The Reveal : Radiant Glow Face Wash
Skin looks awake after a single wash. A soft glow left on bare skin.The Reveal : Radiant Glow Face Wash
Skin looks awake after a single wash. A soft glow left on bare skin.Prix habituel £36Prix habituel -
The Melt : Sensitive Oil-To-Milk Cleanser
It melts the day away without a tug. Skin left soft and calm.The Melt : Sensitive Oil-To-Milk Cleanser
It melts the day away without a tug. Skin left soft and calm.Prix habituel £43Prix habituel -
The Dissolve : Fragrance-Free Biphasic Cleanser
Makeup lifts away in one pass. Skin left clean, never stripped.The Dissolve : Fragrance-Free Biphasic Cleanser
Makeup lifts away in one pass. Skin left clean, never stripped.Prix habituel £40Prix habituel -
The Clean Slate : Blemish Purifying Face Wash
Skin feels clear and calm after rinsing. Less shine by midday.The Clean Slate : Blemish Purifying Face Wash
Skin feels clear and calm after rinsing. Less shine by midday.Prix habituel £35Prix habituel
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Cleansing questions
What is a double cleanse and do I always need it?
A double cleanse means an oil-based first step to dissolve sunscreen and makeup, followed by a water-based second step to remove what remains. On days without SPF or heavy coverage, a single gentle wash is enough. If you wore both, two steps protect the barrier better than one aggressive one.
Will a cleansing oil break me out?
A well-formulated cleansing oil rinses completely clean and leaves no pore-clogging residue. OVESSI cleansing oils are composed to emulsify on contact with water and lift away without a film. If you are prone to congestion, the milk or foam second step ensures nothing stays behind.
How hot should the water be?
Lukewarm. Hot water degrades the barrier lipids that keep skin cushioned and resilient. Cold water does not activate the rinse as well. A temperature you would hold your wrist under comfortably is the right range.
How does cleansing connect to the rest of the ritual?
Every active that follows, whether toner, serum, or moisturiser, penetrates more evenly on a freshly and gently cleansed surface. Cleansing well is not optional skincare, it is the preparation that makes the rest of the ritual worth doing.
Still exploring
Choose the cleanser your barrier needs.
A two-minute Skin AI reading identifies whether an oil, balm, milk, or foam is the right first step for your skin type and daily wear.
