Gentle Gel Cleanser

Description

Marie Veronique Gentle Gel Cleanser is a mild, soothing cleanser designed for sensitive skin. It gently removes impurities without stripping moisture, leaving skin soft, smooth, and hydrated. Ideal as a second cleanse, it was designed to support skin’s natural balance while preventing dryness or irritation.

The formula features gentle decyl glucoside and sucrose cocoate for effective yet non-drying cleansing. Geranium essential oil helps support a healthy microbial balance, while licorice root extract calms sensitive skin. Green tea provides antioxidant support, promoting a refreshed complexion suitable for daily use.

HOW TO USE IT

Shake well before use. Dispense one pump and warm between palms. Gently massage over face, neck, and chest in small circular motions for 1-2 minutes, adding water to create a light slip. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

INGREDIENTS

Superpower Ingredients

Camellia, Geranium, Green Tea, Lavender, Licorice Root

Full Ingredient List

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Glycerin, Aqua, Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Populus Tremuloides (Aspen) Bark Extract, Sucrose Cocoate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cymbopogon Martinii (Palmarosa) Oil, Probiotics, Sodium Salicylate, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Beta-Glucan, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Galactooligosaccharides, Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool

ABOUT THIS BRAND

Marie Veronique is a California-based skincare brand specializing in small-batch, microbiome-friendly formulations that support long-term skin health. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Berkeley, Marie Veronique combines multidisciplinary research with a commitment to clean chemistry, offering topical solutions for all skin types and tones. With a particular emphasis on the science of age delay, the brand creates products that address a range of skin conditions—including dryness, congestion, and sensitivity—by working with, not against, the skin’s natural intelligence.

The brand was founded by Marie-Veronique Nadeau, a former chemistry teacher and licensed esthetician, whose passion for skin health grew out of a personal search for better aging solutions. Today, the brand is recognized for its evidence-led formulations, thoughtful ingredient sourcing, and transparent production practices. All products are made in-house at their Berkeley lab, ensuring freshness, efficacy, and integrity at every step. Marie Veronique also prioritizes sustainability by using recyclable packaging, minimizing waste in production, and supporting suppliers who share their commitment to environmental responsibility. As a woman-founded and woman-led company, Marie Veronique also champions equity and access by supporting initiatives that empower underrepresented voices in science and wellness.

The Beauty Heroes Standard

Every product at Beauty Heroes meets our Healthy Beauty Standard—a rigorous set of ingredient, sourcing, performance, and sustainability requirements that goes well beyond global cosmetic regulations. This product:

• Meets or exceeds cosmetic ingredient regulations in the United States, Canada, the European Union, and Japan.
• Is cruelty-free and has not been tested on animals.
• Does not contain synthetic fragrance.
• Does not contain silicones.
• Does not contain synthetic acrylates or petrochemical-derived polymers.
• Does not contain PEGs (polyethylene glycols).
• Does not contain sulfates.
• Does not contain parabens.
• Does not contain petroleum-derived ingredients such as mineral oil, petrolatum, carbomer, nylon, vinyl polymers, or similar materials commonly used in conventional cosmetics.
• Does not contain chemical UV filters.

Our Healthy Beauty Standard extends beyond ingredients alone. We also evaluate formulation integrity, ingredient sourcing, environmental impact, packaging, brand values, and product performance before a product is accepted into our collection.

To learn more about our complete ingredient standard—including our approach to sustainability, packaging, philanthropy, and responsible sourcing—visit our full Healthy Beauty Standard.