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Shawnee Darden Cleansing Serum.

Shawnee Darden Cleansing Serum
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About this product

A gentle serum-textured cleanser that removes makeup and sunscreen while hydrating and softening the skin, formulated with non-stripping ingredients including oat and olive extract.

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Guru Score

81%

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What the gurus are saying

This serum-textured cleanser earns praise for its silky feel and ability to remove makeup without stripping, making it especially good for anyone irritated by sticky cleansers. Gurus highlight the non-stripping ingredient blend (oat, olive extract, and glycerin) and note it hydrates while cleansing. One caveat: pairing it with a physical scrubbing tool twice daily could over-strip over time, so gentler application is worth keeping in mind.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take December 2022

What they liked

  • Silky serum texture, not sticky
  • Removes makeup and sunscreen effectively
  • Gentle, non-stripping formula

What they flagged

  • May over-strip with twice-daily use and physical tools

Type

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"The Shawnee Darden cleanser is a very gentle cleanser that I like. I've tried it a few times and it did not over-strip my skin, though it does have hyaluronic acid in it. That said, I'm concerned about using it [...] twice a day [...] with a silicone scrubby tool, which could lead to over-stripping the skin over time."
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"This is from Shawnee Darden who's an esthetician. This is at Sephora as well. If you get it on sale, that is even better. I would highly recommend getting this on sale. This is the Cleansing Serum. It is literally like a serum texture but in a cleanser. It is silky, it is smooth. This removes makeup and sunscreen really well. You could of course pair this with a cleansing balm, [...] but I feel like this is fantastic and it's made by an esthetician who really understands and cares about skin."
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"This is from Shawnee Darden who's an esthetician. This is at Sephora as well. If you get it on sale, that is even better. I would highly recommend getting this on sale. This is the Cleansing Serum. It is literally like a serum texture but in a cleanser. It is silky, it is smooth. This removes makeup and sunscreen really well. You could of course pair this with a cleansing balm, [...] but I feel like this is fantastic and it's made by an esthetician who really understands and cares about skin."
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"This is the Serum Cleanser. It is a cleanser that feels like a silky serum. If you're someone who gets irritated by the stickiness of cleansers, this is for you. This specifically has non-stripping ingredients including oat, and it actually has a form of olive that is great for the skin. This feels so good, it breaks down dirt, makeup, and so on, and it hydrates the skin and softens flakes [...] so that your next products can actually help remove them."
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"This Shawnee Darden cleanser is actually a Cleansing Serum and it's really good. It [...] has water, surfactants, polyethylene glycol, macadamia glycerides, capryl glucoside, and glycerin—all non-stripping [...] ingredients. It's not a very stripping or exfoliating cleanser the way others might be. [...] It has some oat, olive, and chicory leaf extract. Overall it's got some great ingredients, it's vegan and cruelty free, and it seems to work well with her skin."

Frequently asked.

What is Shawnee Darden Cleansing Serum?

A gentle serum-textured cleanser that removes makeup and sunscreen while hydrating and softening the skin, formulated with non-stripping ingredients including oat and olive extract.

Is Shawnee Darden Cleansing Serum worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.

What is Shawnee Darden Cleansing Serum's Guru Score?

Shawnee Darden Cleansing Serum holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Shawnee Darden Cleansing Serum best for?

Shawnee Darden Cleansing Serum is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.

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