Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel, 5 Ounce Review
Our verdict
Simple's Refreshing Facial Wash Gel is a soap free, fragrance free gel cleanser built for sensitive skin, and its 4.5 star average across more than 1,150 ratings shows it's a trusted, no fuss daily wash.
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Sensitive skin types who want a soap free, unscented gel cleanser for a simple daily face washing routine.
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You want a cleanser with active ingredients like acids or retinol built in, since this formula is designed to be gentle and softening rather than treatment focused.
- Priced 51% below the category median ($19.99 across 238 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 1,100 owner ratings
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Popularity3.3/5
1,100 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
This gel cleanser is formulated for adults with sensitive skin, packaged in a tube and sized at 5 ounces. It's soap free and unscented, with softening listed as its main product benefit, and it carries a simple white color with no added treatment ingredients.
Because it leans on being gentle rather than doing extra work, it functions well as a base cleansing step in a routine, one that can be paired with separate serums or treatments rather than trying to multitask on its own. That simplicity is part of the appeal for sensitive skin types who want fewer variables in their daily wash.
With more than 1,150 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, the formula has clearly earned trust over time. Current monthly purchase numbers are modest, which fits a long running staple rather than a trending new release.
Pros
- Soap free formula is gentle on sensitive skin
- Fragrance free and unscented
- 4.5 star average across more than 1,150 ratings
- Affordable at under 10 dollars for 5 ounces
Cons
- No active treatment ingredients, so it won't address acne or texture concerns on its own
- Current monthly purchase volume is low
- Tube packaging can be harder to portion precisely than a pump
Performance notes
Because this formula is soap free and unscented with a softening benefit, it's built to cleanse without stripping the skin or adding fragrance irritation. That makes it a solid base layer cleanser, though it's not doing extra work like exfoliating or targeting acne, so it pairs well with separate treatment products.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across more than 1,150 ratings is a strong, consistent score for a basic daily cleanser, and it points to a formula that has quietly earned trust over time. Current monthly purchase numbers are modest, which fits a long running staple rather than a trending new release.
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Frequently asked questions
Will this cleanser help with acne?
It's formulated to be softening and gentle rather than to target acne directly, so it works best as a base cleansing step. Pairing it with a separate treatment product is a better bet if breakouts are your main concern.
Is it safe for sensitive skin?
Yes, it's specifically labeled for sensitive skin and is soap free and unscented, which are both features that tend to reduce the chance of irritation from a daily cleanser.
Does it remove makeup on its own?
It's designed as a gentle daily face wash rather than a dedicated makeup remover, so heavier makeup may need a first cleanse or remover before this gel finishes the job.