





Highlights
- Cruelty-free
- Good for: Oily skin & large pores
- Best for: Normal skin
Details & care
What it is: An essential first step to reset and cleanse skin.
What it does: The antioxidant-rich gel cleanser gently lifts away makeup, excess oil and impurities, leaving skin fresh, hydrated and balanced without any harsh sulfates that can dry or strip skin.
How to use: Wet skin with warm water and massage a dime-sized amount of cleanser gently into skin, creating a light lather. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use daily, morning and night.
- Recyclable packaging
- Natural Beauty & Wellness products are free of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, petrochemicals, mineral oil, silicone and talc
- Cruelty-free
- Made in the USA
- Item #10055908
Ingredients
Water (Aqua, Eau), Glycerin, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl,Capryl Glucoside, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Lysine HCl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Heptyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glutamic Acid, PCA, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Betaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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The Outset
Founded by Scarlett Johansson, The Outset is a radically gentle, irritation-free collection of daily skin care essentials. They believe that healthy skin begins by nourishing your skin barrier with potent, plant-based hydration and that gentle, effective skin care products can deliver transformational results. Designed for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
Most helpful positive review
Sept 27, 2023
Hydrating
Nice gentle cleanser, it super nice and clean scent. The cleanser foams up a bit and feels hydrating! I have sensitive dry skin so some face cleansers can be a bit harsh. This one is truly for those with sensitive skin! 5/5 Complimentary from the outset
Yuri_Ch
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Most helpful critical review
Oct 30, 2025
Not for sensitive skin.
This cleanser was awful. It made my face flaky and red.
Shayne
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Yuri_Ch
Sept 27, 2023
Hydrating
Nice gentle cleanser, it super nice and clean scent. The cleanser foams up a bit and feels hydrating! I have sensitive dry skin so some face cleansers can be a bit harsh. This one is truly for those with sensitive skin! 5/5 Complimentary from the outset
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Madi
Reposted from The Outset
Feb 21, 2026
Life changing product
I’ve been using The Outset since May 2022 and I haven’t looked back since. I had very bad teenage acne and very sensitive skin, I tried many of the big name products to try and clear my skin and nothing was working, when I found out Scarlett Johansson had launched this brand I figured I’d give it a shot being a big fan of hers. To be completely honest I didn’t expect much considering it was a celebrity brand and they can be very hit or miss, but within 3 days of using the cleanser and moisturizer my skin had already started to clear up and by the end of the week my ache was gone. I can honestly say to this day I’m still shocked at how well all the products work, and I recommend it to anyone I come across who struggles with acne. I now have the cleanser, moisturizer and boosting oil which I use twice daily as well as the exfoliating scrub, night cream, and sunscreen. I just got the new dark spot treatment and I’m excited to see how that works (I’m sure it will be great like everything else). The only negative thing I have to say is that I find the sunscreen to have a little bit of a gritty texture when I pump it out and apply it, it also has an odd smell if you put it on after you use the boosting oil, so I haven’t really used it. Otherwise it’s a great brand and I can’t recommend it enough!!!!
Irene D.
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Jan 25, 2026
Super smooth
Love how smooth my skin feels after use. Texture has improved greatly in combination with the serum and moisturizer.
Heather Y.
Reposted from The Outset
Jan 12, 2026
Gentle on the skin
I’m happy with my new cleanser. I use a little and it forms enough suds. My skin is not dry after using it which is a big plus.
Heather M.
Reposted from The Outset
Jan 6, 2026
Gentle and effective
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Is effective at washing away dirt and makeup, while gentle enough for a double cleanse
Ilse C.
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Jan 5, 2026
Perfect for dry skin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It leavs my skin clean without irritating it. Helped with my acne.
