Highlights
- Cruelty-free
- Best for: Normal skin
Details & care
What it is: A cleansing gel designed to gently exfoliate, restore the skin’s microbiome and balance skin toward optimum health and beauty.
What it does: The first step in your Eighth Day scientific regimen, this foaming gel cleanser draws out pollutants, nourishes and restores the skin’s microbiome, gently exfoliates and removes dirt and excess oils without stripping skin of its natural lipid barrier.
Key ingredients:
- Restorative Probiotics: rebalance skin microflora
- Exfoliative Enzymes: gently exfoliate skin debris and micro-toxins
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide: nourishes the skin’s natural microbiome
How to use: Lather onto skin in a circular motion and rinse with lukewarm water in the morning and evening. Remove makeup prior to use.
- 3.3 oz.
- Dermatologist tested
- Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free
- Cruelty-free
- Made in the USA
- Item #7682034
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EIGHTH DAY
Developed by reconstructive skin cancer surgeon Dr. Antony Nakhla in a clinical setting, Eighth Day products are infused with Peptide-Rich Plasma®, a patent-pending stem-cell technology and topical delivery system composed of a blend of 24 bioidentical peptides, growth factors and amino acids that replenish and stimulate the innate healing mechanisms within the skin.
Most helpful positive review
Aug 28, 2023
Love the Product, Packaging is Questionable
I love how this product cleans my skin without stripping, however, I noticed that some of the product leaks out onto my bathroom shelf. Even making sure that the top is securely closed. Has anyone else had this issue?
TamsinMA
3found this helpful
Most helpful critical review
Apr 10, 2020
CLEANSING GEL
I was looking forward to using this and have always used good expensive skin care but wanted to try something new. I was very disappointed! it smells terrible and it dried my face out so bad. I had an acne breakout from running out of a suppliment that regulated hormones. it was clearing up and almost gone but this made it worse. my face broke out in the same spots everywhere and looked infected in some spots. it was drying my face out so bad especialy where the acne was and would scab and peel. I was hoping the more i used it would get better. I used it for a week or a little longer and it just kept getting worse. As soon as I stopped it 3 days later my face is almost completely clear and dryness is almost gone. I am hoping I can return this since it is so expensive. I have sensative skin and this says it is perfect for it but I have to disagree. it is the worst skin care I have ever used.
Anonymous
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Size
TamsinMA
Size purchased: 3.3 oz
Aug 28, 2023
Love the Product, Packaging is Questionable
I love how this product cleans my skin without stripping, however, I noticed that some of the product leaks out onto my bathroom shelf. Even making sure that the top is securely closed. Has anyone else had this issue?
3found this helpful
Anonymous
Reposted from Eighth Day
Mar 12, 2026
Not worth the money
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used the serum, under eye cream and primer. It left a weird residue on my face. Not good for brown skin tones. It looked like I had white crusty tooth paste on my face.
Diane A.
Reposted from Eighth Day
Feb 10, 2026
Cleanser review
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am in love with this cleanser. You only have to use a small amount to produce a good lather.
Anita S.
Reposted from Eighth Day
Jan 6, 2026
It's "OK"
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not really impressed, but I double-clean my skin so it's OK for the second wash. I love the rest of the line but would not repurchase this item.
Laura B.
Reposted from Eighth Day
Sept 18, 2025
Restorative cleanser
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the way my skin feels after cleansing with the restorative cleanser— clean but not dry or tight. I love the natural herbal smell. I just wish the container was more user friendly. As is, the cleanser’s watery texture and the squeeze container don’t work well together. Too much comes out too quickly so there is a lot of potential to waste product. The product is expensive as it is so extra annoying to experience waste. Please change to a pump bottle or better container. Thanks.
Leslie A.
Reposted from Eighth Day
May 18, 2025
Good cleanser
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It makes my face feel very clean and love that it’s not scented
