The Blue Glycolic Cleanser

$45.00

Skin that feels clean — not stripped.

Name: The Blue Glycolic Cleanser
Brand: Intelligent Skincare
SKU: TBC
Price: 45.00 USD
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Rating: 4.91 (35 reviews)

The Blue Glycolic Cleanser — the daily glycolic cleanser two dermatologists used in practice for 30 years.

$45.00

✓ Removes makeup, oil, and buildup in one step
✓ Gentle enough for twice-daily use
✓ One bottle lasts 3+ months

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One bottle lasts 3+ months of twice-daily use. Stocking up? Two covers you for half the year.

Ingredients

Glycolic acid (AHA) and salicylic acid (BHA) do the work; cocamidopropyl betaine and glycerin keep the clean gentle; bergamot oil and a touch of fragrance give it a light citrus scent; preservatives keep it stable. Every ingredient has a job — see the full list.

Full INCI: Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycolic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Blue 1

How to use

Twice a day: wet your face with lukewarm water, massage a small pump in circles, rinse, pat dry. In the morning, follow with SPF 30+ — glycolic acid can make skin more sun-sensitive.

Shipping & returns

Free shipping from Fresno, California. 30-day money-back guarantee — if it's not for you, contact us within 30 days of delivery for a refund.

Dermatologist-Founded

30 Years in Practice

Glycolic Acid

Made in California

Every Ingredient Has a Job

The feeling

Clean, not stripped.

Some cleansers leave your skin tight and squeaky. That's not clean — that's stripped. The Blue Glycolic Cleanser takes off makeup, oil, and the day's buildup, then stops. Soft, comfortable, actually clean.

“It cleans without irritation or dryness. Leaves my skin feeling soft.”
Krishayes, customer review

The Active System

The part that does the work.

Glycolic acid (AHA) lifts the dull, dead cells sitting on the surface
Salicylic acid (BHA) reaches into pores and clears oil and buildup
Balanced for twice-daily use — no rationing, no off-days

Ingredients:

Glycolic Acid · Salicylic Acid

The Comfort System

The part that keeps skin comfortable.

Glycerin draws water to the skin and holds it there
Cocamidopropyl betaine — the gentle co-surfactant — cleans without over-drying, supporting your skin barrier
Bergamot oil and a touch of fragrance for a light citrus scent

Ingredients:

Glycerin · Propanediol · Cocamidopropyl Betaine · Bergamot Fruit Oil

Blue skincare bottle with gold cap on a white surface with towels and plants

Meet the doctors

Two dermatologists. Thirty years. One cleanser.

Dr. Leah Press and Dr. Marketa Limova ran a dermatology practice in Fresno, California. Thirty years ago they formulated a daily cleanser for their own patients — one that worked hard enough to matter and stayed gentle enough to use twice a day, on nearly every skin type that walked in.

Patients kept asking for it. The formula never changed, because it never needed to. This is that cleanser — unchanged, and available outside the clinic for the first time.

Meet the doctors →

On camera

In their words

“Clean skin without that tight, dry feeling.”
Priscilla, @skincarereviewer_ · ISC partner
“My skin has never felt this balanced. It made my skin flawless!”
Amani, 27
“Unclogged pores. This cleanser delivers! Feels like I'm in my 20s again.”
Don, 63
“I'm amazed at how quickly I saw results.”
Anita, 68

5 stars: 32 (91%)
4 stars: 3 (9%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Wonderful skin changing product, 20+ years using this cleanser. Dr Limova recommended for my oily skin with frequent breakouts. Breakouts significantly reduced and really cleans out my pores. Still using this product on my 61yr old face. Helps with sloughing off the dead skin cells and keeps oil under control. Thank you! ❤️

This facial cleanser feels so great on the skin, and yesterday after using this cleanser for 6 months, I got a facial and the esthetician said "your skin really looks amazing. Don't change what you're doing." I am 41, so that means the world!

I have been using this cleanser for over 3 years. It removes my makeup so easily. My face feels very clean . My face is never dry. The cleanser must exfoliate because I never have dry skin. My face is ready for clean make up in the morning. I very rarely break out . I use it daily.

Hi Maria, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with The Blue Cleanser! We're thrilled to hear it keeps your skin feeling clean and balanced every day. We truly appreciate your loyalty over the years. Stay clean, not stripped!

Has a nice feel to the liquid, washes with minimal sudsing. Nice feel to the after skin.

This is the only face wash I’ve used that doesn’t feel oily or leave my skin dried out. I tend to scrub my face harder than I should and it still doesn’t dry me out. I’d recommend to anyone!

Really loving this cleanser! It leaves my skin feeling super clean, smooth, and refreshed without drying it out. My skin has been looking so much brighter!

I have been using the cleanser for years. It balances my skin and keeps the texture smooth, blemish free and controls oil.

Excellent product!

Love it!

I have used The Blue Glycolic Cleanser for many years. I have found it to be gentle and yet efficient for my oily skin, and I believe it has been a significant reason my rosacea has not reappeared.

Thank you, Roberta, for sharing your positive experience with The Blue Glycolic Cleanser. We're delighted to hear it has been beneficial for your skin. We appreciate your continued trust in Intelligent Skincare.

the best

Great product

I have been using this wash for over 15 years and it is by far the best wash I have ever used. I love the way it leaves my skin feeling clean and fresh. I highly recommend all skin types to give it a try.

I have slightly oily combination skin. The blue cleanser removes products including sunscreen with one wash. I love how clean it leaves my face. A little goes a long way.

I’ve been using the Glycolic Wash for over 20 years! I highly recommend trying this cleanser! My skin has never looked so good, great for exfoliation and everyday use .

I love this product. I have been using it for 20 years. No other wash compares.

Leaves my skin feeling clean & smooth without feeling stripped. If I go a couple days without using my blue was i can feel the difference.

So far so good. My face doesn’t feel dry after cleansing. It’s a gel type of cleanser.

This cleanser does not disappoint. It cleans without irritation or dryness. Leaves my skin feeling soft. I am very pleased with this product and will continue to purchase.

I've been using this cleanser since I was a teenager. I'm almost 40 now. I've tried other cleansers here and there and always come back to The Blue Cleanser. It just leaves my skin feeling cleaner, softer, healthier than anything else I've tried.

Just feels clean

Clean feeling face and helps with acne breakouts

Soft and clean

My skin seems to have evened out after using The Blue Cleanser daily. Its so easy to use and lasts a long time!

Refreshed

It makes your skin feel fresh and smooth

Great value

Lasts a long time and is the perfect cleanser for all skin types

Very comforting

My skin is brighter. Far better than any other cleansers.

Clean, soft, clear

My skin is oily and The Blue Cleanser helps it be less oily unlike other cleansers

Less oily

Does not dry out my skin

Smooth and Soft

Leaves your skin soft, clean, and residual free.

A good exfoliant

A helpful product. Exfoliation is important to me.

This has become my favorite

Much clearer, softer, brighter skin. The results are great!

Reviews reflect individual customers’ experiences with their own skin — not typical or guaranteed results, and not medical advice. Talk to your dermatologist about what’s right for you.

No mystery blend

The full formula, line by line

No mystery blend, no padding. Here's what's in the bottle and what each part does.

Glycolic acid AHA · exfoliant: Gently loosens the dull, dead cells that make skin look tired.
Salicylic acid BHA · pore-clearing: Oil-soluble, so it can reach into pores and help clear the buildup a water-based cleanser leaves behind.
Glycerin + propanediol Humectants: Draw water to the skin and hold it there while the acids work — a big part of why it cleans without the tight feeling.
Sodium laureth sulfate + cocamidopropyl betaine Cleansing duo: The surfactants that lift oil and makeup and rinse away clean. The betaine is the gentle half of the pair — it tempers the wash so it does its job without doing too much.
Bergamot fruit oil + fragrance Scent: A light citrus note — noticeable while you wash, gone when you rinse.
Phenoxyethanol + benzyl alcohol Preservatives: Keep the formula fresh and stable through months of daily use in a wet shower.
Tetrasodium EDTA Stabilizer: Binds the minerals in hard water so the cleanser rinses off completely.
Potassium hydroxide pH adjuster: A tiny amount, there to set the formula's pH where the acids work and skin is comfortable.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycolic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Blue 1

Longevity as proof

Proven across a lifetime

The same bottle works at sixteen and at seventy — which is why patients who started young never left. This isn't a trend formulation chasing this year's actives. It's a cleanser designed to be used every day, for decades, by the same person.

“I've been using this cleanser since I was a teenager. I'm almost 40 now. I've tried other cleansers here and there and always come back to The Blue Cleanser.”
Parcileon, customer review

Side by side

How it compares

Attribute	The Blue Glycolic Cleanser	Typical drugstore cleanser	Typical prestige “clinical” brand
Formulated by practicing dermatologists	✓	—	Varies
Refined over 30 years of in-practice use	✓	—	—
Glycolic (AHA) + salicylic (BHA) in one daily cleanser	✓	Rare	Rare
Sold direct by the founders	✓	—	—
One formula, unchanged — not a yearly relaunch	✓	—	Varies
Made in California	✓	Varies	Varies

Comparison of product attributes, not results.

How to use it

One step, twice a day

Wet

Splash your face with lukewarm water, morning and evening.
Massage

One small pump, worked in gentle circles — about the length of a deep breath.
Rinse

Rinse clean, pat dry. In the morning, follow with SPF 30+.

Routine fit

Morning and night. Then sunscreen.

PM — massage onto damp skin, rinse. It removes makeup and the day's buildup in one step.

AM — a quick wash, then your usual routine, and in daylight hours that should include SPF 30+. Glycolic acid can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Pairing an AHA cleanser with sunscreen isn't a cross-sell — it's what any dermatologist would tell you.

FAQ

Questions, answered plainly

Is it right for my skin type?

It was formulated for daily use across skin types — in practice, the doctors reached for this one cleanser for nearly every patient, oily to dry. If your skin is very sensitive or you're being treated for a skin condition, check with your own provider first. That's honest advice, not boilerplate.

How often should I use it?

Twice a day, morning and evening. The acids are buffered for daily use — you don't need to ration it the way you would a strong leave-on exfoliant.

Will it sting or tingle?

Some people notice a brief, light tingle in the first few uses — common with AHA cleansers, and it typically fades as skin adjusts. It shouldn't hurt. If it does, rinse off and give your skin a break.

Is this for breakouts or for aging skin?

Both audiences use it, for the same reason: it cleans thoroughly without stripping. Salicylic acid helps keep pores clear; glycolic acid smooths the look of texture and dullness. It's a cosmetic cleanser, not a medical treatment — if you're managing persistent acne, see a dermatologist. Ours would tell you the same.

Why is it blue?

Blue 1, a cosmetic colorant — the one ingredient with no skincare job. After thirty years in practice, the blue became how patients recognize the formula, so it stays. If you ever pump out a bottle that isn't blue, it isn't ours.

Does it remove makeup?

Yes — it was built as a single-step cleanser. For heavy or waterproof eye makeup, expect to do a second pass.

What does it smell like?

A light, fresh citrus — bergamot fruit oil rounded out with a touch of fragrance. You'll notice it while you wash; it rinses away rather than lingering.

What's the shipping and return policy?

Free shipping, from Fresno, California. 30-day money-back guarantee: if it's not for you, contact us within 30 days of delivery for a refund.

How does Subscribe & Save work?

Every 12 weeks a fresh bottle ships at 15% off — about when the last one runs low at twice-daily use. Pause, skip, or cancel anytime from your account — and if bottles stack up, push the next delivery out. One-time purchase is always available; subscribe only if reordering is a chore you'd rather not think about.

Thirty years in practice

Dermatologist-founded

Dr. Leah Press and Dr. Marketa Limova — the same two doctors behind the formula, start to finish.

Used in a working clinic

Not built for a launch calendar. Formulated, refined, and handed to patients in a dermatology practice.

30-day money-back guarantee

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5 stars: 32 (91%)
4 stars: 3 (9%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Has a nice feel to the liquid, washes with minimal sudsing. Nice feel to the after skin.

This is the only face wash I’ve used that doesn’t feel oily or leave my skin dried out. I tend to scrub my face harder than I should and it still doesn’t dry me out. I’d recommend to anyone!

Really loving this cleanser! It leaves my skin feeling super clean, smooth, and refreshed without drying it out. My skin has been looking so much brighter!

I have been using the cleanser for years. It balances my skin and keeps the texture smooth, blemish free and controls oil.

Excellent product!

Love it!

I have used The Blue Glycolic Cleanser for many years. I have found it to be gentle and yet efficient for my oily skin, and I believe it has been a significant reason my rosacea has not reappeared.

the best

Great product

I have slightly oily combination skin. The blue cleanser removes products including sunscreen with one wash. I love how clean it leaves my face. A little goes a long way.

I’ve been using the Glycolic Wash for over 20 years! I highly recommend trying this cleanser! My skin has never looked so good, great for exfoliation and everyday use .

I love this product. I have been using it for 20 years. No other wash compares.

Leaves my skin feeling clean & smooth without feeling stripped. If I go a couple days without using my blue was i can feel the difference.

So far so good. My face doesn’t feel dry after cleansing. It’s a gel type of cleanser.

This cleanser does not disappoint. It cleans without irritation or dryness. Leaves my skin feeling soft. I am very pleased with this product and will continue to purchase.

Just feels clean

Clean feeling face and helps with acne breakouts

Soft and clean

My skin seems to have evened out after using The Blue Cleanser daily. Its so easy to use and lasts a long time!

Refreshed

It makes your skin feel fresh and smooth

Great value

Lasts a long time and is the perfect cleanser for all skin types

Very comforting

My skin is brighter. Far better than any other cleansers.

Clean, soft, clear

My skin is oily and The Blue Cleanser helps it be less oily unlike other cleansers

Less oily

Does not dry out my skin

Smooth and Soft

Leaves your skin soft, clean, and residual free.

A good exfoliant

A helpful product. Exfoliation is important to me.

This has become my favorite

Much clearer, softer, brighter skin. The results are great!

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Skin that feels clean — not stripped.

Clean, not stripped.

Every ingredient has a job.

The Active System

The Comfort System

Two dermatologists. Thirty years. One cleanser.

In their words

The full formula, line by line

Why is it blue?

Proven across a lifetime

How it compares

One step, twice a day

Wet

Massage

Rinse

Morning and night. Then sunscreen.

Questions, answered plainly

Thirty years in practice

Dermatologist-founded

Used in a working clinic

30-day money-back guarantee

Try it for 30 days

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