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The Blue Glycolic Cleanser

$45.00
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  • Blue skincare bottle with gold cap on a wooden surface with a white flower and towels in the background
  • Person holding a blue skincare bottle with a mirror and sink in the background
  • Infographic: every ingredient has a job — glycolic acid lifts dull surface cells, salicylic acid clears pores, glycerin and betaine keep the clean gentle
  • The Blue Glycolic Cleanser
  • Infographic: why is it blue — Blue 1 is the one ingredient that does nothing for your skin; after thirty years the blue is how patients recognize the formula
  • Woman holding a blue skincare bottle with a gold cap indoors
  • Infographic: one step twice a day — AM wash then SPF 30+, PM wash away makeup and buildup
  • Blue skincare bottle with gold cap on a wooden surface with a white flower and towels in the background
  • Person holding a blue skincare bottle with a mirror and sink in the background
  • Infographic: every ingredient has a job — glycolic acid lifts dull surface cells, salicylic acid clears pores, glycerin and betaine keep the clean gentle
  • The Blue Glycolic Cleanser
  • Infographic: why is it blue — Blue 1 is the one ingredient that does nothing for your skin; after thirty years the blue is how patients recognize the formula
  • Woman holding a blue skincare bottle with a gold cap indoors
  • Infographic: one step twice a day — AM wash then SPF 30+, PM wash away makeup and buildup
The Blue Glycolic Cleanser

Skin that feels clean — not stripped.

The Blue Glycolic Cleanser — the daily glycolic + salicylic cleanser two dermatologists used in practice for 30 years.
$45.00
$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 + Salicylic 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

Every ingredient has a job.

Two systems: the acids that do the work, and the buffer that keeps it kind.

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

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See the full formula, line by line →

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.

On camera

In their words

  • “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

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.

Why is it blue?

One ingredient does nothing for your skin: Blue 1. It stays because after thirty years, the blue is how patients recognize the formula — how they ask for it, spot it on a shelf, and know it hasn't changed. We'd rather own that plainly than pretend it isn't there.

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

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

  1. Wet

    Splash your face with lukewarm water, morning and evening.

  2. Massage

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

  3. 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 6 weeks a fresh bottle ships at 15% off. 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

Free shipping from Fresno, California. If it's not for you, we refund you.

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$45.00
$45.00
Free Shipping30-Day Money-Back GuaranteeShips from Fresno, CA
Free Shipping · 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee · Ships from Fresno, CA