Quick answer
Use the Gentle Cleansing Melt first as your oil-based cleanser, then follow with Liquid Radiance Glycolic Toner after your water-based cleanser. They serve different steps in a double cleansing routine.
Why the order matters
The Gentle Cleansing Melt is designed to dissolve makeup and sunscreen at the start of your evening routine. It relies on oils to break down oil-based impurities, which works best on dry skin before any water touches your face.
Liquid Radiance Glycolic Toner is an exfoliating toner with AHAs and BHA. It should be applied to clean, dry skin after cleansing so the acids can penetrate effectively without interference from residual oils or dirt.
What each product does best
The Gentle Cleansing Melt is a luxurious COSMOS Organic balm that transforms into a milky cleanser with water. It's ideal for removing makeup and leaving skin hydrated, thanks to nourishing Baobab oil.
Liquid Radiance Glycolic Toner uses fruit AHAs (glycolic, malic, citric) and BHA (salicylic acid) to exfoliate and brighten. It's a treatment step, not a cleanser, and works best after your skin is fully clean.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Gentle Cleansing Melt first: Use on dry skin to dissolve makeup, then emulsify with water and rinse. Follow with your water-based cleanser. This step removes oil-based impurities and makeup, leaving skin calm and hydrated.
- Liquid Radiance Toner second: Apply after double cleansing (oil then water cleanser) on a dry face. Use a cotton pad or pat with hands. Exfoliating acids penetrate best on clean skin, giving you brighter, smoother results.
- Don't skip the water-based cleanser: The balm alone is not a complete double cleanse. Follow with a gentle foaming or cream cleanser before toner. Double cleansing ensures all traces of balm and impurities are removed before exfoliating.
Product facts
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Gentle Cleansing Melt - Travel Size: This certified COSMOS Organic cleansing balm contains nourishing organic Baobab oil that soothes and hydrates while melting away makeup. It's a gentle first-step cleanser that removes impurities without stripping moisture, preparing your skin for the next steps.
Gentle Cleansing Melt - Travel Size
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Liquid Radiance Glycolic Toner - Travel Size: A 100% natural glycolic acid toner with fruit AHAs and BHA salicylic acid from willow bark to reveal smoother, brighter skin. It exfoliates and refines skin texture, but only works effectively on a thoroughly clean surface—so it must follow your cleanser.
Liquid Radiance Glycolic Toner - Travel Size
Which routine fits you?
Best for
- Anyone who wears makeup or sunscreen and wants a thorough evening cleanse
- Skin that needs gentle exfoliation with brightening AHAs and clarifying BHA
Not for
- Sensitive or compromised skin that may not tolerate daily glycolic acid
- Those who prefer a single-step cleansing routine without double cleansing
