Cleanser: skincare
Cleanser: skincare
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- Handmade
- Vegan
- 100% Natural
One cleanser for all
A gentle, nourishing powder cleanser that doubles as a face mask. This is a customizable, DIY-friendly product that can be used in many different ways to meet your skin's ever-changing needs.
Option 1: Use the cleanser base on its own. This is an effective cleanser with hydrating properties that are balancing for all skin types, even the most sensitive and reactive skin.
Option 2: Use the cleanser base with the exfoliating or pore-refining boost on the side. This is a great place to start and get an idea of what your skin prefers.
Option 3: Buy the cleanser base pre-mixed with either the exfoliating or pore-refining boost. This is a perfect, no-fuss option if you know that your skin loves one of the boosts enough to use daily, or if you're just not into mixing it up yourself at home.
Read more about the benefits of this cleanser here.
Try it in the Starter Skincare Set ($55)
Package-free option
The full-size cleanser is packaged in a bottle or a biodegradable paper bag so you can repurpose a bottle that you already have at home. This helps keep all of my reusable glass bottles in use, and reduces a ton of shipping waste. A soft silicone funnel is the best way to transfer the powder to a bottle with a narrow opening.
The sample contains about 1 tablespoon of product - enough for 2-3 tries.
The travel-size bottle contains about 1/4 cup of product, approximately 1.15 ounces by weight.
The large bottle and biodegradable bag contain about 1 cup of product, or approximately 4.5 ounces by weight. This will refill one of the large, 8 oz size bottles and is enough for 30-50 uses, depending on how much you use. The double-size bag contains 2 cups, or about 9 ounces by weight.
Keep your bag dry. Transferring your cleanser to an airtight container ASAP is the best option for long-term storage.
Click here for more information about reusing and refilling your bottles.
Cleanser base
Just three wholesome ingredients - oats, kaolin clay, and aloe vera - effectively cleanse and soothe skin without disrupting your skin's microbiome.
Use it on its own, or add in a boost.
Full ingredients: oat flour, kaolin clay, aloe vera powder
Oats: gently cleanse while nourishing the skin barrier, soothes inflammation (pictured on product cover image.)
Kaolin clay: draws impurities out of the pores without stripping the skin
Aloe: moisturizing, anti-bacterial, humectant, skin repairing
Exfoliating boost
Rice flour, coconut milk, and rosehip seed powder gently polish without damaging your skin.
Let me mix it in for you or, get a sample envelope or small bottle to sprinkle into your cleanser base as needed to promote cell turnover and leave your skin feeling smooth, looking radiant.
Full ingredients: White rice flour, organic dehydrated coconut milk, rosehip seed meal, organic acacia fiber, organic tapioca maltodextrin
Rice flour: gentle, smoothing polish, brightens skin
Coconut milk: promotes cell turnover, moisturizing, skin-repairing antioxidants
Rosehip seed: antioxidant-rich, manual polish
Pore refining boost
Matcha green tea powder, activated charcoal, and pink kaolin clay draw impurities from your pores while revitalizing your skin.
Let me mix it in for you, or, get a sample envelope or small bottle to sprinkle into your cleanser base as needed to clear breakouts and blackheads.
Full ingredients: organic matcha green tea powder, activated charcoal, pink kaolin clay
Matcha: anti-inflammatory, skin-repairing antioxidants
Activated charcoal: draws out impurities to refine pores
Pink kaolin clay: draws out impurities, boosts circulation to promote radiance
Instructions
Sprinkle: Pour approximately 1-2 teaspoons of cleanser into the palm of your hand, or into a bowl. If using one of the boosts, sprinkle approximately 1/8-1/4 teaspoon of the boost into your hand/bowl with the cleanser base.
Mix: Using your fingers, or a spoon, mix the powders with a small amount of liquid until a paste is formed. Use water from the tap, or, try toner, hydrating mist, coconut milk, or a cooled herbal tea for even more skin-beneficial nutrients.
Massage: Gently massage onto your face using small circular motions.
Rinse: Rinse off with warm water right away, or, leave it on until it dries for a mask.
How to do skin care: for best results, always follow with Toner, Oil, and (optional) Butter.
If wearing makeup, I recommend removing it with an oil cleanse before using this powder cleanser.
Product FAQs
Can I use this morning and night?
Yes, it's gentle enough to use twice a day if you like.
How long should I leave it on?
A few minutes is plenty. The kaolin clay pulls impurities out of your pores as it dries, so once it's dry, its work is done and you can rise it off. Leaving it on for too long can be drying. If you'd like to leave it on your skin longer, keep it moist by misting with Toner every few minutes.
Can I use the exfoliating or pore refining boosts on their own, without the cleanser base?
I don't recommend this. The exfoliating and pore-refining boosts do not work as cleansers or masks on their own. A small amount mixed into your cleanser base is the best way to get the benefits of these add-in products.
Can I add some of the exfoliating and pore-refining boosts to my cleanser at the same time?
Yes. If you want to exfoliate while refining your pores, go for it. These DIY products are meant to adapt to your skin's ever-adjusting needs.
Can I order a large, full-size bag or bottle of just the exfoliating or pore-refining boost?
Right now, I only have sample sizes and travel-size bottles of the exfoliating and pore refining boosts to purchase separately.
Can I mix the samples of the exfoliating or pore refining boosts into my full bag of cleanser base myself?
Yes. I recommend using 3-4 sample envelopes for each full-size bag of the cleanser base, but you can use more or less, depending on your needs.
How do I know which option is best for me?
By trying samples! If you're not into experimenting and mixing in boosts on your own, try a travel-size bottle of each option before committing to a full-size bag.
I have another question...
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About Twinkle Apothecary
Lo-Fi Beauty for Modern Humans
Lo-fi (fidelity) is a production quality in which elements usually regarded as imperfections are present, sometimes as a deliberate choice.
Welcome,
To my world of plant-based, slow beauty. Twinkle Apothecary is a one-person, artisan craft business, founded in 2015, and owned and operated by me, Stefanie.
I create 100% botanical-based fragrances for all genders, with minimal, low-waste, vegan skincare and makeup to minimize your routine.
These are old-school, stripped down, pared-back products, that are as close to nature as it gets. Made by hand with no fillers, no preservatives, and nothing cutting edge.
I don’t believe in miracle products. I do believe that sticking to a consistent routine which nourishes and supports your skin’s natural ability to balance and heal itself can produce results that feel like a miracle in a world that’s constantly trying to convince you to buy the next new thing.
My goal is to make personal care simple, sustainable, and joyful, so that you can live your life free from the labor of trying to achieve unattainable beauty standards.
Twinkle Apothecary is a minimalist brand. I'm always looking for the simplest way to do things, not only in my formulations, but also in my business operations and my approach to packaging and design. To me, it's what's inside the bottles that really counts - that's why each product has a simple label with a QR code, which you can scan to see the full product details and instructions. I offer just a handful of skincare products, which can be customized to meet your specific needs. I truly believe that less is more.
And if you'd like to take a break from beauty routines to explore your connection to the beauty of the earth through natural fragrances, you're in the right place. (Perfumery is my passion!)
I hope you enjoy your time exploring my handmade creations. Thanks for stopping by!
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The cleanser is the perfect start to my skin care routine. I've tried multiple iterations of Twinkle cleansers over the years, and the sweet spot for my acne-prone dry skin is the cleanser with pore-refining boost. It cleanses and cleans without drying out my skin and makes my skin feel so smooth and luxurious. I order the refill bags to fill my original 2 oz jar, and it lasts such a long time. I love the sustainable option, and not having to worry about running out frequently.
Awesome, I love that the refill bags work for you! The pore-refining boost is my fave too!
The face, body and hair oil makes my face feel extra smooth with more of an even tone. I love to apply it after I have used facial cleanser and toner and then add balm as an extra touch.
That sounds like the perfect twinkle routine! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I’ve always loved the gentle cleanser blend. I’ve been using it for about three years now and it makes my skin so perfect. I tried the exfoliating blend this time and I am so in love. It makes the smell so lovely and my skin look so polished.
That's awesome, it makes me so happy to know that this has worked so consistently well for you over the years! Thank you for the great review!
Love the basic skincare this product delivers. I’m a huge fan of all the products at Twinkle. My skin never felt better and I’m using less chemicals on my body.
I was a huge fan of the old cleanser. Now I am loving the soothing properties of the oatmeal and aloe. The two mixed together is absolutely perfect. I still feel the exfoliating benefits of the rice flour and rose hip which are immediately soothed by the oatmeal and aloe-it's the perfect combo!
Wonderful! Thank you for trusting me to give you something new and lovely. I'm so glad to know that you're enjoying it!
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Refills
Mail-in refills are available to paid members of the Twinkle Apothecary Patreon community. Bottle return shipping is free, and refills are 20% off the retail price.
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I've used only this deodorant for many years now, jumping around different scents back in the day, and now the current scent and formula is my favorite! It works so well, one tube lasts me a decent amount of time and the scent is just so fresh and lovely. During the boiling summer months, I will use the body powder after deodorant to help boost the deodorant's power because, well, Oklahoma summers.
I’ve been meaning to write this review for a long time. After being at home during Covid wearing no makeup for months, my skin had cleared up and felt so fresh and light. I hated the idea of wearing makeup again. I think I ordered this product for the first time in the early summer of 2020 and have never looked back. It is so light and my face feels so natural. Now that it’s no longer tinted, I add the tiniest bit of Twinkle’s bronze shimmer powder which is great because I can adjust it to the exact color I want. I love that I feel like I’m not wearing any makeup but have a nice glow from the balm and bronzer. My skin has been clear ever since I started using this product. I’m 47 and know this balm has been amazing for keeping my skin looking and feeling fresh. I never wear any other kind of foundation anymore and no longer have breakouts. I highly recommend this product
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