Twinkle Apothecary
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.
Start with the 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
Add the exfoliating boost
Rice flour, coconut milk, and rosehip seed powder gently polish without damaging your skin.
Buy it pre-mixed in the cleanser base 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
Add the pore refining boost
Matcha green tea powder, activated charcoal, and pink kaolin clay draw impurities from your pores while revitalizing your skin.
Buy it pre-mixed in the cleanser base, 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
Sustainable packaging options
The sample contains about 1 tablespoon of product - enough for 2-3 tries - and is packaged in a wax paper envelope.
The travel-size glass bottle (2 oz size) 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. The bag 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.
A soft silicone funnel is the best way to transfer the powder to a bottle with a narrow opening.
Click here for more information about reusing and refilling your bottles.
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.
For best results: always follow with Toner, Oil, and (optional) Butter.
If wearing makeup, remove 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.
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Additional Information
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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!
- Stefanie -
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Let customers speak for us
Bug Away spray is fantastic! I live in Minnesota where the mosquitoes are horrendous, but I hate using traditional bug sprays. Bug Away works and smells really lovely!
As someone with incredibly picky, overly angry & sensitive skin I'll admit that I was somewhat scared to try out some new skincare. But what I had been doing wasn't cutting it and reading all the reviews made me want to at least try it out;
I'm absolutely amazed, my acne almost fully cleared up overnight! The more stubborn ones are still there but I imagine not for long, I can't speak for my pores yet as its still too early but as soon as I get close to running out I'll be purchasing the full sized versions of everything c:
The face butter is a daily requirement for me during the winter to keep my face from drying out. In the warmer months I alternate with face oil as my nightly moisturizer. The blueberry scent is also really nice.
Wow, never expected to be so impressed with Body Butter!! Surprisingly versatile! I've used it on body, face and even lips. I've used it to soothe dermatitis and sunburn. I was afraid it would be too "heavy" but definitely is not! I LOVE it!!
I got the Rejuvenating Lavender Hydrosol, and I am loving it. I love the bit of freshness it gives when I'm planning to just go bare faced for the day, and it feels so good on my skin. I adore the scent of lavender as well, and though it doesn't linger after it soaks into my skin I like the little burst of scent.
I was on the hunt for a perfect lip oil. So many are sticky and goopy, the opposite of what I was looking for. This lip oil is PERFECT. Exactly what I was looking for and leaves my lips silky smooth.
I love getting Off-the-menu monthly boxes! It always proves to be a great treat, chosen and packaged with care. My favorites have been the bug spray (which I'm happy to see is now a permanent fixture!), scalp scrub, salt soak, and more recently the matcha butter. The matcha butter is absolutely a staple of my nightly skin-care routine now and I love that it's going to last me several months. So although it's a monthly box, the products generally last past the first month and continue to be enjoyed!
This facial cleanser is the best face wash I’ve ever used. I have sensitive, dry skin. I use my Twinkle Apothecary cleanser, toner, and oil every day and my skin has never been so soft and nourished. I have been using these products for months now and my skin doesn’t feel dry anymore. I love that I can buy the big bag to refill bottles and have them anywhere I might need it.
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