This is a close up look at the texture of ESK's Hydroxy Cleanser. It is a thin smooth cleanser that lathers up well and cleanses the skin thoroughly! It is soap free and doesn't strip the skin of natural protective oils.

This is ESK's Travel Size of the Hydroxy Cleanser. The perfect way to take your cleanser on the go when travelling or when you're away from home. Same great formula in a travel friendly size!

Hydroxy Cleanser

Name: Hydroxy Cleanser
Brand: Evidence Skincare
SKU: CL-150-1
Price: 26.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (40 reviews)

Our Hydroxy Cleanser is a soap-free, pH-balanced cleanser that provides gentle yet effective cleansing for your skin. Lightly foaming, it removes dirt, excess oils, and impurities without drying or irritating, making it perfect for maintaining a healthy skin barrier. Designed with a neutral to acidic pH, it’s ideal for sensitive skin types, including those with acne, aging skin and pigmentation. This cleanser helps preserve hydration, supports the skin’s microbiome, and normalises skin pH, creating the perfect base for your skincare routine. Free from harsh soaps, astringents, and irritants, Hydroxy Cleanser leaves skin feeling fresh, balanced, and ready for any treatment.

Featuring

Gentle, soap free syndets to leave your skin feeling clean and soft
A pH of 4.5-5 to maintain the skin barrier
Perfect for daily use for normal/oily skin

Ships from our Sydney warehouse

4.5 - 5.0 ph

Non-comedogenic

Young Skin

Acne-Prone Skin

Normal/Oily Skin

Sulphate-free

Paraben-free

ESK Benefits

Cruelty free
& Vegan

Free shipping
in Australia, UK, US & NZ*

Money back
guarantee*

100% Australian
made and owned

Suitable for normal, oily, and breakout prone skin.

May not be tolerated for very sensitive skin, we recommend to use Calming Cleanse or Soothe & Melt Cleansing Balm instead!

Glycolic and Lactic Acid

Also known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids. Glycolic and Lactic Acid exfoliate and smooth the skin surfaces.

Skin pH

Your skin's pH level sits at 4.9 and it's important to use skincare products with a similar pH. Products with higher pH levels can damage the skin resulting in dryness, itchiness and sensitivity. Subsequently, skin conditions such as Rosacea, Eczema and Acne can flare up.

Wet face with warm water, apply 2-3 pumps of cleanser to fingertips and gently massage into a lather on face and neck. Great for acne-prone skin, this can be used as a body wash (chest and back). Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Can be used morning and or night.

Brighten Your Skin

Soap free, lightly foaming cleanser.

With Alpha and Beta Hydroxy acids it gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin leaving it smooth and looking fresh. For cleansing normal and oily skin.

Full Size - 150ml (Lasts 3 - 4 months)

Travel Size - 15ml (Lasts 3 - 4 weeks)

Aqua, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycolic acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Lactic Acid, PEG-150 Distearate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Combretum Farinosum Flower Nectar, Disodium EDTA, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-10, Linalool, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Benzoic Acid, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hydroxy Cleanser is a soap-free, lightly foaming cleanser that removes dirt, excess oil, and impurities while also gently exfoliating the skin. It's designed to leave skin feeling smooth and fresh.

The key difference is that Hydroxy Cleanser contains Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids (AHAs and BHA), which give it a mild exfoliating action on top of cleansing. It's best suited to normal and oily skin, while Calming Cleanse is the gentler option recommended for those with reactive conditions like rosacea, eczema, or perioral dermatitis. Hydroxy Cleanser is also a foaming cleanser and Calming Cleanse is a cream based cleanser.

Yes — it's particularly well suited to acne-prone skin. The combination of AHAs and BHA helps to keep pores clear and the skin surface smooth. It can even be used as a body wash on the chest and back for body acne.

Using a cleanser with a pH that's too high can disrupt the skin barrier, leading to dryness, irritation, and potential flare-ups of conditions like acne. Hydroxy Cleanser is formulated at pH 4.5–5.0, in line with the skin's natural pH of around 4.9.

It's suitable for daily use and works well as part of both morning and evening routines.

Before & Afters

Over 80,000 people are improving their skin with Evidence Skincare.

Vikki G

Verified

Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"I've been using ESK for one month to help with pigmentation and wow!

I feel like I have a brand new face. My skin is smoother and softer, dark spots have faded. It's taken years off in a really short time.

Everyone needs to know about ESK!"

Kelly K

Verified

Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"Hi, my name is Kelly and I have suffered with problematic skin for most of my life. I had terrible acne and chicken pocks as a child that resulted in scarring. Then along came the fine lines and wrinkles. In just under two weeks, I have seen a massive change! The regime is incredibly easy to follow, you don’t need much of it and it is an Australian product! I am finally proud of my skin and cannot wait to see what my face looks like in a month! I am so grateful! Thank you Esk!"

Victoria S

Verified

Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"...What an improvement!! Thank you I am so pleased!"

Leslie E

Verified

Rosacea Skincare Kit - Anti Redness

"I am so pleased with the progress my skin has made. Due to health reasons I have never been able to treat my rosacea with medication and in the past all the topical treatments I tried didn't seem to work for me. I just found good makeup and didn't go outside without wearing it.

(Side point - I love the blog tips about rosacea since they are really good information for people who are still struggling with it)

Now I feel much better about myself now my skin is improving, thank you so much for this. Because my skin is improving I finally convinced my husband to buy ESK too!

Thanks, Leslie"

Kim C

Verified

Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"I've been using the pigmentation products for a month now, I'm very happy with the results, my brown spots have certainly faded, my overall skin is looking much better, and I'm looking forward to even greater results as I continue on using this fabulous skin care regime. I love the way my skin feels after each use and my makeup glides on to give a nice dewy effect which I haven't been able to achieve for some time. I'm feeling more confident in being able to reduce my makeup usage overall."

Jacqui V

Verified

Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"I would just like to say how impressed I am with ESK skin care.

I turn the big 60 this year and have be looking for a skin care for mature skin. I was watching Sunrise and Ginni came on talking about ESK. So I thought I would give it ago and I loved the fact that it was made in Australia. I love the way the cleanser made my skin feel so clean and light and the way the products sunk straight into my skin. Which I have been looking for forever. Most products just sit on top of my skin which is frustrating and can be very expensive.

My skin looks smoother and plumper. Finally something that works 😊 Thanks ESK"

Gillian O

Verified

Mature Kit

"I have noticed an overall difference in the feel of my skin, it feels more plump and the colour has evened out. Wrinkles appear to have less depth. I have just started to use eye serum which I am excited about.

Extremely impressed with results so far, only regret is I wish I had started using it sooner."

Sharon Y

Verified

Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Repair +, Zinc Shade, Gentle Glow PHA Serum, Ultimate A

"The products were great, I am very impressed with my results and the care given to me by the team changing a product because of my chemotherapy. Outstanding... I believe in your products so much!

As a user of cosmeceuticals and active skincare for over 13 years and an ex user of prescription retinol, I can wholeheartedly say that ESK has made the biggest difference in the shortest timeframe of everything I've ever used.
I cannot recommend it enough."

Helen G

Verified

Hydroxy Overnight Mask, Rosacea Skincare Kit - Anti Redness

"Well what a remarkable change my face has had, I have now been using your skin now for 6mths and what a difference I have experienced, my skin not only looks heaps better but also feels amazing. The softness of the skin is unbelievable. Very, very happy and I have actually weaned myself off my medication for my skin. I have tried coming off it before and within a month my face would be a mess and would have to go back on to control the acne rosacea again.

I will attach photos of before treatment and now. Once again, thank you again for your amazing products."

Emma N

Verified

Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"I can’t believe how much my pigmentation has settled down after 1 month. Also breakouts have disappeared. I’m so impressed. The products are divine! Thank you!!"

Gemma C

Verified

Hydroxy Cleanser, C Serum Lite, Enlighten, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"My tailored ESK skincare set has exceeded all my expectations. I actually didn’t realise how dull and badly pigmented my skin was until seeing my own 4 weeks progress and honestly being in complete shock of the difference it has made!

I feel so much more confident now to let my natural skin be on show and not having to hide it behind a face full of makeup. I will 100% continue to use this regime as if it can make this difference in just one month imagine what the long term results can be.

Would highly recommend them to anyone that is facing their own skincare issues."

Sarah I

Verified

Calming Cleanse, B Quenched, Zinc Shade, Ultimate A

"I have sensitive, dry, rosacea skin but also prone to break outs especially around my chin and lips. Generally most skin care makes my skin flare up, resulting in redness and sensitivity.
ESK was recommended to me by the make up artist doing my make up for my sister in laws wedding, so I decided to give it a go. I chose the rosacea kit.

One month in and I’m really happy. Whilst I still have a minor breakout around my chin, the redness on my cheeks and break outs around my lips have disappeared. The tone of my skin has dramatically improved, to the point where I’ve had so many comments on how much better my skin looks. I feel that I could use a little extra hydration, but have not had the usual flakiness."

Virginia J

Verified

Hydroxy Cleanser, C Serum Lite, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"I’ve been using the pigmented skin kit for a month and have noticed that my skin is now smooth and soft, whereas before it was rough and patchy. Areas of pigmentation are lighter and less apparent. I’ve found the product to be pleasant to use and I love the smell of the cleanser. My travel kit is also lasting a lot longer than I expected!"

Renee M

Verified

Hydroxy Cleanser, C Serum Lite, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"I have been using E.S.K now for 4 months and the difference I have seen and felt is beyond amazing. Being from the health care industry myself I know the importance of evidence based and scientifically tested products. I have searched for years to find a skin care range that is both gentle and safe but also effective, my skin has never been clearer. My pigmentation and skin tone are now even and I feel like I have a healthy glow. I am now happy to go without makeup and I can’t recommend E.S.K products more highly. Thank you."

Jacinta S

Verified

Hydroxy Cleanser, C Serum Lite, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum

"I’ve struggle with pigmentation problems since my pregnancy and maybe age...so I started using esk skincare and I am already noticing a huge change in my skin (the very first photo I took was so bad that I didn’t even post it and I actually wanted to cry) they have been so great with helping me and I highly recommend their products!"

Paula E

Verified

Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"I’m very impressed with my new skincare regime.ESK recommended a skincare pack for me after I answered a few questions. 1 week after receiving my skincare I had a friendly phone call to make sure l was happy with everything. I have skin pigmentation and feel that my skin now has more of an even tone and a healthy glow. My skin feels soft and smooth. There are more days now l can go without makeup. Thankyou for your recommendation."

Renee M

Verified

B Calm, Ultimate A+, Zinc Shade, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten

I have been a client of yours for many years now… Last year I strayed off ESK and tried another product - I wasn’t happy with it and I’m back! I was originally using the normal kit with some lightening cream. After having new skin outbreaks and not sure where to go I contacted ESK who provided me with a personalized consultant Casey who talked through my current regime and how my skin was feeling. She gave me brilliant advice and we tried a new regime which has been a miracle. My skin is now glowing again and the breakouts have near disappeared. It was great as Casey checked in on me on a weekly basis just to see how it was all going. Can not recommend ESK higher!! Thankyou

Nadine Bidner

Verified

Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A

"My name is Nadine and I'm 64 years old. I did all the wrong things when I was younger and my skin has been damaged by the sun over the years. I've been using the E.S.K anti aging products for a month now and have already noticed a difference in how my skin looks. My skin tone has improved, wrinkles around my eyes and upper lip seem reduced and the overall feel of my skin is softer. I love the products and one pump of each product is enough for great coverage. I would definitely recommend E.S.K to others. I'm really happy with the results so far. Thank you E.S.K"

Deidre Mackechnie

Verified

Calming Cleanse, C Serum Lite, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A+, Hydroxy Overnight Mask

"Absolutely love the effect of ESK on my skin. I have mature but blemish prone skin with some redness. I have been using ESK for just over a month. My skin is now feeling much more hydrated and there are no breakouts at all. The redness is reduced and I find I am using less makeup. Love it!!"

Anika S

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