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Universal Glowing Cleansing Gel

Universal Glowing Cleansing Gel
Demain Beauty
Benefits
  • Microbiome Balancing
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Exfoliating
  • Complexion-Unifying
  • Brightening
  • Hydrating
  • Anti-Redness
  • Detoxifying
  • Purifying
  • Anti-Acne
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Mattifying

Launching mid-June. Join the waitlist below.

The Demain Beauty Universal Glowing Cleansing Gel is a gentle enzymatic exfoliating cleanser that targets dullness, uneven texture, oiliness and microbiome imbalance, combining pomegranate enzyme exfoliation with a powerful pre and probiotic complex and skin-replenishing marine botanicals.

Lactobacillus and Pomegranate Enzyme Ferment form the dual exfoliating and microbiome complex — the pomegranate ferment delivers targeted enzymatic exfoliation, dissolving dead cells and activating cellular renewal without abrasion, while the probiotic culture rebalances skin flora and reinforces the skin's natural bacterial defences with every use.

Glycerin and Saccharide Isomerate act as the core humectants, drawing water into the skin and maintaining hydration levels throughout the cleansing process, while Aloe Vera Leaf Extract soothes, calms and supports the skin's natural healing response with its rich complex of vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Sea Water delivers a natural concentration of trace minerals — including magnesium, calcium, potassium and zinc — that remineralise and purify the skin with every cleanse. Its naturally purifying properties help to decongest blocked pores, regulate excess sebum and mattify the skin's surface, while supporting barrier function

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Launching mid-June. Join the waitlist below.

The Demain Beauty Universal Glowing Cleansing Gel is a gentle enzymatic exfoliating cleanser that targets dullness, uneven texture, oiliness and microbiome imbalance, combining pomegranate enzyme exfoliation with a powerful pre and probiotic complex and skin-replenishing marine botanicals.

Lactobacillus and Pomegranate Enzyme Ferment form the dual exfoliating and microbiome complex — the pomegranate ferment delivers targeted enzymatic exfoliation, dissolving dead cells and activating cellular renewal without abrasion, while the probiotic culture rebalances skin flora and reinforces the skin's natural bacterial defences with every use.

Glycerin and Saccharide Isomerate act as the core humectants, drawing water into the skin and maintaining hydration levels throughout the cleansing process, while Aloe Vera Leaf Extract soothes, calms and supports the skin's natural healing response with its rich complex of vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Sea Water delivers a natural concentration of trace minerals — including magnesium, calcium, potassium and zinc — that remineralise and purify the skin with every cleanse. Its naturally purifying properties help to decongest blocked pores, regulate excess sebum and mattify the skin's surface, while supporting barrier function

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  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
Who it is for
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For you if

Microbiome Balancing

Blackheads & Whiteheads

Dull Skin

Redness

Acne

Barrier Strengthening

Acne-Prone Skin

Oily Skin

Reactive Skin

Dehydrated Skin

How to Apply
As a cleansing gel: Apply a small amount to damp skin and massage gently over the face and neck using circular movements. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water or remove with a damp organic cotton cloth for a complete cleanse. For an extra boost of radiance, leave on dry skin for a few minutes as a mask before rinsing. As a soothing treatment: Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin as a mask and leave for 10–15 minutes before rinsing. Use daily until redness and irritation have visibly subsided.
Ingredients

Aqua, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Pentylene glycol, Zea mays starch, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Laminaria digitata extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Saccharide isomerate, Maris aqua, Phenethyl alcohol, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.

Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Smell: A fresh, divinely citrus scent.

Texture: A light, creamy gel texture that melts immediately on contact with water.

About the Brand
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Demain Beauty is not simply a skincare brand — it is a conviction, a movement, and a quiet revolution in the way we understand skin health. Born in France and certified organic by Ecocert's most rigorous COSMOS ORGANIC standard, every product in the Demain range is crafted with a singular belief: that beauty should never come at a cost to your health. Multi-award-winning and backed by scientifically proven results, Demain Beauty has carved its own space in the landscape of clean, conscious skincare — one that is as committed to what goes into a formula as to what is deliberately left out. With a loyal community of devotees, glowing clinical results, and a growing presence in the world's most discerning beauty circles, this is a brand that has earned its place not through noise, but through results.

The Benefits

  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Balancing the Skin pH
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Enzymatic Exfoliation
  • - + Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Detoxifying
  • - + Purifying
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
Microbiome Balancing

Microbiome Balancing skincare focuses on supporting the skin’s ecosystem through a precise combination of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics—each playing a distinct and complementary role. Prebiotics act as a targeted nutrient source, feeding and promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms to maintain balance within the skin’s microbiome. Probiotics then introduce and reinforce these beneficial bacteria, helping to strengthen the skin’s natural defenses and reduce the presence of harmful strains. Postbiotics, the bioactive compounds produced through this process, enhance overall skin function by supporting barrier strength, improving hydration, and calming inflammation. Together, this synergistic approach stabilises the skin environment, resulting in a complexion that is clearer, more resilient, and visibly healthier.

Balancing the Skin pH

Skin pH balancing involves keeping your skin's pH slightly acidic, between 4.5 and 6.5. This acidity is vital for the skin’s barrier, known as the acid mantle, which protects against harmful bacteria, pollutants, and environmental stressors while retaining hydration.

When your skin's pH is out of balance, you might experience dryness, irritation, acne, and increased sensitivity. Using skincare products that balance your skin’s pH helps preserve the acid mantle, keeping your skin healthy, hydrated, and resilient against external factors.

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-Inflammatory skincare soothes, heal, and balance your skin, the targeted actives are designed to reduce inflammation. Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or irritation, but continuous inflammation can lead to troublesome skin conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema. Our anti-inflammatory skincare solutions work to soothe and calm your skin, reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort to provide much-needed relief. By strengthening your skin's barrier, these products help protect against further irritation and damage. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory actives support your skin's natural healing processes, leading to a more balanced and resilient complexion.

Enzymatic Exfoliation

Enzymatic exfoliation uses natural fruit enzymes like papain (from papaya) and bromelain (from pineapple) to gently break down dead skin cells on the surface, making it perfect for sensitive skin. Unlike chemical exfoliation, which uses acids like AHAs and BHAs to dissolve bonds between cells for deeper exfoliation, enzymatic exfoliation is milder. It promotes smoother, brighter skin without the risk of irritation, giving you a gentle yet effective way to reveal your natural radiance.

Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)

Evening skin tone is all about reducing blotchiness and achieving a more uniform complexion. Skincare products designed for this purpose use a blend of active ingredients, including soothing agents, anti-pigmentation compounds, antioxidants, and skin-restoring elements. These ingredients work together to diminish redness, inflammation, and pigment irregularities caused by inflammation, while also strengthening and protecting your skin against environmental irritants and future damage. This promotes healing and resilience, leaving your skin more balanced, radiant, and beautiful.

Brightening (Energising)

Brightening skincare involves using active ingredients to boost your blood circulation, detoxification and cellular energy. Improved blood circulation brings more essential nutrients and oxygen to your skin, while detoxification helps eliminate cell waste and impurities that can make your skin look dull. Certain active ingredients also enhance your skin's metabolism and regeneration. These combined actions restore your skin's vitality and radiant appearance, giving you a fresh, energised complexion.

Hydrating

Hydration is a fundamental part of healthy skincare, focusing on maintaining and restoring the skin’s water content. Well-hydrated skin appears plump, smooth and radiant, while dehydration can lead to dullness, tightness, fine lines and increased sensitivity.
Hydrating the skin can work through a fascinating mix of ingredients with different roles. Humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin act like water magnets, pulling water into the skin to instantly plump and smooth, while Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs)—such as urea, amino acids and sodium PCA—mimic the skin’s own hydration system, helping it hold onto water and stay balanced from within.
Adding humectants like hyaluronic acid to your routine will restore your skin's healthy glow, minimize fine lines, and provide a plumping effect.

Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss

Reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is key to maintaining your skin’s optimal hydration levels. By strengthening your skin’s natural barrier, these ingredients prevent water from escaping, keeping your skin well-hydrated and plump. The result is a smoother, more supple complexion with improved texture and resilience, giving you a healthier, more radiant look.

Anti-Redness

Anti-Redness skincare is all about reducing and preventing facial or body redness, which can result from irritation, skin conditions, compromised barriers, and hormonal changes. A targeted approach with multiple strategies works best for tackling redness. Anti-Redness formulations include active ingredients that soothe and strengthen your skin barrier. Their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties calm inflammation and protect against environmental irritants. Additionally, these ingredients have vasoconstrictive properties, meaning they reduce blood vessel dilation to lessen redness. Together, these actions help achieve a more even-toned, balanced complexion that's less prone to redness flare-ups.

Detoxifying

Detoxifying skincare focuses on clearing the skin of accumulated pollutants, toxins, and metabolic waste that can dull the complexion and disrupt healthy function. Daily exposure to environmental aggressors such as pollution and oxidative stress can overwhelm the skin, leading to congestion, imbalance, and premature ageing. Advanced detoxifying formulations work to neutralise these impurities, support the skin’s natural elimination processes, and reduce the buildup of harmful particles within pores and on the surface. By restoring clarity and balance, this approach leaves the skin feeling purified, refreshed and visibly brighter.

Purifying

Purifying skincare is designed to deeply cleanse and decongest the skin by targeting excess oil at its source—within the pores. Rather than simply removing surface shine, these formulations work to dissolve and dislodge sebum, debris, and impurities trapped inside the pore lining, helping to prevent congestion, blackheads, and breakouts. Actives such as exfoliating acids and oil-regulating ingredients penetrate into the pore to effectively “strip out” excess oil, restoring clarity and refining skin texture. By clearing buildup from within, purifying treatments leave the skin feeling exceptionally clean, balanced and visibly smoother.

Skin Barrier Strengthening

Strengthening your skin barrier involves replenishing the key elements in the top layer of your skin (stratum corneum), leading to a stronger and healthier barrier. These essential elements include lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol) and Natural Moisturizing Factors (amino acids, hyaluronic acid, etc.). Various factors, such as incorrect skincare use, seasonal changes, and aesthetic treatments, can damage your skin barrier. When this happens, your skin loses excess water through Trans Epidermal Water Loss (T.E.W.L) and becomes less capable of defending against environmental stressors, resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and irritation.

A healthy skin barrier is crucial for overall skin health as it helps prevent hydration loss, protects against environmental damage, and reduces the risk of skin conditions like eczema and acne. By strengthening your skin barrier, you ensure your skin remains well-hydrated, resilient, and protected.

Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)

Sebum regulation involves normalising oil production in your sebaceous glands to reduce shine, oiliness and breakouts, restoring your skin's natural balance. Overactive sebaceous glands can be triggered by internal factors like genetics, hormonal changes and stress, as well as external factors such as using stripping or overly active skincare, climate, pollution and diet. Excessive sebum production can lead to enlarged pores, acne and an oily, shiny appearance. Effective sebum regulation means using skincare products that balance oil levels without over-drying your skin, helping you achieve a clearer, more matte complexion.

  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Balancing the Skin pH
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Enzymatic Exfoliation
  • - + Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Detoxifying
  • - + Purifying
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)

Active Ingredients

  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
  • - + Pomegranate Enzyme
  • - + Radish Root Ferment
  • - + Glycerin
  • - + Saccharide Isomerate (PENTAVITIN)
  • - + Aloe Leaf Juice
  • - + Sea Water
Lactobacillus Ferment

Lactobacillus Ferment, a probiotic derived from the fermentation of Lactobacillus bacteria that focuses on microbiome balancing. A balanced microbiome is crucial for healthy skin as it strengthens the skin's barrier, reduces inflammation, and improves hydration, resulting in healthier and more resilient skin. It also helps maintain optimal pH levels and protects against infections.

Pomegranate Enzyme

Pomegranate Enzymes, obtained by fermenting pomegranate with Lactobacillus Lactis, provide gentle exfoliation that promotes cell renewal and improves skin tone and texture. The specific fermentation and filtration process isolates these potent enzymes, enhancing their ability to soften and unify the skin for a smoother, more radiant complexion.

Radish Root Ferment

Radish Root Ferment acts as a targeted prebiotic — selectively feeding and strengthening beneficial bacteria on the skin's surface while simultaneously inhibiting the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. This dual action supports a more balanced, diverse and resilient skin microbiome, creating the conditions in which the skin's own natural defence and repair mechanisms can function optimally.

Glycerin

Glycerin is a potent humectant commonly used in skincare for its powerful hydrating properties. It works by attracting water molecules from the atmosphere and retaining them in the deeper layers of the skin, effectively boosting hydration reservoir. This helps to plump up the skin, resulting in reduced dehydration lines and a soft, supple complexion.

Saccharide Isomerate (PENTAVITIN)

Saccharide Isomerate, also known as PentavitinÆ, is a carbohydrate complex derived from plants that closely resembles those found in human skin. It serves multiple functions in skincare: first, it acts as a prebiotic, supporting a healthy balance of microorganisms on the skin's surface, which is crucial for maintaining skin health.

Secondly, Saccharide Isomerate functions as a powerful humectant. This means it attracts moisture from the environment and binds it to the skin, acting like a "water magnet." This ability helps to deeply hydrate the skin, making it appear plump, smooth, and intensely moisturised.

Studies have shown that Saccharide Isomerate can increase skin hydration levels for up to 72 hours after application, making it an effective ingredient for providing long-lasting hydration and maintaining skin moisture balance.

Aloe Leaf Juice

Aloe Leaf Juice has a long history of use for its calming, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating effects on the skin. Its versatility makes it suitable for all skin types, especially beneficial for dehydrated, weakened, and sensitive skin.

Sea Water

Naturally rich in essential minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium, Sea Water offers a unique blend of detoxifying, hydrating, and rebalancing properties. Its gentle purifying action helps clarify the complexion without compromising the skin’s barrier. The mineral content works synergistically to reduce inflammation, regulate sebum production, and support the skin’s natural healing process.

  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
  • - + Pomegranate Enzyme
  • - + Radish Root Ferment
  • - + Glycerin
  • - + Saccharide Isomerate (PENTAVITIN)
  • - + Aloe Leaf Juice
  • - + Sea Water
Pre, Pro & Postbiotics

The skin's microbiome — the vast, complex community of bacteria, fungi and microorganisms that live on its surface — is one of its most powerful and most overlooked defence systems. When balanced, it regulates inflammation, protects against environmental aggressors, supports barrier function and keeps the complexion clear and resilient. When disrupted by harsh cleansers, antibiotics, pollution or stress, the consequences show up directly on the skin — as sensitivity, breakouts, redness and accelerated ageing.
Prebiotics feed and strengthen the beneficial bacteria already present on the skin, creating the conditions for a thriving, diverse microbiome. Probiotics — whether live or tyndallized — introduce beneficial bacterial strains that actively rebalance flora, calm inflammation and reinforce the skin's natural defences. Postbiotics are the bioactive byproducts produced when probiotics ferment, delivering concentrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and barrier-repairing benefits directly to the skin. Together, the three work in intelligent synergy — nurturing, rebalancing and fortifying the microbiome at every level for skin that is not just visibly healthier, but fundamentally stronger from the inside out.

Spotlight

Pre, Pro & Postbiotics

The skin's microbiome — the vast, complex community of bacteria, fungi and microorganisms that live on its surface — is one of its most powerful and most overlooked defence systems. When balanced, it regulates inflammation, protects against environmental aggressors, supports barrier function and keeps the complexion clear and resilient. When disrupted by harsh cleansers, antibiotics, pollution or stress, the consequences show up directly on the skin — as sensitivity, breakouts, redness and accelerated ageing.
Prebiotics feed and strengthen the beneficial bacteria already present on the skin, creating the conditions for a thriving, diverse microbiome. Probiotics — whether live or tyndallized — introduce beneficial bacterial strains that actively rebalance flora, calm inflammation and reinforce the skin's natural defences. Postbiotics are the bioactive byproducts produced when probiotics ferment, delivering concentrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and barrier-repairing benefits directly to the skin. Together, the three work in intelligent synergy — nurturing, rebalancing and fortifying the microbiome at every level for skin that is not just visibly healthier, but fundamentally stronger from the inside out.

Why I love it

  • What sets Demain Beauty apart is how effortlessly these formulas translate the science of the microbiome into results you can actually see and feel. Each product is built around a sophisticated pre, pro and postbiotic complex — working in genuine harmony with the skin's own ecosystem rather than disrupting it, stripping it back or overwhelming it with unnecessary actives. It is intelligent, considered skincare that respects the skin's natural intelligence in return.

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty