Vitamin C 2% Gel Cleanser

Simplist Vitamin C 2% Gel Cleanser is a daily brightening vitamin c face cleanser that works on dullness, uneven tone, and dark spots at every wash. It pairs Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, a stable water-soluble form of Vitamin C, with Niacinamide and Alpha Arbutin. This water-based gel lifts dirt, oil, and pollution at a mild pH 6 to 7 without stripping the barrier. As a rinse-off step it supports brightening, not a leave-on treatment. Right for all skin types wanting an active cleanser, and part of the Vitamin C collection.

Key Benefits

Cleans Without Stripping: A gentle SLS-free base removes sebum, sunscreen, and pollution while keeping the acid mantle intact - skin feels fresh, not tight.

Brightens at Every Wash: 2% Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate leaves a Vitamin C dose that fights free radicals and oxidative dullness - visibly more radiant within 2 weeks.

Supports Even Tone: Niacinamide slows pigment transfer and Alpha Arbutin blocks tyrosinase, the enzyme behind melanin - together they help fade dark spots over 2 to 3 weeks.

Key Ingredients

Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate) 2%: A stable Vitamin C derivative that converts to active ascorbic acid on skin, fighting free radicals and the oxidative dullness that greys the complexion. It stays stable in a water-based rinse-off format.

Niacinamide: A form of Vitamin B3 that inhibits melanosome transfer, the process carrying pigment to the surface. It softens dark spots and uneven tone while calming redness and supporting the barrier.

Alpha Arbutin: A tyrosinase inhibitor that blocks the enzyme triggering melanin production. Gentler than hydroquinone and suited to deeper South Asian skin tones, it works with Niacinamide on pigmentation at two stages.

Aqua, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Coco Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Vera Extract, Rose Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), D-Panthenol, Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, Licorice Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium EDTA.

pH: 6 to 7 | Free From: Fragrance, Paraben, SLS, Alcohol

Is This Right For You?

Choose this cleanser for dullness, uneven tone, dark spots, or post-acne marks when you want a daily wash that works on them. It suits all skin types - oily, dry, combination, and sensitive - and is beginner-friendly from age 15, including pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Go slow if your skin is very dry or dehydrated, since any cleanser can leave dry skin tight. Start once daily in the AM and follow at once with a hydrating serum and moisturiser before adding PM use.

Avoid this if you have a known allergy to Vitamin C or any listed ingredient, and keep it away from the eye area. It is fragrance-free at pH 6 to 7, free from Paraben, SLS, and Alcohol.

How To Use

Best Paired With: Follow with Vitamin C 10% Face Serum as the leave-on brightening step, since a serum delivers a higher active dose than a rinse-off wash. The Skin Brightening Kit bundles matching steps, and daily SPF 50 protects tone gains.

Avoid Combining With: No active conflicts - because it rinses off, this cleanser is safe before Salicylic Acid, Retinol, Niacinamide, or AHA leave-on steps.

Results Timeline

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Vitamin C gel cleanser good for dark spots?

This cleanser gives gradual support, not serum-level fading. Its Niacinamide and Alpha Arbutin deposit at each wash and, with twice-daily use, help even tone over 2 to 3 weeks. For faster results, follow with a leave-on Vitamin C serum.

Can I use this Vitamin C cleanser every day?

Yes, this cleanser is made for daily AM and PM use. The SLS-free, pH 6 to 7 formula is mild enough for twice-daily washing without over-cleansing. If your skin is very dry, follow at once with a hydrating serum and moisturiser.

Can I use this cleanser with Salicylic Acid?

Yes, there is no conflict. Use this Vitamin C cleanser as Step 1, then apply a leave-on Salicylic Acid serum or toner. Because the wash rinses off, there is no active-on-active clash, which suits oily, acne-prone skin.

How long until I see results from a Vitamin C face wash?

Skin looks brighter from the first wash as surface dullness clears. Tone evens over 1 to 2 weeks and dark spots soften by 2 to 3 weeks with twice-daily use. Daily SPF 50 and a leave-on serum help further.

Is this Vitamin C cleanser safe for sensitive skin?

Yes, this cleanser suits sensitive skin. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate and Coco Glucoside are milder than SLS and clean without stripping, while pH 6 to 7 matches the barrier. It is fragrance-free, so start once daily to check tolerance first.