IMAGE Skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser

Name: IMAGE Skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser
Brand: IMAGE Skincare
Price: 43.00 GBP
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£43.00

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✓ Acid-Free and Sulphate-Free Cream Cleanser | ✓ Peptides and Plant Stem Cell Extracts | ✓ Gentle Enough for Sensitive Skin

IMAGE Skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser (previously the MAX Stem Cell Facial Cleanser) is a luxurious, silky cream cleanser that lifts away make-up and impurities without acids, sulphates or the tight, squeaky feeling that follows most foaming washes. Enriched with peptides and plant stem cell extracts, it is the gentle anti-ageing cleanser for anyone who wants the first step of their routine to care for skin rather than simply strip it.

IMAGE Skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser cleanses without the traditional cleansing agents that IMAGE says can leave skin feeling dry or tight, so make-up dissolves while the skin's natural balance stays intact. Into that creamy base the brand folds a polypeptide complex including acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 and palmitoyl tripeptide-1, together with the plant stem cell extracts the MAX range is known for - apple and edelweiss among them - which IMAGE describes as having protective and age-defying properties. Naturally soothing oat kernel extract keeps the formula calm and comfortable, and green tea and grape seed extracts add antioxidant support.

Visible Results Users Love

Clean, soft skin with no tight or stripped feeling
Make-up and impurities swept away in one silky step
A smoother, more comfortable-looking complexion over time
Calmer-feeling skin thanks to naturally soothing oat kernel
Prepped skin for the MAX Serum and Crème that follow

Why This Beats a Standard Cream Cleanser

Peptides in a cleanser - IMAGE Skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser brings the range's polypeptide complex to step one
Free of acids and sulphates, so it cleanses without disrupting the skin's natural balance
Plant stem cell extracts and antioxidants where most cleansers offer only surfactants
A silky, creamy texture that removes make-up yet rinses clean without residue
Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, artificial fragrances and synthetic dyes

Best For

Dry, dehydrated or mature skin that finds foaming cleansers harsh
Sensitive or reactive skin that needs an acid-free, sulphate-free wash
Anyone using the MAX Serum, Crème or Masque who wants a matching first step
Make-up wearers who want one gentle cleanse, morning and evening
Skin that feels tight or looks dull after cleansing

Choose IMAGE Skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser if you want the gentlest cleanse in the IMAGE line-up with anti-ageing peptides built in; if you want exfoliation from your wash, look to the ILUMA or AGELESS cleansers instead.

Becci, the registered aesthetics nurse behind Adore Your Skin, has spent more than two decades in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, and clients often ask her whether a premium cleanser is ever worth it. IMAGE Skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser is one of the few she says yes to: the wash she reaches for when skin is dry, sensitised or simply tired of being stripped, gentle enough for twice-daily use yet still giving something back.

Size: 118ml

FAQS

Is IMAGE Skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser good for sensitive skin? +

Yes - it is formulated without acids or sulphates and, in IMAGE's words, without the traditional cleansing agents that can cause skin to feel dry or tight. Naturally soothing oat kernel keeps it comfortable, and it is free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, artificial fragrances and synthetic dyes. Patch test first if your skin is very reactive.

Is the MAX Facial Cleanser the same as the old MAX Stem Cell Facial Cleanser? +

IMAGE Skincare describes the MAX Facial Cleanser as the new packaging version of its stem cell cleanser; the name was updated when the whole range became simply 'the MAX'. If you used the MAX Stem Cell Facial Cleanser before, this is the product to look for now.

Does the MAX Facial Cleanser remove make-up? +

Yes. IMAGE describes its creamy formula as gently sweeping away make-up and impurities. For heavy make-up or a day of sunscreen, cleanse twice: the first pass lifts the surface layer and the second cleans the skin properly.

Can I use IMAGE Skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser with retinol or exfoliating acids? +

Yes. It contains neither retinol nor exfoliating acids, so it sits comfortably in any active routine. Many people find a gentle, acid-free cleanser is exactly what skin needs when it is also using vitamin A or exfoliating serums.

Does it foam? +

Only lightly. Because it is sulphate-free it will not lather like a traditional foaming wash; expect a silky, creamy texture that spreads easily and rinses away clean without leaving a film.

What does the MAX Facial Cleanser smell like? +

It contains no artificial fragrance. The light, fresh scent comes from grapefruit peel oil within the formula. If you know your skin reacts to citrus essential oils, patch test before using it on the whole face.

Which IMAGE Skincare products go with the MAX Facial Cleanser? +

It is the first step of the MAX routine: follow with the MAX Serum, then the MAX Eye Crème, and finish with a broad-spectrum SPF by day or the MAX Crème at night. The MAX Masque slots in three to four times a week after cleansing, and the MAX Neck Lift takes care of the neck and décolleté.

Can I use it both morning and evening? +

Yes - IMAGE recommends using it morning and evening. Massage a liberal amount onto wet skin, rinse with lukewarm water and finish with a splash of cool water.

Can I use IMAGE Skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? +

It contains no retinol or other vitamin A derivatives, so it is generally considered suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. IMAGE Skincare does not make a specific pregnancy claim for this product and recommends checking with your midwife or GP before introducing any new skincare while pregnant or breastfeeding.

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