Hydrafine Gentle Gel Cleanser – 200ml
R479.00
Annique Hydrafine Gentle Gel Cleanser 200ml is a sulphate-free daily wash with Green Rooibos, MarineMatt, Lamesoft and Vitamin E that lifts dirt, oil and make-up from normal and combination skin without stripping natural moisture. Fragrance-free, gentle lather, night-time use.
Annique Hydrafine Gentle Gel Cleanser – 200ml
A sulphate-free gel cleanse for normal and combination skin that lifts impurities without stripping the oils your face still needs.
Over-cleansing is one of the easiest ways to unsettle an otherwise decent complexion. Many gels chase a squeaky-clean feeling and take the skin’s own oils with them. Hydrafine Gentle Gel Cleanser is built the other way around. It is a sulphate-free formula for normal and combination skin that creates a soothing lather, lifts away dirt, excess oil, impurities and make-up, and still leaves the face feeling clean, calm and refreshed rather than tight.
The blend is Green Rooibos for antioxidant calm, MarineMatt to absorb excess surface oil, Lamesoft to replenish the skin’s natural moisturising factor, and Vitamin E to help protect the barrier and settle irritation. Mild, skin-friendly surfactants do the washing. There is no Sodium Lauryl Sulphate in the formula, which is why it can be used daily even when skin is a little sensitive or delicate. Fragrance free. Light gel texture. Meant for the T-zone that shines and the cheeks that do not always want the same thing.
Annique’s advice is to cleanse only once a day, at night. Daytime sweat, make-up, pollution, bacteria and dirt belong in the basin before bed, so overnight treatments from the Forever Young and Essense ranges can sit on a clear surface. Cleansing again in the morning can strip natural oils and leave the barrier cranky. In the morning, rinse with lukewarm Rooibos water, then go straight into treatments, the moisturiser that suits you, and sunscreen. After this gel at night, lock hydration in with Hydrafine Moisturiser – 50ml.
A Balancing Gel Cleanser for Normal and Combination Skin
Normal skin is the easy neighbour: balanced oil and moisture, a soft texture, few breakouts, an even tone. It still needs a gentle daily wash, hydration, and protection so early ageing does not sneak in. Combination skin is trickier. The T-zone — forehead, nose, chin — runs oily, while the cheeks stay dry or normal. Pores can look larger on the nose. You can feel shiny and tight in the same hour. That is exactly the pattern this cleanser is aimed at: MarineMatt mattifies oily areas without over-drying, Lamesoft conditions so you are not left tight after rinsing, and Green Rooibos plus Vitamin E keep redness and environmental stress in check.
Massage it over face and neck in circles, then rinse with lukewarm water infused with green Rooibos. Press dry with a clean towel; do not rub. Follow with your preferred Essense and Forever Young treatment products, then the Hydrafine Moisturiser, and in the morning an Annique Rooibos sunscreen. Best used at night for a deeper reset and so the products that follow can actually land.
If your current cleanser leaves you shiny on the forehead and papery on the cheeks, or if SLS formulas make you sting, this is the quieter option: a gel that still lathers, still lifts make-up, and still respects the oils combination skin cannot afford to lose. Fifty-plus years of Rooibos skincare sits behind that recommendation. One thorough night cleanse, then leave the morning to a rinse, treatments, moisturiser and sun.
Key Ingredients and Benefits
Green Rooibos
Rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, Green Rooibos helps protect the skin from free-radical damage caused by pollution, UV exposure and daily stressors. It also has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties for redness and irritation, while supporting the skin’s natural defence barrier.
MarineMatt
Derived from plankton, MarineMatt forms a breathable film that absorbs excess sebum and gives an immediate mattifying effect. It reduces unwanted shine and smooths texture, especially on an oily T-zone, without over-drying.
Lamesoft®
A natural lipid layer enhancer that mimics the skin’s own oils. It conditions after cleansing, restores softness, and helps prevent the tightness and dryness harsh washes leave behind.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
An antioxidant that helps protect from environmental stressors. Even in a rinse-off cleanser it supports the barrier, calms minor irritation, and contributes to a smoother, softer feel.
Mild SLS-free surfactants
Completely free from Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. These mild surfactants cleanse effectively without stripping natural oils, so the gel is suitable even for sensitive or delicate skin.
Skin Benefits
- Cleanses without stripping
- Lifts dirt, excess oil, impurities and make-up
- Balances oil, especially in the T-zone
- Helps reduce visible greasiness without over-drying
- Soothes redness and irritation
- Helps maintain and restore the moisture barrier
- Prevents post-cleansing tightness
- Suitable for normal and combination skin, including mild sensitivity
- Fragrance free
Who It’s For
This gel is for adults with normal to combination skin — oily on the forehead, nose and chin, drier or normal on the cheeks, sometimes both at once. It is the cleanser to reach for when you want shine managed without leaving the rest of the face tight.
It also suits anyone who prefers a light, fresh gel, who is looking for an SLS-free or sulphate-free wash, or who has mild sensitivity to harsher surfactants. Fragrance free and built with conditioning Lamesoft, it is aimed at barrier comfort as much as cleanliness.
Use it once daily at night. If your skin is very dry, a cream cleanser from the Lucid range may be a better match. If you only need a gentle reset after a long day in make-up and city air, this is the Hydrafine starting point.
How To Use
- Use once a day, at night.
- Gently massage onto the face and neck using circular motions.
- Rinse with lukewarm water infused with green Rooibos.
- Press skin dry with a clean towel — do not rub.
- Apply your preferred Essense and/or Forever Young treatment product.
- Lock in hydration with Hydrafine Moisturiser. In the morning, protect with Annique Rooibos sunscreen.
Note: Best used at night for a deeper reset and optimal product layering. In the morning, rinse with lukewarm Rooibos water rather than cleansing again.
Pairs Well With
- Hydrafine Moisturiser – 50ml
After the night cleanse, lock in hydration with Hydrafine Moisturiser, then protect with sunscreen in the morning. - Hydrafine Night Cream – 50ml
Use after the evening cleanse when you want overnight care in the same Hydrafine range instead of the day moisturiser. - Forever Young Revitalising Cream – 50ml
After cleansing, apply Forever Young treatment products such as Revitalising Cream before the Hydrafine Moisturiser. - Essense Skin Detox Serum – 30ml
After this cleanse, apply Essense treatment products such as Skin Detox Serum so overnight actives sit on a clear surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?
A: Yes. It is formulated with mild surfactants and is SLS-free, making it gentle enough for skin that may be sensitive or prone to irritation. It is also fragrance free.
Q: Why cleanse only once a day?
A: Cleansing at night removes sweat, make-up, pollution, bacteria and dirt so overnight treatments can absorb. Cleansing again in the morning can disrupt the barrier and strip natural oils. In the morning, rinse with lukewarm Rooibos water instead.
Q: Will it remove make-up?
A: Yes. The mild, sulphate-free formula gently lifts away dirt, excess oil, impurities and make-up.
Q: Does it foam?
A: It creates a soothing lather. It is not a stripping foam cleanser; the lather is there to lift impurities while MarineMatt and Lamesoft keep oil and moisture in balance.
Q: What should I use afterwards?
A: Apply your preferred Essense and/or Forever Young treatment product, then lock in hydration with Hydrafine Moisturiser. In the morning, protect with Annique Rooibos sunscreen.
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For years I have used the Annique cleansing milk. It is soft and it works brilliantly. I love the way my skin feels and looks. It is soft and just looks soft. If you prefer a soapy cleanser use the Synergy cleanser with the same result.