Description
What it is
The Dr. Melaxin Melting Cleanser is a daily face wash that starts as a thick, airy foam and turns into a lighter, almost watery texture once you add water and rinse. That change in texture is where the “melting” name comes from. Instead of building a big lather in your palms, you work it onto dry skin first, which gives the cleansing agents time to loosen makeup, sunscreen and the oily film that settles into pores over the day.
The brand presents it as a hypoallergenic, low-irritation option for all skin types, including sensitive and combination skin. The formula leans on gentle surfactants rather than classic sulfates, and adds calamine, niacinamide and a set of plant extracts for a calmer, more even-looking finish. It is a good fit for people who want one step that handles light makeup without the tight feeling some foaming cleansers leave behind.
Key ingredients
- Calamine: a zinc-oxide based mineral powder long used to soothe the look of redness and to help absorb excess surface oil.
- Niacinamide: vitamin B3, included to support the skin barrier and a more even-looking tone over time.
- Disodium cocoamphodiacetate and potassium cocoyl glycinate: mild amphoteric and amino-acid cleansing agents that create the foam without relying on sodium lauryl sulfate.
- Glycerin and sorbitol: humectants that help skin feel less stripped after rinsing.
- Centella asiatica, aloe and green tea leaf extracts: classic soothing botanicals in Korean skincare, added for comfort.
- Polyglyceryl-10 laurate: a gentle emulsifier that helps the formula grip makeup and sunscreen, then rinse away cleanly.
Product details
| Brand | Dr. Melaxin (South Korea) |
|---|---|
| Size | 150 ml |
| Format | Bubble foam that turns watery on rinsing (foam-to-water cleanser) |
| Main concerns | Light makeup and sunscreen removal, pore congestion, redness-prone skin |
| Skin types | All skin types, including sensitive and combination |
| When to use | Morning and/or evening |
| Fragrance | Contains fragrance (parfum) |
| Amazon ASIN | B0DJPBT9PP |
How to use
- Start with dry hands and a dry face. Dispense a small amount of foam.
- Massage it over the face in small circles, spending a little more time on areas with makeup, sunscreen or visible pores such as the nose and chin.
- Add a splash of water and keep massaging so the foam breaks down into a lighter, milky texture.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- On days with heavy or long-wear makeup, cleanse a second time or pair it with an oil cleanser first.
Tip: applying it to dry skin is what makes the difference. Wetting your face first dilutes the formula before it has a chance to dissolve sunscreen.
Who it suits
This cleanser suits people who wear light makeup or daily sunscreen and want a single, gentle step that still feels thorough. It is also a sensible choice for combination skin with congested pores on the nose, and for redness-prone skin that reacts to harsher foams. If you are building a full routine with other Dr. Melaxin products, our Dr. Melaxin order-of-use guide shows where a cleanser like this fits.
Who should be careful
The formula contains fragrance and two colourants (CI 17200 and CI 19140, also known as tartrazine), which some people react to. It also lists white willow bark extract, which people with a salicylate or aspirin sensitivity may want to avoid. Calamine can feel slightly drying on very dry skin, so follow with a hydrating toner and moisturizer. Polyglyceryl-10 laurate is a lauric-acid ester, so anyone managing fungal acne may want to test it carefully.
Patch test first. Apply a small amount to the inner forearm or behind the ear and wait 24 to 48 hours before using it on the face.
Full ingredient list
Water, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Grateloupia Elliptica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, CI 17200, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Bioflavonoids, CI 19140, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Calamine, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
Notes: contains fragrance (parfum) and colourants. No drying alcohol (ethanol) is listed. It contains soybean seed extract, which matters for anyone with a soy allergy. No nut oils are listed.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Dr. Melaxin Melting Cleanser remove makeup on its own?
It is designed to handle light makeup and everyday sunscreen when massaged onto dry skin. For waterproof mascara or full-coverage foundation, most people get cleaner results by using an oil or balm cleanser first, then this foam.
Is it a double-cleanse product?
It works as either a single cleanse on light days or as the second, water-based step of a double cleanse. Its gentle base makes it comfortable to use after an oil cleanser.
Does it contain sulfates?
The published ingredient list does not include sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate. The foam comes from milder amphoteric, glucoside and amino-acid cleansing agents.
Can I use it morning and night?
Yes, it is meant for daily use. If your skin feels dry in the morning, a quick rinse with water and a smaller amount of cleanser at night may be enough.
Learn more
New to Korean skincare? Start with our Korean skincare routine for beginners, then see how each step fits together in the Dr. Melaxin order of use.
Ingredient lists can change between batches and markets. Always check the box you receive. This page is an independent guide; melaxin.ca does not sell products directly.
