Collection: Cleansers & Toners

Cleansing is the first step towards a well-balanced skincare routine. Throughout the day, excess oil, impurities, makeup and environmental pollutants can build up on the skin. A well-chosen face cleanser removes this daily build-up without leaving skin feeling dry or uncomfortable, creating a clean base for the skincare that follows.

Choosing the right face cleanser

The best cleanser depends on both your skin type and what you need to remove. Gel cleansers offer a fresh everyday cleanse and can help revive dull-looking skin, whereas foaming formulas are particularly suited to normal, oily, and combination skin. Dry, mature or fragile skin often benefits from the comforting texture of a cleansing milk or the nourishing feel of a cleansing oil, which is also ideal for dissolving makeup and sunscreen.

Double cleansing: When do you need it?

If you wear makeup or sunscreen, double cleansing can provide a more thorough evening cleanse. Begin with a cleansing oil or milk to dissolve makeup, sunscreen and surface impurities, then follow with a gel or foam cleanser suited to your skin type. On lighter days, one well-chosen cleanser may be all your skin needs.

Skincare actives from the very first step

Today's cleansers can offer targeted skincare benefits from the very first step of your routine. Glycolic acid gently refines dull-looking skin, Zinc Peptides help manage excess oil and Prebiotics support the skin's natural balance. For dry and mature skin, Omega-rich botanical oils and nourishing donkey milk provide a more comforting approach to cleansing.

Where toners fit into your routine

Toners are used immediately after cleansing to restore lightweight hydration and prepare the skin for the next steps in your routine. Our Lavender Balancing Toning Mist goes further, helping balance excess oil and reduce unwanted shine without leaving the skin feeling dry. Its fine mist can also be used throughout the day to refresh the skin or before and after makeup.

Skincare inspired by Crete

Since the mid-90s, Aphrodite has combined Cretan botanical heritage with modern skincare science to create effective everyday skincare. Organic olive oil features throughout many of our cleansing formulas, helping maintain softness and protect against dryness as the skin is cleansed. For oily and combination skin, olive leaf extract provides a lighter antioxidant botanical approach alongside targeted oil-balancing actives. From refreshing gels and airy foams to velvety milks and nourishing oils, every formula is developed to cleanse effectively while respecting the skin's natural balance.