Daily Cleanser — Licorice & Mushroom Extract
Gentle enough for sensitive skin, morning and night — a sulfate-free, oil-free gel that cleanses without stripping, with licorice for even tone and fruit humectants for hydration.
I use it morning and night and my skin never feels stripped — just clean, calm, and hydrated. The licorice is the quiet bonus: my tone looks more even the longer I use it.
Because you read the ingredients first.
Every active is here because the research supports it. Concentrations and study links below.
Graded by how solid the evidence is: Strongest Strong Mixed
Licorice Root Extract (Glabridin)
Fruit Humectants + Glycerin
Mushroom Extract (Fomes Officinalis)
Compare to
Equivalent products from other companies.
- $40.00
- $36.00
- $42.00
Is this for you?
This is ideal if you:
- Have sensitive or easily-stripped skin and want a gentler wash
- Cleanse morning and night and want something barrier-safe both times
- Want a cleanse that adds hydration instead of leaving skin tight
- Are working on uneven tone and want a cleanser that helps gradually
Not ideal if you:
- Prefer a foaming, sulfate-based lather
- Need to remove heavy or waterproof makeup on its own
- Have acne-prone skin that needs active clearing — the Clearing Cleanser is the better fit
- Maybe a better fit for some of these issues: Clearing Cleanser.
Why this formula works
Licorice tone support
Licorice root extract supports the look of even tone during the wash. The effect builds over months of consistent daily use.
Humectant hydration
Fruit-derived humectants and glycerin help skin hold water through the wash, so it feels comfortable rather than tight afterward.
Barrier-compatible surfactants
Cocamidopropyl betaine and decyl glucoside are among the milder cleansing surfactants. They clean without compromising stratum corneum lipids.
How to use
AM and PM
Apply to damp skin and massage gently for a full 60 seconds — most people rush the cleanse in a few seconds, and the extra time is what lets the licorice and mild surfactants actually do their work. Rinse with lukewarm water. Use morning and night; the tone-evening benefit is cumulative, so daily consistency matters most.
Why choose Sorrel & Co?
| Feature | Sorrel & Co | Most Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Surfactant base | Sulfate-free (betaine + glucoside) | Sulfate-based, can strip |
| Hydration during the wash | Fruit humectants + glycerin | Rarely included |
| Gentle enough for AM + PM with actives | Barrier-safe both times | Often too harsh twice daily |
| Brightening active in the cleanse | Licorice (glabridin) | None — removes only |
What to expect
DAY 1
No tightness post-wash
The stripped-skin sensation that follows harsh cleansers is absent from the first use.
WEEKS 2–4
Steadier baseline
Skin feels calmer and more comfortable as the barrier stays intact through cleansing.
WEEKS 6–12
The look of more even tone
A gradual, cumulative evening in the look of skin tone with daily use.
Pairs well with
Hydration Serum
4 Weight Hyaluronic Acid
The next step after cleansing — hyaluronic acid on damp skin.
$38
The 30-day Sorrel & Co promise
Use it daily. If your skin isn't visibly brighter and smoother, return the empty bottle for a full refund — no return shipping, no questions.
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