Hydrating Face Wash

If your face feels tight, rough or flaky within minutes of washing, especially in winter, your cleanser may be removing more moisture than dirt. Foxtale's Hydrating Face Wash (The Daily Duet Hydrating Cleanser) is a sulfate-free, 2-in-1 face wash and makeup remover made to clean without leaving dry skin stripped.

Powered by Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) and Red Algae Extract, with gentle coconut-derived surfactants, it removes makeup, sunscreen and daily grime while adding hydration. It suits all skin types, and it is especially helpful as a face wash for dry skin in winter.

Why it stands out: SSE & INSTRUMENTAL EVALUATION

• 38.06% instant improvement in skin moisturisation*
• 46.63% improvement in skin moisturisation after 10 hours*
• 100% of users felt their skin was still moisturised after 10 hours*
• Sulfate-free formula with coconut-derived surfactants
• Removes makeup and sunscreen in one step
• No itching, irritation or burning sensation reported during the study*

Read: [How to choose a face wash for dry skin]

Foxtale's Hydrating Face Wash doesn't rely on ingredient names alone. Its key hydration claims are backed by instrumental skin-moisture measurements and a consumer evaluation on 35 volunteers.

How to Measure Results with Timelines

Immediately after washing

• 38.06% improvement in skin moisturisation
• 100% felt moisturised skin
• 100% experienced soft skin
• 100% said their skin looked healthy

10 hours after washing

• 46.63% improvement in skin moisturisation
• 100% continued to report moisturised skin

With daily use, morning and night

In a separate lab trial with 239 subjects, 96.3% said their skin felt hydrated after washing, and 98.4% agreed their skin had a renewed glow.

Yes. Many foaming face washes use sulfates that can strip the skin's natural oils and leave dry skin feeling tight. Foxtale's Hydrating Face Wash is sulfate-free and uses mild coconut-derived surfactants instead. It also adds humectants and soothing ingredients such as Glycerin, Sodium PCA and Panthenol (Provitamin B5).

In the 35-volunteer study, users reported no itching, irritation or burning sensation. It contains an allergen-free fragrance, so we recommend a patch test if your skin reacts easily.

Cold winds, low humidity, indoor heating and hot showers all pull water from the skin faster in winter. A harsh cleanser adds to this by washing away the oils that help hold moisture in. A gentle, hydrating cleanser for dry skin removes dirt without adding to that loss, so the rest of your routine has less to repair.

Evaluated through:

• Instrumental Evaluation
• Consumer Self-Evaluation

Measured:

• Skin moisturisation
• Skin softness
• Healthy-looking skin
• Texture, fragrance, foam and rinse-off
• Skin tolerance (itching, irritation, burning)

Instrument-Tested Results

• 38.06% instant improvement in skin moisturisation
• 46.63% improvement in skin moisturisation after 10 hours

Consumer Self-Evaluation Study

Immediately after use:

• 100% felt moisturised skin
• 100% experienced soft skin
• 100% said skin looked healthy

After 10 hours:

• 100% continued to report moisturised skin

Additional user-reported benefits:

• Appealing texture
• Appealing fragrance
• Foams well
• Easy to rinse off
• No itching, irritation or burning sensation

What Makes This Different from a Regular Face Wash?

Most face washes focus only on removing dirt and oil. Foxtale's Hydrating Face Wash combines:

• Coconut-derived surfactants to lift away makeup, sunscreen and impurities without stripping skin.
• Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) to attract and retain moisture.
• Red Algae Extract to hydrate and support the skin barrier.
• Glycerin, Sodium PCA and Panthenol to support softness and skin comfort.

Together, these ingredients help dry skin feel clean, soft and hydrated after every wash, rather than tight.

Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant that draws water into the upper layers of the skin. In a face wash, it helps replace the moisture that cleansing can remove, so skin feels hydrated as soon as you rinse.

Red Algae Extract (Chondrus Crispus) helps hydrate the skin and supports the skin barrier against environmental stressors. Paired with Hyaluronic Acid, it keeps dry skin feeling comfortable after washing.

Coconut-derived surfactants such as Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Decyl Glucoside and Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate are milder cleansing agents. They lift away grime and makeup while helping maintain the skin's moisture balance.

1. Cleanse: massage 1–2 pumps into damp skin, lather with water and rinse. To remove makeup, massage 1–2 pumps into dry skin first, then lather and rinse.
2. Treat: apply 2–3 pumps of the Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum on clean skin.
3. Moisturise: seal in hydration with the Nourishing Ceramide Moisturizer.
4. Protect: in the morning, finish with the Dewy Finish Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ for dry skin.

Use daily, morning and night. Note: we recommend doing a patch test before use.

Know the Science from Dermatologists
Want to understand the science behind hydrating cleansers and dry skin? Explore expert-reviewed articles written by the Foxtale R&D Team and reviewed by dermatologists.

1. What Is the Best Cleanser in 2026 for Dry Skin? - Written by Foxtale Research & Development Team
2. Why is My Skin So Dry and Flaky? Causes & Treatment - Reviewed by Dr Jabili Jetta
3. Dehydrated Skin: Learn The Signs And Boost Your Hydration Game -  Written by Foxtale Research & Development Team