Flawless Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Dr Sam's
Updated October 30, 2026
No-foam cleanser for sensitive, tret-compatible routines; questionable makeup removal.
What the community says
A no-foam gel cleanser with a short formula, built around allantoin and aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder. It fits sensitive, rosacea-prone routines and layers cleanly before tretinoin, though makeup and sunscreen users may need a stronger first cleanse.
What this means for you
What people love
- No-foam gel that plays nicely with tretinoin
- Milder-feeling cleanse for rosacea routines
Watch out for
- Can leave makeup or sunscreen behind without a thorough first cleanse
- One acne user reported constant spots and new facial texture
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 29 mentions across 16 threads
Dr Sam's Flawless Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 16 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/tretinoin and 4 more, summarized.
“For face wash I always go back to dr Sam’s flawless cleanser”
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“It works perfectly with tret for my skin”
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“dr Sam’s flawless cleanser”
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“Dr Sam’s Flawless Gel Cleanser”
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“Evening: Dr Sam’s Flawless Gel Cleanser”
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“In case you want to know my full routine…”
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“The Dr Sam’s flawless cleanser is incredible”
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“has a super simple ingredient list and no foam.”
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“I’ve been using it for 2 years now and will never switch to anything else.”
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“I started using dr Sam’s flawless cleanser after Christmas”
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“PM: I started using dr Sam’s flawless cleanser after Christmas”
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“Current routine:”
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“I’m considering:”
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“• Dr. Sam’s Flawless Cleanser”
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“but I am welcome to learning more about what worked for others.”
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“PM: Dr Sam’s Flawless Cleanser”
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“Current routine -”
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“I’ve also read that the simpler the routine, the better it is for folks like us with sensitive skin, so I’ll focus on hydration and recovery between my tret nights.”
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