Foam, gel or tonerhow to choose your facial cleanser
The right cleanser depends on what you expect from it. The differences between the three textures, the right routine in four steps and our suggestions for your needs.
A foam cleanses gently, morning and evening. A micro-bead gel cleanses and gently exfoliates. A toner removes make-up and prepares the skin for your skincare. The gesture matters as much as the product: lukewarm water, clean hands, no rubbing.
Cleansing is the only step in the routine that leaves nothing on the skin. That is probably why it is often chosen in a hurry, even though it sets up everything else: a serum or cream applied to clean skin spreads more evenly, and skin freed from the day's make-up and pollution feels more comfortable in the evening.
Three textures, three uses
Foam — gentle, every day
Light and airy, foam is applied to damp skin and rinses off easily. It is the simplest format for morning and evening cleansing. Three foams, three preferences:
Cleansing Foam Le Panier des Délices150 ml · cherry, raspberry, hyaluronic acidCHF 29.95Discover
Cleansing & Purifying Foam Inalp150 ml · thyme, verbena, fruit acidsCHF 29.95Discover
Facial Cleansing Foam L'Alpiniste150 ml · for men, before shavingCHF 29.95Discover
Le Panier des Délices combines 99.7% ingredients of natural origin, cherry and raspberry extracts, butterfly bush and hyaluronic acid. Inalp combines thyme, verbena, fruit acids, organic lavender and organic peppermint for a feeling of clean skin. L'Alpiniste, formulated for men, blends glacier water, edelweiss, wild mint and willow.
Exfoliating gel — cleanse and smooth
The Cleansing Gel & Facial Scrub L'Hydralpine cleanses while gently exfoliating with jojoba beads, with Swiss glacier water, wheat, organic masterwort, organic peppermint and calendula. Use it according to your skin's comfort, massaging gently without pressing.
Toner — remove make-up and prepare
The Make-up Remover & Refreshing Tonic L'Hydralpine is applied with a cotton pad. It removes make-up from the face and frees the skin from impurities, with Swiss glacier water, wheat, organic masterwort and calendula. It leaves the skin clean and refreshed, ready for serum and cream.
Micellar water — for sensitive skin
If your skin is sensitive or reactive, the Micellar Cleansing Water Sensitive Skin Le Nuage gently removes impurities from young and sensitive skin, and removes make-up without spreading it over the skin. It combines calendula, organic skullcap, organic mallow, arnica and natural bisabolol. Apply it with a cotton pad, like the toner.
How to choose for your needs
| You are looking for | The gesture | Our suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Gentle, fresh cleansing, morning and evening | Foam | Le Panier des Délices |
| A feeling of clean, purified skin | Foam | Inalp |
| Cleanse and smooth in one step | Exfoliating gel | Gel L'Hydralpine |
| Gently remove make-up from sensitive skin | Micellar water | Micellar Water Le Nuage |
| Remove make-up and prepare for skincare | Toner | Tonic L'Hydralpine |
| A cleanser for men, before shaving | Foam | L'Alpiniste |
The right routine, in four steps
- 01Remove make-upIn the evening, toner on a cotton pad.
- 02CleanseA small amount on damp skin, light circular movements, no rubbing.
- 03RinseWith lukewarm water, then pat dry.
- 04CareSerum, then cream, on still-fresh skin.
From CHF 180 of purchases, choose the foam or water that suits you.
Frequently asked questions
Should you cleanse your face morning and evening?
In the evening, cleansing removes the make-up, pollution and excess sebum accumulated during the day. In the morning, a gentle foam refreshes the skin before skincare. L'Alpage foams are designed for morning and evening use.
What is the difference between a toner and a cleanser?
Toner removes make-up and impurities with a cotton pad, without rinsing. Foam or gel cleanse with water and are rinsed off. The two complement each other: toner first in the evening, cleanser afterwards.
Which make-up remover for sensitive skin?
The Micellar Cleansing Water Sensitive Skin Le Nuage is formulated for young and sensitive skin: it gently removes impurities and make-up without spreading it, with calendula, organic mallow and natural bisabolol.
Can an exfoliating gel be used every day?
It depends on your skin. Jojoba beads exfoliate gently; adapt the frequency to your comfort and massage without pressing.
Which foam for men?
The Facial Cleansing Foam L'Alpiniste is formulated for men, with glacier water, edelweiss, wild mint and willow. It is ideally used before shaving.
Where are L'Alpage cleansers made?
L'Alpage products are designed and made in Switzerland, in the Nyon laboratory.
Our formulators design and make every product in Switzerland, in our Nyon laboratory.
