Lauren Brooke Two-Step Cleansing System (Acne-Prone / Oily Skin)

A targeted, clarifying two-step facial cleansing system designed to deeply cleanse pores, balance oil, and support breakout-prone skin. This system pairs a lightweight botanical oil cleanser with purifying finishing cloths to remove makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and daily buildup without stripping the skin barrier.

Ingredients

Cleansing Oil:
This cleansing oil is made with certified organic rice bran oil, certified organic jojoba oil, certified organic borage seed oil, certified organic broccoli seed oil, certified organic watermelon seed oil, certified organic sweet orange essential oil, certified organic grapefruit essential oil, certified organic sunflower-derived vitamin E, certified organic lemon essential oil, certified organic key lime essential oil, certified organic thyme essential oil, certified organic clary sage essential oil, and certified organic tea tree oil.

Finishing Cloths:
These cloths are made with certified organic aloe leaf powder, certified organic willow bark extract, certified organic licorice root extract, certified organic raspberry extract, certified organic yucca extract, non-GMO coconut-derived Lactobacillus probiotic, certified organic thyme extract, non-GMO corn-derived glucono delta lactone, certified organic meadowsweet extract, certified organic raw apple cider vinegar, certified organic lemon essential oil, certified organic sweet orange essential oil, and certified organic lemongrass essential oil.

Certifications & Standards

  • Made in the USA

  • Formulated with certified organic ingredients

  • Small-batch production

  • Free from petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, parabens, phthalates, and plastic-derived ingredients

What I Like

  • EWG Rating: 5 — this score is primarily driven by potential contamination flags and sensitization concerns associated with some essential oils and botanical extracts used in acne-focused formulas. Because these ingredients are listed as certified organic on the brand’s website, this rating is more reflective of conservative database flagging rather than confirmed contamination.

  • I love that this is a true built-in double-cleanse system. The oil step breaks down makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum, and the cloths finish the cleanse so pores feel clean and skin feels balanced, not stripped.

  • Rice bran, jojoba, borage, broccoli seed, and watermelon seed oils help balance oil production without clogging pores.

  • Tea tree, thyme, clary sage, lemongrass, and citrus oils offer strong purifying support for breakout-prone skin.

  • Willow bark, meadowsweet, and apple cider vinegar help gently refine and clarify congested skin.

  • Probiotic Lactobacillus helps support a balanced skin environment.

  • Leaves skin feeling refreshed, purified, and clearer without the harsh, overdrying feel of traditional acne cleansers.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • This system contains multiple essential oils (tea tree, thyme, lemongrass, citrus, and clary sage), which can be stimulating and may cause irritation for very sensitive or reactive skin.

  • Citrus and lemongrass essential oils may increase sun sensitivity, mainly if used daily or on freshly exfoliated skin.

  • Because this is a two-step system with active botanicals, it may not be ideal for those with a severely compromised skin barrier.

  • As with all two-step systems, it will take slightly more time than a single-step cleanser.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Notes

  • The base oils (rice bran, jojoba, borage, broccoli seed, watermelon seed), aloe, licorice, raspberry, yucca, probiotics, and vitamin E are generally considered low risk for topical use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  • This formula contains multiple essential oils commonly avoided during pregnancy, including tea tree, thyme, lemongrass, clary sage, and citrus oils.

  • If you are pregnant, especially in the first trimester, this system may not be the most conservative choice given its essential oil profile.