Decorte Cleansing
<p>DECORTE is the Japanese skincare house behind the AQ, Phytotune, and Vita de Rev lines, and its cleansing range covers every way a routine starts. This collection brings together the oils, foams, gels, and washes carried on skinsli, from the AQ Cleansing Oil that melts off makeup to the Phytotune Foaming Wash built for daily mornings.</p><p>Whether you prefer a first-step balm to break down sunscreen or a softening cleanse for sensitive days, you can compare the full DECORTE cleansing lineup here and match a formula to how your skin feels.</p>
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Buying guide
The DECORTE Cleansing Guide
DECORTE treats cleansing as the foundation of a good routine rather than an afterthought. This guide walks through the formats in the collection, who each one suits, and how to fit them into a Japanese-style double cleanse.
Why start with a DECORTE cleanser
DECORTE sits in the prestige tier of Japanese skincare, and its cleansers carry the same formulation care as the serums and lotions they pair with. The range spans the AQ line for richer, comfort-focused textures and Phytotune for lighter, softening washes. Because the brand builds full routines, choosing a cleanser from the same family helps the steps that follow absorb cleanly.
Cleansing oil or foaming wash
The AQ Cleansing Oil is the heavy lifter for makeup and sunscreen. Oil binds to oil, so it dissolves long-wear formulas without the tugging a flannel or wipe causes. Foaming options like the Phytotune Foaming Wash and AQ Yutsu Renew Radiance Cleansing Foam handle the second step, lifting sweat and leftover residue with a softer lather. Many DECORTE users run the oil first and a foam second.
How to double cleanse the Japanese way
Start on dry skin with the AQ Cleansing Oil, massaging for thirty seconds so it can break down makeup and SPF. Add a little water to emulsify, then rinse. Follow with a foam or gel cleanser such as the AQ Yutsu Enhancing Radiance Cleansing Water Gel to clear what the oil left behind. The result is clean skin that still feels comfortable, not stripped.
Options for sensitive or reactive skin
If your skin flares easily, look at the Phytotune Softening Cleanse, which is built around a gentler, low-friction wash. The softening formats focus on keeping the barrier comfortable rather than chasing a squeaky finish. Pair them with lukewarm water and pat dry instead of rubbing to keep redness down.
Morning and evening routines
Evenings are where the double cleanse earns its place, since that is when makeup and sunscreen need to come off. Mornings usually call for a single gentle step, so a foam or water gel on its own is plenty. Over-washing in the morning can leave skin tight, so keep the routine simple before serums and moisturiser.
Pairing cleansers with the rest of DECORTE
Once skin is clean, DECORTE expects you to layer a lotion and a treatment. The AQ Milliority and Vita de Rev lotions are designed to sit on freshly cleansed skin, and the brightening and revitalising concentrates follow after that. Keeping the cleanse within the DECORTE world makes the handoff between steps feel consistent.
Choosing the right cleansing format
Oily or makeup-heavy days suit an oil-then-foam approach. Dry or sensitive skin does better with a single softening cleanse. Combination skin can mix and match by season, leaning on the water gel in summer and richer foams in winter. Read the size and texture notes on each product page to match a format to your week.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What DECORTE cleansing formats are in this collection?
The collection covers cleansing oils, foams, water gels, and softening washes, including the AQ Cleansing Oil 200ml, the AQ Yutsu Renew Radiance Cleansing Foam, the Phytotune Foaming Wash, and the Phytotune Softening Cleanse. There are over thirty cleansing products in the live range.
Should I use the AQ Cleansing Oil before or after a foam?
Use the oil first on dry skin to dissolve makeup and sunscreen, emulsify with water, then rinse. Follow with a foam or water gel as your second cleanse. This is the standard Japanese double-cleanse order.
Which DECORTE cleanser suits sensitive skin?
The Phytotune Softening Cleanse is the gentlest option, built to keep the barrier comfortable rather than leaving skin tight. Use lukewarm water and pat dry to keep reactivity low.
Do I need to double cleanse with DECORTE every day?
Double cleansing is most useful at night when makeup and SPF need removing. In the morning a single gentle foam or gel is usually enough, so you can skip the oil step.
What comes after cleansing in a DECORTE routine?
Follow cleansing with a DECORTE lotion such as the AQ Milliority or Vita de Rev, then layer any brightening or revitalising concentrate before moisturiser. Cleansed skin takes those steps better.