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NKD Koala Gel Cleanser with Scrub 100 ml bottle on a soft mist background
Hero ingredients: cellulose scrub, coconut-derived cleansers, aloe vera and vitamin E
How to use the Gel Cleanser with Scrub, 2 to 3 times a week in place of your daily cleanser
Model holding the Gel Cleanser with Scrub at her cheek, with callouts for cellulose particles, a coconut-derived lather and use 2 to 3 times a week
Model holding the Gel Cleanser with Scrub
Found in these Rituals: the Gel Cleanser with Scrub is part of the Acne & Clarity, Weekly Reset and Full Face Rituals
Cleanser, 100ml

Gel Cleanser With Scrub

In your routine CleanseSerumMoisturise

A coconut-derived gel cleanser with plant cellulose grains, for oily, congested or rough-feeling skin. Use 2 to 3 times a week. Made in Melbourne.

Size
100ml

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Goes well with

Acne & Clarity RitualWith the Anti-Acne Serum and Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Save 15% on all three together.
$76
Helps with
  • Congestion
  • Surface buildup
  • Oily skin
  • Rough texture
  • Dull skin
How to use

Apply a small amount to wet skin and massage gently in circular motions, avoiding the eye area. Rinse thoroughly. Use 2 to 3 times per week, not daily, in place of your regular cleanser. Follow immediately with Hyaluronic Acid Serum to rehydrate.

Key ingredients
  • Cellulose: plant-based grains, no microbeads
  • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate: coconut-derived, mild cleansing
  • Glycerin: holds moisture in while you cleanse
  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice: helps skin feel comfortable
  • Sunflower Seed Oil & Vitamin E: barrier support
The formula

What makes the Gel Cleanser With Scrub different?

Cleanse and buff in one step. Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, both coconut-derived, create a low-irritation lather, while Cellulose microparticles buff away dead skin cells and surface buildup. No plastic microbeads. Glycerin and Aloe keep skin hydrated through the cleanse, and Sunflower Seed Oil with Tocopherol support the barrier afterwards.

Who it's for. Oily, congested or rough-feeling skin. Use it 2 to 3 times a week in place of your usual cleanser, not every day.

What to expect. Consistency over intensity: over-exfoliating disrupts the barrier.

Key actives
Cellulose, coconut-derived cleansers, glycerin, aloe
Good for
Oily, congested or rough-feeling skin
Feels like
A foaming gel with fine plant-based grains
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
When to use
2 to 3 times a week, in place of your usual cleanser
Value
100ml at $0.29 per ml. 15% off in the Acne & Clarity Ritual or on any 3 formulas
Application

How do I use the Gel Cleanser With Scrub?

  1. 01

    Wet your face

    Use lukewarm water to wet skin before applying. 2 to 3 times per week is ideal, not daily.

    Evening use preferred.

  2. 02

    Massage gently

    Apply a small amount and massage in slow circular motions, avoiding the eye area. No hard scrubbing.

    Let the cellulose do the work. Pressure does not improve results.

  3. 03

    Rinse and hydrate

    Rinse thoroughly and follow immediately with your Hyaluronic Acid Serum to rehydrate.

    Apply HA Serum on damp skin straight after.

Use 2 to 3 times per week, not daily, in place of your regular cleanser. Over-exfoliation disrupts your barrier. Consistency over intensity.

Model holding the Gel Cleanser with Scrub
What's inside

What is in the Gel Cleanser With Scrub?

  • Cellulose

    Plant-derived microparticles that lift away dead skin cells and surface buildup. No plastic microbeads.

  • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

    A coconut-derived surfactant known for mild cleansing. It is what stops this feeling stripping.

  • Glycerin

    Third on the ingredient list. Holds moisture in the skin right through the cleanse.

  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

    Helps skin feel comfortable rather than tight after rinsing.

  • Sunflower Seed Oil & Vitamin E

    Barrier support that keeps skin comfortable after exfoliation.

Full ingredient list

Aqua (Water), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocopherol, Fragrance.

What does each ingredient do? Read the glossary
Warnings and storage

For external use only. Do not use daily. Contains fragrance. Avoid contact with eyes and broken skin. Patch test before first use. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.

Compare all our face cleansers, or see every formula.

Works well together

Complete your Ritual

After exfoliating, follow with your serums while skin is still damp.

The full routine Acne & Clarity Ritual

With the Anti-Acne Serum and Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Save 15% on all three together.

$76
After: ClarifyAnti-Acne Serum

For blemish-prone skin, on freshly cleansed skin.

$32
After: HydrateHyaluronic Acid Serum

Rehydrate immediately after exfoliation on damp skin.

$29

The Gel Cleanser With Scrub is part of these Rituals: Acne & Clarity Ritual, Weekly Reset Ritual and Full Face Ritual.

Reviews

From the Rituals with this formula

These are reviews of the full Ritual, which includes the Gel Cleanser With Scrub.

Weekly Reset Ritual

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 1 review
100%would recommend this product
1 review
  • H
    Harper
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Skin concerns Uneven tone, Dullness
    Age range 25–34
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 hours ago
    My New Sunday Self-Care Favourite 🤍

    Okay, obsessed with this! Such a good little Sunday reset. My skin feels so fresh and soft afterwards, and I love having everything I need in one kit. Definitely keen to make this a weekly thing 🤍

About this formula

Questions about the Gel Cleanser With Scrub

How often should I use the NKD Koala Gel Cleanser With Scrub?

Two to three times a week, in place of your usual cleanser, not every day. Its exfoliation comes from fine plant cellulose particles, and exfoliating too often can leave skin feeling tight.

Does the Gel Cleanser With Scrub contain plastic microbeads?

No. NKD Koala uses plant-derived cellulose particles, not plastic microbeads.

Can I use it on the same evening as the Sleep Mask?

Yes. The Weekly Reset Ritual uses the Gel Cleanser first, then the Hyaluronic Acid Serum, then the Sleep Mask on the same evening. Skip the Retinol Serum that night.

Is the Gel Cleanser With Scrub good for oily or congested skin?

Yes, used 2 to 3 times a week. Avoid scrubbing over inflamed breakouts, and use a gentle cleanser on the other days.

What should I use on the days I do not use the Gel Cleanser With Scrub?

A gentle cleanser such as the Gentle Face Wash.

Can I use the Gel Cleanser With Scrub with the Anti-Acne Serum?

Yes. The Acne & Clarity Ritual uses them together: cleanse with the scrub 2 to 3 times a week, then apply the Anti-Acne Serum.

Can I use the Gel Cleanser With Scrub if my skin reacts easily?

Use it gently and less often, once or twice a week, and patch test first. Skip it if your skin is irritated or sunburnt. It contains fragrance.

More answers in the FAQs and the ingredient glossary.