Boticário Botik Vitamin C Antioxidant Facial Cleansing Gel – Purifies, Controls Excess Oil & Boosts Natural Radiance – 7.05 oz (200 g)
- Cleanses the face daily, lifting away excess oil, sunscreen residue and everyday grime.
- Helps control shine from the first wash, for a fresh, soft-matte finish.
- Uses 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a stable vitamin C derivative, to help boost the skin's natural radiance.
- Adds niacinamide to help support a more even, healthy-looking tone.
- Cleans without over-drying, helping keep the skin's protective barrier strengthened.
This is for anyone who wants a daily first cleansing step and likes the idea of vitamin C and niacinamide in a rinse-off format. It is suitable for all skin types and was developed with combination and oily skin especially in mind, so it fits people who deal with midday shine or who want an authentic Brazilian routine that layers easily with the serums and acids they already use. It is less of a match for very dry or reactive skin: the label itself notes that a mild stinging or dry sensation can appear in the first applications, which is why it asks you to start on alternate days. It is not meant for the eyelids or the area around the eyes, not for irritated or broken skin, and on its own it is not enough to take off long-wear or waterproof makeup.
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- 7.05 oz (200 g) tube — with one to two washes a day, most people get roughly two to three months out of it.
- Key actives: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (a stable vitamin C derivative) and niacinamide (vitamin B3).
- Refreshing gel texture that whips into a rich, dense foam with water and rinses off completely.
- Made in Brazil by O Boticário for the Botik line, which brings together Swiss technology and high-performance actives.
- Cruelty-free, sourced in Brazil and shipped worldwide by MKPBR.
Use it in the morning or at night, on the face only. Dispense the gel into the palm of your hand and add small amounts of water gradually until a rich, dense foam forms. Apply it to the face and massage thoroughly, avoiding the eye area, then rinse off completely with water and follow with your serum and moisturizer. During the first week, apply a small amount on alternate days so your skin can adjust to the formula, then move to daily use.
- It comes as a 200 g tube of tinted gel; because the formula contains added colorants, rinse any splashes off light-colored towels or clothing rather than letting them dry.
- A mild stinging or dry sensation may be noticed during the first applications — avoid contact with the eyes, do not apply on the eyelids, around the eyes or on irritated or broken skin, and discontinue use in case of sensitization.
- External use only, keep out of reach of children, and note that the packaging and label text are printed in Portuguese.
The logic of the formula is simple. Sodium Laureth Sulfate and the gentler sugar-derived surfactants do the actual cleaning, turning the gel into a dense foam that lifts excess oil, sunscreen residue and daily grime, while lactic acid and sodium hydroxide keep the water phase at a skin-friendly pH so the wash does not feel stripping. Niacinamide and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid ride along in that base to add an antioxidant, radiance-supporting angle to a step that would otherwise only remove things, and tocopherol, lecithin and the algae extract round out the feel and stability of the product. Because it is rinse-off, it is designed as a first step rather than a treatment: the actives only get a short contact time, which is why it layers easily with the vitamin C serum, niacinamide or exfoliating acids you apply afterwards.
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Learn moreBoticário Botik Vitamin C Antioxidant Facial Cleansing Gel – 7.05 oz (200 g) is a refreshing daily face wash created in Brazil by O Boticário, the country's most iconic beauty house. Its lightweight gel texture whips into a rich, dense lather that lifts away excess oil, sunscreen residue and city grime, leaving skin feeling comfortably clean instead of tight.
The formula pairs 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a stable vitamin C derivative, with niacinamide to help control shine and support a brighter, more even-looking complexion from the very first wash. Botik is the line where O Boticário brings together Swiss technology and high-performance actives, and this cleansing gel is its everyday first step.
Sourced in Brazil and shipped worldwide by MKPBR, it is suitable for all skin types, including combination and oily skin, and is a cruelty-free choice for anyone building an authentic Brazilian skincare routine.
Key Features:
- Vitamin C antioxidant cleansing: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a stable vitamin C derivative, helps boost the skin's natural radiance while it cleanses.
- Niacinamide in the formula: supports a more even, healthy-looking tone and helps skin cope with daily environmental stress.
- Controls excess oil and shine: removes surface oiliness from the very first application for a fresh, soft-matte finish.
- Cleans without over-drying: helps keep the skin's protective barrier strengthened, so skin feels clean and comfortable, not stripped.
- Rich, dense foam from a gel: the refreshing gel texture transforms into a cushiony lather that rinses off completely.
- Suitable for all skin types: developed with combination and oily skin in mind, gentle enough for daily morning and evening use.
- Brazilian beauty, cruelty-free: made in Brazil by O Boticário and never tested on animals.
How To Use
- Use in the morning or at night, on the face only.
- Dispense the gel into the palm of your hand.
- Add small amounts of water gradually until a rich, dense foam forms.
- Apply to the face and massage thoroughly, avoiding the eye area.
- Rinse off completely with water and follow with your serum and moisturizer.
Expert Tip: During the first week, use a small amount on alternate days so your skin can adjust to the vitamin C and niacinamide formula, then move to daily use.
Ingredients (Highlights)
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (stable Vitamin C): an antioxidant vitamin C derivative that helps boost natural radiance and helps reduce the appearance of dullness.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): helps support the skin barrier and a more even-looking, balanced complexion.
- Decyl Glucoside & Lauryl Glucoside: gentle sugar-derived cleansing agents that create foam without harshness.
- Lactic Acid: keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH and helps leave the surface smooth and fresh.
- Algae Extract (Coenochloris signiensis): a marine-derived extract that helps skin feel comfortable after cleansing.
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E): a classic antioxidant that supports the overall stability and feel of the formula.
Full ingredient list (INCI): Aqua/Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Scarlet Red Colorant 125, CI 19140 (Tartrazine Yellow), Tocopherol, Lecithin, Algae Extract (Coenochloris signiensis).
Warnings: External use only. Cosmetic product. A mild stinging or dryness sensation may be noticed during the first applications. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not apply on the eyelids or around the eyes. Do not apply on irritated or broken skin. Discontinue use in case of sensitization. Keep out of reach of children.
O Boticário was founded in 1977 as a small compounding pharmacy in Curitiba, Paraná, and grew into the largest beauty franchise in Brazil and one of the most loved cosmetics brands in Latin America. Nearly five decades later, the company still develops and manufactures in Brazil, investing in research that blends local raw materials with international technology — as in the Botik line, which combines Swiss technology with high-performance actives. O Boticário is certified cruelty-free and does not test its products on animals.
FAQ
Is this cleansing gel strong enough to remove sunscreen and light makeup?
Yes. The dense foam removes sunscreen, excess oil and everyday grime. If you wear long-wear or waterproof makeup, use a cleansing oil or micellar water first, then follow with this gel as your second cleanse.
Can I use it if my skin is dry or sensitive?
It is formulated for all skin types, with combination and oily skin in mind. If your skin is dry or reactive, start with a small amount every other day for the first week, as recommended on the label, and always follow with a moisturizer.
Can I use it together with other vitamin C or acid products?
Yes. Because it is a rinse-off cleanser, it layers easily with vitamin C serums, niacinamide and exfoliating acids. Introduce one new active at a time so you can see how your skin responds.
How long does one 200 g tube last?
With one to two washes per day and a small pea-sized amount each time, most customers find a 7.05 oz (200 g) tube lasts roughly two to three months.
Is this the authentic Brazilian product, and do you ship internationally?
Yes. This is the genuine O Boticário Botik formula sourced in Brazil, and MKPBR ships worldwide. Please note the packaging and label text are printed in Portuguese.
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