Origins Ginzing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser
by Origins · skin_care
Editor's Take
Sulfate-free amino acid surfactants and biodegradable wax beads make this a legitimately modern daily cleanser, though the synthetic polymer texture system keeps it from full clean-beauty alignment.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 5.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 6.6 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.6 / 10
The Verdict
This is a well-executed exfoliating cleanser that delivers on its energizing claim through caffeine, ginseng, and a thoughtful blend of citrus oils. The surfactant base is genuinely mild; oat amino acids and glucosides replace harsh sulfates; and the physical exfoliation comes from carnauba wax beads, not plastic microbeads. The formula loses points for relying on synthetic polymers (Acrylates Copolymer) for texture and ethoxylated emulsifiers (Polysorbate 20) for solubilization, which disqualify it from COSMOS certification. It's a credible pick for daily use if you want effective exfoliation without stripping, just not the cleanest option on the shelf.
Full INCI list
Water\Aqua\Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax\Cera Carnauba\Cire De Carnauba, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil\*, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil\*, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil\*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil\*, Limonene, Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Caffeine, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Monosodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol.