Fantastic Face Wash

Fantastic Face Wash is our bestselling foaming gel cleanser: a super-sudsy daily wash that cuts through grime, sweat, oil, makeup, and SPF while gently exfoliating with plant-derived acids. It delivers a genuinely deep cleanse without stripping away moisture or disrupting your skin's pH, so skin feels clean and balanced rather than tight and squeaky. It's been in our lineup for over a decade, and it's a product people keep coming back to.

Sugar Maple (a natural source of AHAs that help exfoliate and brighten skin), Organic White Tea (rich in antioxidants; helps tone and replenish skin), Bilberry (gently exfoliates and helps skin hold onto moisture), and Lemon (another natural AHA source for exfoliation and brightness). Other ingredients include: Aloe Vera Leaf Juice as the formula's base (soothes and hydrates), gentle Coconut-Derived Surfactants in place of harsh sulfates, Sugarcane (a natural source of glycolic acid), Gluconolactone (a gentle PHA), and Rice Extract.

Gentle chemical exfoliation from naturally derived acids—AHAs from Sugar Maple, Lemon, and Sugarcane, plus a PHA (gluconolactone) that's especially mild. There are no scrubbing beads or physical grit here. Because the exfoliation is built into a cleanser you rinse off, it's much lighter than a dedicated treatment, and it’s gentle enough to use both AM and PM. 

Yes. Fantastic Face Wash is 100% vegan, gluten-free, sulfate-free, and Leaping Bunny Certified cruelty-free.

A super-fresh, forest-infused blend—a hint of Spearmint, a splash of Cedar, and a twist of Lime. It comes entirely from real plant extracts, never synthetic fragrance. This is one of the most-mentioned things in our reviews, people describe looking forward to using it!

Yes, it gets quite foamy! We use gentle Coconut-Derived Surfactants instead of sulfates like SLS, which are effective cleansers but can be unnecessarily stripping. The formula transforms into a silky, sulfate-free foam that works into every pore.

We've found Fantastic Face Wash to be a great fit for combination, oily, and acne-prone skin, or anyone who simply prefers a deeper daily cleanse. If your skin is dry, sensitive, or mature, or you prefer gentler cleanse, our Making Moves Milky Cleanser might be a better match. 

Fantastic Face Wash was designed to cleanse thoroughly without stripping moisture or disrupting pH. The Aloe Vera base and the absence of sulfates do most of that work. That said, if your skin runs dry to begin with, the Milky Cleanser is the more comfortable everyday option.

Many customers with sensitive skin use it happily, but we'll be honest: between the naturally derived AHAs and the essential oil blend, this is a more active cleanser than a plain gentle wash. If your skin is extra-sensitive, we recommend patch testing on your inner wrist before applying to the full face. If you already know essential oils are a problem for you, look at Making Moves Milky Cleanser instead.

Acne-prone skin is one of the types this cleanser is built for, and the AHA exfoliation plus thorough oil removal are both useful for keeping pores clear. Reviewers with adult acne frequently mention that it calmed their skin while still feeling clean. If you're managing persistent or severe acne, that's a conversation for your dermatologist.

The formula will remove eye makeup, but take care to avoid getting product directly in your eyes where possible. For heavy or waterproof eye makeup, use a dedicated eye makeup remover first, then cleanse.

The AHAs here are naturally derived and at cleanser-level concentrations in a product you rinse off, and there are no retinoids in the formula. As always, we recommend reviewing the full ingredient list with your healthcare provider before adding any new product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

You bet. The gentle coconut surfactants effectively remove both makeup and SPF. For everyday makeup, one wash does it. Reviewers specifically call out that it takes makeup off without stripping skin—which is the tradeoff most makeup-removing cleansers ask you to accept.

Yes! SPF removal is one of the things it handles well. Sunscreen that isn't fully cleansed off is a common cause of congestion.

For most people, no. Fantastic Face Wash is thorough enough to work as a single-step cleanse for daily makeup and SPF. If you wear heavy, full-coverage, or long-wear makeup, a dedicated first step (or our Essential Face Wipes for a quick pre-cleanse) makes the job easier.

Dispense into your hands—about a half pump for the 10.24 oz bottle, or one pump for the 4 oz bottle—then massage into damp skin and rinse. Work it over your face, neck, and around your ears. Rinse well.

Leave the foam on for 30 to 60 seconds before rinsing. That extra time gives the AHAs a longer window to work, so you get a noticeably bigger hit of exfoliation from the same product.

Use it AM, PM, and after exercising. It's formulated for daily use at that frequency — one reviewer of ten-plus years describes it as gentle enough for multiple washes a day. If you're leaving it on for the extra exfoliation step every single time, you may want to alternate that on and off.

First. Cleanse with Fantastic Face Wash, then tone (Essential Face Tonic), then serum, then moisturizer, then SPF in the morning. Everything else works better on properly cleansed skin.

Possibly. The formula is concentrated, and a half pump from the large bottle is genuinely enough for a full face. If you're using two or three pumps out of habit from a drugstore wash, you'll burn through the bottle much faster than you need to.

Yes! Post-exercise is one of the three moments we recommend it for. Sweat, oil, and whatever was on your hands at the gym all need to come off, and this handles that without leaving skin tight afterward.

Yes, the 1.96 oz Traveler is a travel-ready mini of the full-size wash at $15, sized for carry-ons and dopp kits. And for travel where you won't have a sink, our Essential Face Wipes are the better call.

It's formulated for the face, but there's nothing problematic about using it on your neck, chest, or back—areas that get congested for the same reasons your face does. For full-body cleansing, Hoppin' Fresh Body Wash or Bar Soap are sized and priced for the job.

Everyone. Like all Ursa Major products, Fantastic Face Wash is gender-neutral by design. The fresh cedar-spearmint-lime scent is a genuine crowd-pleaser, and it's one of our most commonly shared products—customers regularly report a partner stealing their bottle.

One of the best! A good cleanser is the foundation of any routine, this one is our most accessible face product by price, and it does several jobs at once—cleanse, exfoliate, and brighten. Pair it with a moisturizer (Golden Hour Recovery Cream, for example), and you have a complete routine in two steps.

Yes—it's a solid fit for teens, particularly those dealing with oily or breakout-prone skin, which is exactly the profile this cleanser serves. We'd suggest a patch test first for younger or first-time users, and going easy on the leave-on exfoliation step at the start.

Three options. The 10.24 oz bottle is the best value per ounce and the right pick if you know you like it. The 4 oz bottle is a good entry size or a second bottle for a travel bag. The 1.96 oz Traveler ($15) is a travel-ready mini and the lowest-commitment way to try it. 

Because the formula is concentrated and a half pump goes a long way, the 10.24 oz bottle lasts most customers several months with twice-daily use. 

A few. Subscribe & Save takes 10% off every order on your schedule. Use our Build-Your-Own Bundle feature to save when purchasing multiple bottles. And our Balance & Brighten Set pairs the wash with a serum and moisturizer at 15% off—the most efficient way to build a full routine at once.

The large size comes in an aluminum bottle with a pump; the 4 oz is glass. We're Certified Plastic Negative, meaning we fund the removal of twice as much plastic from the environment as we produce.

Fantastic Face Wash is a super-fresh foaming gel for clean, balanced skin—best for normal, oily, or acne-prone skin, and for anyone who wants a deeper daily cleanse. Making Moves Milky Cleanser is an easy-rinsing cream cleanser for clean, hydrated skin—best for dry or sensitive skin.

They're different steps, not alternatives. Fantastic Face Wash is a rinse-off cleanser that removes the day. Essential Face Tonic is a leave-on 4-in-1 toner that cleanses, exfoliates, soothes, and hydrates after you've washed. Use the wash first, then the tonic. Plenty of customers use both daily.

The wipes are single-use bamboo cloths infused with our Essential Face Tonic formula—built for travel, the gym, camping, or any time you want to refresh your skin. Fantastic Face Wash is your at-home, water-and-lather daily cleanse.

They work at different intensities. Fantastic Face Wash gives you light daily exfoliation from AHAs in a rinse-off cleanser. Green Slate Mineral Polish is a treatment-level dual-action exfoliant for 1–3 times per week. Using both is a common and sensible routine—just don't do the leave-on exfoliation step with the wash on the same day you polish, to avoid overdoing it.

We totally understand that skincare is not one-size-fits-all and that everyone’s skin is unique. If you are not satisfied with your Ursa Major products, you may return your product for a full refund or store credit within 30 days of receiving your order.

We happily offer free standard shipping via DHL/USPS for all domestic orders $40+ placed on our website. Orders below $40 will ship via DHL/USPS for a flat $7 fee. 

Super easy! Just head on over to our Returns Portal, where you’ll just need your order number (the one starting with UM) and your email address or zip code to get started.