Micellar Cleansing Essence

15ml

Micellar Cleansing Essence

Purify skin with this tri-purpose micellar essence. Olive-enriched micelles draw out dirt and buildup while olive leaf water delivers antioxidants to leave skin refreshed, balanced, and glowing.

Powered by our proprietary Splendore Anchusa® Complex.

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Brightens
Clarifies
Balances
Refreshes

Three essential steps combined into one gentle formula
This multitasking essence works as a cleanser, toner, and essence in a single step. It gently removes impurities, helps balance skin’s pH, and delivers lightweight nourishment to prepare skin for the treatments that follow.

Cleanses without stripping or disrupting skin balance
Micellar technology draws out dirt, oil, and buildup while respecting the skin barrier. The refreshing, weightless texture leaves skin clean, calm, and comfortable, never tight or dry.

Wild-foraged botanicals chosen to support clarity and balance
Powered by Splendore Anchusa® Complex, a proprietary blend of hand-picked Sicilian botanicals, the formula helps protect skin from environmental stress while supporting clarity, resilience, and radiance.

The hero botanical within Splendore Anchusa® Complex
At the heart of the complex is Anchusa azurea, a rare medicinal Mediterranean flower revered for its antioxidant power. Rich in vitamins, phenols, flavonoids, and fatty acids, it helps soothe skin and blur the appearance of imperfections for a smoother, more balanced complexion.

Lightweight hydration that enhances the efficacy of your ritual
Hydrating olive leaf water, mallow, asparagus, and chicory help replenish moisture and support skin health, creating an ideal base for serums, oils, and creams to absorb effectively.

Formulated with intention
• Made with five wild-foraged plants from our certified organic farm in Sicily
• Dermatologist approved and suitable for all skin types
• Vegan, cruelty-free, and free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates, PEGs, SLSs, and synthetic fragrance

Verified By
Environmental Working Group
The Good Face Project
Leaping Bunny
PETA

100% Sustainably Sourced
We follow a strict sourcing protocol aligned with the standards of our certified organic farm in Sicily.

99.9% Naturally Derived
Inspired by the land rather than the lab, our formulas deliver high performance through nutrient-dense botanicals.

4 Organic Wild-Foraged Botanicals
Hand-harvested from a single Sicilian plant community to protect biodiversity and ecosystem integrity.
• Anchusa Azurea Flower
• Beet Leaf
• Chicory Leaf
• Mallow Flower & Leaf

OUR EXTRACTION METHOD
Soundbath™ Extraction Method
This unique process uses controlled sound frequencies and low temperatures to gently extract nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants without harsh solvents.

It helps preserve potency, minimize over-processing, and maintain consistent levels of bioactive compounds.

FULL INGREDIENT LIST (INCI)
Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Water**, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Leaf Extract*, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract*, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Leaf Extract*, Papaver Rhoeas (Common Poppy) Flower Extract**, Portulaca Oleracea (Verdolaga) Extract**, Lamium Album (White Nettle) Leaf Extract**, Urtica Dioica (Common Nettle) Leaf Extract**, Asparagus Acutifolius (Asparagus) Stem Extract*, Anchusa Azurea (Italian Bugloss) Flower Extract*, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Fructosyl Cocoate/Olivate, Sodium Cocoyl/Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil**, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract**, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructose, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, P-Anisic Acid.

*Wild-foraged organic ingredients
**Organic ingredients

No parabens. No phthalates. No phenoxyethanol.
No synthetic fragrance. No synthetic dyes.
No SLS/SLES. No ethanolamines. No EDTA.
No mineral oil. No hydroquinone. No GMOs.

And more than 1,300 additional ingredients restricted by European Union cosmetic regulations.

MICELLAR CLEANSING ESSENCE

User Proven Results

95%

SAY IT DID NOT STRIP THE SKIN

93%

SAY IT GENTLY CLEANSES SKIN

91%

SAY IT LEAVES SKIN FEELING REFRESHED

91%

SAY IT ABSORBS QUICKLY ONTO SKIN

*Based on a 30-day consumer study of 55 participants

How To Apply

1. Remove cap and reducer plug
2. Moisten a cotton pad or facial cloth
3. Sweep gently across face, neck, and décolleté to remove dirt and impurities
4. Repeat as needed until skin feels clean
5. No rinsing required; allow essence to absorb fully before layering

AM RITUAL

Apply after cleansing or as your cleansing step, then follow with serums, creams, oils, and SPF

PM RITUAL

Apply after cleansing or as your cleansing step, then follow with serums, creams, oils, and overnight treatments

FOUNDER TIP

Keep in your gym or beach bag for a quick cleanse post-workout or beach day to remove sweat, SPF, and buildup without stripping skin of its natural oils

Wildly Potent^™ Ingredients

ORGANIC OLIVE LEAF WATER

Distilled from antioxidant-rich olive leaves, this replenishing botanical water helps soothe the feel of skin while restoring moisture balance for a calmer, more refreshed complexion.

WILD ORGANIC ANCHUSA AZUREA

Wild-foraged on our Sicilian estate, vibrant blue anchusa is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential fatty acids that help support skin resilience while refining the appearance of imperfections for a clearer, more luminous complexion.

WILD ORGANIC ASPARAGUS

Naturally abundant in vitamins and antioxidants, this replenishing botanical helps soften the feel of skin while enhancing clarity and a more renewed appearance.

WILD ORGANIC MALLOW

A comforting botanical rich in phenols, vitamins, and trace minerals, mallow helps cushion the feel of skin while supporting lasting hydration and barrier softness.

WILD ORGANIC CHICORY

One of the oldest recorded herbaceous botanicals, chicory is prized for its antioxidant richness and helps support visible firmness for smoother, more revitalized-looking skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional micellar water is designed simply to cleanse. This formula goes further.

Powered by our proprietary olive leaf water and nourishing botanicals, it combines gentle micellar cleansing with the pH-balancing benefits of a toner and the nutrient density of an essence.

It purifies without soap, helps refine the look of pores, clarifies excess oil, and helps support skin’s natural balance, without alcohol or oil-stripping ingredients.

While it has the light, fluid texture of micellar water, it is formulated with the concentrated nutrients and light hydration of an essence. The result is a weightless formula that elevates cleansing into a treatment step.

No. Micellar Cleansing Essence gently removes impurities and excess oil without the need for rubbing or rinsing. Skin is left fresh, balanced, and comfortably clean.

It effectively removes light makeup and daily surface buildup. Because the formula is intentionally free of aggressive makeup-dissolving agents that may irritate sensitive skin, heavy or long-wear makeup is best removed with a dedicated cleanser like our Cleansing Oil Balm.

For a streamlined routine, Micellar Cleansing Essence can be used alone, morning and night.

The gentle, non-stripping formula also pairs seamlessly with other cleansers. When wearing heavy makeup or sunscreen, begin with a makeup-removing cleanser like our Cleansing Oil Balm, then follow with Micellar Cleansing Essence to purify and rebalance.

If skin feels particularly dry, use this in the morning and a cream cleanser in the evening.

Micellar Cleansing Essence is suitable for all skin types and is especially well suited for dry or sensitized skin.

Its gentle, hydrating base features our exclusive organic olive leaf water and wild-foraged organic Anchusa azurea to help soothe, comfort, and support the skin barrier while cleansing.

Skin looks fresh and radiant immediately after cleansing. With consistent use, tone appears more even and skin feels more comfortable over time.

Formulated with antioxidant-rich olive leaf water and nourishing Anchusa azurea, this gentle cleanser supports the skin as it purifies, leaving natural oils intact so it feels refreshed, never stripped.

We’re glad you noticed.

These are nutrient-rich plant fibers from Anchusa azurea flower petals and our Furtuna olive leaf. Because we use a gentle Soundbath™ extraction process to preserve botanical integrity, you may occasionally see these natural elements suspended in the essence.

They are a natural expression of the formula’s botanical potency. Simply shake gently before applying for even distribution.

Yes. The formula is free from alcohol and oil-stripping ingredients, helping maintain comfort and balance while cleansing.

Complete Your Ritual

Overall rating: 4.8405795 / 5 from 276 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Micellar Cleansing Essence combines gentle cleansing, pH-balancing, and antioxidant benefits. Customers appreciate its ability to make skin look healthier, feel clean and soft, and provide a natural glow. The product is praised for its herbal scent and effective cleansing without the need for water.

Summary topics

Skin Appearance: 6%
Healthy Glow: 6%
Skin Feel: 35%
Herbal Scent: 5%
Face Feel: 6%

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Review highlights

"My skin looks and feels fresh and clean and is left with a nice treatment glow, ready for what comes next!" — Emily B.
"It thoroughly cleans my skin and leaves it feeling fresh and vibrant!" — Allison K.
"This essence is so easy to use; my skin feels fresh and calm after I use it." — Brooke K.

Reviews

Perfect for my skin

"Highly reactive skin tolerance with issue. First clean product i have been able to use without any negative reaction."

— Tina Z. (5/5)

Excellent

"I’m so happy with this micellar water it really cleaned well and feels really nice on the skin. It’s gentle yet it’s effective. I’m super happy with this product. Another win by furtuna thank you!!"

— Jacqlyn L. (5/5)

"Free sample. Should offer on all orders!"

— Christin (5/5)

Love this!

"Works great with the cleansing balm!"

— Gloria O. (5/5)

Micellar cleansing essence

"Deep cleaning and toning without drying"

— Colletta A. (5/5)

Great Micellar Essence

"I use this daily after washing my face and it makes my face feel clean and hydrated."

— Jacqueline T. (5/5)

Furtuna Skin is my favorite

"Furtuna Skin is my favorite line of skincare! I love that is it ewg verified, and my skin loves how clean this line is. I am currently using all of the products. This essence is so easy to use; my skin feels fresh and calm after I use it. The products absorb well into my skin, and a little bit goes a long way. I recently saw one of my friends, and the first thing she said to me was, your skin looks so good! At that time, I had been using this line for one month."

— Brooke K. (5/5)

"Perfect travel size"

— Shannon (5/5)