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Make your first skincare step count. MOLVANY Hypoallergenic LHA CIS Gel Cleanser brings together LHA, Korean chestnut inner-shell extract and fine chestnut-shell particles to cleanse daily buildup and smooth rough-feeling texture.
The cushiony gel works into a soft lather, leaving skin fresh and comfortable. An eight-type hydration complex and four Centella actives complete the formula.

Wash away surface impurities and excess oil, with targeted cleansing for buildup around pores.
LHA and fine chestnut particles work together on accumulated dead skin for a softer feel after washing.
A low-pH gel base with hydrating and soothing ingredients makes this an easy morning-and-evening step.
Measurements taken immediately after one use showed improvements in pore impurities, accumulated dead skin, fine-dust analogue cleansing and the appearance of pores.
P&K Skin Research Center, report PNK-22210-C1R. Tested 10–11 February 2022 on adult women aged 20–59. Comparisons are before and immediately after cleansing; pore changes are temporary. Results vary.
The pore-impurity comparison recorded a 20.846% improvement after cleansing. The original close-up photographs are shown with clear English labels.

One cleansing session recorded a 69.877% improvement in accumulated dead skin, with the measurement changing from 94,053.55 to 28,331.95.

The test recorded 22% improvement in visible pore count and 32% improvement in measured pore area immediately after cleansing.

The fine-dust analogue test recorded a 99% cleansing improvement. This test measures removal of a fine-dust substitute applied to the skin.

See the original customer comparisons below, including the one-day review dated 17.04 and 18.04. The other two comparisons do not state a treatment duration.
These are individual customer experiences. The photographs are preserved without skin retouching.


Tannin-rich Korean chestnut extract brings pore-care benefits to the cleansing step. The formula contains 8,795ppm chestnut pellicle extract and 3,000ppm chestnut-shell powder.
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid provides gentle exfoliation for skin that feels rough or congested.
A blend of hyaluronic ingredients brings hydration and comfort to the gel formula.
Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid and Madecassoside provide soothing skincare benefits.

The chestnut inner-shell ingredient comes from Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. Paired with LHA, it brings together pore care and gentle daily exfoliation in one cleansing step.

The gel contains fine chestnut-shell particles for a subtle scrub sensation and has a marine ginger fragrance. Work it gently with water to create a soft lather.

A closer look at the gel and the fine chestnut particles suspended within it.

Testing covered fine-dust analogue removal, pore impurities, dead skin, skin texture, skin-tone brightness, skin clarity, pore count and pore area.
The cleanser completed skin-irritation testing with P&K Skin Research Center. Test reference: PNK-22209-I20R.
The formula passed testing for 19 specified ingredients of concern.
Dispense an appropriate amount onto wet hands. Gently massage over the face, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Start with dry hands and gently massage over the face. Add lukewarm water to lather, then rinse thoroughly.

Follow cleansing with Exosome Pore Tightening Toner, then Inner Shell Pore Tightening Serum. Finish with moisturiser and use sunscreen as the final step of your daytime skincare.

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Add the toner step in the MOLVANY pore-care routine.
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Follow toner with the matching chestnut inner-shell serum.
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Complete your routine with a comfortable moisturising layer.
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Shop this product →Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Pellicle Extract (8,795ppm), Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Powder (3,000ppm), Potassium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coconut Acid, Potassium Cocoate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (500ppm), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Fragrance.
They are finely ground chestnut inner-shell particles. They give the gel its natural speckled appearance and a subtle scrub sensation.
Yes. Use it as your daily cleansing step, massaging gently and rinsing thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Start with dry hands, gently massage over the face, then add lukewarm water to create a lather and rinse thoroughly. Avoid the eye area.
The cleanser has completed low-irritation testing. Test a small amount on the inner arm or behind the ear before first use, especially if your skin is sensitive.
It is a gel cleanser that creates smooth, soft bubbles when worked with water. A large foam is not needed for the cleansing step.
Yes. Fragrance is included in the ingredient list, and the gel has a marine ginger scent.
The formula uses chestnut inner-shell extract from Gongju. Small differences in the harvested ingredient can create slight colour and scent variations.
Colour from the chestnut particles can infuse into the gel over time. This natural darkening is a characteristic of the formula.
CIS refers to the chestnut inner-shell ingredient used in this cleansing and pore-care line.
Follow with MOLVANY Exosome Pore Tightening Toner, then Inner Shell Pore Tightening Serum and moisturiser. Finish daytime skincare with sunscreen.
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