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3 in 1 Cleanser (Dry) review: my honest take

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The 3 in 1 Cleanser is step one of SeneGence’s core regimen, and the Dry version is built for skin that feels tight after washing. The name covers the pitch: it’s made to cleanse, tone and exfoliate in one step. That means one bottle instead of three, which is the whole appeal if your routine keeps getting cut short.

One step that cleans, tones and exfoliates is the kind of shortcut I can actually stick with.

For dry skin, the formula uses papain, a fruit enzyme, alongside yarrow and blue seaweed. Papain is the exfoliating part of the three-in-one promise. SeneGence uses the cleanser morning and night, before Facial Resurfacer and moisturizer. If your skin is sensitive, redness-prone or breaks out easily, the Microbiome cleanser is the better match.

At $45 for 4 fl oz, it’s the lowest-priced piece of the core regimen. If you’re buying the full routine anyway, the Dry SkinCare Regimen Set ($265) bundles it with the Dry DayTime and Evening Moisturizers and EyeCreme; the catalog shows that’s the same total as buying each piece. If your skin is only a little dry, look at the Normal to Dry version.

Dry vs Normal to Dry vs Microbiome Cleanser: which cleanser should you get?

	3 in 1 Cleanser, Dry My pick	3 in 1 Cleanser, Normal to Dry	Microbiome Correcting Cleanser
Skin type	Dry	Normal to dry	Sensitive to oily/troubled
Key ingredients	Papain enzyme, yarrow, blue seaweed	Prickly pear, apple AHA, goji	Probiotics, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide
Focus	Cleanse, tone, exfoliate; dryness	Cleanse, tone, exfoliate; hydration	Redness, oiliness, blemishes, barrier
Size	4 fl oz / 118 mL	4 fl oz / 118 mL	4 fl oz / 118 mL
Price	$45	$45	$50
Pick it if	Your skin is truly dry	You're only a little dry	Your skin reacts easily

Where it fits in your evening routine

1Fooops! Dual Phasemakeup off23 in 1 Cleanseryou are here3Facial Resurfacerexfoliate4Retinol Serumoptional5Evening Moisturizermoisturize

At night, SeneGence starts with makeup removal, then the 3 in 1 Cleanser, Facial Resurfacer, optional serums like the retinol serum, and Evening Moisturizer. In the morning it’s the same cleanser and resurfacer, then the Dry DayTime Moisturizer to finish.

What’s in it, in plain words

• Papain enzyme: a fruit enzyme, part of how the cleanser covers the exfoliating step.
• Yarrow: a plant extract in the Dry formula.
• Blue seaweed: a marine ingredient in the formula.
• Three jobs in one: SeneGence designs it to cleanse, tone and exfoliate, so there’s no separate toner in the regimen.

Sets that include the Dry cleanser

• Dry SkinCare Regimen Set: cleanser, day and evening moisturizers, EyeCreme, $265

My tips

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3 in 1 Cleanser (Dry) FAQs

What does the 3 in 1 Cleanser do?

SeneGence designs it to cleanse, tone and exfoliate in one step. The Dry version uses papain enzyme, yarrow and blue seaweed, and it targets dryness.

Do I need a toner with the 3 in 1 Cleanser?

Toning is one of its three jobs, so SeneGence’s regimen doesn’t include a separate toner. The order is cleanser, Facial Resurfacer, serums, then moisturizer.

Which 3 in 1 Cleanser is right for me?

Dry if your skin feels tight after washing, Normal to Dry if it’s only a bit dry, Normal to Oily if you get shine. For sensitive or breakout-prone skin, see the Microbiome Correcting Cleanser.

Can I use it morning and night?

Yes. SeneGence’s regimen uses the 3 in 1 Cleanser in both the morning and evening routines. At night, remove makeup first so the cleanser can focus on skin.