Posted by The Orange SkinCare
Most festive beauty advice starts with the party look: the lip colour, the shimmer, the outfit. The routine that sits underneath it usually gets one line at the end. So we were glad to see WhosThat360's "Pre-Festive Beauty Must-Haves For A Radiant Look" begin with skin, and include our Hydrating Face Wash under its "Boost Hydration" heading.
What the article said
The piece is a multi-brand round-up of skin, hair and makeup picks for the pre-festive weeks. For our face wash, it says the formula is designed to cleanse while helping skin retain moisture, and makes a simple point: well-hydrated skin tends to look fresher and healthier, and a hydrating cleanser can help avoid the dry, tight feeling that makes festive makeup sit badly.
That is the reviewer's framing of one product in a list of many, and we're sharing it as that.
Why the first step matters
Cleansing is the step that decides how everything after it behaves. A wash that strips the skin leaves it dry before the serum goes on. A wash that is too soft may leave sunscreen and the day's dirt behind. Festive weeks add extra pressure: more makeup, more late nights, more days outdoors.
Our face wash is built around that balance. According to its product page, it is a gentle daily cleanser meant to remove dirt, excess oil and impurities, using mild cleansing agents (Decyl Glucoside and Cocoamidopropyl Betaine) so skin isn't left stripped. For moisture, it lists Glycerin, Trehalose and D-Panthenol.
What else is in it
The wash also carries three brightening and exfoliating ingredients, listed on the product page at these levels:
- 0.2% Kojic Acid
- 0.2% Glycolic Acid
- 2% Licorice Extract
The brand describes these as helping with the look of dullness, uneven tone and rough texture. They are low-percentage ingredients in a rinse-off product, so think of them as supporting your routine, not delivering overnight change. The page also lists what the formula leaves out: sulphates (SLS and SLES), parabens, mineral oil, silicones and soap.
How to use it
The directions are short:
- Apply a small amount to damp skin.
- Massage in circular motions for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
- Use twice daily, following with toner, serum and, in the morning, sunscreen.
Because the formula contains glycolic and kojic acid, it's sensible to patch test first, especially if your skin is sensitive or you already use exfoliating products. If it irritates, stop using it and ask a dermatologist.
Where it fits in a festive routine
A simple order for busy weeks: face wash first, then our Brightening Vit-C Serum or Brightening Day Cream, and Hybrid Daily Protection Sunscreen as the last step of skincare in the morning, reapplied every two to three hours if you're out in the sun.
The face wash is 100 ml and priced at ₹799. If you'd rather see the whole range first, browse the Beauty Shelf or read how to build a simple skincare routine.
