A Foaming Cleanser Scented With Essential Oils, Not Synthetic Fragrance
Fantastic Face Wash lathers gently and smells of spearmint, cedar, and lime, straight from the plant. Nothing synthetic is doing the scenting.
Key Takeaways
- Fantastic Face Wash is scented with a plant-derived blend led by spearmint, cedar, and lime essential oils, never synthetic fragrance.
- The lather comes from gentle coconut-derived sugar surfactants that clean well without leaving skin tight.
- Most people report some degree of sensitive skin, which makes a sulfate-free, naturally scented wash a practical daily choice rather than a niche one.
- It comes in three sizes, including the 1.96 oz Fantastic Face Wash Traveler, so a sensitive-skin routine does not pause when you leave the house.
- We're a Certified B Corp and Plastic Negative brand making our formulas in Vermont, and this cleanser is vegan and cruelty-free.
Fantastic Face Wash is a sulfate-free foaming cleanser scented with essential oils rather than synthetic fragrance, formulated for a deep, satisfying cleanse that does not strip skin.
Synthetic fragrance is one of the most common irritants in a sensitive-skin routine, which is why we scent this wash from naturals instead. Fantastic Face Wash holds a 4.7 rating across more than 1,900 reviews.
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--What Makes This Formula Different
Fantastic Face Wash uses coconut-derived surfactants, including lauryl glucoside and coco-glucoside, to build a satisfying lather without stripping skin. Spearmint, cedar, and lime carry the aroma, all of it from essential oils rather than added fragrance. Ursa Major was founded by Emily Doyle and Oliver Sweatman, NYC beauty industry refugees who built the brand around shared, gender-neutral skincare, headquartered in Waterbury, Vermont. That founder story shapes a simple approach: formulate for real skin, skip the fragrance shortcuts, and let essential oils do the scenting work.
The Job This Cleanser Solves
A good daily face wash removes dirt and oil while leaving skin comfortable, not tight or dry. Plant-derived, coconut-based surfactants offer a milder cleanse that's well suited to sensitive skin. That matters broadly: roughly 60-70% of women and 50-60% of men report some degree of sensitive skin, which makes sulfate-free, naturally scented formulas a practical everyday pick rather than a niche one. Fantastic Face Wash is formulated to foam up for a deep, satisfying cleanse without pulling moisture from skin, so it suits anyone who just wants their face wash to work, gently, every time.
Home, Travel, and Everywhere Between
The 10.24 oz pump lives by the sink for daily use, and the same formula scales down to a 4 oz bottle or the pocket-sized Fantastic Face Wash Traveler when you need it to fit a carry-on. When there's no sink nearby, Essential Face Wipes offer a rinse-free swap for cleansing on the go. The scent profile and the gentle surfactant base stay the same at every size.
Who It's Best For
This cleanser suits people who want fragrance from naturals rather than no scent at all, and anyone with sensitive, easily irritated skin who wants a sulfate-free wash. Honest caveat: if you're after a completely unscented formula, this is not it, because the essential-oil blend is the point. If you're trying the formula for the first time, the 4 oz bottle is a lower-commitment start than the 10.24 oz pump.
How to Use It: A Simple AM/PM Routine
Wet your face, pump a small amount of Fantastic Face Wash into your palm, work it into a foam, and rinse. For a reliable, no BS routine, start and end the day with Fantastic Face Wash, follow with the 4-in-1 Essential Face Tonic, apply Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum, and finish with Golden Hour Recovery Cream to lock in hydration. Not sure where to start? Take the personalization quiz to match products to your specific skin needs.
Certifications That Back the Claims
We've been a Certified B Corporation since 2020, with a B Impact score of 96.6. We're also Certified Plastic Negative through our partnership with rePurpose Global, funding the removal of twice as much plastic from the environment as we produce. This cleanser is vegan, and nothing we make is ever tested on animals. These are the accountability signals worth checking for beyond marketing claims, whether you're shopping this cleanser or comparing clean skincare brands generally.