Some formulas cleanse. Others set the tone.

Conceived and developed with Sonia Sélaire, PRÉLUDE is a transforming cleansing gelée designed to elevate the cleansing step into a refined skincare ritual.

Applied to dry skin, its unique gel texture melts into a delicate oil, helping to dissolve makeup, SPF, and daily impurities. Upon contact with water, it transforms into a soft milky emulsion that rinses away effortlessly.

Designed as the opening step in the Synfonie Skincare Maestro line, it combines a sensorial approach to cleansing with carefully selected skincare ingredients, including niacinamide, ceramide NP, hyaluronic acid derivatives, glycerin, betaine, tocopherol, diglucosyl gallic acid, and palmitoyl tripeptide-38.

The skin is left feeling fresh, supple, and comfortably cleansed.

At a glance

Hand crafted in the UK, developed with skincare expert Sonia Sélaire
Suitable for morning and/or evening use.
A transforming cleanser designed to help lift away makeup, SPF, impurities, and daily build-up.
A silky texture that melts into a glazing cleanse and emulsifies with water.
Signature 100ml bottle.
Glass and paper packaging, fully recyclable.

The Art of our Cleanser:

Transformative Care - Oil-Texture Facial Cleanser

A silky, sensorial cleanser that glides onto dry skin and transforms into a glazing texture
Helps remove makeup, impurities, SPF, and daily build-up
Leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and comforted after rinsing
Supports a hydrated, conditioned skin feel with Glycerin, Betaine, Ceramide NP, and Hyaluronic Acid derivatives
Emulsifies with water for an elegant, effortless rinse-off finish
Designed as the opening step in your longevity skincare ritual

A Different Approach to Cleansing, by Sonia Sélaire

“This skincare collection is the result of several years spent analysing the real needs of the skin. I developed these formulas based on my experience and on an approach built around a precise balance between efficacy and pleasure of use. This collection reflects my vision of skin longevity: skincare designed to support the skin’s evolution with high standards, sensoriality, and coherence.” - Sonia Sélaire

Prélude Cleanser is a premium face cleanser created to bring elegance, softness, and intention to the first step of your skincare ritual. Applied to dry skin, its gelée texture spreads easily, melts into a light oil to help dissolve makeup, SPF, and daily impurities, then emulsifies with water into a soft milk that rinses away cleanly.

The skin feels clean, supple, and comfortable, never stripped.

It is more than a functional facial cleanser. Our prélude Cleanser combines sensorial texture with skincare-focused ingredients, including:

Glycerin and Betaine to help support hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate to support surface moisture and suppleness
Ceramide NP to support the skin barrier
Niacinamide for barrier-focused and tone-refining cosmetic support (1,3,5,6,8)

The formula also includes modern cosmetic actives that give it a more elevated skincare profile:

Tocopherol (Vitamin E), a well-established antioxidant ingredient (7)
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, studied in cosmetic research for antioxidant-focused applications (4)
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, a peptide associated with premium age-supportive skincare formulas (2)

The result is a cleanser that does more than prepare the skin. It introduces the routine with softness, polish, and intention - for those looking for an elegant formula that feels every bit as refined as the ritual it begins.

Advanced Formulation: The Science Behind Prélude Cleanser

The PRÉLUDE Sublime Gelée formula is built around carefully selected ingredients chosen to support skin comfort, hydration, and overall skin balance during cleansing.

Science-Backed Formulation

The Prélude Cleanser formula is built around carefully selected ingredients chosen to support skin comfort, hydration, and a more considered cleansing experience:

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): One of the most widely studied topical skincare ingredients, niacinamide is commonly used in cosmetic formulas for barrier support and for improving the appearance of uneven-looking skin tone over time. Clinical evidence discovered that niacinamide is a multifunctional ingredient with broad relevance to skin quality and visible skin ageing. (1,8)

Ceramide NP: Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids in the skin and play a key role in maintaining barrier integrity and helping the skin retain moisture. In skincare, they are widely used to support a softer, more conditioned skin feel and a stronger-looking skin barrier. (6)

Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate: Hyaluronic acid derivatives are commonly used in topical skincare for their moisture-binding properties. Published reviews support their relevance in cosmetic formulations designed to improve hydration and the appearance of suppleness. (5)

Glycerin and Betaine: Glycerin is one of the most established humectants in skincare science, with review literature describing its role in skin hydration and barrier-related support. Betaine is commonly used in skincare for moisture-balancing cosmetic formulations. (3)

Tocopherol (Vitamin E): A lipid-soluble antioxidant frequently used in skincare formulations. Dermatology reviews describe vitamin E as a long-established topical ingredient relevant to cosmetic skin conditioning and antioxidant support. (7)

Diglucosyl Gallic Acid: A more advanced cosmetic active that has been studied for antioxidant capacity and cosmetic applications related to tone appearance. The evidence base is smaller than that for niacinamide or glycerin, but it remains an interesting modern addition to premium skincare formulas. (4)

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38: A peptide ingredient used in age-supportive skincare, often discussed in relation to the skin’s extracellular matrix and visible smoothing effects in topical cosmetic use. Reviews on topical peptides and a study on a matrix-repair tripeptide support the place of this class of ingredient in premium skincare formulations. (2)

How to Use Prélude Cleanser

When to apply: Morning and/or evening
How to apply: Massage onto dry skin until the texture transforms into an oil
How to finish: Add a small amount of water to emulsify, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water
Order of application: Use as the opening step in the Synfonie Skincare Maestro line, before serum, moisturiser, SPF+50 C.O.D.A and perfume.

How to Build Your Longevity Skincare Routine

A longevity skincare routine is defined not by excess, but by consistency, precision, and the quality of each step.

Morning:

Prélude Cleanser - begin with a gentle cleanse to refresh the skin and prepare it for the day
Crescendo Nectar Anti-Age Serum - Apply targeted actives to clean skin
Apothéose Moisturiser: Light - Press gently into skin, allowing it to absorb fully
SPF+50 C.O.D.A - Always finish the morning routine with sun protection
Cadence Eau de Parfum - bring your routine into harmony with Cadence Eau de Parfum, designed to carry the ritual into the day

Evening:

Prélude Cleanser - apply to dry skin to help remove makeup, SPF, and daily build-up
Crescendo Nectar Anti-Age Serum Apply your evening treatment
Apothéose Moisturiser: Rich - Smooth generously over face, neck and chest as the final step

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