Aurora Cleanser
A sulphate-free Swiss cleanser that purifies without stripping, for soft, comfortable, radiant-looking skin.
- Cleanses without strippingGentle sulphate-free surfactant system protects the skin barrier
- Hydrated, never tightBonded-hydration sugar complex (Saccharide Isomerate)
- Calms and comfortsSoothing calendula, chamomile, and iris extracts
- Preps skin for the rest of your ritualLightweight, fast-rinsing finish
- Complimentary Lèvres d’Or Golden Lip Mask on orders over $300Full size, worth $70. Added to your bag automatically once your order passes $300.
Made in Switzerland
Complimentary express delivery
A cleanser that respects the barrier — the first and most important minute of the ritual.
- TextureA soft, low-foam cream-gel that lathers lightly and rinses clean without the tight, squeaky feeling.
- How to applyDampen the face with lukewarm water. Work a small amount into a light lather, massage in soft circles avoiding the eye area, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
- WhenMorning and evening.
- Complete the ritualFollow with Glacial Toner, then your serum.
- Sulphate-free cleansing baseLifts makeup, sebum and pollution without stripping the skin’s protective film, so the face feels clean and soft rather than tight.
- Saccharide isomerateBinds to the skin surface and keeps holding water for hours, so cleansing leaves skin more hydrated, not less.
- Iris Germanica root extractSoothes and comforts skin that reacts to cleansing, reducing the look of redness and the feeling of tightness.
- Calendula and chamomileCalm irritation and support skin that is prone to redness, leaving the surface comfortable after rinsing.
- Sweet almond oil and shea butterReplace the lipids cleansing removes, keeping the barrier supple and preventing the dry, papery feel of over-cleansed skin.
Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Betaine, Saccharide Isomerate, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenylpropanol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Iris Germanica Root Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Aurora Cleanser is formulated and made in Switzerland, in the canton where the world’s most respected luxury skincare houses formulate.
- StandardProduced under Swiss cosmetic manufacturing regulation, batch by batch, with every ingredient disclosed.
- DevelopmentA low-foam, sulphate-free base calibrated so the barrier is respected while makeup and pollution are lifted.
- ProvenanceSwitzerland is consistently ranked among the top three countries in the world for skincare provenance.
- TestingCruelty-free. Never tested on animals.
- DeliveryComplimentary express shipping on every US order, delivered in 2–4 business days. Customs and duties included.
- ReturnsUnopened products in their original sealed packaging may be returned within 30 days of delivery. For hygiene and safety reasons we cannot accept returns of opened products. Damaged or defective items are replaced or refunded. Return shipping is paid by the customer; refunds are issued within 7 business days of receipt.
- QuestionsOur team replies within one business day.
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Aurora Cellular Complex™
Powered by Aurora Cellular Complex™ — a proprietary Swiss formulation of Iris Germanica Root Extract, biomimetic sweet almond and shea lipid system, calming calendula-chamomile matrix, and Tocopheryl Acetate antioxidant — backed by four years of Swiss laboratory development.
Gentle coconut derived cleansers (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate)
lift away impurities and makeup without stripping, so skin never feels tight.
Betaine and Saccharide Isomerate
bind moisture to the skin during cleansing for lasting, comfortable hydration.
Sweet Almond Oil and Shea Butter
replenish the surface lipids that cleansing removes, leaving skin soft and supple.
Iris Germanica Root Extract
a botanical known for conditioning and supporting the look of smooth, even toned skin.
Calendula and Chamomile Flower Extracts
soothe and comfort, making the cleanser gentle enough for twice daily use.
Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate)
antioxidant support for the skin barrier.
What this cleanser doesn’t do.
Does not strip skin to that “squeaky clean” feeling.
The squeaky-clean sensation is the sound of barrier damage. Aurora’s amino acid surfactant system removes impurities and pollution while leaving the acid mantle and surface lipids intact. Skin feels clean, supple, and slightly silky — never tight, never stripped.
Safe for twice-daily use, even on rosacea.
The Calendula and Chamomile matrix makes Aurora suitable for daily use indefinitely without cumulative irritation.
Sensory, but never overpowering.
The soft Calendula and Chamomile notes settle within sixty seconds of application, leaving no scent residue that interferes with your perfume layer.
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Glacial Toner
Apply immediately after Aurora on still-damp skin. Swiss glacial minerals calibrate pH and open the absorption pathway for the serum at its most receptive moment.
Elixir Gold & Caviar Serum
The barrier Aurora preserves is the barrier the serum penetrates. The two are designed in sequence — Aurora opens; the serum delivers.
Gold & Caviar Ritual
The complete four-step system starting with Aurora — Cleanser, Toner, Serum, and Cream. The complete Swiss Ritual.
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Everything you might wonder
about the first step.
Aurora is a creamy gel-to-lather formula. It dispenses as a soft cream, transforms into a rich low-foam lather when worked with water in the palm, and rinses cleanly without residue. The texture sits between a traditional gel cleanser (often too stripping) and a cleansing balm (often too rich for daily use) — closer to a Japanese or Korean luxury cleansing milk in feel.
Aurora removes light to medium makeup, sunscreen, and ambient pollution in a single cleanse. For heavy makeup, long-wear foundation, or waterproof eye makeup, we recommend a dedicated first-cleanse step (a micellar water or cleansing oil) followed by Aurora as the second cleanse. The amino acid surfactant system is gentle enough that double-cleansing with Aurora will not over-strip the barrier.
Yes. Aurora was specifically formulated for reactive and barrier-compromised skin. It is sulphate-free.
If you have a clinically diagnosed condition, always defer to your dermatologist’s specific guidance before introducing any new product.
Yes — this is exactly what Aurora is designed for. Twice-daily use is the standard protocol. Many cleansers cannot be used twice a day without barrier damage; Aurora’s amino acid surfactant system and lipid-replenishing botanicals are mild enough for indefinite twice-daily use, even on sensitive skin.
If your skin is currently very dry or post-procedural, you may prefer to cleanse only in the evening for the first week and rinse with lukewarm water alone in the morning.
Yes. Aurora is the cleanser most often recommended alongside active routines. Cleansing strips the barrier; actives compound the stress. Aurora’s barrier-preserving formulation makes daily use of retinol, AHAs, BHAs, and vitamin C significantly more comfortable — many users report less stinging from their actives within the first week of switching.
For prescription tretinoin, allow your skin to fully dry before applying retinoid to minimise sensation.
No — the opposite. Most cleansers dry out mature skin because they remove the surface lipids the barrier depends on. Aurora’s sweet almond oil and shea butter actively replenish those lipids during the cleanse, leaving the barrier more intact than it was before. Skin should feel clean and slightly silky after rinsing, not tight or dehydrated.
If your skin still feels tight, the issue is usually water temperature (too hot) or rinse time (too long) — not the formula.
Most drugstore cleansers are built around sulphate surfactants (SLS, SLES) at alkaline pH, with no actives that survive a rinse-off product. They clean the skin and leave nothing behind — usually less than nothing, because they have removed lipid the barrier needed.
Aurora is built around amino acid surfactants, with actives that deliver cellular benefit during the cleanse itself: Iris Germanica Root Extract, Vitamin E, Calendula, Chamomile, Sweet Almond Oil, Shea Butter, and Betaine. The cleanser does not just clean — it treats. That is what justifies a Swiss-formulated price tier over a drugstore one.
The 100 ml bottle is calibrated for one user, twice-daily application, lasting approximately ten to twelve weeks.
Unopened products in their original sealed packaging may be returned within 30 days of delivery. For hygiene and safety reasons we cannot accept returns of opened products. Damaged or defective items are replaced or refunded. Return shipping is paid by the customer; refunds are issued within 7 business days of receipt.
Complimentary express delivery. Unopened returns within 30 days.
Every US order ships express, 2–4 business days. Unopened products in their original sealed packaging may be returned within 30 days of delivery; for hygiene and safety reasons opened products cannot be returned. Return shipping is paid by the customer.
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I started to use the products about 2-3 weeks ago and I’m absolutely in love with, with textures, gentle smell, and definitely touch of caviar 😍, products are very good and suit my skin ( mixed ) super well, so far diamond mask, caviar serum and caviar cream are my favorite, packaging is also super luxurious 😍
Thank you. We’re honored to be part of your skincare ritual 😍
I’m impressed with how this ritual makes my skin feel. The products are hydrating, leave my skin looking plumper and more radiant, and give me that healthy ‘glow’ I’ve been looking for. The smell of the products give me that expensive spa treatment vibe! The packaging feels luxurious, and the textures are rich without being greasy, which makes the whole routine feel like a pampering ritual.
Thank you! We appreciate your recognition, every detail was chosen to meet the highest standards.
Love it! My skin is no longer dry and it firms my skin instantly!
Makes my face feel happy
I like it so far feels good
I wish this product wasn’t so good, because it’s so expensive, but is just that good. I am 67 with dry sun damaged skin. This stuff soaks in and makes my skin feel youthful and downright dewy. I also have rosacea and it seems to be very calming. My dry spots are disappearing along with my money, lol
I’ve been using the SÉRÈNE Suisse Gold & Caviar Ritual for only five days, and I’m honestly impressed. My skin feels calmer, more hydrated, and visibly smoother. Everything feels luxurious yet truly effective — exactly what my skin needed in this climate.
Your kind words mean a lot to us, thank you.
Honestly, amazing!
From the very first application, my complexion looked more radiant, and after a few days I noticed a clear improvement in my skin tone, a smoother face and reduced wrinkles.
The texture is very pleasant and it smells great!
A fantastic discovery, I love it!
Thank you, visible results and long-term skin health are always our focus.
love it! the cleanser is so soft and agreeable, the toner smells so delicious and refreshing and the Gold and Caviar serum and cream made me notice an immediate effect!
I am obsessed with the Serene skincare line - it is actually a gamechanger! The Aurora facial cleanser gently removes impurities while keeping my skin so soft. The toner is light and refreshing and the perfect base for the best products of all, the Elixir Gold & Caviar Cream which feels like pure luxury and the Serum that sinks in so beautifully and makes my skin glow without feeling heavy. I've also really enjoyed the sunblock as it is non-greasy and comfortable to wear all day. Honestly all of the products feel like a luxe treat!
We’re so grateful to hear this, your trust means everything to us. Thank you.
Amazing Products!!
Thank you — we’re honored to be part of your skincare ritual.
I rarely use toners as my skin is very sensitive and it usually irritates me, but this toner was honestly amazing. My skin felt smoother and hydrated after using it and I loved the refreshing scent.
Thank you — we’re truly delighted it feels perfect for you.
The Elixir Gold & Caviar Serum absorbs quickly and gives my skin an immediate glow without feeling heavy. After consistent use, my complexion looks firmer, brighter, and more refined. A true luxury serum that delivers on its promise.
Thank you — visible results and long-term skin health are always our focus.
The Elixir Gold & Caviar Cream melts beautifully into the skin, leaving it instantly nourished and radiant. My face feels plumper, smoother, and visibly more luminous with each use. It’s indulgent, but the results are undeniable.
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The first thing that stands out about these creams is the elegant packaging – sleek, modern, and designed to reflect a sense of luxury and care. Beyond the look, the formula is packed with powerful ingredients known for their effectiveness in skin hydration, nourishment, and repair. From natural extracts to advanced skincare components, everything points to a product crafted with both beauty and science in mind. It’s clear that this brand has put serious thought into every detail.
We appreciate your recognition — every detail was chosen to meet the highest standards. Thank you.
Perfect product through and through
We’re so glad you’re enjoying it — your satisfaction means everything to us.
So worth it!
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Honestly amazing texture and love the packaging
We’re delighted to hear that, thank you for your kind words.
