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An enzymatic complex of papain and fermented corn sugar lifts dulling build-up while oat and glycerin hydrate.
Clinically tested
5.61 % increase in skin hydration 30 minutes after a single application
0 % of participants showed signs of irritation
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser is a morning treatment cleanser built to renew and brighten as it cleanses — 55 ingredients, 92% of natural origin, clinically tested under dermatological control.
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser is the opening step of the day ritual — a gentle cleanser whose soft, jelly-like texture turns to a delicate lather. At its core: botanical actives and soothing extracts drawn from the Nine Skin Longevity Zones — 55 ingredients, 92% of natural origin, each with a precise role in how skin holds its resilience over time.
This is where restorative botanicals meet modern dermatological science to support long-term skin longevity.
Use in the morning.
Apply a small amount to damp face.
Gently massage with circular motions for about 60 seconds.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water (avoid the eye area).
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser is a morning treatment cleanser built to renew and brighten as it cleanses — 55 ingredients, 92% of natural origin — pairing restorative botanicals from the world's nine skin-longevity zones with the actives dermatology trusts. Tap a capsule to see the texture, the science and the ritual up close.
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Cellular Renewal — Gently supports daily skin renewal through advanced enzymatic systems that lift impurities while preserving balance and comfort.
An enzymatic complex of papain and fermented corn sugar for gentle renewal, with oat leaf, glycerin and saccharide isomerate to hydrate and camellia sinensis, açaí and seabuckthorn for antioxidant defense.
A soft, jelly lather that cleanses without tightness
Morning, first step: massage onto a damp face for about 60 seconds, then rinse. Complete the day ritual:
Every drop of Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser is a dialogue — 55 ingredients, 92% of natural origin: restorative botanicals gathered from the world's 9 skin longevity zones, paired with the actives dermatology trusts.
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Lyngen
Laminaria borealis (Laminaria hyperborea) seaweed extract, obtained through an innovative cold cryoextraction process that preserves vitamins, minerals, and natural polyphenols. This revitalizing ingredient helps to rebalance and purify the skin, promoting hydration and leaving a feeling of freshness. Rich in polysaccharides and trace elements, it supports skin regeneration and contributes to a more toned and energetic appearance. It gives the skin softness and vitality, while respecting sustainability and responsible harvesting of kelp forests.
Botanical
It is a natural ingredient rich in anthocyanins, known for their antioxidant properties. It helps protect the skin from the visible signs of daily oxidative stress, contributing to maintaining a healthy and vital appearance. Sourced from sustainable crops, it allows for complete use of the raw material, in line with the principles of the circular economy.
Botanical
Extracted from the fruits of Euterpe oleracea, açaí oil is a natural ingredient that combines sensory performance and functionality. Rich in essential fatty acids and tocopherols, it has an immediate emollient effect, helping to improve skin elasticity and strengthen the barrier function. Derived from responsible supply chains, it supports a formulation approach that is mindful of the environment and biodiversity.
Botanical
An ingredient of Amazonian origin, rich in fatty acids, particularly omega 9, Patauá oil helps improve skin hydration and keep the skin soft and supple. Thanks to its light and silky texture, it is recommended for comforting the skin, even in cases where it appears dry or dehydrated. Regular application helps improve the overall appearance of the skin, leaving it visibly smoother and nourished.
Botanical
Copaiba Oil – extracted from primary forests with a high essential oil content, known for its soothing and purifying properties. Its action helps promote skin comfort and maintain skin balance, while responsible harvesting supports biodiversity conservation and the protection of Amazonian forest ecosystems.
Botanical
Passiflora edulis seed oil, known as passion fruit oil, is a light and soothing active ingredient, ideal for combination and blemish-prone skin. Rich in essential fatty acids, it deeply nourishes without weighing down the skin and helps to rebalance sebum production, giving a matte effect and a dry touch. It promotes an immediate feeling of comfort, leaving the skin soft and smooth. Derived from sustainable family farms, it supports local economies during the off-season.
Botanical
Extracted from the seeds of the Pentaclethra macroloba tree, native to the Brazilian rainforest, this vegetable oil is naturally rich in long-chain fatty acids. Used in skin treatments, it helps improve the appearance of the skin, promoting a smoothing and evening effect. Its emollient action helps maintain skin elasticity, leaving the skin softer, firmer, and more hydrated.
Shizuoka
It is a natural extract obtained from the fruit of Prunus Mume (plum), a plant traditionally valued for its antioxidant and regenerating properties. This active ingredient helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and promotes the maintenance of a healthy and radiant appearance. Thanks to its toning and revitalizing action, it helps improve skin structure, giving a feeling of freshness and well-being.
Shizuoka
Acer Palmatum Leaf Extract, obtained from the leaves of the Japanese maple, is a botanical ingredient rich in polyphenols and natural antioxidants. It helps defend the skin from oxidative stress and supports its natural balance, promoting elasticity and comfort. Thanks to its gentle, protective profile, it helps preserve a smooth, even and luminous appearance.
Shizuoka
Yuzu Fruit Extract (Citrus junos) is an extract obtained from the fruit of Yuzu, a citrus fruit native to Japan, known for its unique aromatic profile and natural antioxidant content. Rich in vitamin C and flavonoids, this active ingredient helps protect the skin from the visible effects of oxidative stress and improves its radiance. It helps to even out the complexion, giving the skin a fresher, more radiant and vital appearance.
Shizuoka
Obtained from Angelica acutiloba, a plant traditionally used in Japanese herbal medicine, this plant extract is known for its anti-blemish cosmetic action. Working at the surface of the skin, the extract helps to visibly reduce the intensity of skin spots and improve the evenness of the complexion. Its cosmetic performance shows in the look of the complexion: with regular use, dark spots appear softer and less defined, and the skin looks clearer, brighter and more uniform in tone.
Shizuoka
Peach Fruit Extract (Prunus persica) is an extract obtained from peaches, known for its emollient and moisturizing properties. Naturally rich in sugars, vitamins, and antioxidants, it helps keep skin soft, smooth, and visibly brighter. Thanks to its delicate profile, it is particularly suitable for providing comfort and freshness to dry or dull skin.
Tuscany
It is a natural ingredient derived from the fermentation of oats, known for its soothing and regenerating properties on the skin. This active ingredient helps maintain skin balance, reducing irritation and improving skin hydration. Thanks to its gentle and respectful action, it helps preserve the skin's natural protective barrier, leaving the skin looking healthy, soft, and comfortable.
Tuscany
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, extracted from lavender plants grown in Italy, is known for its soothing and rebalancing properties. Rich in natural aromatic compounds, it helps improve skin comfort, promoting a soothing effect on the skin. It helps give a feeling of well-being and freshness, leaving skin looking healthy and relaxed.
Shizuoka
Obtained from the leaves of Melissa officinalis grown in Japan, it is a natural ingredient known for its soothing and rebalancing properties. Rich in polyphenols and aromatic compounds, it helps improve skin comfort, helping to reduce the visibility of stress-related signs. Ideal for sensitive skin or skin prone to redness, it promotes a more even, calm, and radiant appearance.
Argan Forest
Extracted from the root of Iris Florentina, this ingredient is known for its smoothing and toning properties. It helps improve the appearance of the skin, giving it a more compact and uniform look. Traditionally valued for its rebalancing action, it is ideal for anti-aging treatments that aim to preserve the radiance and freshness of the complexion.
Botanical
It is an extract obtained from the leaves of Myrtus communis, commonly known as myrtle, an evergreen Mediterranean plant prized for its traditional beneficial properties. Thanks to its properties, it helps maintain healthy and natural-looking skin, contributing to reducing the visibility of slight signs of skin aging.
Peloponnese
Derived from the precious resin of Chios mastic, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum is a plant-based smoothing and rebalancing active that helps skin look firmer, more refined and more even. It helps to visibly improve skin elasticity, smooth skin texture, and reduce the appearance of pores, imperfections, and expression lines. Thanks to its rebalancing and perfecting action, it is particularly suitable for anti-aging formulations and for blemish-prone skin. Stable and well tolerated on the skin, it contributes to a firmer, smoother, and more even-looking complexion.
Peloponnese
Extracted from the prized Chios mandarin, grown in historic Greek citrus groves and recovered through a sustainable upcycling process, this natural ingredient has a soothing and anti-inflammaging action. It helps reduce redness and visible signs of irritation, while improving skin firmness and elasticity. Rich in antioxidants and active against chronic inflammatory stress, it promotes collagen production and combats the signs of aging. Ideal for sensitive, dull, or mature skin, it gives a more even, relaxed, and radiant appearance.
Botanical
Cotton seed oil (Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil) is a versatile natural ingredient, rich in linoleic acid and antioxidants. It helps protect the skin barrier, improving skin elasticity and firmness and helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines. Its emollient and moisturizing properties leave the skin soft and silky, while its soothing action helps calm irritation and redness. Lightweight and quickly absorbed, it leaves the skin soft and nourished without feeling greasy.
Himalayan Valley
Camellia Sinensis extract, rich in polyphenols and catechins, has an effective antioxidant action that helps combat damage caused by free radicals. It supports the skin's defense against environmental stressors, such as pollution and external aggressions, helping to preserve the balance of the skin barrier. The skin appears more protected, radiant, and even. Also suitable for sensitive skin, it helps keep it fresh and vital over time.
Himalayan Valley
Hippophae Rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) fruit extract is a natural source of vitamins (particularly C and E), essential fatty acids, and antioxidants, which help protect the skin from oxidative stress and external agents. It helps keep the skin hydrated, toned, and visibly brighter, supporting skin regeneration. Thanks to its revitalizing properties, it is ideal for improving the appearance of dull and tired skin.
Botanical
Icelandic water, naturally pure and rich in minerals derived from filtering through volcanic rocks, helps strengthen the skin barrier and protect the skin from external stressors. It moisturizes and soothes, improving the elasticity and mechanical properties of the skin for a healthier and fresher appearance.
The moisture reservoir — draws water into the skin to plump and cushion, so fine lines look visibly softened by morning.
Vitamin B3, the multitasker — reinforces the barrier, refines the look of pores and helps even tone and radiance.
Plant-derived support that helps skin feel firmer, springier and more elastic, night after night.
A lipid-loving antioxidant that shields the skin from oxidative stress while it recovers overnight.
Botanically-sourced antioxidants — green tea, seabuckthorn, yuzu — that neutralise free radicals and preserve radiance.
Amazonian and Mediterranean botanical oils rich in essential fatty acids that reinforce the skin's protective layer.
Our labs tested Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser both on its own and within the complete Aurora ritual — so the formula, and every combination, is designed to deliver measurable skin-longevity results and lasting satisfaction.
Clinical Results
* Instrumental test under dermatological control, 2025. Skin hydration measured by corneometry (Delfin MoistureMeterSC) 30 minutes after a single application on 15 subjects. Study 5365, Pink Frogs Cosmetics S.r.l. Dermatological tolerance test on 20 volunteers with sensitive skin, performed as a human single patch test under dermatological control by Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care Italy S.r.l., an independent laboratory; no adverse skin reactions were observed. Consumer use test on 15 participants over 28 days.
Consumer Results
Real routines, real results — from The Nine Aurora community.
Good to know
Skin longevity skincare supports the skin's long-term health and resilience rather than chasing quick fixes — and it starts with how you cleanse. A cleanser that removes impurities without stripping the barrier protects the foundation every later step builds on. Photogena does this with 68 ingredients at 92% natural origin, gentle enough for every morning.
A treatment cleanser does more than remove impurities — it delivers active ingredients while it cleans. Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser uses an enzymatic complex of papain and fermented corn sugar to lift dulling build-up gently, so skin is left clean, comfortable and never tight.
Photogena is The Nine Aurora's morning treatment cleanser — 68 ingredients, 92% of natural origin. It combines an enzymatic renewal complex with longevity botanicals from the world's nine skin-longevity zones to cleanse gently while supporting hydration and radiance.
Use it in the morning. Apply a small amount to a damp face, massage in circular motions for about 60 seconds, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, avoiding the eye area.
Yes. Photogena is formulated for daily morning use and is gentle enough that 100% of testers found it suitable for everyday cleansing. Its enzymatic system works without the stripping effect of harsh surfactants.
Yes. It suits all skin types including sensitive, and a dermatological patch test on 20 subjects with sensitive skin confirmed its tolerance. Oat leaf extract and panthenol help keep skin calm and comfortable.
It does if you want to avoid post-wash tightness. Instrumental testing showed a visible improvement in skin hydration and comfort after the very first application, thanks to a fermented corn sugar complex, glycerin and oat leaf extract that mimic the skin's own moisturizing factors.
An enzymatic complex of papain and fermented corn sugar drives gentle renewal. Camellia sinensis, açaí fruit oil, Japanese maple leaf and seabuckthorn supply antioxidant defense, while oat leaf, sunflower seed oil and saccharide isomerate reinforce the barrier.
From the first use: clinical evaluation showed smoother texture and revived luminosity immediately, and 100% of testers said skin felt more hydrated and radiant. Over 28 days, 95% reported skin felt smoother and silkier.
It lathers into a soft jelly that cleanses without any tightness, and it carries a delicate, fresh botanical note.
Photogena is a treatment cleanser rather than a dedicated makeup remover. For a full face of makeup, remove it first, then cleanse with Photogena to treat the skin underneath.
It is the first step of the morning ritual. Cleanse with Photogena, then follow with Ionis Toning Mist, Lucis Protecting Day Serum and Lucis Nurturing Day Cream.
Yes. Photogena is vegan and never tested on animals, with a formula that is 92% of natural origin.
Photogena is supplied as a bottle and does not currently have a refill pod. Several other formulas in the ritual — the day and night serums, the creams, the eye cream and the mask — are refillable by design.
With daily morning use and a small amount per wash, one bottle typically lasts around two to three months.
Loved by the community
Questo detergente viso ha una texture in gel che si trasforma in una schiuma leggera e pulisce in maniera efficace la pelle senza seccarla. Lascia il viso morbido, luminoso e ben idratato fin dal primo utilizzo. Prodotto perfetto per l'uso quotidiano.
What can I say—this cleanser is truly a cut above the rest! A little goes a long way; I usually use 2–3 pumps, which is probably more than I need, but I love the scent and the rich lather so much that I don’t mind. It thoroughly cleanses my skin, leaves me feeling refreshed, and perfectly preps my face for the next steps in my routine. I was also pleasantly surprised by the size when it arrived—honestly, all the products exceeded my expectations. You definitely get great quality for the value. This is a must-have!
I’ve tested many luxury cleansers, but this one feels fundamentally different. From the first use, my skin felt clean but never stripped—more balanced, softer, and noticeably more comfortable. What really stands out is how it supports the skin beyond cleansing: it feels like the first real step of a skin longevity routine, not just a basic wash. The texture is incredibly refined—gentle, almost treatment-like—and it leaves the skin smooth, hydrated, and ready to absorb serums.
