KraveBeauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser Review

BeautyBrief™

Brand

KraveBeauty

Product

Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser

Claims check

You get a mild cleanser with disclosed 15% glycerin, a skin-friendly pH, and direct 22-subject hydration support, making the non-stripping story stronger than ingredient inference alone.

Shopper fit

  • Dry
  • Normal
  • Combination
  • Oily
  • Sensitive

Formula flags

  • None identified

Shopper preferences

  • Vegan
  • Cruelty-Free

Key ingredients

GlycerinUsed at a brand-disclosed 15% and provides substantial water-binding support in the cleanser.
Coco-BetaineProvides gentle cleansing and contributes to the cleanser's soft lather.
Coco-GlucosideAdds mild surfactant support without pushing the formula toward an aggressive high-foam wash.
PanthenolAdds hydration and skin-comfort support for dry and sensitive routines.
Green Tea ExtractAdds supporting antioxidant value in this rinse-off formula.

Price tier

$ Budget

Value check

At the Budget tier, you are paying for mild daily cleansing, 15% glycerin, supportive humectants, pH 5.5–6.5, finished-product hydration testing, and PETA-certified Vegan and Cruelty-Free status.

Where to buy

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Bottom line

If you want gentle daily cleansing with meaningful moisture support, this gives you strong Budget value. If you specifically want stronger degreasing, acne treatment, or exfoliation in the wash step, choose a cleanser built for that job.

What is Shopper Fit?

Shopper Fit shows who The Beauty Briefing finds the product is reasonably suited for after reviewing the complete formula or product design, product format, expected performance, directions, tolerability, usability, and available evidence.

Depending on the product category, Shopper Fit may reflect factors such as skin type, hair or scalp characteristics, product needs, routine compatibility, sensitivity, experience level, or practical use considerations.

Shopper Fit is BB's editorial product-fit assessment, not a copy of the brand's marketing. It is not a diagnosis, a guarantee of results or tolerance, or a claim that the product is suitable for everyone.

What are Shopper Preferences?

Shopper Preferences are product attributes The Beauty Briefing has enough evidence to treat as established for the exact product. A brand statement, badge, or retailer claim alone is not enough.

Vegan
BB found sufficient documentation to verify the vegan claim within the documented product scope.
Cruelty-Free
BB found sufficient documentation to verify the cruelty-free claim within the scope of the evidence reviewed.
Non-Comedogenic
BB found sufficient product-specific evidence or documentation to support the non-comedogenic claim. A brand claim by itself does not qualify.
Dermatologist-Tested
BB verified documentation showing the exact product was tested with dermatologist involvement. This does not mean dermatologist-recommended.
Ophthalmologist-Tested
BB verified documentation showing the exact product was tested with ophthalmologist involvement.
Hypoallergenic
BB found sufficient product-specific evidence or documentation to support the hypoallergenic claim. It does not guarantee that no shopper will react.
None Found
BB did not find sufficient evidence to verify any of the controlled Shopper Preferences for the exact product.

Brand marketing tells BB what to investigate. BeautyBrief tells the shopper what BB has established.

What are Formula Flags?

Formula Flags identify characteristics of a product's formula that materially affect shopper fit, tolerability, routine compatibility, or use. A flag does not mean an ingredient is bad or that the product is unsafe. It highlights something worth knowing before you buy.

Fragrance
Added fragrance or parfum that materially affects shopper fit or tolerability.
Essential oils
Essential oils that are relevant to fragrance exposure, sensitivity, or use.
Drying alcohols
Volatile alcohols at a level that materially affects feel, dryness, or tolerability.
Retinoids
Retinoid actives that affect routine compatibility, tolerability, or use.
Exfoliating acids
Exfoliating acids such as AHAs, BHAs, or PHAs at a functionally relevant level.
Comedogenic concerns
Formula characteristics that warrant additional consideration for breakout-prone shoppers.
Sulfates
Sulfate cleansing agents that materially affect cleansing strength, skin or hair feel, or shopper fit.
Silicones
Silicones that materially affect texture, finish, or shopper fit.
Added color
Added colorants that materially affect the finished formula or shopper use.
Other
Another formula characteristic materially affects shopper fit or use.
None identified
No defined Formula Flags materially affect shopper fit or use.

Formula Flags are informational. They are not a list of ingredients everyone should avoid.

If you want your cleanser to feel gentle rather than squeaky-clean, KraveBeauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser gives you a well-supported Budget option with a disclosed 15% glycerin level, mild surfactants, hemp seed oil, panthenol, sodium PCA, and green tea.

The product-specific evidence is useful too: KraveBeauty reports increased skin moisture capacity for up to 48 hours after one use in an independent 22-subject study.

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What it claims

KraveBeauty says the cleanser removes daily grime without stripping skin and helps leave natural lipids and oils behind. The current page positions it for all skin types, especially dry and sensitive skin, and reports a pH range of 5.5–6.5.[1]

Claims vs. formula

Coco-betaine and coco-glucoside give you the mild cleansing system, while 15% glycerin provides unusually substantial humectant support for a rinse-off cleanser.

Butylene glycol, methyl gluceth-10, panthenol, sodium PCA, caprylic/capric triglyceride, and hemp seed oil add more moisture and conditioning support.

The 22-subject study adds direct finished-product support for the hydration story. The small sample means the 48-hour result is best read as a product-specific study outcome rather than a guarantee for every routine.

Green tea and hemp seed oil add antioxidant and emollient context, but the main reason to choose this cleanser is simpler: gentle cleansing with meaningful moisture support.

Ingredients that matter

Glycerin 15%: Gives you substantial water-binding support for a rinse-off cleanser.

Coco-betaine: Gives you mild cleansing and soft lather.

Coco-glucoside: Adds further mild surfactant support.

Panthenol: Adds hydration and skin-comfort support.

Green tea extract: Adds supporting antioxidant value.

Close-up of glycerin dropper and test tube with glycerin.

Glycerin

If your skin feels dry or tight, glycerin helps your skin hold moisture. You don't need a high percentage or a separate serum when your moisturizer already works well.

Read the IngredientBrief
Close-up of a clear, bubbly skincare gel with a smooth texture.

Coco-Betaine

Coco-betaine is a cleansing and foam-supporting surfactant. It is not cocamidopropyl betaine, and the full cleanser determines mildness.

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Coco-Glucoside

Coco-Glucoside

Coco-Glucoside is a well-established nonionic cleansing surfactant. The complete surfactant system determines how gentle a cleanser feels, and alkyl-glucoside contact allergy is clinically documented in sensitized people.

Read the IngredientBrief
Close-up of clear panthenol serum with bubbles for skin hydration.

Panthenol

Panthenol is a well-supported humectant and conditioning ingredient that improves hydration and helps reduce water loss. The complete moisturizer matters more than a high percentage or broad barrier-repair marketing.

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What to expect in the short term

You get a low-foam cleanse with less of the tight after-feel that can follow stronger foaming cleansers.

What to expect over time

You are buying dependable daily cleansing without adding exfoliating acids or acne medication to the wash step, which makes it easy to pair with stronger leave-on treatments.

Who it fits

This makes the most sense if your skin is dry, normal, combination, oily, or sensitive and you prioritize comfort after washing, with the clearest fit for dry and sensitive routines.

Compare before you buy

Choose KraveBeauty when you want 15% glycerin, a skin-friendly pH, finished-product hydration testing, and PETA-certified Vegan and Cruelty-Free status at a Budget price.

Choose a stronger cleanser when degreasing or treatment activity is your actual priority.

Final assessment

KraveBeauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser gives you strong Budget value if you want gentle daily cleansing with meaningful moisture support. The 15% glycerin, mild surfactant system, pH 5.5–6.5, and 22-subject hydration study give the formula a clearer reason to choose it than botanical marketing alone.

Last reviewed: October 2026

Sources

  1. KraveBeauty. Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser. Current official U.S. product page. Accessed October 2, 2026.

    Source for current $16 price, 120 mL size, 15% glycerin, all-skin-types and dry/sensitive positioning, pH 5.5–6.5, current formula, and the independent 22-subject 48-hour hydration study.

    Return to citation.

  2. KraveBeauty/PETA certification documentation. Reviewed October 2, 2026.

    Source for current PETA-certified Vegan and Cruelty-Free status.

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