Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser — 500 mL gentle gel shower cleanser with mandarin & bergamot for refreshed, non-drying skin

Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser is a soap-free shower gel that cleanses and refreshes skin with geranium, mandarin and bergamot essential oils without leaving it tight or stripped.

This gentle, everyday body cleanser from Aesop balances effective grime removal with a light, green-citrus fragrance. Formulated to suit all skin types, the gel uses a blend of geranium leaf, mandarin rind and bergamot rind to deliver a clean feel and a lively aromatic profile. The formula is vegan, free from parabens and cruelty-free, and packaged in bottles made from at least 97% recycled plastic.

How does the Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser feel on the skin?

The texture is a translucent, gel-like cleanser that foams mildly and rinses away cleanly without leaving a heavy residue. You should experience a refreshed, non-drying finish suitable for daily use across all skin types.

• Light gel texture that produces a gentle foam
• Rinses clean without greasy after-feel
• Leaves skin feeling refreshed and lightly scented

What does it smell like and how strong is the fragrance?

Expect a green, citrus-forward aroma: crisp geranium leaf at the core with bright mandarin and bergamot rind accents. The scent is noticeable but designed to be subtle enough for everyday use and to layer with other personal fragrances.

• Primary notes: green geranium leaf
• Citrus lift from mandarin and bergamot rind
• Balanced intensity for shower use and layering

Which ingredients make it suitable for regular use?

The formula emphasizes mild surfactants and plant-derived extracts rather than harsh soaps, helping to remove dirt while preserving the skin’s natural feel. Key botanical components provide aromatic character and a refreshing sensory experience without aggressive cleansing agents.

• Geranium leaf for green, herbal aromatic character
• Mandarin and bergamot rind for bright citrus top notes
• Mild cleansing agents chosen for gentle performance

How is the product aligned with sustainability and ethics?

Aesop packages this body cleanser in bottles composed of at least 97% recycled plastic and maintains vegan, paraben-free, and cruelty-free commitments. Ingredients are selected for documented safety and efficacy, consistent with Aesop’s transparency around sourcing and formulation choices.

• Bottle material: minimum 97% recycled plastic
• Vegan formulation; no animal testing
• Paraben-free and formulated with safety-reviewed ingredients

Who is this for: Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser is aimed at anyone seeking a daily shower gel that cleans well without overdrying, appreciates botanical and citrus aromas, and prefers vegan, ethically aligned personal-care brands. It’s suitable for all skin types and for shoppers who value thoughtfully packaged, ingredient-conscious formulations.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol