Clear Start
Balancing Cleanser, Salicylic Exfoliant, Renewing Serum & Barrier Moisturiser Set
A Four-Step Routine for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin.
Clearer skin is a matter of order, not force.
Clear Start is a four-step skincare set for oily and acne-prone skin, built to clarify, refine and renew without stripping. Each step does one thing, in the right order, at the right strength, so skin looks clearer while the barrier stays supported.
Super Clean, our balancing cleanser, removes excess oil and impurities while niacinamide helps regulate sebum and refine the look of pores. A fresh, balanced cleanse that never leaves skin tight.
Super Clear, our 2% salicylic acid exfoliant, works deeper, dissolving the oil and debris that congest pores, so blackheads look reduced and texture looks smoother.
Super Essential, our encapsulated retinal and bakuchiol serum, renews and smooths, with ethyl linoleate to help keep oil in check. Effective on active skin, without the irritation.
Super Supportive, our barrier-restoring moisturiser, seals the routine: ceramides, peptides and a multi-weight hyaluronic acid complex that replenish moisture and reinforce the skin barrier, so every active above performs without leaving skin dry or tight.
Clarify. Refine. Protect.
Our Sets are an entry to The Method. The full range works best together, but you don't have to start there. A considered first step toward the whole Method when you're ready.
- Two actives, no irritation. Salicylic acid by day, retinal by night, real results without overloading the skin.
- Clears congestion at the source. 2% salicylic acid dissolves the oil and debris inside pores, so blackheads look visibly reduced.
- Controls oil and shine. A balancing cleanser and niacinamide regulate sebum and refine the look of pores.
- Renews while you sleep. Encapsulated retinal and bakuchiol smooth and renew overnight, gently enough for nightly use.
- Clarity without stripping. Every step supports the barrier, so active skin stays comfortable. Barrier rebuilt. A ceramide complex mirrors the skin's natural lipids, reducing water loss in 4 weeks.
Doctor-founded, clinically dosed - Based on science, not trends. Every active ingredient works at the levels research shows it should, not the cosmetic minimums that just look good on a label.
Formulated Clean - No known irritants, no unnecessary fillers, no ingredients without purpose. Just effective skincare that respects your skin.
Australian Made - Formulated and manufactured in Australia. Local expertise, uncompromising standards.
Cruelty-Free - Never tested on animals. Always and without exception.
Designed as a system. Built for your skin - Methodical works with your skin's natural physiology - not against it. Each product is engineered to support the next, optimising skin function through a routine that feels instinctive.
Barrier-First - High-performance actives that deliver results while protecting your skin barrier.
Super Clean - Step 1 -Cleanse
Use morning and evening as the first step in your routine.
Apply 1 to 2 pumps to damp skin and massage gently in circular motions.
Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Super Clear | Step 2 - Exfoliate (AM only)
Use in the morning only, after cleansing.
Dispense 1 pump onto your fingertip and distribute across the forehead, chin, nose and cheeks, avoiding the eyes and lips.
Leave on, do not rinse.
New to salicylic acid? Use every second day for the first week, then build to daily.
Super Essential | Step 3 - Vitamins (PM only)
Use in the evening, after cleansing.
Distribute evenly across the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.
Allow to absorb fully before applying your moisturiser.
New to vitamin A? Begin 2 to 3 nights a week for the first fortnight, then build to nightly.
Super Supportive | Step 4 - Moisturise
Use 1 pump morning and evening, as the final step in your routine.
Massage into the face and neck until fully absorbed.
In the morning, always finish with SPF to protect and seal your routine.
Where they sit in The Method
AM: Super Clean → Super Clear → Super Supportive → SPF
PM: Super Clean → Super Essential → Super Supportive
A complete routine that keeps your exfoliant and your vitamin serum on separate cycles, so active skin stays clear without being overworked.
- Skin Types
Normal · Combination · Resilient skin - Skin Concerns
Dullness · Rough or uneven texture · Congestion · Uneven skin tone · Lacklustre complexion. - Perfect For You
If your skin looks tired, feels rough, or isn't absorbing products like it used to. Super Smooth clears the surface so everything that follows works harder.
What's In It
Super Clean
Daily Gel Cleanser
Super Clear
2% Salicylic Acid Exfoliant
Super Essential
Vitamin A Encapsulated Retinoid Serum
Super Supportive
Barrier Repair Moisturiser
Why Dr. Ceylan Yilmaz created Super Smooth:
“This is one of my most recommended products in clinic because glycolic acid remains one of the gold-standard exfoliating ingredients in skincare. Its small molecular size allows it to exfoliate effectively, helping improve skin smoothness, luminosity and the appearance of early visible signs of skin ageing. It’s often the product patients tell me made the biggest difference to how their skin looks and feels.”
Created with your skin in mind.
CRUELTY-FREE
SUSTAINABLE
SCIENCE BACKED
CLEAN INGREDIENTS
EYE-SAFE
How To Use
Super Clean - Cleanse Use morning and evening as the first step in your routine. Apply 1 to 2 pumps to damp skin and massage gently in circular motions. Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry. |
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Super Clear | Exfoliate (AM only) Use in the morning only, after cleansing. Dispense 1 pump onto your fingertip and distribute across the forehead, chin, nose and cheeks, avoiding the eyes and lips. Leave on, do not rinse. New to salicylic acid? Use every second day for the first week, then build to daily. |
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Super Essential | Vitamins (PM only) Use in the evening, after cleansing. Distribute evenly across the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Allow to absorb fully before applying your moisturiser. New to vitamin A? Begin 2 to 3 nights a week for the first fortnight, then build to nightly. |
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Super Supportive | Moisturise Use 1 pump morning and evening, as the final step in your routine. Massage into the face and neck until fully absorbed. In the morning, always finish with SPF to protect and seal your routine. |
Frequently Asked Questions
An AHA exfoliant gently removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, helping to smooth texture, brighten dullness and promote a more even complexion. Unlike physical scrubs, AHAs dissolve the bonds between dead cells, encouraging natural cell turnover without friction or irritation.
Glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size of all AHAs, allowing it to penetrate the skin more deeply and work faster to improve texture, dullness and uneven tone. Methodical’s Super Smooth uses glycolic acid for its proven effectiveness, balanced with hydrating and soothing ingredients to maintain skin comfort.
Super Smooth Glycolic is formulated to support sensitive and reactive skin. Glycolic acid is balanced with hydrating Advanced Hyaluronic Acid Complex and soothing ingredients like allantoin and panthenol to help minimise irritation while maintaining skin comfort. This balanced approach allows effective exfoliation while helping keep the skin calm, hydrated and resilient.
Start by using an AHA exfoliant 2-3 times per week, then gradually increase frequency as your skin builds tolerance. Once comfortable, it can be used daily as part of a consistent routine. Introducing exfoliation slowly helps the skin barrier adapt while still delivering visible improvements in texture, brightness and overall clarity.
Yes. An AHA exfoliant helps improve dullness and uneven texture by removing dead skin cell buildup from the surface of the skin. This reveals smoother, brighter-looking skin and promotes a more even complexion. By encouraging healthy cell turnover, an AHA exfoliant also helps refine rough patches and allows serums and moisturisers to absorb more effectively.
Yes. AHAs support a more even skin tone by exfoliating pigmented surface cells and encouraging healthy cell turnover. This helps gradually fade discolouration and brighten the complexion over time. Glycolic acid is particularly effective because its small molecular size allows it to penetrate more deeply, helping disperse melanin buildup and promote fresher, more evenly toned skin.
A mild tingling or warming sensation can occur as AHAs begin to exfoliate the skin and loosen dead skin cells on the surface. This is usually temporary and should settle within a few minutes, particularly as your skin becomes more accustomed to the product. If strong burning, persistent discomfort or visible irritation occurs, reduce frequency or discontinue use.
Yes, when they are properly formulated. AHAs help remove dead skin cells so that hydrating products can absorb more effectively and work more efficiently. Super Smooth pairs glycolic acid with ingredients Advanced Hyaluronic Acid Complex for hydration, and allantoin and panthenol for soothing to exfoliate while supporting skin comfort, helping dry or dehydrated skin appear smoother, brighter and more balanced.
Yes, you can with Methodical. Our formulations are designed to work alongside other actives like retinol, Vitamin C and niacinamide. These ingredients can complement exfoliation by supporting brighter, clearer and more balanced skin. Introduce gradually and monitor skin tolerance when layering active ingredients.
Yes. AHAs exfoliate the surface of the skin, which can increase sensitivity to UV exposure. Because newer skin cells are more vulnerable to sun damage, applying a broad-spectrum SPF daily is essential when using an AHA exfoliant to protect the skin and maintain results.
Some people may experience mild purging when first using an AHA exfoliant, as increased cell turnover brings existing congestion to the surface more quickly. This usually appears in areas where breakouts commonly occur and typically settles within a few weeks as the skin adjusts.
You may notice a smoother texture and brighter-looking skin within 1-2 weeks of consistent use. More visible improvements in tone, clarity and overall skin refinement typically appear after 3-4 weeks as the skin progresses through its natural renewal cycle. With continued use, glycolic acid can help improve uneven skin texture, support clearer skin, and gradually reduce the appearance of pigmentation over time.
Methodical uses a barrier-first approach, combining glycolic acid with hydrating and soothing ingredients like Advanced Hyaluronic Acid Complex, Allantoin and Panthenol to support the skin barrier. This balanced formulation supports effective exfoliation while helping maintain skin hydration, comfort and long-term barrier health, allowing the skin to remain calm and resilient while active ingredients work.
