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Cleanser Options



I never have fewer than three or six cleansers on rotation.  I can't function with fewer than that, my skin is too finicky to stick with just one.  Yes, yes, consistency and routine and letting your skin acclimatize an all that jazz, but above all, I think it's essential to listen to your skin, and give it what it needs on that day.

Most people would class my skin oily, but it would be the first to develop a dry patch just to prove them (and me) wrong.  It's a constant struggle, so in order to keep it happy, I provide it as many options as it needs.

REN Rosa Centifolia Hot Cloth Cleanser | This is the most gentle of the three, a creamy formulation that does not lather or foam.  This is usually my first step to remove makeup, and I'll follow with something a little more foaming.  I also use this sans muslin cloth on mornings where my skin already feels perfectly balanced.

Bosica Detoxifying Black Cleanser | This teeny sample size blew me away.  The product squeezes out as a black gel that warms up on contact with skin.  As you add water, it lathers into grey bubbles, and in my head, I picture the bubbles getting into the loosened pores and sweeping out all the dirt and oil.  Anyone remember those science-y Noxzema commercials from the 90s?  This leaves my skin feeling SO clean.

Jurlique Purely Bright Cleanser | I always keep something exfoliating on hand for days that my muslin cloth feels like too much -- the beads in this cleanser are gentle enough that you could use this for everyday, but I use it about three times a week.

18 comments :

  1. I think I am your exact opposite! If I like a cleanser ill use it constantly until I get super bored or something else needs my attention! ha! Haven't tried any of these.. would love to! :-)

    TheConscienceFund

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    1. Hahaha that's probably way more space/cost effective!

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  2. Hahaha 6 cleansers! That's a nice collection there :) I have maybe 3 or 4 because I double-cleanse AND I want a light foaming-wash in the morning. I do try to finish the skincare products I own before I buy new ones though, as opposed to my seemingly limitless makeup hoarding!

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  3. I currently have 4 cleansers on rotation, so I totally get the need to have variety. Love the REN Hot Cloth Cleanser! I keep looking at the Jurlique one, might have to pick it up next time.

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    1. It's one of my favourite foaming cleansers to date! Let me know what you think if you try it :-)

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  4. 6 cleansers?! I typically just have one open and try to use it up before I start another one.

    blush and simplicity

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  5. 6 cleansers? waoh….I like to keep it simple and use 1 or 2 cleansers max.
    www.mademoisellenature.com

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    1. I like having the options, but I'm likely bordering on out of control LOL

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  6. I'm actually tempted by all three of these! My skin is oily, but also sensitive, so I'm always on the lookout for a gentle deep clean. My cleansers of choice at the moment are the Body Shop's Camomile Cleansing Butter (to remove makeup) and Kiehl's new Calendua foaming cleanser. They're both fab! xo

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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    1. I used to use the calendula toner -- it was soooo soothing!

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  7. That's okay! I had like 10 cleansers when I first started the blog. I whittled it down to a few at one point but it's shot up again. I have that little black Boscia sample too and you just made me so excited to wash my face tonight.

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    1. I feel like every time I whittle something down, it inevitably grows back to the level it was before, if not worse! It's like weight loss, there actually needs to be a lifestyle change.

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  8. oh god. i know LOL i have like...3 cleansers open right now? maybe 4? i sort of wished i'd picked up the rose centrifola when it was the sephora sale. another blogger talked about it and it piqued my interest. esp the makeup removal part. buuuut i guess i can wait till next year once i have depleted my skincare stash a little..

    Jenn
    A Beautiful Zen

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    1. Honestly, it's really gold, my skin never feels stripped!

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  9. I know how cleansers can get out of control! I currently have 4 and I do actually use them all, they all have different functions. But realistically I think I can bring it down to 2. :)

    Xuvious

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    1. Not sure. Maybe I could do two if you didn't count a peel!

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