Sukin foaming facial cleanser review

I am starting to explore more and more great natural products and Sukin is one that I have recently been trying out. I bought the Sukin foaming facial cleanser, having never tried the product before, but as it was on sale at Priceline I couldn't resist. I have been using this cleanser for a few weeks now and I am in love with it!

Sukin is a natural personal care company from Australia. They have over fifty products and are affordable products with great natural ingredients. They have no parabens, no artificial colours, no propylene glycol, no triethanolamine, no mineral oils, no sodium lauryl sulphate/sodium laureth sulphate, no synthetic fragrances and no animal derivatives. Instead the Sukin range offers formulas containing active botanicals and essential oils carefully selected to restore the natural vitality and radiance of the skin.

The Sukin foaming facial cleanser comes in a sturdy 125ml bottle with a pump which is easy to use. All I need is one pump and it is enough to cover my face.

Sukin says: This sulphate free wash provides a gentle, non-drying cleanser to remove impurities leaving your skin feeling soft, clear and clean. This cleanser combines German chamomile, aloe vera, witch hazel and green tea with macadamia and evening primrose oils to purify and balance your skin. Suitable for all skin types especially oily and sensitive.

I am so impressed with all the ingredients in this product as they help to calm and soothe the skin, whilst cleansing it well. The texture of the cleanser is a clear gel and foams up into a gentle lather (not very lathery but enough to feel it on the skin). It has a beautiful coconuty smell to me with a tinge of fruits I think. When applying the cleanser to the face it feels nice, soothing and cleansing to the skin. Once I rinse it off my skin feels clean and soft. It doesn’t dry my skin, but rather cleans it well, leaving no oil or residue on my face.

It does everything it claims to do. The chamomile is great to calm the skin, evening primrose oil is good for soothing the skin and aloe vera has healing properties, excellent for cleansing the skin well.

I would highly recommend the Sukin foaming facial cleanser to anyone. It would be great for sensitive skin and even oily skin. You only need one pump which is great. The Sukin foaming facial cleanser retails for around ten dollars. Available at Priceline,some supermarkets and chemists. I am interested in trying other products from the Sukin range, they even have a kids range of products! You can check out there website at Sukin Organics

Have you tried any Sukin products? What cleanser are you using at the moment?

Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser review

I have combination skin that is prone to acne and pimples (particularly around the jawline), so I always like to use products that will help with oil control and blemish control.

Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is a product I have used for the last few months, and I actually do like it. It took me a while to get use to it, but now that I am, I think it really works well for me.

Cetaphil says: Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser provides effective cleansing for oily, combination or blemished skin. Its gentle foaming action removes oil, dirt, skin debris and makeup without leaving your skin dry and, importantly, without the tightness that results from soap-based cleansers. That’s because it is formulated to remove oil without affecting the skin barrier. (Skin acts as a barrier, keeping moisture in so it is important that a cleanser works without compromising the skin barrier.) Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser does not clog pores and can be used in conjunction with acne medication.

What I like about the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is that it is formulated to remove oil from the skin, exactly what I need for my combination skin type. It comes in a sturdy bottle with pump top, that is easy to dispense.

The product comes out as a clear liquid that feels gentle and soft on the skin. It does not foam up, I just massage the liquid (which turns white) onto my face. Once I rinse it off, it really does leave my face feeling clean and fresh. I can feel that it has cleansed the oils off my face. I use this as a final step in my cleansing routine to give me a refreshed clean feeling . It does not dry out my skin which is also good.

If my skin has breakouts, this really does help to keep them clean and removes the dirt and oils from the areas. It also is great at removing light makeup. This can be used morning and night to keep the skin clean and help avoid breakouts (depends on your skin type) It has a strong smell which is what took me a while to get use to, but now I am use to it, it doesn't bother me. I really do feel that the Cetaphil Oily Skin cleanser is great at controlling the oils on my face and therefore helps to reduce the amount of pimples/breakouts I get. (of course this is only if you continue to use it regularly)

Overall, the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is something I would definitely recommend to anyone that has oily or problematic skin with breakouts, as it will help to control and clean the oils from your skin, which is what I love about it the most! (I also think it would be great for anyone of any age. My kids will be giving this a try when they are teenagers!)

The Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser comes in two sizes 235ml  - around $10 and 500ml - around $15. I usually find it on sale, at supermarkets or Priceline.

Have you tried any Cetaphil products? What do you use to control oils and reduce pimples or acne?

Clean & Clear morning burst facial cleanser review

A few weeks ago I reviewed the Clean and Clear essentials facial foaming cleanser. I really like that one especially if you have oily skin.

I also bought the Clean and Clear morning burst facial cleanser a few weeks ago and must say this is yet another great cleanser. As the name suggests this cleanser is great to give you a morning refreshed, clean and awake feel to the skin.

Clean and Clear say: A foaming cleanser uniquely formulated with bursting beads that burst with energy and vitamins, and an invigorating citrus fragrance to help you wake up. The gentle cleanser, with Vitamin C and Ginseng, helps nourish skin while removing the dirt, oil and impurities that build up overnight. Leaves your skin clean & energised!

This really does what it says. It is a great cleanser, that leaves your face feeling refreshed and energised. The formula is a gel cleanser, with soft bursting beads that activate as you massage this onto the face. My face feels really refreshed and you can feel a cool tingly feeling as it cleanses your skin. The scent is a gorgeous citrus smell that I like and is noticeable as you use this. This really feels like it is cleansing your face, so it is great if you have breakouts or acne prone which I like as I have combination skin and very prone to pimples and breakouts.

Another great Clean and Clear product I would recommend this morning burst facial cleanser if your after a refreshing feel and a deep cleaning for your face. This is available in supermarkets and retails for $10.95aud for a 240ml bottle.

Do you like cleansers that have a cool tingly feeling? Have you tried this one? Have you tried any Clean and Clear cleansers?

Clean and Clear essentials self foaming facial wash review

If your looking for a cleanser to give you clean, soft skin then Clean and Clear essentials self foaming facial wash is a great one to try.

The packaging is great, compact for travel and a pump which is easy to use.

Clean and Clear say: It actively works to help prevent pimples by effectively cleaning the skin, removing surface oil, dirt and impurities. Leaves skin looking and feeling clean and clear.
Foaming Facial Cleanser works to remove dirt, oil and make-up. The rich lather is oil-free and leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed. It contains Triclosan, an ingredient that fights problem-causing bacteria

I use two pumps of this facial wash and massage it on my skin. It feels really soft and lathered on my skin which is great. It leaves my skin feeling really clean and soft. You do feel that it has removed oil, dirt and makeup, without leaving the skin feeling dry. I have combination skin and this works well to remove the excess oil I sometimes have.

My husband found this in our shower and has also been using it and really likes it. He has very oily skin and he says his skin feels really clean and not oily at all, he feels like all of the oils are removed. He also notices less pimples since using this facial wash.

I would recommend this to anyone with oily skin or who is prone to get pimples and also teenagers, as it really does help to remove excess oil and dirt from the skin. The Clean and Clear essentials self foaming facial wash retails for less than ten dollars and is available in supermarkets or department stores.

Have you tried this? What cleanser are you using at the moment?

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser review

I have heard lots about Aveeno products but haven't tried any of their skincare products. So whilst doing some online shopping a few months ago,  I came across the Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming cleanser.

The Aveeno Ultra Calming line of products are to soothe sensitive skin and reduce the appearance of redness on the skin. I have redness particularly around my cheeks and chin area so I was interested to see how this would work.

This is what Aveeno says:  Naturally calming Feverfew, a natural ingredient related to chamomile, this light foaming cleanser helps visibly reduce the appearance of redness and calm dry, irritated or sensitive skin while gently cleansing. Fragrance-free, soap-free, noncomedogenic, and hypoallergenic, this cleanser lifts away dirt, oil, and make-up without over-drying or aggravating even very sensitive skin. This cleanser is gentle enough to use every day.

The Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser comes in a pump bottle which is easy to use and good size 177ml bottle. When you pump the product out it is foamy, I usually use two pumps for my whole face.
It doesn't have a fragrance, just a neutral smell.

It feels smooth, mild and easy to cleanse with on my face and neck. Once I rinse it off, my skin feels clean and fresh. The first time I used this cleanser, after getting out of the shower my redness was visibly reduced, a great result after one use. Over a few days, my skin's redness definitely has calmed down and with continual use it stays calm.

I don't feel any tightening of the skin or dryness, just a calm, clean face. As this is a mild cleanser, I remove my makeup first with a makeup remover and cleanser and then use this as a last step in my cleansing routine.

I would recommend this for anyone that needs help in reducing their redness or have sensitive skin. There have been mixed reviews on this product, but for me I find its great to calm the skin and reduce the redness.

The Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser is available in supermarkets or department stores and retails for $13.95aud.

There are some other products I have tried from the Aveeno Ultra -Calming range that I will review as well soon.

Have you tried any Aveeno products? Do you suffer from redness or sensitive skin? What cleanser are you using at the moment?

Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser review

About six years ago, I started using the Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Splash Away Foaming Cleanser and fell in love with it. This cleanser does everything my skin wants it to do.

It is the first high end product I bought. This is what Estee Lauder says:
Deliciously refreshing foam gently yet thoroughly cleans and rebalances skin. Splashes away with no soapy film, no trace of impurities. Lightly hydrates and conditions as it cleanses. Gently manages oily zones while soothing dry areas. Leaves skin feeling renewed, comfortable, healthy.

This Perfectly Clean range is for normal/combination skin. If you have dry skin there is the Soft Clean range that has a cleanser.

I have combination skin. This cleanser is easy to use, you only need the smallest amount and it foams up really well. It feels smooth and soft on the skin whilst removing all makeup and impurities at the same time. This is a 125ml tube that lasts about four to five months. It really does leave your skin luxuriously clean. I use this as my evening cleanser followed by a serum and moisturiser.

As this is a high end product and retails for $52 aud, I don't use it all year round. I alternate using other cleansers that are affordable.  I usually will purchase this when Estee Lauder have gift with purchase offers only. 

This cleanser is great if you feel like you really want your skin to be cleansed well and can afford this.

What is your all time favourite cleanser?

Dove Cleanser and Toner in One Review

I have been using the Dove Cleanser and Toner in One, for nearly a year and love it. Cleansing is such a important part of any facial routine, I find that I need to have the best cleanser to know that I have cleansed my face well.

I have used many different ones and I must say that the Dove Cleanser and Toner in One is one of the best affordable cleansers I have tried.

It is a cleanser and toner in one, which is fantastic because I usually forget to use a toner or don't have the time. It is a very effective cleanser and removes makeup and impurities really well. It is a creamy texture that lathers up well and doesn't dry out my skin but rather leaves it feeling clean, smooth and moisturised. It contains a pH balanced skin refiner to gently tone the skin.

The Dove Cleanser and Toner in One retails for $6.95 at priceline and is sold in supermarkets and department stores.

I highly recommend this cleanser, its suitable for all skin types and so affordable.

What is your favourite cleanser at the moment?