Liz Earle cleanse and polish

[sleepevader]

Hi

Just wondering if anyone has tried Liz earles cleanse and polish and also the cheaper alternatives. If so is there really much difference?

Used the no7 cleansing polish for the second time tonight and whilst it's nice I'm not overwhelmed to be honest!

Also notice tesco do a bnatural organic cleanser which you use a muslin cloth with that done old threads recommend.

Normally use no7 wipes or body shop vitamin e range but skin needs a boost at mo- pregnancy bloom has eluded me so far!

[ilovemyteddy]

A friend of mine recommended LE C&P to me a couple of years ago and I love it. I use all of her skincare range now and have smooth line-free skin, despite being an old gimmer!

I've found it better for my sensitive skin that some other more expensive ranges (no more spots, stinging or dryness), and when you order from the website they include little sample freebies with your order.

[BrandyAlexander]

No idea what the active ingredients are but am a Liz Earle devotee. Switched to C&P about 4 years and very smooth skin now with no spots!

[said]

What's in the LE stuff to make it so effective? What's the active ingredient? I'm using Superdrug's version atm which does the job, ie cleans my face without leaving it stinging. But, tbh, any cleanser washed off with a flannel will do the job for me so what's the big deal about Liz Earle?

[RipMacWinkle]

I got the cleanser, toner and moisturiser just over a month ago after finishing off my previous Dermalogica and reading rave reviews on here.

I want to love it. It smells absolutely heavenly esp the Toner. But my face did completely breakout when I started using it. Noticably so. Even DH asked what I'd been doing differently to my face.

Could every day with the cloth have been too much for my skin? Was it the gunk coming out of my skin? Spots were all down my nose side, on cheeks and chin. Lots of them. And for about 4 weeks. I've now stopped using the cleanser and am just using the toner and moisturiser with a face wash and it's calmed down a lot. Any advice from C&P experts?

[cyb]

Mrs Baggins- I'm amazed you managed to find any. Its like hens teeth round here. have they repackaged?

[MrsBaggins]

I use the Tesco one - very similar to LE . It is nigh on impossible to find now but I have a huge stash that should keep me going for ages

[ameliagrey]

If you are looking for cheap and effective, Boots Essentials range of cleansers are good and cost about £1.20.

Eve Lom got a blasting on //www.beautypedia.com- they say it's rubbish.

[gregssausageroll]

I am not that keen on the TSV today but that is because I use the products and prefer full sizes. They are good for travelling through and a fantastic starter kit for anyone new to the brand - remember you can return it if you don't like it!

[sleepevader]

Btw Liz earles 9 piece qvc special looks lovely but again can't justify it at the moment!

[sleepevader]

Thank you everyone. Interesting to see some of the comments here ended up on mumsnet swears by email.

Am going to ask for some cleanse and polish for Xmas. I can't justify the cost myself especially when I have products they need using up.

Megfox- I dont think the amount you spend is anything to go with being obsessed with your looks. I have used aldi/lidls beauty products in the past - some good some awful.

[lilolilmanchester]

(tho just noticed Laurie's note re QVC's Today's Special Value... will take a look!)

[lilolilmanchester]

another C&P fan here. It lasts for ages as you just need a little squirt. Worth checking the liz earle website, QVC isn't always cheaper. Once you've tried it and if you like it, cheaper to buy the 3 pack.

Megfox, wanting your skin to look nice doesn't mean you're obsessed with your looks... I use Aldi moisturizer because I like it and it suits my skin.

[LaurieFairyCake]

It's not at all expensive - and you can get it on QVC and return it if you don't like it //www.qvcuk.com

Can I just draw your attention to the Todays Special value on Saturday is going to be Liz Earle.

I have a 200ml tube for £18 or something - it lasted me an entire year - you only need a couple of pea size amounts.

I used to use Eve Lom and it was good but I prefer Liz Earle.

[wailedfig]

I've just gone back to the full LE routine - cleanser, toner, and moisturiser - after my skin sensitivity/mild rosacea flared up with No7 P&P Intense. Went from rashy red spots to pale smoothness in about 48 hours. It's not cheap, but it feels as if I've had a facial every morning and night; definitely worth it for me.

[cyb]

I thik the tesco one has been discontinued

If anyone knows to the contrary let me know

[Pippaandpolly]

Why does wanting a cleanser that works for your skin make you obsessed with your looks? That's great that you can use soap and leave it at that. If I use soap my eczema flares up appallingly and my skin is agony. So I use a product that works for me instead. Doesn't make me obsessed

[gregssausageroll]

Don't discount LE because you don't think it is easy to get hold of. It is now in most John Lewis Stores and if you order online it is usually with you the next day.

You don't have to be obsessed with your looks by using products over 99p.

For information, I have recently tried both the Elemis and Decleor equivalents. Back to LE.

It is good for shaving too!

[Megfox]

Never heard of Liz Earle. I suspect, though, that any product coming from her will be ridiculously expensive.....!
It's always the same with these named products. like Body Shop etc......

I buy facial moisturiser from Aldi - at £1.99p a pot. Lasts for months!

I occasionaly indulge in a full cleanse, with face-pack, but I never pay more than 99p for a pack.
The rest of the time, I wash my face each morning with soap and the same in the shower of an evening.

I'm not obssessed with my looks.

[hermioneweasley]

The sanctuary also do this type of cleanser and I preferred theirs. Also easier to get hold of! Whatever you decide, hope it works for you.

[rookiemater]

I use the Liz Earle, it lasts for absolutely ages, I think I got the 100mls to start with and it came with a muslin cloth anyway.

[Pippaandpolly]

Liz Earle C&P is amazing. I had perfect skin that went absolutely haywire when I had a miscarriage (stress?) - having had about 3 spots in my life it was a shock to say the least. I spent about 6 months trying loads of products (probably didn't help to be honest) and then found C&P - within a couple of weeks my skin was considerably clearer and within a month it was back to normal. I now use the whole range religiously and will never use another!

[chocolatespiders]

I love liz earle one but I think the cloths are over priced so I buy the pack of 7 flannels from kids bit in Ikea and use then chuck in the wash>> they wash up so much better than the c and p cloths.

[sleepevader]

Thank you everyone. Think I will ask for a trial pack from
Liz Earle for Xmas to see if it's much better than the no7 for the extra money. In the meanwhile going to use up all my other products so can't justify trying the others!

May also cut up a baby muslin as the one from boots seems a bit rubbish.

[hermioneweasley]

Used to use it but have been oil cleansing for over a year now. Can't say I've had the amazing results of others, but definitely no worse (maybe a little better?) and miles cheaper.

[dexter73]

I use the Boots one as it only costs £4 with the voucher. I find it just as good as the LE one.