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Cream cleanser that removes eye make up too..

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Stillmonday · 08/08/2018 19:16

I'm after recommendations for a good cream cleanser that's good for removing eye make up too.
I used to use one by Elemis & Bobbi brown, rub them all over my face & eyes then use a hot muslin cloth to remove it. Felt lovely but now my budget won't allow a repeat purchase!

So any recommendations for something a little cheaper?

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YukonGold · 08/08/2018 19:27

I use Ren Rosa Centifolia express makeup remover followed by the Ren Rosa Centofolia Cleansing Water which I use to rinse off the makeup remover/ cleanser.
Not sure how they compare price wise to Elemis/ Bobbi Brown.

StreetSpirit · 08/08/2018 20:31

Clarins gentle foaming cleanser takes everything off. Don’t need much and lasts for ages - I think it’s about £18?

TheFuckfaceWhisperer · 08/08/2018 20:36

I just use cold cream, couple of pound. Currently Boots traditional, but it's been discontinued so will switch to Ponds when I use my four jars of Boots I stocked up on when they were selling it off!

bingohandjob · 09/08/2018 00:51

I've used Eve Lom for over a decade but on a whim tried this and it's fabulous - I use a fresh cotton flannel each day as I've found it works and feels better than muslin cloth - I buy a batch in Ikea www.superdrug.com/Skin/Face-Skin-Care/Face-Wipes/Superdrug-Vitamin-E-Hot-Cloth-Cleanser-200ml/p/282702

Stillmonday · 09/08/2018 06:26

Oh Eve lom is gorgeous too. That sounds like a winner though @bingohandjob I'll give the Superdrug one a try.

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TheFuckfaceWhisperer · 09/08/2018 08:59

I use the Superdrug Vitamin E stuff to wash my face but find it isn't great at shifting all my eye makeup, leaves black smudges (hence having to use cold cream on eyes)

lenalove · 09/08/2018 10:59

L'Oreal Fine Flowers Cleansing Cream smells amazing and works a treat. £6.99 too!

Stillmonday · 09/08/2018 19:05

Well I've just bought the ponds cold cream cleanser and although it did the job it was like tar trying to get it off my skin! Not bad for £4. I'll try the others as I go

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Liskee · 09/08/2018 19:52

I love ponds cold cream! I remove it with a hot face cloth and it leaves my skin feeling so moisturised.

WhatsYourFuckingProblem · 11/08/2018 20:09

I love Pai cleanser but it’s not cheap sadly. Sometimes they do 20% off or a free toner which makes it not so painful.

Lostmyemailaddress · 11/08/2018 20:12

I use Anne French it was what my nana used it's 3.99 at boots

ShmooBooMoo · 11/08/2018 20:14

Trilogy very gentle cleansing cream. Dear-ish but good and a little goes a long way:
www.lovelula.com/products/trilogy-very-gentle-cleansing-cream-150ml

sue51 · 11/08/2018 20:15

I use aqueous cream and a muslin cloth. It's about a fiver for a huge tub in boots. A dermatologist recommended it to me years ago and I've stuck with it.

rosewater09 · 11/08/2018 20:15

I've been on the hunt for a good cream cleanser for months now. I've used Clarins in the past but found that it stung my eyes and then used Ponds for a couple of years but have since stopped because it contains a lot of mineral oil (same with the Avene cream cleanser and La Roche Posay which is disappointing) and I don't want it on my face.

For the past few weeks I have been using Weleda almond cleansing lotion which seems to do a good job.

ShmooBooMoo · 11/08/2018 20:16

Lostmyemailaddress Don't know if it still is, but Anne French used to be preserved with formaldehyde!

LoniceraJaponica · 11/08/2018 20:17

The Bodyshop Camomile Sumptuous Cleasning Butter is brilliant.

Stillmonday · 11/08/2018 21:22

@rosewater09 Why don't you want mineral oil on your face? Too oily!

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Stillmonday · 11/08/2018 21:22

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zolaaa · 11/08/2018 22:34

Clarins cream cleanser (the alpine one) is good at taking it all off and at the moment you can get it with the toner and a small eye make up remover for £24ish in Debenhams.

rosewater09 · 12/08/2018 00:07

@Stillmonday Yes, I am worried about it clogging my pores. Once I stopped I using it, I noticed an improvement in my skin texture. This could all be a coincidence, and perhaps I am unfairly swayed by Caroline Hiron's hate of it. I also don't do well with cleansing oils.

Moomicorn · 12/08/2018 04:49

Evolue Gentle Cream Cleanser. It’s £42, but it’s quite a big tube.

echt · 12/08/2018 05:19

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.

VanillaSugar · 12/08/2018 06:28

Ponds cold cream

Remove with either a hot cloth or wipe off with cotton wool and double cleanse with micellar water.

saganorenscarandcoat · 12/08/2018 06:34

Anne French here too! Brilliant stuff

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