Facial cleansing bars.

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I want to try and reduce my plastic use and as my regular cleanser is running out I want to try a facial cleansing bar (not a soap!). So far I’ve found Drunk Elephant Juju Bar (£24!), Clinique (that I tried 20+ years ago and hated) Sebamed and that’s about it. Can anybody recommend one that is reasonably priced, doesn’t leave a film (like soap or Shea butter does) and actually works?

Following with interest. Dove sensitive bar worked for me on a holidays (used it for everything) but I am back to using my usually la Roche cleanser as it feels nicer.

I’ve tried Dove and it left a film feeling on my face.

African black soap gets a good write up. Korres soap is nice on your face. Alpha H do a cleansing cube which is also supposed to be good. None of these is anywhere near the price of the Drunk Elephant one; £24 for a bar of nice soap is ridiculous!

TBS cammomile balm is in a tin rather than a plastic bottle.

I use locitaine verbena soap or the milk one and both are amazing. They cost around £9 a bar but last forever. I used to use Lancome facial wash and espa face wash and both made my skin feel tight after, I couldn't wait to get moisturiser on. Since using the soap I've never had that feeling. I have very sensitive skin too.

Coconut oil in a glass jar x

Following- am using Pears. Actually it feels ok but it can’t be good- right?!

Lush have lots of facial cleansing soaps. They have a whole load of stuff to reduce your plastic waste

I love the Lush cleansing bars. The tea tree one cleared up an eczema flare up and I really like the baby bar before bed.

The Lush cleansing bars - but it has to be removed with a wet flannel.

They also have a good paste one called aqua marina. I think it's in a pot but if you bring it back they recycle it and turn it into a new pot. It's free from butters and oils too!

Korres pomegranate facial soap for oily skin is quite nice, they also do a chamomile and almond one for sensitive/dry skin, but I have not tried that.

MooGoo cleansing bars are lovely. The goats milk one is my second step after oil cleansing and skin isn't dried out at all.

I’ve just ordered Aleppo as saw a recommendation for clear skin on here as well as online reviews all over the internet.

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I was looking at trying the Cerave hydrating cleansing bar...tried the dove beauty bar but did not like so am a little deterred...

I use method charcoal cleansing bar. It lasts forever, it's about 6 quid and my skin has never looked better. I've always got it from Boots. It's a little drying but I have sensitive skin anyway.

I lied.. Its called Carbon Therapy cleansing bar. Method is apparently my floor cleaner 😂

For my body, I use an olive oil soap called Oliva that I get from our local health food shop, and it’s been fine when I’ve used it on my face. A tiny bit frying but not irritating on my sensitive skin.

I tried the Avene cold cream bar, as I love their very gentle cleanser, but it was very perfumed (someone on here warned me but I didn’t listen!).

I used to use Morrocan black soap on my body and it was amazing. Is that the same as African black soap?

GwenCooper81

@apileofballyhoo easy mistake to make! 😂

I use Lamazuna (from Babipur) and it's working great for me - swapped to it from my trusty Liz Earle and my skin has stayed looking clear and soft.

I ended up walking past Lush and buying their Coal Face Cleansing Bar. Will report back later. Thanks for your recs.

I just bought Superdrug vitamin e face wash bar. Feels nice - gets face clean, no plastic.

I buy the Carbon Therapy bar for DS , he uses it will a Konjac sponge ( keeps the bar in a soap dish )