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Recommend a lovely face wash please

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2020times · 19/06/2020 23:50

It's nearly my birthday and I've decided I want a daily face wash that feels like a treat.

I have normal to oily skin but mostly I want something I can use in the shower that doesn't foam or feel like a soap and smells lovely
Is there something like an oil or similar?

I like brands like clarins or Elemis for the scent but have never really bothered with expensive skin care before

Thank you

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LetsDoItNow · 19/06/2020 23:53

I love Checks and Balances by Origins. It's not hugely expensive. A little goes a long way. It doesn't have a strong scent and leaves my skin feeling lovely and not tight.

frugalkitty · 20/06/2020 07:06

You could try an Elemis cleansing balm, massage in and it rinses away clean leaving no residue. Or their gentle foaming facial wash is lovely, and doesn't actually foam! It's a rich lather rather than bubbles, if that makes sense. Very mild, won't strip the skin.

Penguins1 · 20/06/2020 08:27

I have similar type of skin to you. I would recommend Clarins Cottonseed Gentle Foaming Facial Wash, but sorry, just realised you don't want a foaming one. Though I have used it and find it gentle for daily use.
Like @frugalkitty said, Elemis cleansing balm is lovely. I got the Rose one and just used this morn. It is great. It doesn't foam and is good on my combination skin. Works on oily patches and dehydrated areas. I only got it as a luxury trial size in an Elemis set I bought and pleasantly surprised and converter!!

Penguins1 · 20/06/2020 08:31

P.S. La Roche Posay face cleanser in a blue pump bottle EFFLACLAR PURIFYING CLEANSING GEL works on my skin too. This doesn't foam and is formulated for combination, oily+normal skin. Smells nice and doesn't foam. Doesn't dry my face out. Pump bottle great in the shower. Link:

www.laroche-posay.co.uk/face/skin-concern/oily-skin-acne-prone-skin

bingohandjob · 20/06/2020 08:42

Checks & Balances is lovely - always used this before becoming a B Range Superdrug convert.

LordEmsworth · 20/06/2020 10:12

Checks & Balances is great.

goldpendant · 20/06/2020 10:39

The la Roche one above is great for everyday but doesn't feel like a treat.

I love the smell of Clarins Shea non foaming, v indulgent and softening.

2020times · 20/06/2020 11:33

Thank you everyone Smile

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Bilingualspingual · 20/06/2020 11:34

The Clarins one is lovely and also soy cleanser by Fresh.

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