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cod piece 11 - CLEANSERs

76 replies

DualCycloneCod · 20/02/2008 20:10

whether its wiht water or wihtout, hypo allergenic or toxic we wnat to know
please link wiht price

also HO do you use ti
what skin type its for

OP posts:
MrsMattie · 21/02/2008 14:24

Does it really last 9 months?

marina · 21/02/2008 14:27

Yes
You only need a dab on your fingertips and the pot is full to the brim when new

SheikYerbouti · 21/02/2008 14:29

For a cheapy one, Avon doa a good one. It's about 3 quid and called Completely Clean Refreshing Cleansing Gel. You only need a bit and you rinse off with warm water

My skin was dreadful 2 months ago, now it's the best its been in ages, and it deosnt make you skin feel all tight after.

scattyspice · 21/02/2008 14:37

Pears soap. £1.50.

Cream cleansers make me spotty.

Bobbiewickham · 21/02/2008 14:45

Clarins new one is lovely.

It starts out as a gel, you put it on your face when it is dry, rub it in and it turns into an oil. Then you rinse it with water and it goes like a normal cleanser then you rinse it off.

It's gorgeous and feels lovely on your skin.

sorkycake · 21/02/2008 15:14

Eve Lom, unfortunately
tis absolutely the best (even Dh reluctantly agrees)
Smells like shoe polish according to Dh , does last yonks though.

cupcakesgalore · 21/02/2008 18:02

liz earle cleanse and polish

canadianmum · 21/02/2008 19:31

liz earle is my fave

clarins gel/oil one is too claggy for me but i will finish the tube

dermalogica ultra calming is good too

amazonianwoman · 21/02/2008 22:25

Another Eve Lom devotee, and it does last 9mths I love the smell of it, could eat it.

Liz Earle a close 2nd.

My skin isn't really oily any more, prob dehydrated cos don't drink enough & too lazy to use much moisturiser, but have some crappy post-breastfeeding spots which get worse before AF. Can't believe I still have acne at 41yrs

mrswillow · 22/02/2008 08:17

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish for me every time

EffiePerine · 22/02/2008 08:23

Boots Soft & Soothed cleanser (cheapo) with muslin cloth and warm water - I reckon you could use veg oil and muslin and still get good results. Will try the balm tho as have voucher and nearly out of the pink stuff

Boots No 7 4 in 1 wipes are great for the days you're too tired to cleanse properly - cleanser, toner, moisturiser and eye make up remover all in 1

(I would link only the Boots site is not loading atm)

hoxtonchick · 22/02/2008 08:48

eve lom is v good, i agree with everyone. i also like this molton brown one which is a bit less granular than eve lom, & smells delicious.

i also like this ren one which is very gentle & light (and even though i don't have dry skin it suits mine fine).

EffiePerine · 22/02/2008 09:02

That MB stuff look slovely - will add it to present list

hoppybird · 22/02/2008 11:40

After many years of using Dove soap on my combination skin with no problems, I skin suddenly changed to being dry and sensitive due to pregnancy (and age as well, I imagine)

I tried Liz Earle and found it stripped my skin and made it even drier - I don't remember what's in it now, but there are some irritants in there which aren't listed on the website but are on the tube - it's not quite as 'natural' as they imply!

I investigated various others, was surprised at the ingredients of Eve Lom - main ones are baby oil (ie liquid paraffin) and alcohol! Lush ultrabland looked good, but contained peanut oil, wanted to avoid this in pregnancy.

I eventually found Beauty and the Bees Honey and Coconut cream cleanser £8.95 for a small jar, (I get a large jar, which last months, for £30). It is truly natural and fab for my type of skin. And it's endorsed by Dannii Minogue lol!

sfxmum · 22/02/2008 14:06

Lush ultrabland but with muslin cloth in the evening and to remove make up

use a scrub in the morning

GetOrfMoiLand · 22/02/2008 14:12

You are all making me feel like captain skank.

I use Tesco/Boots/Whatever wipes at night, then wash my face with shampoo whilst in the shower in the morning. I put cream on after on both occasions so skin doesn't feel dry.

Sod all this muslin cloths or cotton wool balls mullarkey

ArrietyClock · 22/02/2008 14:13

Argh! One of those threads that make me realise I am not a Proper Woman.

I use water. Out the tap. It has, um, water in it. 100%(ish) in fact. Generally non toxic I believe. Also excitingly multipurpose as you can drink it too.

Dropdeadfred · 22/02/2008 14:16

Another vote for Liz earle for me...although once washed those muslims never feel the same..too soft I like them new and crisp!

Megglevache · 22/02/2008 21:05

Message withdrawn

naturemum · 22/02/2008 21:20

Dr Hauschka Cleansing Cream

I use a clean flannel every day and warm water to wash, then cold water to rinse and tone and Orange Flower Water.

I buy through ebay in come in German packaging but still the same stuff. Have got great skin at the mo'!!

Dropdeadfred · 22/02/2008 22:22

muslins...{blush] !!!!!

ProfessorGrammaticus · 22/02/2008 22:32

All the Dermalogica ones are good

bandgeek · 22/02/2008 22:48

I have went ahead and ordered Liz Earle cleanser after reading this thread, so I'm hoping will hve gorgeous skin in a weeks time!

My budget couldn't stretch to the Eve Lom one (£50 for a cleanser!!)

Finbar · 26/02/2008 18:12

Go to be :
Caudalie foaming face wash

Fabulous - really gentle - no parabens or nasties.
Try it!
About £12 a bottle ( availabel in most John Lewis and Space NK) - but lasts well
I wouldn't use anything else.

JackieNo · 26/02/2008 20:24

I just noticed in my Liz Earle newsletter, that they're going to be doing a men's version of the Cleanse and Polish - it said 'more details in the summer newsletter'.