Cleansers

BEST SKIN EVER - SEABUCKTHORN - LIVING LIBATIONS

BEST SKIN EVER - SEABUCKTHORN - LIVING LIBATIONS

Describe the brand in five words.Green. Almost painfully hippy L.A..What type of cleanser is it?Oil Who is it for?The brand say ‘everyone’, but I think this is potentially too rich...

12/05/2018

KATE SOMERVILLE COLD CREAM MOISTURIZING CLEANSER

KATE SOMERVILLE COLD CREAM MOISTURIZING CLEANSER

What type of cleanser is it? Cold Cream – like it says on the jar. Think ‘what your grandmother may have used’. Who is it for? All skins except really...

01/05/2018

CLARINS TOUR AND AN UPDATE

CLARINS TOUR AND AN UPDATE

OK I'M HERE I'M HERE. It's not my fault I swear - kids have three weeks off for Easter - THREE -the holiday is longer than Christmas for Cadbury's sake....

11/04/2018

IT COSMETICS - CONFIDENCE IN A CLEANSER

IT COSMETICS - CONFIDENCE IN A CLEANSER

What type of cleanser is it? It's a runny gel consistency. It's called a 'skin-transforming hydrating cleansing serum'. 'A revolutionary one-step skincare solution to cleanse and hydrate while leaving skin...

16/02/2018

CERAVE LAUNCHES IN THE UK

CERAVE LAUNCHES IN THE UK

Good news! CeraVe finally launches in the UK on 5th March. Initially launching with 6 skus, (7 shortly thereafter), it will be on sale in Boots and some key e-tailers....

07/02/2018

DERMALOGICA ULTRACALMING CLEANSER

DERMALOGICA ULTRACALMING CLEANSER

Describe the brand in three words. American. Simple (not an insult). Easy-to-use. Who is it for? Everyone. Especially good for reactive, sensitised or over-processed skins. What’s in it? Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetearyl...

05/12/2017

Milk Makeup Charcoal Cleanser

Milk Makeup Charcoal Cleanser

Describe the brand in five words. Trendy. Young. Affordable. Innovative. NY/LA. What type of cleanser is it? Gel with charcoal Who is it for? All skins What’s in it? Water/Aqua,...

02/07/2017

it Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3 in 1 Cleansing Balm

it Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3 in 1 Cleansing Balm

Describe the brand in five words. Sold for $1.2 billion (in CASH). Inspirational. (The first confirmed billion dollar buy) What type of cleanser is it? Balm Who is it for?...

01/07/2017

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm

Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm

Describe the brand in five words. Farm. Echinacea. Upstate New York. (That's literally all I know, sorry!) What type of cleanser is it? A delicious oily-balm, except not too oily....

22/06/2017

Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser

Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser

Describe the brand in three words. Hungary. Luxury. Clay. What type of cleanser is it? Creamy mud. Who is it for? Everyone except really sensitised skins. What’s in it? Aqua...

30/03/2017

Neutrogena Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser

Neutrogena Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser

Describe the brand in five words. American. Affordable. Hit and miss. What type of cleanser is it? Cream, non-foaming. Who is it for? Anyone with breakouts OR someone with a...

24/03/2017

One Love Organics Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover

One Love Organics Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover

Describe the brand/product in three words. Organic, collaboration, American. What type of cleanser is it? Oil Who is it for? Anyone, but they target it specifically at dry/dehydrated. What’s in...

20/02/2017

Nuance Salma Hayek Glycolic Cream Cleanser

Nuance Salma Hayek Glycolic Cream Cleanser

Describe the brand. Salma Hayek. Affordable. Pharmacy. What type of cleanser is it? Exfoliating in two parts, physical and chemical. Who is it for? Older skins. What’s in it? What's...

10/02/2017

Indie Lee comes to Cult Beauty

Indie Lee comes to Cult Beauty

The ever-lovely Indie Lee is extending her UK distribution to include Cult Beauty, opening up another level of distribution for both internal customers and worldwide ones. Previously only available (in...

15/01/2017

Double Cleanse is on the shelf and Win a trip to London!

Double Cleanse is on the shelf and Win a trip to London!

Hi Everyone! Apologies for the radio silence. Was out of action last week but raring to go now. With that in mind this post should have gone up at the...

10/01/2017

Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Sensitive Skin Facial Cleansing Oil

Shea Moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Sensitive Skin Facial Cleansing Oil

Describe the brand in three words. Hair. USA. Affordable. What type of cleanser is it? Oil - on the heavier side Who is it for? Advertised as being for everyone,...

21/11/2016

Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser

Tata Harper Refreshing Cleanser

Describe the brand in three words. Green. Luxury. American. What type of cleanser is it? Cream. Who is it for? Everyone, but especially sensitised skins. What’s in it? Aloe barbadensis...

10/11/2016

Josh Rosebrook Herbal Infusion Oil

Josh Rosebrook Herbal Infusion Oil

Describe the brand in three words. Natural. American. White (packaging!) What type of cleanser is it? '3-in-1 Oil Cleanser' Who is it for? Everyone What’s in it? Olive Oil, Jojoba...

02/11/2016

Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser

Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser

Describe the brand in three words. Affordable. Drugstore/Chemist. Simple. What type of cleanser is it? A cream cleanser - but it's more of a soap-style texture. Who is it for?...

31/10/2016

Cheat Sheet - Five quick things to change with the season - Autumn/Winter

Cheat Sheet - Five quick things to change with the season - Autumn/Winter

I've already written a Cheat Sheet about 'Winter Skin', but as we're not quite there yet, here are a few key things to consider changing in your skincare routine when...

30/10/2016

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser

Photo courtesy Glossier.com Describe the brand in five words. Into the Gloss. Trendy. Basic (not an insult!). What type of cleanser is it? Gel, non-foaming. Who is it for? Everyone....

21/10/2016

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Describe the brand in five words. Affordable. Chemist/Drugstore. Simple formulas. What is it? 'Cleanser developed for even the most sensitive and dry skins.' Who is it for? It says 'ideal...

20/10/2016

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser

Describe the brand in five words. Niche. Clean. Indie (no pun intended). New. Fresh. What is it? A cleanser. Who is it for? Anyone - particularly good for dull skins,...

23/09/2016

PIXI Skintreats Anniversary and the return of Glow Mud Cleanser!

PIXI Skintreats Anniversary and the return of Glow Mud Cleanser!

This time last year Pixi launched their Skintreats range to instant sellout success. To celebrate the anniversary they are holding an open event at the Foubert's Place London Flagship on...

06/09/2016

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Describe the brand in five words.Cheap. Foam. Over-rated. Drying. Over.What is it?‘A gentle, non-irritating daily cleanser for sensitive and dry skin.’ Well it’s a ‘cleanser’ of sorts, but it’s certainly...

02/09/2016

FAVE FIVES: OIL CLEANSERS July 2016

FAVE FIVES: OIL CLEANSERS July 2016

Hi All! Thank you for watching. First person to guess the quote wins ;) See you soon with Retinols. WHAT I’M WEARING: Nails: OPI Alpine Snow Gels: http://amzn.to/2a5WFgV Foundation: Smashbox...

30/07/2016

Cheat Sheet - Fannies, Flights and Festivals – Festival Skincare

Cheat Sheet - Fannies, Flights and Festivals – Festival Skincare

Some of these people belong to me. You're welcome world. I suppose there’s not much point in having a saying if you never use it or address it. ☺ Festivals....

20/06/2016

Josie Maran Argan Creamy Oil Cleansing Treatment

Josie Maran Argan Creamy Oil Cleansing Treatment

Describe the brand in five words. Argan. QVC. Body butters. That's it - I'm sorry I literally have no clue who Josie Maran, is, or what her background is. This...

16/06/2016

Two Minute Double Cleanse and the second reveal from the upcoming Cult Beauty Box

Two Minute Double Cleanse and the second reveal from the upcoming Cult Beauty Box

Two Minutes is all you need! Just a quick video showing just how easy and speedy it is to do a double cleanse. This routine is the same whether or...

22/05/2016

Update - Kat Burki Cleanser

Update - Kat Burki Cleanser

Good news - Space NK have changed the price of the Kat Burki Balm from this post to £52.00. Bad news - it's sold out. Still, it'll be back soon...

18/05/2016

OM Pure Glow Cleanser

OM Pure Glow Cleanser

What is it? 'This perfectly balanced cleanser instantly refreshes skin leaving it clean and glowing.' It's a gel cleanser. Who is it for? 'Suitable for all skin types, balancing oily...

14/05/2016

Kat Burki Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm

Kat Burki Vitamin C Nourishing Cleansing Balm

*Warning - make a brew. Describe the brand in five words? New. Interesting. Green. Bio processing. What is it? Repairs, renews and illuminates skin. It's a stretch calling this a...

14/05/2016

Sonya Dakar Buriti Purifying Cleanser

Sonya Dakar Buriti Purifying Cleanser

What is it? 'Effortlessly dissolves make up, dirt and impurities to leave your face feeling like velvet.' Who is it for? All skin types - particularly dry, mature or sensitive....

13/05/2016

Juice Beauty Cleansing Milk

Juice Beauty Cleansing Milk

It's organic so I put it in my hyacinths. What is it? 'This creamy formula deeply cleanses and removes makeup...' Who is it for? ...'while soothing normal, aging, or sensitive...

12/05/2016

3107 Heart & Soul Deep Cleansing Makeup Remover

3107 Heart & Soul Deep Cleansing Makeup Remover

What is it? A cleansing balm that can also be used as a mask. 3107 is made by the beautiful Dija Ayodele, a facialist and wellbeing therapist based in London,...

09/05/2016

Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser

Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser

What is it? 'An innovative creamy, moisturizing cleanser that gently removes impurities and makeup without stripping skin of essential moisture.' A hybrid between a cream/oil cleanser. Who is it for?...

28/03/2016

Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser

Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser

What is it? A gel cleanser. (I know: obvious.) Who is it for? It makes no skin type specific references, but after using it I would suggest it's better for...

27/03/2016

Sonya Dakar Eye Wash

Sonya Dakar Eye Wash

When I posted this picture on my Instagram last week it received more mixed reviews than usual. Most of the comments were based around the Flash Facial (the majority love...

24/03/2016

Elemis Nourishing Omega-Rich Cleansing Oil

Elemis Nourishing Omega-Rich Cleansing Oil

  What is it? 'A nourishing cleansing oil.' A liquified oil cleanser. Who is it for? Everyone. Elemis advertise this to all skin types. What’s in it? Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower)...

15/03/2016

Boots Botanics Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm

Boots Botanics Hot Cloth Cleansing Balm

What is it? The blurb: 'This deep-cleansing balm contains a luxurious blend of Shea Butter, Rosehip and Jojoba Oil to leave skin smooth, soft and clean. The gentle polishing action...

15/02/2016

What to Buy? The Body Shop

What to Buy? The Body Shop

I've been using something from The Body Shop, in some shape or form, for over 30 years. The modern day Body Shop retains Anita Roddick's values, while having the financial...

23/01/2016

What to Buy? Tata Harper

What to Buy? Tata Harper

Where to start? I've never met a Tata product I didn't like. So good is the choice, that the hardest part for this type of review is singling out individual...

16/01/2016

Temple Spa In The Beginning Deep Cleansing Melt

Temple Spa In The Beginning Deep Cleansing Melt

You may say the world does not need more cleansing balms. I'd agree with you but then we'd both be wrong. What is it? 'Temple Spa In The Beginning Deep...

07/01/2016

Votary Cleansing Oil

Votary Cleansing Oil

I know I'm going to like a brand when they start a sentence with 'You’ve been told that clean skin should feel stretched and tight. That’s simply not true.' Can...

16/10/2015

Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser

Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser

  What is it? 'This active yet gentle cleanser with 5% glycolic acid exfoliates to reveal a glowing, healthier-looking skintone.' It's a clay cleanser. Who is it for? All skin...

05/10/2015

Bobbi Brown Extra Balm Rinse

Bobbi Brown Extra Balm Rinse

Keeping with the cleanser theme, I am also enjoying this surprisingly thick balm from the Brown that is Bobbi. I have the tube version and am already convinced that it...

03/10/2015

Beauty Myths No.15 - Micellar Waters are a 'proper' cleanser

Beauty Myths No.15 - Micellar Waters are a 'proper' cleanser

I am frequently tagged on twitter or Instagram whenever there is an article singing the praises about micellar waters, cleansing, mineral oil, wipes (God – always the wipes!) online or...

29/08/2015

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm Special Edition 200ml size

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm Special Edition 200ml size

Heads up fellow Cleansing Balm freaks. (We really should start a support group) To celebrate the success of Elemis' Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, it is being released in a 200ml supersize....

24/04/2015