L'Oréal Paris Pure Clay Detox Wash Review

So I've seen a lot of charcoal products over the last few years, I've used body scrubs and tooth whiteners containing charcoal but never skin care.

This face wash comes in a good side tube, its lovely packaging that doesn't skew too young or too old.

It applies easily, spreads well and rinses without drama. Immediately after use my skin felt super smooth, and this continued for the next few days. On day four I woke up and my skin felt quite dry so I scaled back to using once a day in the evening and following with my usual oil and moisturiser. My skin hasn't been dry since.

My t-zone is prone to blackheads and definitely looks clearer, it's also less oily which is great.

Overall I think this is a lovely cleanser, and I'll definitely finish it - using once daily its going to last ages which makes the price tag very reasonable!

I was super excited to be given the opportunity to review this product thanks to BR. I have never tried a 'clay' cleanser before and it intrigued me. I have combination skin (oily t-zone and normal to dry elsewhere). I've been using this product daily since it arrived, so around 10 days.

It comes in a generous 150ml squeeze tube bottle and the product itself surprised me. It's green and I found it to be quite runny, when you rub it into your face it almost changes colour. It goes from a dark green/ grey to a light grey which I thought was neat. It smells okay, nothing amazing. The cleanser left my face feeling super clean and slightly tight afterwards so I definitely needed to moisturize afterwards otherwise my skin felt too dry. Over time I didn't notice any change with my skin overall which is fine as I never do typically with a cleanser. I enjoyed trying this product but wouldn't repurchase as I feel it may be suited better for someone with oilier skin.

I had heard great things about this product so was keen to try it.

It comes in a standard looking tube, very generous size though so lasts for ages. Packaging is basic looking, nothing out there.

Formula is weird - it's like washing your face with a mud mask but lathers up as a usual cleanser would.

When washing my face, it feels smooth and your skin comes out feeling squeaky clean. Unfortunately that is not good for me as I have dry skin. I felt it stripped any moisture I had left (which is not a heck of a lot) and my face felt really dry and tight.

I'm not sure if this is more for oily skin as it's not a product I ordinarily would have purchased for myself (it was in one of the BRBB so I didn't actually go looking for it).

I have since given it to my teenage boys to use and they seem to like it.

I'm not normally a L'Oreal fan - I find them over priced and overrated, so you can imagine how suprised I was when I actually tried this and fell in love. I have combo skin that is more on the oily side and I was a bit worried about the charcoal in the wash drying my skin out, especially when using with the face mask. But it didn't. I find that it cleans my skin really well without drying it out, which is what normally happens to my skin. I have definitely found my go to face wash now. I first started with only using this once a day, and now I know that my skin won't freak out I use morning and night. Extremely happy with the results and shocked that I'm am actually in love with a L'Oreal product! It's not too harsh and has a pleasant smell - would definitely recommend this to someone with combo or oily skin. I'm the last week and a bit since using this and the mask, my breakouts have definitely cleared a lot faster than normal. Thanks BR for picking me for this trial :)

This clay detox wash by l'Oreal is OMG!!! Amazing

Applying to the skin it initially feel cool but fresh! It's consistently feels incredible and smoothing on the skin feels really nice. It has a really nice fragrance which once washing off with a warm face cloth leaves your skin with a nice clean fragrance. The stuff seems to get lighter in colour the more you rub it around! I am definitely sold on this product and will 100% be purchasing in the future and also recommending to all. Along side the l'Oreal pure clay mask are my two favourite products I've reviewed from beauty review so far. Just like an indulgent facial is the feeling I get after using.

The pure clay detox wash left my skin feeling amazing! It has a nice texture and smell. I Definitely noticed a difference after the first use and left my skin feeling clean without being too harsh. You could use it as a everyday wash or even as a once a week mask. With it not being too pricey I'll recommend it to friends and family and will be definitely buying more once I've run out.

I absolutely loved this face wash, it's a fresh smelling nicely scented product that foams up nicely when you apply it to wet skin. A little does go a long way so the value for money is great. The product removed makeup and the oils of the day, and left my face feeling very clean and soft. It feels like the clay does attract the oils and impurities from your skin and washes them away. My skin was left soft, not tight or dry at all. I noticed i had no spots or breakouts since I started using it, so it feels like it has really delivered on removing impurities from my skin and leaving it soft fresh and clean. I don't know if it has brightened my skin but perhaps evened out my skin tone, and I look forward to seeing more results as I continue to use it. I normally can't be bothered with foaming/wash off face wash products preferring wipes and micellar water, but I really enjoyed using this one, and it may have won me over for daily use to get that lovely deeply cleansed feeling every time - and it wasn't too fussy to use, washing off well.

This wash comes in a 150ml tube. It sits on its flip open lid which is easy to use in the shower and keeps the product ready to use.

The product is black/charcoal in colour and has a pleasent fragrance to it. It contains 3 pure clays and charcoal.

The instructions tell you to apply to a damp face and massage into your skin. This is a slightly runny consistancy but still easy to manage either in the shower or over the basin.

I found it rinsed off easily with warm water and it left my skin feeling like it had had a really deep cleansing treatment. My skin usually feels like this when I have been to a clinic and had a facial.

I used this every day and the results are second to none. I have repurchased this as I love the results so much.

I was lucky enough to trial this alongside the detoxifying Pure Clay Mask - prior to receiving this, I did no know that these existed!

My skin is quite acne prone with an oily t-zone and normal cheek areas. I do get blackheads, mainly on my nose!

I have been using this cleanser at least twice a day since I received it. The cleanser itself is dark grey in colour and it has a similar scent to the mask from the same line. It is not a thick or runny consistency - sits somewhere in the middle quite nicely. Squeezes out easily from the tube.

I use this by wetting my face then taking a small amount of the cleanser and rubbing it in between my hands to create some foam before applying it all over my face in a circular motion. It rubs in quite easily and foams up nicely. Rinses of cleanly too.

Afterwards, my skin feels like it has had a deep cleanse! It feels smooth and looks brighter after each use. Even though I always follow this with a moisturiser, I find that my skin actually feels quite hydrated which is great!

I did initially see a few pimples around my chin area as I started to use this but these went away with continued use. Day by day I feel like my skin is clearing up nicely and no fresh pimples are coming through. The blackheads on my nose are disappearing too!

Overall, I reckon L'Oreal have really done so well with this entire range! It is very affordable and does actually what it claims to do! Would repurchase without a second thought :)

The colour and texture of the L'Oréal Paris Pure Clay Detox Wash seemed alarming at first as it was very different from any other cleanser I've used before. It reminded me more of a face mask. Immediately after using it my skin was left feeling amazingly clean, clarified and and detoxified and has felt particularly soft and smooth since I've been using it. I do find it is drying though and you need to have a good moisturiser on hand to use afterwards.