Clinique Pep-Start 2-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser Reviews

I found this cleanser to be pretty ordinary. It was an orange runny/sticky liquid with granules in it, it did feel nice on the skin but it seemed just as good as a cheaper exfoliator that could be brought from the supermarket or somewhere. I do like to exfoliate for makeup and this did help to smooth out my skin beforehand but it wasn't any better than other ones.

I first got this as part of a “Pepstart” kit from duty free and tried it that night after a whole day flying. It felt nice and gritty but not so much that it hurt my skin just enough to make my skin feel really clean and soft. It comes in a really decent sized plastic tube with a flip lid and as I only use it 1-2 times a week, seems to last me at least 6 months. It is designed for everyday use as it is a cleanser as well but I’ve found it a bit harsh as a daily exfoliant. The scrub itself is orange and has a light fresh scent to it which is great in the mornings as it tends to wake me up a bit. I have repurchased this scrub again and even though it is around $50 it does last for months.

A thickish, orange, clearish gel with a generous amount of very fine exfoliating granules.

The moment i started exfoliating my face, i can feel the granules working it’s magical polish on my skin.

My face felt comfortable, soft and cleansed without any tightness or dryness.

However, there’s so many tiny granules... so for me, it wasn’t convenient to use every morning as a cleanser, especially when you’re in a rush to leave in the morning.. You just don’t have that time to make sure every tiny bit of granule has been washed off your face, so it doesn’t get into your eyes. I personally enjoyed using it during my evening shower, as my double cleansing exfoliator.

Overall, this cleanser is likeable, but i would prefer to use it 2-3 times a week as an exfoliator.