I received a Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub sample as part of December's Beauty Box.
Comes in a cute 15ml squeezy tube where you can get every last drop as it sits on the lid.
I am use to a gel cleaners (without beads) so was apprehensive before using.
The cleansing scrub is a white cream with orange micro beads and has a light citrus scent to it. Noit overpowering and cannot smell after.
I removed my eye make up before I showered. When I cleansed my face with Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub, I wet my face first and squeezed it into my hands then applied to my face. I rubbed my hands in a gentle circular motion (not around the eye area) and then rinsed off. I liked the way the scrub felt on my face. From habit with my gel cleanser, I also added a little water to my hands first and rubbed together before applying.
My face feels very smooth, soft and clean after scrubbing.
I always tone and moisturise or serum and moisturise after.
I have lost count of how many of these I've been through over the years - there always seems to be 2-3 of them floating around my travel bag - and they're always awesome. I believe my most recent ones were courtesy of BR, as it happens - BRBB and BV!
The slightly gritty cream that emerges from the tube is far softer and more gentle than you'd think. As it lathers up it retains it's creaminess and that feeling transfers to your face. The scent is also creamy and soft, which is soothing.
I don't find this to be at all stripping, drying or acne-aggravating. It's probably a little harsh for 2x a day every day, but for a few times a week, or a few days in a row on holiday, it's great.
I don't particularly like the packaging - I find it a bit clinical and serious - but it's the product that really matters, and that is great.
Tips: Keep an eye out for the neverending supply of miniatures and samples Neutrogena seem to churn out - very generous!