Olay Regenerist Cream Cleanser Review

I picked this up recently on sale at chemist warehouse for $6.99 (bargain!). I keep it in the shower and use a small amount on damp hands, and then rub over my face. It feels slightly gritty but not as gritty as something like st Ives apricot scrub, it's a good gritty! If that makes sense. I have dry skin and this cleanser actually leaves my skin feeling more hydrated than before I had cleansed which is amazing! I think I've found my new favourite cleanser! Amazing for my dry skin ladies.

I keep this in my shower and use 2 times a week. I don't use this to take off makeup (I prefer a hydrating balm) but I use it lightly for an extra clean in the shower. I need to be gentle as I do have dry skin. I really enjoy the reginerist range overall, especially the night cream (I'm 42 BTW)

I have used so many cleansers over the years, some epic failures but this one is great. It smells lovely without being over powering. I love the way it exfoliates the skin without feeling really scratchy like some cleanser do. My skin feels super fresh after I use it and makes it feels a little younger than it looks! I would definitely recommend this product.

Having been given this as a gift twice (back in 2014 and just recently), I have mixed feelings about this product, so please read till the end before you decide to purchase it. The first time I used this was in my 20s and I had combo-oily skin at that time. This is more of a mild exfoliator than a cleanser, and I don't think it cleans make-up very well (I used to wear full-face makeup at that time). This cleaner did not really impress me much at that time as my oily skin did not feel "clean" and it left a bit of unwanted moisture at that time. I did not finish the tube and ended up giving it to someone.

Fast forward to 2018, I was given this product the second time BUT now I have combo-dry- a little sensitive and redness (because of changes in diet, mostly). I am tempted to try it again and this time the feeling was much better, I feel my skin a little smoother and less "greasy" feeling. However, as I use Drunk Elephant TLC weekly, I do not feel the need to use something with beads/granules as my skin can get serious redness if rubbing too hard.

So overall, I have mixed feelings with this product, but if you have less sensitive skin than mine (of the dry side) you should give it a go.