This is probably one of the more expensive products I have tried, but I guess you get what you pay for, because it's great! I have very problematic skin, very oily and with adult acne, but since using this, it has improved hugely. You don't need a lot to get good coverage, so it will last a reasonable time. It's lovely to buy NZ made, too. The scent is nice and fresh, but gentle -it doesn't have that awful chemical smell other face cleansers have. And unlike other cleansers, it won't bleach your towels! I highly recommend this effective but gentle product.
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Antipodes Juliet Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser
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Achieve your brightest visage with this high-performance vegetarian facial cleanser to gently cleanse and help brighten skin while helping to reduce oiliness.
Reveal clean, clear, and blemish-free skin thanks to the action of exfoliating extracts from the New Zealand kiwi superfruit and vibrant hibiscus bloom, which help to address pigmentation.
World-famous antibacterial manuka honey is a dream for blemished skin. It forms the perfect union with Vinanza® Grape & Kiwi, packed with antioxidants, to help balance oil production and address pigmentation – granting your healthiest glow ever.
Website antipodesnature.com
Availability: Farmers, Life Pharmacy, Unichem, HealthPost, Health2000, Chemist Warehouse, Ballantynes, Bargain Chemist, H&J Smith, Commonsense Organic
Reviews
Tips: Only use a very small amount, as it goes further than you would think.
I tried the Antipodes Juliet Skin Brightening Gel Cleanser after trying and liking a few other Antipodes products. I was looking for an organic cleanser and decided to give this a go as my gel cleanser.
The gel is a lot more runny than other gel cleansers I have tried, but fortunately I didn't need a lot of product to get a full coverage of my face, so being runny has meant better value for money as the product lasts longer.
Like a lot of organic New Zealand made products it had a clear Manuka Honey smell coming through which always is pleasant and reminds me that it is an organic New Zealand made product. Side note: big points for being both organic and New Zealand made, those are some pretty special aspects right there.
The packaging was practical and I think it can be recycled which is also things I like to see in a product.
I did a side by side comparison of this product and an non organic gel cleanser I had and this one felt so much fresher and softer on the skin. So I would recommend braving the cost and going organic.
I purchased this cleanser after reading the good reviews on here and I'm not disappointed. I have melasma patches on my face and am trying everything to lighten them. I've been using a combination of this cleanser and a trilogy dark spot corrector and I've seen improvements! The cleanser has a unique fragrance, pleasant and natural and good gel like consistency. I love the bottle also- I can easily squeeze out as little as Iike. I'm not finding my skin is over dried and it's been exeptionally clear- will buy again.
Tips: Massage into your dark spot areas for at least 30 seconds- you'll feel it working.
I love this cleanser it smells amazing, lasts for a while and has a lovely texture and leaves your skin feeling refreshed.
I'm about half way through my bottle of this and I'm so in love with how it makes my skin feel. It's made a huge difference to my skin which is quite prone to pimples - I've definitely noticed less than before i started using it. I love that it is New Zealand made and uses such lovely ingredients.
Tips: It comes out quite fast so don't squeeze the bottle too hard when pouring it.
My mum bought this in a massive Antipodes haul one day and as she is already on the drier skin side, it left noticeable dry patches on her face. I have more normal to oily skin so inherited the bottle. Personally I don't think it was worth the money and wouldn't buy myself. I felt that it dried my skin out a bit which is good for my oiler skin but definitely didn't seem to brighten my skin. I'm not a big fan of foaming cleansers but it removed my makeup well which I liked and did leave my skin feeling clean and fresh. I love that it is natural and NZ made but would rather try other products before purchasing this myself.
Tips: Good for oily skin types
When I first bought the Juliet cleanser from Antipodes I umm'ed and ahh'ed for a bit as I'd never spent very much on cleansers before and this was slightly pricier than what I was used to, but I got a sample pottle from a Hardy's Health store and fell in love with it.
The first thing I must say about this cleanser is the smell. Oh my god, the smell! It is so delicious smelling, but not perfumy or over-powering at all. It is a sweet, natural, fruity smell and it is absolutely gorgeous.
The texture is like any other gel cleanser - I love how refined and well made this product is despite being natural and wholesome - it's really up there with the usual commercial products.
I suppose the only complaint I could make would be about the packaging. It would be good if the bottle had a pump, but this wasn't a big enough issue to tarnish my experience with the product. You only need a very small amount of the cleanser anyway, so it's possible that a pump may give too much product.
I do believe It lives up to it's claim of being 'skin brightening'; it's certainly not the kind of thing that you use once and all of a sudden your complexion is stunning, but with everyday use it definitely has a brightening effect and makes skin nice and dewy and glowy looking.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good quality, gently cleanser. It reminds me, I should get some more myself!
Tips: You really don't need much product each use
I have read lots of reviews here and when I was up for a new cleanser I decided to give this one a try. I am so happy I did.
This gel cleanser is natural and made in New Zealand, awesome. It comes in a 200ml bottle which can be recycled and the price is $40.00.
My evening beauty routine is the favourite time of my day and using this gel makes it even more lovely.
The gel is a light and a bit runny so be careful not too waste any down the drain. You dont need a lot to get an amazing result. Always wet your face first, I have found this way works best for me. In a circular motion massage into your face and wash away the days make up. This gel will leave your face feeling clean and fresh and not dry at all.
The fragrance of this gel is so fresh and apple like
I do have dark spots on the right side of my face ( probably from driving with the sun on that side of my face) so I spend a bit more time massaging there and I have noticed a slight lightening of those spots. I feel with continued use, they could hopefully fade even more.
I usually don't use a lot of gel or foam cleansers but I gave this a try. And I am pleased that I did. It's not a really sudsy foam but enough that you feel clean. I usually used it as my second cleanse at night, or as a single cleanse in the morning. I can't speak for the brightening purposes though as I don't think I saw a change. But my skin felt clean and it did not block my pores or cause irritation (I've had some terrible reactions in the past).
I love the concept behind Antipodes products - natural New Zealand products, but unfortunately the Antipodes Juliet Skin Brightening Gel Cleanser did nothing special for my skin.
The slightly runny gel formula comes in a large 200ml squeezable bottle which is easy to use and good value for money. It smells fruity and fresh but the smell doesn't linger on to your face after you wash it off.
The cleanser, on my skin which is on the drier side, make my skin slightly drier after use which is not ideal, and also after using it for 3 months I did not see a difference in the brightness of my skin. The reason why I stopped using the product is that whilst I was about 2 and a half months into using it, my skin became irritated (not sure what it was from) and I developed small raised bumps (not acne) on my cheeks and the cleanser didn't do much to settle them. I was forced to move on to a different product (Clarins daily energiser cleansing gel) which managed to get rid of them! I am so disappointed that I didn't love this product more as I love Antipodes! However, I would recommend the product to those with normal, problem free skin wanting a good, basic New Zealand cleanser.