I have been wanting to try a few different Clarins products for a while. The bottles always look so classy and I had heard really good things about their skin line being well formulated. When Farmers having a GWP and me having some Prezzy Cards happened at the same time I knew a Clarins haul would happen! In the Farmers GWP there were a few goodies - this cream cleanser being one of them.
The bottle of this is really nice. For the GWP I got a 100ml size which is really nice, plenty to try to decide whether you like it or not (It is half the usual size). The bottle is clear with red writing on it. Great for seeing how much is left. The tube is also squeezable which I love, makes it much easier to get the thick cream out. The tube also feels thin enough that it won't be too hard to cut open to get the last of the product out. The lid is white and really chunky, feels tight but easy enough to get on and off (even in the shower).
The product itself is green. Could be off putting but I don't really mind it. It does have a scent to it, kind of a clean scent but also fresh and herbal. I actually kind of like it because it smells like the skincare my Mum used to use when I was a kid. I love cream cleansers and this is no exception. I usually use this with a face cloth and warm water and it does remove most of my makeup really well although struggles with thicker eye makeup. I prefer to use this on my skin after I have taken my makeup off with some thing else. I find it feels really nice on the skin and leaves it feeling clean but not dry. I haven't had any problems with reacting to this cleanser.
I think this would be a great product for those with sensitive and dry skin (like myself). I really would advise trying to pick this up in a GWP when buying something else though to see if you like it first. I do have quite a few cleansers on the go at the moment but once I am done with them this is on my repurchase list.
I am in love with Clarins,they have some really excellent products delivering great results.I use Clarins cleansing milk every day to remove my makeup. I have been using it constantly for 3 years and not looking to switch to anything else, I even have the travel size for holidays.I have a large bottle 400ml which has a pump, the product is light green and lotion like with a mild fragrance,a characteristic of clarins products which don't smell like artificial scents which I am a great fan. I take time to massage the milk on my face and cup my face to create suction which helps to withdraw dirt and makeup from the skin,then wash it off with a warm flannel,tone with a clarins toner and moisturise.This product helps to cleanse, without drying out and stripping the skin.It truly leaves the skin refreshed,soft and supply.Clarins is brand that I would trust any day and always continue to use.Highly recommend.