essano Clear Complexion Purifying Gel Cleanser Review

This is really good at helping with my oily skin and cleaning extra makeup off but I did breakout a little and end up having a weird skin tone after using it regularly which I can't tell if it's the cleanser or I'm just sensitive to face washes in general. Not unlike the rest of the range the smell isn't fantastic. The cleanser definitely made my skin feel really clean and smooth after which is a bonus, it was also excellent for removing makeup as I already mentioned . I guess this wasn't all that different from a lot of other cleansers that are already out there on the market in a similar price bracket. Although I really liked the oil control it gave me, this was fairly well the only distinguishing feature.

I enjoyed this cleanser, it was defintely one of my favourites from the Essano collection. My face didn't feel dry after using it which was a nice change from other acne washes I've used. Its smell was similar to some of the others so plesant enough but I wouldn't say the I loved it. I like the natural ingredients that they have used in it but it may not have been as effective as other acne clearing face washes. I have enjoyed using it but I don't think I'd buy it again.

This comes in conveniently sized tub. It is a clear consistency, and has a herbal smell. It doesn't foam very well, and doesn't seem to remove makeup very well. I found that it helped to remove surface oil and did an okay job at cleaning.

It's a good cleanser but by no means amazing. I would use again, but wouldn't rush to repurchase

I received this product as part of the BR trial team for the new Essano Under 25s regime. I have combination skin which has specific breakout zones with persistent pimples. My hope for this regime was that it would minimise or prevent breakouts.

The matte white packaging of the products in this range is really lovely. It is a generous size cleanser and I can tell it will last me a few months.

The scent is somewhere between vanilla and rose. It is a very light scent, although I do always wonder what is the need for fragrance in cleanser...?

The gel formula means it doesn't foam or lather when used. No matter how hard I swirled it over my face and neck it refused to give me bubbles! Personally I love getting a good lather on, so this was disappointing but to be expected from a gel.

My face definitely felt clean after use. It easily removes makeup and product buildup, without leaving my skin super tight afterwards.

The real question is whether the gel cleanser specifically contributed to fighting acne breakouts. As I have been using all the Essano range together, I is hard to tell which individual products (cleanser, serum, toner, spot gel, moisturiser) had the most effect. BUT, I can confirm that pimples have been kept to a minimum over the last two weeks!

Overall, it's not my favourite cleanser. I think I will stick to a foaming creme next time.

Meh, I'm a little on the fence with this one. On its own i probably wouldn't be madly in love with it, but together with the other products from this range I kind of like it?

This comes in a simple plastic tube that allows easy control of how much you squeeze out each time. You only need about a pea sized amount or maybe a tiny bit more if you prefer a full lather on your face.

It has a thick gel texture, and doesn't foam much when I rub it between my hands. But it does feel very 'cleansing' when I rub it on my face, like I'm really removing all the surface dirt and oil. It leaves my face feeling clean and fresh, but a tiny bit dry. Don't think it really meets the claim of replenishing moisture, since I can feel my face NEEDING some moisturiser straight after using this cleanser.

It does have a bit of an umpleasant scent to it. I'm going to assume it's the natural smell of the ingredients, because noone would want to add a fragrance that smells like chemical cleaning products. It's not too bad when you smell it from the tube, but when slathering it all over your face it can be a bit strong.

Overall I think $15 for a cleanser isn't ridiculous... providing it's a really good cleanser that you love. I'm not loving this one as much as some of my other cleansers, so I don't think I'll be repurchasing this.

I love natural products, as they usually seem to work with my sensitive skin, and am always on the hunt for more, so this product was right up my alley. It is packaged in a cute white and pink tube which is pretty easy to open/close and easy to control the amount of product that comes out. The smell is a natural sort of herby and fresh kind of smell which I didn’t find too unpleasant. I found I didn’t need too much product to cover my whole face. The cleanser applies really smoothly, however doesn’t really foam up or anything but I didn’t mind that. It doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry, tight or stripped of nutrients, which I really liked. It was nice and gentle- my skin had absolutely no reactions whatsoever which was great! My skin felt clean, smooth and fresh after using this. I did find that my skin has become clearer and less red after using this for four weeks. I don’t have particularly oily skin (mine is more dry), however at times it can get oily in the T-zone, which I had noticed kind of went away with using this cleanser. I have also had less breakouts since using this, I still got a few odd pimples here and there, but it was mostly controlled. For $15 it’s a pretty good cleanser and does it’s job well!

I like the Essano brand so do make a point to try out a lot of their products as they are easily accessible for repurchase at supermarkets, use natural ingredients and don't test on animals. I picked this one up online in a sale.

Squeezey tube type packaging that is white with rose pink that matches the rest of the Clear Complexion range. The first thing I noticed was the scent. It is herbal and unique, not offensive per se but I don't particularly like it.

I have oily skin so did notice that it balances my skin without leaving it dry which is a bonus as some products can leave my skin feeling like the sahara desert.

I like it enough that I will finish using it and may repurchase on sale but it is not something that I would actively seek out.

I really liked this cleanser because it's just a basic gel face wash but it's thick, goes a long way and smells like herbs. It's described as a soap-free product but it still lathers up nicely despite this. I feel like it cleaned by skin well - effectivly washing off the day's grime. I used it in the morning and in the shower at night, before applying the serum and moisturiser, and it didn't dry my skin out. It's a very basic product but I mean how complicated can a gel cleanser get? The packaging is super cute and feels nice to handle. Overall I am happy with this product and will continue to use it.

Big fan of this! Love the smell, and makes my face feel refreshed and clean, after using. Does everything I look for in a cleanser and has simple, but pretty packaging.

Used this to wash my face after taking off my makeup and have no complaints at all about it. Would definietly recommend and think it's a really good cleanser for $15!