essano Clear Complexion Purifying Gel Cleanser Review

I have been using this wash for about a year now, and I am currently on my second tube. It has completely changed my early-thirties skin- I feel like I am about to jinx it but, honestly, I used to have acne all the time and now I just get the occasional hormonal breakout. I does feel dry after washing but I use the accompanying moisturiser after this (seriously good). It has BioDTox (tm) which cleans pores and keeps sebum levels at a healthy level. It has rosemary leaf in it and other certified organic ingredients. It definitely smells fresh and natural- a little like tea tree oil (actually has green tea leaf extract in it). This clever cleanser has confirmed my faith in natural (this is 96.6% natural origin of total) skincare- I am a total convert.

I've been using this cleanser for two years and i love it. It is a gel rather than creme. It comes in a squeezey tube which i like as it is slightly more hygienic. The smell is also very nice. I have combination skin and this cleanser defiantly helps to control oil. I use it with the toner and moisturiser from the same range but that is not a must.

I adore this cleanser!! It is my go morning cleanser and I saw improvements to my skin within such a short time period. I have re purchased this cleanser already and find it is still doing wonders for my skin. It's a very light cleanser that is easy to wash off and leaves my skin feeling refreshed.

I love how this range is organic. The packaging is so cute!

I also find that it’s handy having the bottle upside down as you don’t need to force the product to the other end.

It’s quite a thick gel almost but once you start to massage it into your skin it foams slightly.

It doesn’t have a strong smell to it which is good as some perfumes can irritate my skin. I feel like my skin is squeaky clean after I use this. It’s also great at removing make up!!

A little goes a very long way and it’s quite easy to accidentally squeeze too much out

I was sent this cleanser by BR as part of the complete Essano Clear Complexion range. I really like this cleanser. It has a gel texture and an interesting banana-ish smell (which I personally love) and feels nice on my skin.

I used this product religiously morning and night and I've had some great results. I usually break out each month on my chin and this month I have miraculously managed to avoid that! I would like to credit this cleanser and the whole range, actually, but I am sure there are many factors!

I love the smell, the simple packaging and the texture. I also love that the product is made up of great ingredients that aren't going to damage my skin in the long term. I would definitely recommend this product - although I will note that the texture is not necessarily for everyone (ie if you prefer more of a scrub or an oil cleanser).

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!

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.