essano Clear Complexion Purifying Gel Cleanser Review

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.

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 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 one is a little bit harder to judge because I just don't usually use cleansers.

But it had super cute packaging and is a good size.

I have used this quite a few times and I just don't know if it does anything extra for my skin. With using all the other products I can't tell if it does anything more. I skipped it a few times to see if it changed and it didn't effect the other products or how my skin felt after. So it makes it hard to review. But I do like the way it foams up and all together my skin feels so much better.

This cleanser quite simply, does the job. It comes in a pretty tube which allows for easy dispensing of a small amount of product. It spreads easily, but doesn't lather. The ingredients list is different to many others as it is very clear what it contains - think broccoli, aloe vera and rosemary. This isn't a luxury product and the scent reflects this, but the price does also. This could be a great product for teenagers first being introduced to skincare, or for anyone looking for an affordable, easy to find cleanser.

How does this fit into my routine? I use an oil cleanser and cloth in the evening to remove makeup before using the Essano purifying gel cleanser. After finishing this trial I will return to my previous cleanser in the evening, but will continue to use the Essano cleanser in the mornings. The most noticeable difference that it made to my skin is reducing oil, making it perfect for morning use. This isn't a magical, life-changing product but it certainly works. A cleanser is only on my skin for a matter of seconds, so I'm looking for it to do what it claims and nothing more - that is exactly what the Essano cleanser achieves.

I received this cleanser as part of the Clear Complexion complete skin care regime. I was excited to try it as I love Gel Cleansers.

It goes on well and foams up tiny amount. It seems to do the trick with removing light makeup which is great. It has left my skin smoother and has definitely helped to reduct oil and shine in my T-Zone. It didn't smell too bad in comparison with some of the other products from this range although it did still take me a few days to get used to it. I would happily purchase this again as I have found it to be a suitable cleanser for my skin.

This is my new favourite little thing! Such cute and simple packaging. It has a lovely natural sweet smell. The cleanser has a great consistency and foams up a small amount when applied to the face. This makes it feel like it really is washing and getting into those pores. However, I must say it is very gentle on the skin.. I used it after getting sunburnt and it didn’t sting a bit! After use, it can make my skin feel quite dry, but in the morning, my skin is noticeably less oily. Another bonus to this product is the price!!

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.

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.

Holy heck I actually live for this stuff! I’m so glad it has come into existence :-) packaging is cute, does the job, removes makeup, is not heavily fragranced and does not dry out skin although reigns back the oil! I have noticed a huge difference in my oil production mainly on my forehead and bridge of nose. You only need a little bit of productnand it soaks in rapidly. Definitely do not used right before makeup application but let dry for a minute or two.