essano Superfoods Cinnamon Purifying Gel Cleanser Reviews

Yay, have been waiting for this range to become available for review! I'm a huge fan of trying out new-to-the-market cleansers that are more natural based so I was excited to give this a go. First off, the scent really got my attention. The strong cinnamon scent really packs a punch and I found it very enjoyable to the senses. The colour is a rich red and made the antioxidant claim seem legit. Anything that colour has got to be good for your skin, right? Sometimes I find natural cleansers don't foam up as well as their more chemical counterparts, but this wasn't an issue, it foamed up really nicely. I washed my face then repeated as I always do and my skin was left feeling very well cleansed with no traces of makeup left behind. With regular use I could see an improvement to my skin's general condition. It's a bit more expensive than I'd usually pay for a cleanser but I think it's worth it.

I bought the mini kit with this item in it. I wasn’t disappointed whatsoever, this stuff smells amazing! It leaves you feeling so refreshed and when used in conjunction with the other products your skin feels divine and has a beautiful healthy glow to it.

I pick this up on a whim when I had run out of my favourite cleanser and had an Essano voucher that needed using. I usually avoid anything that has the words ‘foaming’ in its name but this one intrigued me with its inclusion of cinnamon. And this is very cinnamony. It smells amazing! I use it as a morning cleanse and it almost makes me feel like I am having a morning cappuccino!

Despite being foaming, it does not dry my skin out at all like other foaming cleansers. It’s doesn’t contain SLS or other culprits that cause that horrible tight feeling. It just leaves my skin feeling cleansed but comfortable.

Ive only used this as my first cleanse in the morning. I didn’t use it to remove makeup (I prefer a balm cleanser for make up removal) so I’m not sure how good it would be for that. It is however, perfect for a second or morning cleanse. I would definitely use this again - just pop one in your trolley at the supermarket!

I was gifted this in a tester size in a giftpack. Was a little hesitant at first as it is a supermarket available product but after hearing great things about the brand from friends I gave it a go. I thought it was great! The cinnamon really gets in there and my skin felt clean. The gel formula made it nice and easy to use. I didnt break out after either which is a bonus.

I have really sensitive and dry skin and I am always nervous to try out new products as I am scared they will cause a reaction. However, I read up on the ingredients of this product and thought I would give it a try. I was really pleased when I tried it as it did not cause a reaction at all and really got into my pores and cleaned my skin. It also can be purchased at the supermarket which is quite handy, and it smells so good too.

I typically use a cream cleanser but this time I tried a gel one and I'm so glad I did. It felt like my makeup was being removed easier than my cream cleanser because it didn't dry on my face. I also found I could move the gel around more and it required less product.

It was easy to remove with warm water and a face cloth, it didn't leave any residue and my skin didn't feel devoid of moisture afterwards.

I really enjoyed using it and just purchased my second tube!

This comes in a hygienic squeezy tube, and it's quite a thick sort of gel, so very easy to get out the amount you want. The gel is the colour of cinnamon, so a dark, reddy brown, which seems weird at first, but it lathers up to a pure white creamy foam. I really like the lightly spicy fragrance; definitely there but not too strong and it doesn't linger.

Performance-wise, I loved it too. I have sensitive, dry skin, and while I wouldn't say the cleanser is moisturising, it doesn't strip my skin or make it feel tight. Yet it absolutely removes all makeup, making my skin feel super clean and fresh, with no residue at all.

I bought this as part of the trial kit, as I'm always a bit nervous about cheaper supermarket-type products for my sensitive skin and wanted to test it out. I'll absolutely be buying the full-size tube now - although that won't be for a while; the product is so concentrated, this little tube is going to last me for months.

Summary: Effective. Gentle. Amazing value. NZ-made. No nasties. Brilliant.

LOVE!

First of all, I love the scent of this- I find it's not too strong not too weak but also perfect to somehow help me wake up in the morning!

Definitely found my skin is a lot nicer in texture and I have a lot less acne since using this too! Seems to do a good job of keeping all the nasties away.

Love the squeezy tube- makes things far more hygenic in the fact that you're not sticking your fingers into a tub every time. Also just makes getting product out so much simpler.