Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleaning + Makeup Remover

I was pretty underwhelmed by this one. I've used the night cream from the same range and I really liked it. I guess that set me up to have high hopes for this one.

I liked the simple look of the packaging. I'm a bit in two minds about that kind of pump-top dispenser. They start off being handy to use but I always get frustrated trying to use that last, hard to reach bit of product at the bottom of the container and end up throwing it out.

My first impression on using it was that it didn't smell all that great. I'm a sucker for great scents (and the night cream was so delicious!), so that was the first disappointment.

It lathered up well, but it only did an okay job of removing the black eye makeup residue that was left behind from me doing a quick pre-swipe of eye makeup remover. It felt as if my face was left feeling quite dry and tight afterwards too. Admittedly I've been using cream cleansers lately, so maybe my skin has got used to them and now finds a foaming cleanser too harsh.

Even so, I wasn't a huge fan of this and it's unlikely I'll buy it again.

In the absence of instructions, I merrily began to apply this cleansing and make up remover directly to my skin as i would normally apply cream cleansers. Big mistake!!!! My eyes began to water and I realised pretty quickly that this was not the cleansing lotion I was expecting but rather a product best used like soap. However, having rinsed the product off my face using tepid water I was really pleased with the effects. My skin felt clean, ( if a little dry which was soon remedied with my usual moisturising lotion), and all make up, including my waterproof mascara was removed. I love the fresh smell and my skin definitely felt cleansed. This product absolutely does just as it promises but I felt it probably needs some guidence for those using it for the first time. I especially love that Neutrogena is free from harsh chemicals and dyes with the added bonus that not only has it NOT been tested on animals, (yay!!!), but the packaging is also made from recycled material. Double yay!!!

I was so excited by this product the first night I used it, it got all of my makeup off, even my mascara which to date ive never found a foaming cleanser that will successfully remove it and my skin felt great, the smell reminded me of the old Apple shampoo you used to buy back in the day and I didnt have to use alot of it at all to get a good lather. But I was gutted 2 days later when my skin started to feel very stingy around my eyes and then my lips started to go very dry and crack, at first I didnt even realise it would be the cleanser and wondered if I had used a different lipstick but I hadnt so I figured it was the cleanser as it had been the only "new" thing I had used lately. I stopped using it and my lips cleared up within a day and I no longer have the stingy feel around my eyes. I was gutted! as I really did love this product when I first used it, it did tick all the boxes for me, but unfortunately my skin and lips did not like it and you cant really use a cleanser like that without some of it getting on your lips. I would recommend it to friends to try as I do think its a great cleanser and does what it says it does but I would also warn them what happened to me. I also found the plastic pump didnt work for me.

This cleanser has a wonderful fresh scent that I loved but unfortunately it left my skin irritated, taut and dry. My skin is mature and very sensitive. I also had major problems using the pump.

I was really disappointed with this I won’t lie. I purchased it for the sole reason of the sales lady telling me that it was a really good makeup remover, as that was what I was looking for.

First thing first, the pump worked fine the first couple of times, but the third time I went to use it, no matter what I did, the pump would not work! No one had touched it, it hadn’t dropped, nothing, and the pump decides it hates me and it’s not going to work. So I have resorted to having to open the bottle every time and slide some on my hand from the little tube!

It’s a thick white cleanser, that has a mild, fresh scent to it. It is relatively hard to spread or to work with and you do need quite a bit of water to get it to lather up. I did notice that it is unlike most makeup removers I’ve used, in that it requires you to have a wet face and wet hands. I don’t like this process, as it spreads my makeup into my eyes when wetting the face before putting on the cleanser.

I do like that it is all natural and designed for sensitive skin. I don’t care for the packaging what so ever. They should really make it more appealing!

While it does a good job of removing face makeup like foundation etc. etc. it needs more scrubbing for the eye makeup. I end up have to do a bit of scrubbing and even then, I have to wash my eyes twice so that I’m not left with panda eyes. Thanks to BR I’ve learnt that scrubbing the eye are is not good and creates more lines and wrinkles, so I’ve stopped using this on my eyes, and went out and purchased another one for my eye area. Also be warned that this stuff is violent if it gets inside the eyes. I sometimes get it in my eyes through the corners or in between my lashes and the burn is unlike what I’ve felt before. I also find that it takes quite a bit of effort to wash it out, so not impressed! I also find that after all the product is removed, my vision is a bit blurry for a few seconds.

I have very oily skin, and after I’ve used this, my skin is so so so so so incredibly dry! I’m talking flaky flaky dry, and I have to make sure I put on oil or moisturiser, whereas I would normally skip this step all together.

As I said, really disappointed with this stuff!

I was given this product as a gift. I like the pump bottle that makes for easy using in the shower. The product has a nice texture and a little goes a long way. I find it easy to use and my face always feels fresh and clean. My face also doesn't get tight feeling as it does with other products. I have never actually used it to remove makeup so cant comment on this claim of the product. Reading other reviews, I am glad I haven't got it in my eyes!!

Its a good price and I like that it can be bought at the supermarket. I am far to busy to make special trips to shops to buy products!!

Just ok for me, I use makeup wipes which can also remove eye makeup, and this product hasn't enticed me away from that! In fact I would definitely avoid it near the eyes if you have sensitive eyes!

I bought this as I was on a hunt for a cleanser without all the nasty stuff. However, found it didn't remove all my makeup or noticeably improve my skin in the long run. It does leave the skin nice and smooth and clean feeling straight after use though and does smell fantastic.

I had high hopes for this product as I found the other Neutrogena products I have previously tried were really good. I like the idea of a more 'natural' version of the Neutrogena that doesn't test on animals and uses natural ingredients, a nice change towards more eco-friendly products for such a well-known brand.

I found the packaging reallllly difficult to get open to get the pump working! I almost gave up. The pump-style bottle is my favourite style of packaging for cleansers though as I like how they help you to manage how much liquid is being dispersed. With the Fresh Cleaning+ you only need one pump.

I wet my face and hands as directed and lathered the cleanser before applying it to my face and rubbing it in. For a cleanser it is very strongly fragranted, it actually reminded me a lot of Garnier shampoo which is a nice scent but not for a cleanser/makeup remover. I personally hate really strongly scented skincare products as I don't want to be adding else unnecessary onto my skin and for a 'natural' product I had expected something a lot more subtle.

I found it removed my face make-up well, did okay with one layer of my Falsies mascara but struggled to remove my eyeliner properly, 2 layers of mascara still left panda eyes galore and it didn't even budge my Collection Cosmetics mascara, which is what I initially purchased for removing.

Afterwards my skin did feel clean and fresh, a little tight but not too bad. I wouldn't say it left it 'soft', you should definately moisturise after this.

I wouldn't purchase this again because the scent really is too overpowering for my taste and it wasn't nearly as effective as a makeup remover as I had hoped.

I would recommend this if you don't wear a lot of eye makeup and you're wanting a multi-purpose cleanser/makeup remover and don't mind a strong scent.