little white truths

I've been reviewing quite a few Urban Skincare products recently and thought I might as well keep going with the products I have on hand.

We were recently lucky enough to go to Queensland and, while there, the hotel we were staying in had a bountiful supply of Urban Skincare travel-sized products, so my husband and I poached a few (ok, more than a few hehe). Huzzah!


Urban Skincare claims/product details:

• An alternative to soap
• A gentle yet effective way of removing everyday dirt and debris without stripping skin of its protective lipid layer
• Water-based, PH-balanced and fortified with Oligogeline®
• Oligogeline® has high concentrations of magnesium, calcium, zinc and manganese, which restore mineral balance and stimulate keratin synthesis - a major contributor to healthy skin and hair
• Provides a protective moisturising barrier, eliminating dryness and leaving skin silky smooth
• Vitamin C boosts immunity, stimulates the extraction of toxins and minimises visible signs of premature ageing and sun exposure; it also minimises free radical damage and assists in maintaining skin elasticity
• To use: work a small amount into a lather over your entire body; rinse thoroughly and pat skin dry
• RRP $9.95 for 100ml

Verdict

I'm going to largely repeat what I had to say about the white version of this cleanser (see review here).

In short, I don't love this product for a few reasons.

First, it doesn't foam very well and, to me, doesn't clean that well. While it feels quite velvety and smooth when applied, my skin doesn't feel properly washed after use. This could just be a mental thing (because it doesn't foam well), but I have other body washes that I much prefer because they seem to do a better job of removing dirt. On that, while the instructions say to use a small amount, I need to use a lot more of it than I do other body washes - otherwise it doesn't seem to get the job done.