little white truths

Verdict

This is a really lovely cleanser, and while it's not the most effective cleanser I've tried, I'll forgive that because I get so much enjoyment from using it.

It's a red clay product that's smooth and silky in texture, and it feels really lovely when I apply it to my skin. Once you add water it becomes a silky white cream, and it feels even nicer on my skin - almost like a soothing oil.

I've been using mine on and off since November when I opened it, although over the last month I've been using it once or twice a day. What I'm finding is that I always want to reach for it - even though I have five other cleansers open that I like using too - which tells you that it's the one I'm currently enjoying the most.

I have tried this as a makeup remover a couple of times and while it removes most of my makeup ok, it doesn't work well on my eye makeup. Indeed, I used it last night and I've woken up with mascara flakes everywhere, and my eyes look bloodshot because some makeup must have gone in there overnight (and I can feel some grains in my eyes). So I wouldn't use this to remove makeup, but that doesn't bother me because I prefer micellar waters and cleansing oils for that job anyway.

I tend to use this as my second cleanse in the morning or evening, and what I find is that my face always feels soft, smooth and silky after use. It also feels gently hydrated and clean, so it's a good product for my dry, sometimes sensitive skin because it's not too astringent. Do note that I prefer to remove this with a damp face cloth because that takes it off faster, so if it's not coming off your skin as quickly as you would like, that's something to try.

On the claims: yes this is indulgent but no I don't think it's that purifying; yes it leaves my skin feeling comfortable but no I don't think it cleanses deeply; and yes it promotes smooth and supple skin, but no I don't think it's particularly detoxifying.

Overall I think this is a gorgeous cleanser and I absolutely love using it, and while it's not super effective when it comes to removing makeup and grime, I don't mind that because it works perfectly as a second cleanse so there's a place for it in my collection. It's also not too expensive so it won't break the bank, and I definitely recommend grabbing a sample next time you're in Mecca.

A beautiful product.