B B E XP E R IE NC ES
Reviewing
The Beyond Beauty team put
iS Clinical
SkinCeuticals
Deputy editor Shannon
Marketing manager Katie
Cleanser: iS Clinical Cleansing Complex
Cleanser: SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser Cream
Formula: • 0.5% salix alba (willow) bark extract, a source of salicylic acid, which heals and prevents blemishes • 0.43% saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract, a source of glycolic acid, which removes the outermost layer of dead cells • 0.025% retinyl palmitate (vitamin A) which helps to boost collagen fibre production to revitalise skin • 0.04% tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), an antioxidant that prevents damage to skin caused by UV exposure
Formula: • A 3% active technology emollient-rich surfactant system which gently lifts makeup and debris • Allantoin which promotes a healthy skin barrier by increasing the water content in skin • Orange peel oil derived from the citrus fruit to invigorate the skin • Glycerin, an emollient and humectant that retains moisture – emollients work by forming a protective layer on the top of the skin that traps water, leaving the skin more hydrated
Review: I felt that my skin responded really well to this light foaming cleanser. It removed the daily dirt and makeup well and I definitely noticed that my skin appeared cleaner and softer, while it also improved the appearance of blackheads and pores. Sometimes I would double cleanse if I had been wearing makeup that day. After using this product, I noticed that my daily vitamin C serum and moisturiser could really soak in and do their jobs better!
Review: The application process with this cleanser is beautiful and it easily glides on your face. I’m used to using a gel or foam cleanser over one with a cream consistency, so it was quite nice to have something different! I felt like my skin was moisturised well when I used this, but I didn’t see many visible differences in my skin. I think this is due to my skin type as I probably needed something a bit stronger, but I would 100% recommend the product to anyone with less problematic skin!
Bonus: This cleanser comes in a travel size, which I think is great as it means it’s easy to take with you wherever you go and your skin doesn’t have to suffer a break in routine.
Bonus: The smell of the cleanser was gorgeous! I’d love to have this smell replicated in a body moisturiser because it’s so nice.
Where to buy: You can find the cleanser on the iS Clinical website: www.isclinical.co.uk
Where to buy: You can find the cleanser on the SkinCeuticals website: www.skinceuticals.co.uk
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