Lush claims that this is their bestselling cleanser and
their ‘holy grail/desert island essential’ and I do think that this is
certainly an overlooked product in the beauty world. When mooching round the
store last I wasn’t looking for a new cleanser, but when I had a quick glance
at the 10 ingredients I was sold straight away! It sounded like a traditional
cold cream and this small pot was only £7.95 for 45ml so it went in my basket
without any hesitation. It’s a great size to start off with.
Designed to work for all skin types this is an extremely
gentle thick cream which I believe would be suitable for all skin types even
sensitive. It is definitely a cleanser I go to when my skin is feeling unhappy.
To be honest I wasn’t really expecting to be overly impressed with the simple
chemical free formulation, but it is truly excellent! Far from ‘bland’! Some of
the ingredients include beeswax which naturally helps melt off the waxes found
in makeup, almond oil which is known for its hydrating properties, rose water
which helps with calming the skin and honey which is a well-known antiseptic.
I’ve found the best way to use this is as a first cleanse to
remove makeup. When applied to dry skin it melts down to an oilier texture and
provides a fantastic massage. It really grips to the skin and feels like you
are deep cleansing and getting rid of everything. It does also remove eye
makeup well without stinging, but I prefer using a micellar water or dedicated
eye makeup remover personally. In my opinion this cleanser is best removed with
a hot cloth otherwise residue is left due to the heaviness and waxiness of the
cream. Even though Lush suggest using cotton wool, I wouldn’t advise this. Especially
if you are prone to clogged pores/congestion. Saying that, I haven’t ever had
breakouts or congestion from this but I think that’s because I do ensure that
it is thoroughly removed! Also only a small amount is required, using a big
dollop may result in your face looking like a greaseball!
Although there is nothing particularly exciting about this
product I like the simplicity of it the most. There are no big claims and no
fancy fragrance, in fact there isn’t much of a fragrance at all, (very similar
to traditional cold creams and a bit like play-doh!). But it does the job of
cleansing remarkably well. The butter like consistency is satisfying to rub all
over your face and the end result is soft, hydrated skin.
Ingredients:
Almond Oil, Rose Water, Beeswax, Honey, Fresh Iris Extract,
Glycerine, Rose Absolute, Tincture of Benzoin,
Methylparaben, Propylparaben
I would urge anyone to try this as the price point is
excellent and it is a fantastic cleanser to keep in your stash because
sometimes you just want gentle and simple, right?! You can buy this cleanser here
Has anyone tried this or do you have any other skincare recommendations
from Lush?
Thanks for reading xx
