Steam Activated Cleanser by Biore, 5 Ounce

Update, March 31, 2013: I've had to downgrade my review due to a couple of issues that have popped up since I started using this cleanser. First, even after using the cleanser on a daily basis, I've had a couple of breakouts. Now, don't get me wrong, it's not that I expected to never have another pimple or two while using the cleanser, but that's exactly it: I expected a pimple or two, not a full breakout. Second, even though the pores on my nose are still clean, which is great, the skin there has taken on a strange texture. It's hard to explain.... You know how pores are slightly indented, or "innies"? Well, now they're slightly "outies" which, frankly, doesn't look right. Third, after using the cleanser on a regular basis, I noticed it began drying out my skin a bit more than it initially did. It still never gets to the point where it wants to crawl off my face, but if I don't immediately apply moisturizer, my skin will feel very taut. Also, I wouldn't recommend using this cleanser anywhere but your face. Let me explain, because that sentence sounds rather weird: I have occasional breakouts on my chest and so I thought I'd try washing the skin there with a little bit of the Biore cleanser while I was washing my face--two birds with one stone and all that. Well, what was one bump turned into a whole cluster. Yup, the Biore actually made the skin on my chest worse. So, as you might guess, that didn't make me very happy. Taking all this together, I think, in the end, I'll probably end up going back to the Garnier brand cleanser I use.

*Original Review (slightly modified)*

It took a few days for me to start seeing results with this cleanser, but when I did, I was initially impressed. I don't have a great deal of acne, usually just a few spots that show up in certain areas--forehead, chin--at a certain time of the month or when I'm unusually stressed. However, what I do have to contend with on a regular basis is large pores, most especially on my nose. No matter how much I clean or scrub, they never seem to shrink or, better yet, disappear. This Biore Steam Activated Cleanser managed to pull off some fantastic pore warfare and for the first time I can say that the pores on my nose are less noticeable.

First thing I noticed about this cleanser is that you really don't need a lot to get the job done. I know that's said quite often about a lot of products, but in this case it's true. It takes an amount the size of a peano, not even a pea. What's smaller than that? Oh, I know, a lentil. It takes an amount the size of a lentil to cleanse the face and down the jawline. A nice amount of lather is produced and as you work it into your skin, you'll immediately feel a tingling as the lightly peppermint-scented cleanser goes to work. However, don't worry, neither the tingling sensation nor the peppermint scent is overwhelming. The cleanser rinses off nice and clean, but the best thing is that once you dry your skin, you don't get that tight feeling that sometimes comes with facial cleansers, especially those marketed as acne-fighting. You know the feeling, like your skin is trying to crawl off your face. You'll still need to moisturize, but I'd recommend keeping it light, as that's all you'll really need. (Personally I like Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream, Grape Water Extract, Vitamin E, 1.70-Fluid Ounce.)

Now, I've always used this while showering, to take advantage of the steam both to activate the cleanser as is recommended (and which is also probably just a marketing ploy, but it's easy to go along with) and to open my pores. It might work just as well without the "steam activation"; you'd probably just get less of a tingle from the menthol in the cleanser.

This is a nice thick cleanser that lathers up well and leaves skin feeling a bit tingly and very clean feeling. A little bit of this cleanser goes a long way and helps to remove dirt build up in pores with help from a nice, hot steamy shower. I have been very pleased with the results and I like the smell of this product. My skin hasn't been too dry after using it but my pores have improved with use. This is a nice, lightly medicated daily cleanser that isn't too harsh to use everyday. It has a nice feeling to it when you wash with it and a scent to wake you up but isn't too strong. This cleanser teamed up with a nice, light moisturizer will get you going in the right direction in the morning. I recommend this for oily and acne prone skin and for people who need a product that works to clean and reduce pores.

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This product makes your face feel so refreshed and great! You must use this in the shower with steam, seriously it makes a difference, you really do feel the change on your face. I love this product!!

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Before buying the steam activated cleanser for my daughter, she used many cleansers that were uneffective and a waste of money. when she bought the cleansing strips from the same brand, she also recieved a sample of the steam activated cleanser and was happy that it worked in the shower. So I bought her the whole thing and she uses it when she gets home afterschool. She told me to recommend this product for other girls so that they wouldn`t have their faces feeling oily.

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I love many of Biore's products and my daily face wash is from their line. I enjoy trying their different products and was excited to try the Steam Activated Cleanser. It lather ups really nice and it did leave a clean feeling on my face. The little beads in it dissolve as soon as you lather it up in the shower. The scent used in this facial cleanser smells good too. It had a minty fresh clean scent to it. Once I placed it on my face, my face had a tingly sensation as well. Sadly, after using it for a few consecutive days, it dried my skin out really bad, even when using moisturizer. My skin is more dry in the colder months so I'll probably limit my use of it until the weather gets warmer.

Overall, not a bad cleanser. My face felt refreshed and clean after using it. I just wish it wasn't so drying to my skin.

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