I've got really sensitive skin, and it gets worse during the winter. Other cleansers (like "regular" Clean & Clear liquid cleanser) can sometimes burn or sting and dry out my skin. I used to use Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash, which is great, but it's more expensive than Clean & Clear for Sensitive skin. And it turns out that the ingredients are absolutely identical (check the labels for yourself!) and they're both made by Johnson & Johnson... go figure!
This is a basic face cleaner but it's all you really need. Extra active ingredients like salicylic, alpha hydroxy, beta hydroxy acids is not necessary in face washes because unlike other skin products, face washes don't stay on your face long enough to make any real impact on your skin and they all get rinse away in the end. You're just washing extra money down the drain. Invest in serums and moisturizers that have the additional ingredients you want. At least those stay on your face and stay theraputic for hours after application. Therefore, don't expect major skin transformations just because you're switching cleansers. Finding one that doesn't make your skin go crazy should be the main goal.
I learned this the hard way. I used to think I needed salicylic acid in all my products and bought face washes, toners, moisturizers, serums with that ingredient. I think it was overdose to use multiple products all containing acidic ingredients because my skin started stinging and peeling. Now everything I use is mild and I only use one product in my regimen (usually the moisturizer) that has added active ingredients.
That said, this is a good cleanser and I give it five stars. If you're looking for a good no-frills cleanser that won't cause skin irritation, I highly recommend this product.I purchased this after watching OPRAH one day on beauty tips. Unlike so many men, I do worry about cleaning my skin and keeping it youthful-looking over time --we all really do want to look our best these days. This product was recommended by Oprah's expert, and trust me: it's one of the best cleaners I've used in a long time. It does not dry your face out, but it does clean it quite well. And, as far as price goes, why spend $10 or more for something they've already created for under $4 a bottle (at current pricing)???? C'mon! I recommend this to anyone who has been searching for an excellent, non-drying cleanser for the face.Doesn't take much to clean off the whole face, and the "foaming" may be a bit of an exaggeration, but it works alright, leaving the face feeling clean and oil free. No dryness or irritation after use.I was waiting to buy the pack of six, but found this item at Walmart for $3.77! It has a sort of sweet, grassy smell, which isn't bad, just a little strange. I have oily skin and this cleans my skin very well, but my face doesn't feel uncomfortably dry or stripped afterwards. The foam is not like other cleansers where there are lots of bubbles (usually a sign of a drying cleanser). I've found that if my hands are wet and my face is wet, I don't need to add water to the cleanser prior to working into a lather (like the bottle instructs). As long as my hands and face are moistened with water, the foaming action is actually pretty nice. I'll keep checking Amazon for a deal comparable to the Walmart price. Good stuff.
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