You KNOW how I feel about foaming cleansers - I don't use them. Or at least most of them, as they contain SLS or forms of it and it's an ingredient I don't like. It's harsh, cheap and can be irritating. I'm even starting to move away from it in shampoos, as it seems like it's further irritating my scalp issues. For the last month I've been using my Rose and Geranium soap from Simply Soaps that is SLS and artificial ingredients free and I'm noticing a reduction in itchiness and discomfort. If you have a similar problem, check out my review here
So you may be surpsied that this cleanser has made it to the blog, the name considered. However, this is not your typical foaming cleanser and it is SLS free - so I was happy enough to have received it in Aprils Prescription Lab box.
I'm not a regular Caudalie user, I've had a couple of products in the past and I like them well enough but I often lean towards brands that have more active ingredients and although Caudalie products are lovely, I just don't reach them when I'm out shopping.
The packaging on this one is what I like - it's simple and functional. The lid shuts well and the pump works perfectly. As it says on the description, you do not need to shake it before use - it will foam by itself.
It's a very light and silky mousse, and sorry for the sickly metaphor but it's like smushing a cloud into your face😂 It is not a make-up removing cleanser, it's a skin cleanser. I did have a go at removing make-up with it but didn't get far - that's OK, it's not marketed that way. Once it's in your hands you can smooth it over the face and neck - it has a gorgeous slip and feels extremely lightweight on the skin. It makes for a lovely second cleanse (as long as you have removed all of your make-up with your first cleanse - it will not get rid of leftover eyeliner/mascara etc.) I've been most drawn to it as a morning cleanse just because of the light texture and light scent - I don't like heavily scented cleansers in the morning - I'm not in the least a morning person, and any smell apart from coffee just makes me gag...!
It's paraben, sulphate and SLS free and I would say is suited to all skins - except if you have extremely problem/sensitive skin in which case there is not one product I would recommend to you because I am not a dermatologist. When I use it my skin feels clean without feeling squeaky, and the instant foam is kind of a novelty. It contains red grape extract (antioxidant), sage extract (toning and softening) and camomile extract (calming).
As much as I now don't like or use SLS cleansers, in the past I used to - and I loved them. The feeling of a foam on the skin gives you the feeling that you're really cleansing the skin, so this cleanser gives that feeling without the SLS.
I've seen that it retails for $25 in Sephora US, but a quick search online shows that it can be bought for under €10 in France. In pharmacies I believe it costs €19 for 150ml - I've been using mine since the start of April, not every day and night but frequently. You only need one pump and I still have maybe half left (it's hard to tell because of the packaging, I don't mind but some may find that a drawback) so it does last a while.
Would I buy it again? It's definitely possible. I enjoy the packaging, light fragrance and cleanser itself - it's exactly what you need first thing in the morning. I'll do an update on IG stories when it's finished and let you know for sure!
Have you tried this or anything else from Caudalie?
Have a great week all,
A x
So you may be surpsied that this cleanser has made it to the blog, the name considered. However, this is not your typical foaming cleanser and it is SLS free - so I was happy enough to have received it in Aprils Prescription Lab box.
I'm not a regular Caudalie user, I've had a couple of products in the past and I like them well enough but I often lean towards brands that have more active ingredients and although Caudalie products are lovely, I just don't reach them when I'm out shopping.
The packaging on this one is what I like - it's simple and functional. The lid shuts well and the pump works perfectly. As it says on the description, you do not need to shake it before use - it will foam by itself.
It's a very light and silky mousse, and sorry for the sickly metaphor but it's like smushing a cloud into your face😂 It is not a make-up removing cleanser, it's a skin cleanser. I did have a go at removing make-up with it but didn't get far - that's OK, it's not marketed that way. Once it's in your hands you can smooth it over the face and neck - it has a gorgeous slip and feels extremely lightweight on the skin. It makes for a lovely second cleanse (as long as you have removed all of your make-up with your first cleanse - it will not get rid of leftover eyeliner/mascara etc.) I've been most drawn to it as a morning cleanse just because of the light texture and light scent - I don't like heavily scented cleansers in the morning - I'm not in the least a morning person, and any smell apart from coffee just makes me gag...!
It's paraben, sulphate and SLS free and I would say is suited to all skins - except if you have extremely problem/sensitive skin in which case there is not one product I would recommend to you because I am not a dermatologist. When I use it my skin feels clean without feeling squeaky, and the instant foam is kind of a novelty. It contains red grape extract (antioxidant), sage extract (toning and softening) and camomile extract (calming).
As much as I now don't like or use SLS cleansers, in the past I used to - and I loved them. The feeling of a foam on the skin gives you the feeling that you're really cleansing the skin, so this cleanser gives that feeling without the SLS.
I've seen that it retails for $25 in Sephora US, but a quick search online shows that it can be bought for under €10 in France. In pharmacies I believe it costs €19 for 150ml - I've been using mine since the start of April, not every day and night but frequently. You only need one pump and I still have maybe half left (it's hard to tell because of the packaging, I don't mind but some may find that a drawback) so it does last a while.
Would I buy it again? It's definitely possible. I enjoy the packaging, light fragrance and cleanser itself - it's exactly what you need first thing in the morning. I'll do an update on IG stories when it's finished and let you know for sure!
Have you tried this or anything else from Caudalie?
Have a great week all,
A x
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