The skincare routine has developed vastly over the past few years. But still, the most important thing is the cleansing step. I had a great time trying out different brands and types of cleansers for this section even though, it took 5 years this time, longer than the previous one. Maybe, because most of the product is more than 150ml, it took longer than before. I liked almost all of the products listed below.
So, let’s get started!
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser
This product is the first product from Kiehl’s that I ever bought. I’ve been eyeing Kiehl’s products since 2015 and finally got to try them in 2019. I chose this cleanser because this product is the most general cleanser out of all the other product lines. Kiehl’s has a lot of product ranges for different skin types.
Texture
It is really a gentle cleanser. It has a clear gel-type texture. I like this kind of texture for skincare. Even though it’s like a gel, it foams quite okay. This product is suitable for any kind of skin type, especially sensitive skin.
Scent
This product has almost no scent, which is quite a down-turner for me because personally, I like nice scented (not fragrance) cleanser. The product itself didn’t include any fragrance, so it is really suitable for sensitive skin.
Result
At times when I had an oily face due to the hormonal cycle, this cleanser isn’t really effective. But, on regular days, the product really did well enough to clean my face. The product doesn’t strip too much oil, so it doesn’t make tingly skin. I had quite an alright experience while using this product.
Repurchase?
Yes! I would definitely spend another 20 dollars (if I got to buy it outside Indonesia) for this cleanser sometime in the future. I really recommend this cleanser.
Lagom Morning Gel to Water Cleanser
I got to know this brand after I watched ‘Get it Beauty’ back in 2018. And I finally bought the product in 2019, right before I went back to Indonesia for good. I really liked the philosophy and design of this brand. I actually liked the product, but to be honest it was quite a hassle to use two different cleansers for morning and evening time.
Texture
The product has a watery gel texture, just like what’s written on the tube. This product is a gel-to-water cleanser. I enjoy this kind of cleanser, even though it is not foamy.
Scent
This cleanser didn’t have any particular scent. I’ve smelled a similar scent in some baby products, so I guess it’s really suitable for sensitive skin types. After all, this product doesn’t include any fragrance at all.
Result
I think it is not really suitable for Indonesia’s weather. Most of us use air conditioning all night long, so we develop dirt even in our sleep. So, I’m not sure whether the product really cleans the face in the morning. But, it surely moist up the skin and prep the skin to absorb the skincare afterwards.
Repurchase?
Maybe. If I’m going to repurchase this product line, I shall buy the evening cleanser as well.
Muji Face Soap
At first, I had no idea of any brand beginning with M, so when I went into Muji store in Tokyo and saw they sold skincare products, I bought them straight away regardless of not knowing the ingredients at all. Price-wise it was pretty much the same with some drug stores’ products, so I don’t have any concern when buying it back then.
Texture
This product has a regular facial foam texture with some scrubs inside. I have no complaints about the texture, but over time it gets too watery. Maybe because I tend to spray some water while in the shower and the water gets into the tube.
Scent
The facial foam doesn’t have any particular scent, even though they included some grapeseed extract.
Result
To be honest, I don’t really have much to say about this product. I don’t really like it or dislike the product. It just cleans my face without having anything special.
Repurchase?
Nope. I don’t feel any special while using the product, so I won’t
repurchase.
Neogen Green Tea Real Fresh Foam Cleanser
Personally, I think Neogen is one of the best skincare brands in Korea that produce unique products. They are the first player to release peeling pads with wine extract. I have a great experience with their peeling pads, so I am not hesitant to try this facial foam. There are a few variants of the facial foam and I chose the green tea one. They include real fermented green tea leaves in the facial foam and it blew my mind. It gives the consumer a sense of truth. I just found out that the product has been released since 2015 and I just know about it almost 10 years later. Gosh, where I’ve been this long!
Texture
I really love the foam texture! I love to play with it before massaging it to my face. The liquid cleanser turns into a foam with the pump, so I don’t need to lather the product beforehand and it cleanses my face faster. Facial cleanser with this kind of texture is really suitable for every skin type.
Scent
The green tea scent is really refreshing and I loved it. It’s really subtle but refreshing. It might be refreshing because it also includes sugar cane, lemon, grapefruit, and other tropical fruits. While cleansing my face, I tend to take some moments to take a breath and smell the foam. This scent is really my type.
Result
The two previous criteria have passed, so I also love the result. It’s really gentle on my skin, but it also cleans the oil and dirt without making it squeaky clean. It's even removed a pencil eyeliner in one usage. I could feel my skin moisturized after using this cleanser, though at some time when that time of the month comes and my hormonal oil production increases, the facial foam is not effective enough to hold the oil production for a long time. But, I still love the product so much. Plus, the product has included niacinamide, which is really good for your skin health.
Repurchase?
100% will repurchase! I just love the feeling of using this cleansing foam. The product is packed with so many great ingredients. I love every single thing about this product. Very recommended!
Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
Ever since I was in the beauty world, I’ve always wanted to try the product from the Origins. I landed my hand on this facial wash as the first Origins product that I got to try. This product looks very ordinary, but turns out this is one of the top lists out of this group. Though this product is the most expensive one in this group, I love it dearly.
Texture
The texture of this product is creamy with some subtle scrub. When it lathers, it is super foamy, just like its’ name. I just need a little squeeze and it could cleanse my face perfectly. I also liked to play with the product while cleansing my face because I liked the texture.
Scent
The second top scent out of the 5 products. It has spearmint leaves and bergamot extract, which I really love this combination. I can really smell that “expensive skincare” scent. The spearmint leaf oil acts as an invigorating aromatic, and I feel quite relaxed while using the product. The facial wash is suitable to be used day and night as it can freshen up the mood thanks to the aromatic scent.
Result
Super satisfied with the result. It cleans your face immediately and gives moisture right after usage.
Repurchase?
The repurchase rate is 80% for now because I haven’t finished using this product and since I had to buy this product from outside Indonesia, it wasn’t easy to reach out immediately. But, for everyone that is accessible to this product, I would recommend this product as a little self-reward in your daily life.
Geez! I thought I had taken the before and after results for all of the products, but I don't where they've gone. I'm sorry that the pictures are not uniform. Some of the products were finished, so I couldn't take additional photos.
Have you ever tried any of the products above? If yes, which one and what is your verdict? I am so excited to try out the next five. I have some products that I’ve been eyeing, but I am open to any recommendations! Send me your recommendation for the brands beginning with R, S, and T.
See you on the next A-Z Facial Cleansing Review!
