Directly from the Elemis website ..."Skin protective organic Argan Oil, mattifying Rice Silk and purifying Rosemary Leaf are combined with powerful anti-pollution Moringa Peptides."
Although this can be used to remove make-up (and I did so on a few occasions with success) I preferred it as my morning cleanser as it's not meant to be used around the eyes. It has a pleasant but subtle soft/warm citrus aroma. You only need a small amount of the gel for a morning wash - I apply directly to my face (where else?) - it glides on without dragging and melts to a silky oil form - I then add water and it immediately transforms to a milky liquid. I find it best to use this way as it emulsifies so quickly you could end up losing half of it down the sink if you're not careful! I rinse/buff off with my ever trusty muslin cloth. It leaves skin soft, clean and refreshed.
I finished the tube a couple of months ago (included it in my January favourites) and honestly my skin appeared to 'behave' whilst I was using it every morning. My pores looked smaller, skin felt clearer and I seemed to lose those hormonal (I think) spotty bumps that appear on my cheeks from time to time. Was it just co-incidence or is this really my perfect morning cleanser. I'm now using another a.m. face wash from my stash am not sure I'm getting the same results.
I would love to re-purchase Elemis Melting Cleansing Gel but it retails at around £21.00/125ml so not the cheapest. I'm keeping an eye on the super size which is available from QVC - around £28.00/250ml so much better value - (on 'waitlist' at the moment as it's obviously very popular!).
Have you tried Elemis Cleansing Gel - have you found your Holy Grail cleanser yet?
Jen x
I have to do that Elemis order today as the offer I posted about on the blog on Friday with all the freebies ends tonight so I'm really glad reading this has reminded me! I might now get this and what is it with the menopausal bumps?
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I resisted that offer Sharron - kept looking at it on and off over the weekend! Bloomin' pimples - peri-menopausal I'd like to think ;) x
DeleteThis looks lovely - I love cleansers that just melt away! The cleansing balm I got in my birchbox this month has me hooked! X
ReplyDeleteMe too Claire - my skin seemed to like this one!
DeleteI have tried a sample of this and really enjoyed it. I think I will pick up the full size eventually. x
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely buy it again Alice - just got to choose the right time (and price!) x
DeleteSounds really nice, can't say I've tried it but I did just get the Tri Enzyme mask, which was my first foray into Elemis skincare. I've only used it once so far though, so the jury's still out!
ReplyDeleteIt does annoy me that not all cleansers can be used around the eyes - it would be much easier if they were all multi-purpose.
Hope you've had a good weekend!
Mel xx
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I know - it's just easier if you can use the same product for face and eyes - saves time too! I'm a fan of the Tri Enzyme Re-Surfacing facial wash - must blog about it - lovely product! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the mask. Weekend went too quickly as usual Mel - hope you had a good one too! xx
DeleteThis sounds so lovely! I have really dry skin and recently tried my first cleansing gel to get abit more moisture and now I'm itching to try as many as possible! lol
ReplyDeleteCherry Lane xx
I love cleansing gels and this one is really top notch - can't wait to buy it again! xx
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