Gatineau Melatogenine Refreshing Cleansing Cream - Review

The Gatineau Melatogenine Refreshing Cleansing Cream (bit of a mouthful isn't it!) was given to me by my lovely Mum ages ago and I only cracked it open at the start of this year when I ran out of my cleansing oil. It can be used morning and/or evening but I've since used mainly as an evening cleanse since then.  It's described as a 3 in 1 product that cleanses, tones, and micro-exfoliates using an enzymatic exfoliator - it's also stuffed with Gatineau's Melatogenine molecule, which is all about helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles -  (I'll have some of that please!) ... all in all a bit of a multi-tasker then!

It has a whipped, souffle-like texture (bit like squeezy cream from a can!) and feels  rather indulgent 

as  you apply to your  kite.    It's rich  and creamy yet  light enough to  not drag the skin around.  I emulsify with  water, massage in and wipe off with a cloth.    You only need a small amount for a decent  cleanse,  it removes  make-up very effectively but  I've recently started wiping over  with micellar water first, I then  use the Refreshing Cleansing Cream as a sort of second cleanse every night, which means I'm using even  less product than before - think this 250ml size will go on forever at this rate! It leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed but not tight, stripped or stretched ... hate that feeling!

It's expensive to buy alone - around £30/250ml but there is usually a great value duo available on QVC and I've just repurchased as part of a kit from Feel Unique here,  which ended up a complete bargain! My love affair with French skincare looks to continue!

Have you tried anything from the Gatineau Melatogenine range? What's your favourite cream cleanser?

Jen x