It's that time of year again: with the wind and cold outside, and the heat on full blast inside, a lot of us will experience dry, irritated skin. Borghese Crema Saponetta Cleansing Creme ($32.50) seems like a cleanser that can rise to the challenge of combating winter skin troubles by cleansing without overdrying. With chamomile, rosewood, geranium, and cypress, this cleanser promises to deeply cleanse while remaining gentle, improving skin tone, and decreasing inflammation and redness. I received my product in the form of a 29 ml sample tube a while back and have been using it during my travels, my full-size Garnier cleanser being too big to pack.
The sample tube proved to be more than enough product. Although instructions recommend using a dime-size portion to cleanse your face and throat, I found that a small dab was more than enough for my face alone. The creme had a pleasant orange scent and lathered extremely well, forming a rich foam that I massaged on my face. Overall it did an adequate job of cleansing. It definitely didn't dry out my skin, but I didn't see any visible improvements in my skin tone either. Moreover, the creme's richness made it difficult to rinse it off entirely without some scrubbing and left me feeling like I had residue on my face--not quite the same squeaky clean I get with my trusty Garnier cleanser. On the flip side, its emollient properties would probably make the Borghese cleansing creme ideal for dry or sensitive skin. I'm going to keep using my sample as my travel cleanser, but I don't think I'm going to buy a full-sized tube anytime soon.
What's your favourite facial cleanser?
I've tried this stuff before. It definitely leaves a residue, but I think that's why it's so moisturizing.
ReplyDeleteI'm far too lazy for cream cleansers and I hate the residue they leave.
ReplyDeleteI always use those disposable wipes!
Great review :)
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Sounds like an interesting product, particularly for dry skin. I might try this, but only if it were on sale.
ReplyDeleteThis is out of my price range, but my aunt uses Borghese products and she likes them.
ReplyDeleteGood idea on using the sample bottle for traveling - I'll bag that one!
Thanks!
i have such a hard time finding a good cleanser! often they stop working for my skin after a few months! so annoying.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Dr. Hauschka products, Lisa? I love reading your reviews and I was just curious. I started using a few of the line's products in the summer and have noticed a definite improvement in my skin tone- but I have to be really consistent with use or my skin goes back to looking dull.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all your expertise with us ;)
I love philosophy purity cleanser!
ReplyDeleteI think orange is so invigorating in the morning! I really like the silkiness of Aveeno's Positively Radiant cleanser.
ReplyDeletethis sounds good. we used to be able to buy this brand in the uk but no more i think :(
ReplyDeleteI like La Mer clensing gel.
ReplyDeleteooh this sounds good, I may have to try when I run out of my fav cleanser.. which is actually two: Philosophy Purity cleanser and a Biore exfoliator.. I can't remember the exact name off the top of my head, but it's on StyleSpy! hahaha
ReplyDeleteLauren, I've never tried that particular skincare line, but it sounds good from what you've said! Thanks for sharing your recommendation.
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