Cleanser

This cleansing balm harkens back to the days of cleansing creams and milks which are very soothing, have a thorough cleansing ability and never water activated as in you needed to follow up with a toner or astringent and that is what I did with this cleanser 50% time. When I did not use a toner my skin just didn't feel as though I had not done all that I could to constitute a thorough experince. I did enjoy using it as I am mad for lanolin and as far as parabens go...they are not the bad guys people seem to believe they are. There was one..that's right one study that made claims that parabens cause breast cancer and other cancers. NOT TRUE, that study was not a double blind nor was ever able to be replicated by any study anywhere anytime, it should also be noted that parabens are found in nature, of course so is cyanide but that's for another discussion. The reason I gave this two stars is that it did not do anything different for me than Ponds Cold Cream. It should be noted that I am an Erno Laszlo and Sisley user and lover so I am accustomed to the high priced spread, but this stuff just didn't make the grade for me plus I noticed a build up of congestion (clogged pores) on my nose and chin just as I do with Ponds, which by the way I used as a side by side comparison doing half my face with Eve Lom and the other half with the aforementiond Ponds.

This is the first cleansing balm I have tried and it's still my favorite. I can tell you I have been using this product for about a year-and-a-half and it has transformed my skin. I had some health problems that started a couple years ago and my skin suddenly shifted from normal to oily to rather dry and this brought my skin back to life. When I have stopped using this product I have instantly noticed a shift in the wrong direction.

I would say the only downside is the full cleansing process is a bit longer, but I really enjoy the ritual of using this a couple times a week.

I also would like to say I am personally offended by the reviews that critique the intelligence of anyone that likes this product. It's rude and I'm betting many of you have never used it. Don't believe the mineral oil hype. This is the best.

This is a thick balm that smells herbal, mostly like clove oil. I would agree it probably is the best cleanser on the market, but I wish it was more affordable and quicker to use. Even my most stubborn waterproof makeup melts away when I use this cleanser, and I feel like it really gets my skin clean without overdrying it. If you read the instructions, there's a process to steaming your face a few times before wiping the product off then washing the muslin cloth so that's what I meant when I said I wish it was quicker to use. Definitely does its job though, and it seems to last a while. I don't use it every night so I can't say how long the tub will last for sure.