*Why I want the product* A cleanser is the most important step in anyone's beauty routine and because there is such an array of products on the market I like to try different ones for my skin type. Over all these years I have been using cleansers that foam with water but I have now learnt these cleanses are actually an irritant to the facial skin as they contain a chemical called Sodium Laureth Sulphate. This particular ingredient is what is used to make cleanser foam when in contact with water. Unfortunately this ingredient is found in many skin washes, shampoo, detergents and toothpaste so you won't be able to completely remove it. *Why is Sodium ...  Read the complete review

A good cleanser is an essential, even if you're not much into beauty routines - I'm about as low-maintenance as they get, and even I found myself looking for something good to clean my face with. I'm not particularly prone to spots, although can have the odd breakout if I've been eating rubbish, drinking a lot or forgetting to clean my face as regularly as I should; my skin is also very fair and sensitive so I needed something extra gentle. I didn't want anything chemical or astringent, so when my friend recommended the Avene range of products which are very gentle, all natural and free of harsh chemicals, I got myself a bottle of their Extremely Gentle ...  Read the complete review

Avene extremely gentle cleanser is a gel/creme product that is used to clean the face. It is suitable for sensitive, hypersensitive, allergic and irritated skin as all Avene products are. Avene market this product is a facial cleanser and a gentle eye make up remover. It is a waterless cleanser that should be applied to the face then wiped off, I do this with cotton pads. I really feel this works, make up glides off easily and it really does clear the skin. This product is part of Avente's thermal water range. They explain that the water starts as rain then filters through the Cévennes Mountains absorbing precious minerals and trace elements for 40 years until ...  Read the complete review

My quest for perfect blemish and oil free skin has led me to experiment with more gentler skincare products. I have tended to use harsher products which are aimed at acne or oily skin types, however I find that they used to leave my skin feeling very 'stripped,' and they made very little effect on the acne or oiliness. After reading an online post on gentler skincare, and a little research on products available, I decided to try the avene extremely gentle cleanser. I bought the product for £8 from my local Boots store, and it is presented in a simple clear container. The product itself is a thick white creamy consistency. In order to use the product it is ...  Read the complete review

Normally I prefer to use a wash off product to cleanse my face because I tend to find that wipe off cleansers don't leave my skin feeling particularly clean and often leave a greasy residue. However, I read good things about Avene extremely gentle cleanser, and so decided to give it a go as it's always handy to have a bottle of wipe off cleanser for times when you have particularly stubborn eye makeup to remove etc. or can't get to a sink. The product comes in a plastic bottle inside a white box with plenty of information covering all sides, written in both French and English. From the box we can see that this product contains far fewer ingredients than many ...  Read the complete review