Be a real hot shot (Avon Solutions Completely Clean Anti-Aging Thermal Cleanser)

Member Name: belglen

Product:	Avon Solutions Completely Clean Anti-Aging Thermal Cleanser
Date:	07/02/09 (253 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cheap, good cleanser

Disadvantages: Smell a bit overpowering

One of my neighbours is an Avon rep and I sometimes buy from her catalogues. An item I have bought a few times is Avon Solutions Completely Clean Thermal Cleanser. I do have quite good skin and although a little dry I do like to use an exfoliator when I am washing. I don't need anything too strong and don't want anything too harsh so I tend to experiment with facial exfoliators, I have now found one which I like and use on a regular basis.

The first time I used this cleanser I found it very strange and wasn't quite sure if I liked it or not. Basically this is a facial wash and it is recommended that you use it twice a day, you wet your face rub in the cleanser and then rinse off. When I first used the cleanser I was quite surprised, it has a rather strong smell, not unpleasant but takes a bit of getting used to but what I found strangest was that the cleanser heats on your skin, this was a very strange sensation. I squeeze the cleanser onto my fingers and then rub together and apply to my face, the rubbing together seems to make the bits in the cleanser heat and when applied to the face it is quite warm, this definitely takes a bit of getting used to. I had to use the cleanser a few times just to get used to it and to decide whether or not I liked the sensation.

I have continued to use the cleanser and do like it. The fact that this is a "thermal cleanser" should have alerted me to the fact that it had a warming effect. The product is a mild exfoliator and it has some rough bites that exfoliate the skin, the product claims to:

* Instantly smooth skin's surface and help relax pores; and
* In 2 weeks reduce the appearance of lines.

I cannot verify the claims but for me the cleanser has made my skin feel smoother and it definitely feels clean and fresh after I have used it. I have not found any drying effect I just use this to wash with then apply my usual moisturiser. I do have quite sensitive skin but have not had any adverse reaction to this product, other than my initial surprise at the self-heating of the product. There is a warning on the product to keep it away from the eye area and I have found this easy to do. The consistency of the product is quite thick and even when it is applied to a moist face it holds its form quite well, it doesn't become runny or gloopy. The cleanser is easy to rinse off and the little bits just wash away.

There is an extensive list of ingredients, which I won't list but you can view them if you look at the product on the Avon website www.avon.com

The product comes in a 100ml tube and is available from Avon reps or can be bought online, in the most recent campaign I paid £2.50 for it. I do find it lasts quite well, a little goes along way. I would recommend the product and would advise not to be put off by the warming effect and smell, you do get used to them and I find it a good product.

Summary: A decent exfoliating cleanser