Simple Steps - Cleansers

It was so easy when we were younger, because morning and night routines went as far as simple soap and water. We are now older and more wary of our skin and we've all heard the mantra - 'CLEANSE. TONE. MOISTURIZE'. Now, some are skeptical of using so many products if their skin is already problem free - as they say, 'don't fix what aint' broken'. 
However, some of us, are not so lucky, so for us this mantra is one we should follow, as the benefits are endless. 
All our skin types differ, i have combination skin - if this is the same as you then don't 'over cleanse'. Over cleansing will remove the natural oils drying the skin out or you could remove the natural oils leaving your skin to go into overdrive producing more and ending up with a greasy look. 
If you have dry skin i would suggest cleansing only once a day to avoid drying your skin out too much. Products that are sensitive to skin will be your best best. 
If you have oily skin it is recommended that you cleanse your skin at least twice a day. Your pores are naturally more open and therefore you need to avoid blockage more so than others. 
Today I'm going to run through some of the best cleansers around. It's SO important to cleanse your face, we wouldn't go a day (we hope) without washing - so don't ignore your face. Rejuvenate your skin by removing the top layer of dirt and grime that accumulates during the day.  By cleaning and opening your pores you reduce the chance of blemishes and blackheads, this allows your skin to breath. These are some of the best products i have tried and loved.

Most of my beauty products are from Clarins because i can never seem to fault them and the smell they each have is amazing! Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser is no exception of this. Its only £18 pounds and very long lasting. You only need a pea size amount because once added to water it creates a fantastically smooth foam that you massage into your face and it gently cleans your skin. With great results of silky smooth clean skin, this product is great for dry and sensitive complexions. 

The Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish cleanser has the high-street price of £9.50 but don't let the price fool you. It's one best cleansers around and it suits all skin types. This is award winning product comes with a cloth so you can gently buffer you skin clean - genius. This cleans your skin whilst removing all make up, even the most stubborn waterproof mascara. This is cheap, easy and leaves skin actually feels and looks polished.



Dermalogica's Dermal Clay Cleanser is great if you suffer from oily skin. If i'm ever suffering from a breakout this is who i turn to first. It clay creates a deep clean while soothing ingredients such as cucumber relaxes your skin. I would suggest for best results remove your make-up first and then apply this cleanser to clean skin to see optimum results  If you have dry skin then this is not for you but anyone who suffers from occasional breakouts, oily complexion and problematic T-Zone - this is for you! At £27, if its good enough for Victoria Beckham - its good enough for us too. 

Ok, so your in a rush or maybe your just exhausted. Its been a long day at work or perhaps you've just got back from a night out. The last thing you want to do or can be bothered for is to properly clean your face. Imagine if there was an express cleanser than you apply with some cotton wool pads and you were done - even with a full face of make-up... Luckily for you, Lancome imagined just the thing. Lancome's Eau Micellaire Douceur (£22.50) is designed to quickly clean face, eyes and lips - removing make-up and cleansing your skin. Its hydrating and gentle so this is for all skin types, even you sensitive types out there. It also smells amazing! I suggest that there is a bottle permanently by your bed for those nights where your face just wants to meet the pillow - clean or not. 

Last but certainly NOT least is the Eve Lom Cleanser which i think is the king of cleansers.  Vouge once described this balm cleanser as "probably the best in the world" and the results are evidence of this. Everyone i know who has tried this has fallen in love. All skin types will benefit from this cleanser and your skin is left glowing and deeply cleansed. Much like the Liz Earle cleanser, the Eve Lom Cleanser comes with a muslin cloth.Your circulation is improved with the massage technique of the cloth, your pores are opened, decongested and then closed, resulting in a healthy radiance.  The 50ml pot is pricey at £40 but i cant recommend this enough. The only down side is the smell isn't delicious but who cares when the results are that good! 


Hopefully this has given some insight into the world of cleansing. There are so many different ones to choose from to suit all different types of skin. I love any type of Clairns cleansers - they are all amazing in my eyes but as i said before, im a sucker for the yummy smells. Let me know what you think and happy cleansing!

M. X