The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter 20ml Travel Size

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My skin is combination, so I have oily and dry patches but this It Cosmetics cleanser really helps restore balance to my skin. It also acts like a serum, ensuring your skin is left feeling plump and soft after use. The same philosophy applies to cleansing oils but the choice of formula comes down to your preferences. Most cleansing balms emulsify into an oil as you massage them into your skin and add water. Cleansing balms are "a great first step for removing makeup [and sunscreen] before using a traditional cleanser to clean the pores out effectively," explains board-certified dermatologist Arash Akhavan, MD, of the Dermatology and Laser Group in New York City. "Sometimes, for extremely dry skin such as with people suffering from eczema, a balm cleanser used alone may help prevent excessive drying for the patient."

If you follow a double-cleanse routine, then where do you start? Makeup wipes? Micellar water? Well, hear us out, because you might want to consider introducing a cleansing balm into your skincare routine.Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter: an emollient that has smoothing and nourishing properties for dry skin. It’s also a rich source of antioxidants and skin-replenishing fatty acids

Everyone has different skin types, so it’s essential to find a cleanser that suits yours the most. We tried four different cleansers from Boots, Superdrug and LookFantastic to find our holy grail product.After I pat my face dry I then finish off the cleansing routine with my Micellar Water, eye cream and moisturiser. Let's be real, there are many reasons as to why cleansing balms are superior to old-school makeup remover wipes and their micellar water counterparts. For starters, they offer a more effective way to pre-cleanse and remove makeup, excess oil, dirt or built-up grime without leaving your skin parched. “Many balms also contain nourishing ingredients such as vitamin E and essential oils so they don’t strip the skin and leave it feeling tight in the same way that other types of cleansers might,” says Jane Foulston, director of award-winning skincare brand Emma Hardie. Popular brand It Cosmetics was developed with plastic surgeons, with an extensive product range designed to provide real and visible results. It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser is a lovely, gentle cleanser that effectively removes makeup and the day-to-day dirt and grime. Once rinsed - and I gently buffed away any residue with a flannel - my skin was left looking bright and feeling soft, clean and hydrated. If you've got oily skin this might not be the best choice for you, but with my skin on the dry side it worked wonders. I was also impressed that you can leave it on for 10 minutes to use as a deep cleansing mask.

Instead, I’ve been using The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter with a face cloth, followed by my favourite Garnier Micellar Water. The state of my skin has been a real annoyance over the last few years—sometimes it would be plagued with spots, while a few weeks later, it would switch in a second and become insufferably dry. With some products only worsening the issue, this situation has made the process of selecting skincare a little difficult to say the least. Where to buy: Retailers include Lookfantastic.com and John Lewis La Roche-Posay Effaclar H+ Cleansing Cream It smelt absolutely amazing, almost botanical, and smoothed onto my face really easily. It almost felt like a bit of a pamper, with the refreshing scent and soft velvety texture. Ethylhexyl palmitate: a mixture of a fatty alcohol and palmitic acid that functions as an emollient (softens and soothes the skin) and texture enhancerFilled to the brim with soothing and calming ingredients (think: shea butter, jojoba oil, coconut oil or kernel oil), cleansing balms are so much more than just a form of cleansers. Depending on the formulation of choice, they can also feature brightening or even exfoliating properties – especially when paired with a soft face wash cloth or muslin to gently polish the skin. Not to mention, applying a cleansing balm also feels therapeutic, making your night-time skincare routine that much more enjoyable. Best cleansing balms at a glance: Although the butter looks quite solid, it has a very buttery texture that easily melts down once applied. This means it’s not difficult to spread it across your face, which is important if you’re wearing makeup. It has a faint camomile scent, which is soothing, calming and refreshing. I love this because it makes using the cleansing butter that bit more luxurious. My skin is honestly in better condition when I wear makeup and use this as part of my daily routine. As with all of The Body Shop’s products, this cleansing butter is cruelty-free but it’s also vegan. Key ingredients: I use The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter as the first step of my double-cleansing routine at night.