Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Wash Review

 Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Wash

Bought for: P90/50ml | Available for P158/100ml

Bought from: Johnson&Johnson

Here's a quick review on a product that has been in the market for years and is something I just tried for the first time. Don't hate me for being a late bloomer, please? Lol.

I remember years back in high school, almost all people I know are using Clean & Clear. It was during their puberty age when this particular product right here became a savior for them. I was so curious, but then I had lots on my plate and I almost forgot to give myself a chance to know what the hype was all about.

When J&J hosted an online sale, I bought a few other bestseller products from their brand which I felt like I neglected and ignored way back. Finally, here's my personal thoughts about it.

CLAIMS

CLEAN & CLEAR® Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser cleans skin and washes away problem-causing dirt, oil, and make-up to help skin stay clean and healthy. The rich lather is oil-free and gently removes dirt and oil without over-drying and leaves skin clean and refreshed.

INGREDIENTS

Water Triethanolamine Myristic Acid C9-15 Alkyl Phosphate Lauric Acid Glycerin Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Cocamidopropyl Betaine Phenoxyethanol Fragrance Methylparaben BHT Propylparaben Ethylparaben Red 4 Yellow 10

SCENT, TEXTURE AND EASE OF APPLICATION

The scent is very subtle, nothing strong or off-putting. It comes in a clear, runny liquid that foams up when lathered on the skin. It's also quite easy to rinse without leaving any sticky or slimy residue.

PERFORMANCE

Overall, I find this a very basic cleanser. I find that it's very gentle on skin and does not sting at all. Usually, cleanser which lather well are quite drying on the skin but I did not experience such with this product. It thoroughly cleanses the skin and gets rid of dirt and oil residue instantly.

If you are looking for a product that effectively reduces oil or breakouts, this may NOT be for you. Nonetheless, I still like how it cleanses and unclogs my pores without drying it out and causing me further breakouts. I think this may suit whatever skin type you have, may it be normal, sensitive or combination.

Given that it's only less than a hundred bucks, I didn't expect anything special about it--it does its job as a facial wash but nothing more. If you are looking for an affordable cleanser, I still think this is a good catch.

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Clean & Clear Oil Control Films Review (Scented and Unscented)

Clean & Clear Scented Oil Control FIlm 50s (P145)

Clean & Clear Unscented Oil Control FIlm 60s (P126)

Bought from: Johnson & Johnson

Clean & Clear Oil Control Films are way long existing but because I think they are unfairly over-priced compared to other competitors, I never got the chance to try them until later June 2018 when J&J was on sale. I am a sucker for good quality blotting sheets, in fact I have found a few good ones such as Leiania House of Beauty Tea Fresh Organic Green Tea Face Absorbent Paper and Pretty Secret Oil Blotting Papers which I constantly repurchase just because. After trying out Clean & Clear's, I now have a clearer idea why these are cult-faves.

Claims

Clean & Clear Oil Control Film instantly soaks up excess oil and removes shine from your face without smudging makeup or leaving behind powder. Softer than paper, these silky sheets can be used easily around your nose and other areas of the face. Leaves your skin oil-free and shine-free.

Packaging

Comes in a standard packaging for oil blotting papers, one tiny detail makes it so unique. It has a double-sided tape attached to the cardboard so when you pull it open, a film would come out. This is very smart of Clean & Clear as it allows us to get a sheet without over-pulling another.

The texture of the product is something they did think of thoroughly. They are made of silky, silicon-y papers that do not tear easily and it has a velvety feel that does not rub on the skin and smudge makeup.

Both variants does the same job in taking out all shine and oil from my skin. The only difference is the color--scented being peach in color and unscented in a sky blue shade. The scented one has a citrusy scent I really love but could be a bit overwhelming to those who prefer fragrance-free products. Both films turn to a transparent color once soaked with oils. I like that the oils do not transfer to my hands--the thing with other cheap, substandard blotting papers.

These products are worth splurging for. I know high-end brands also sell blotting papers and it made me realize how cheap these products are compared to those. You can't beat it for its quality and now I can say I would repurchase no matter what. I might hoard once they got on sale too! Let me know what are your suggested blotting papers down below!

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Clean and Clear Deep Action Cleanser Review

Clean and Clear Deep Action Cleanser

Bought for: Less than P100 (I totally forgot! Sorry!)

Bought from: Savemore

Clean & Clear used to be my top to-try drugstore brand this year and I just can't let 2016 past without having to actually try this product myself especially after hearing a lot of positive feed backs from different bloggers out there. I already tried the other gel cleanser intended for acne prevention, now I'm into this. Since receiving some skin care stuff seem unstoppable this year, I was hindered from purchasing products over and over as I have more stuff to try out first and write reviews on. What really triggered my desire to get a hold of this is when a fellow IG blogger gushed about how this cleanser effectively control oil and ooh-la-la! Perfect timing, you say? I've been having a bad case of oiliness until I had this!

This product claims to clean deep down into pores, thoroughly removing dirt, oil and makeup. With the breakthrough Rice Extract Oil Absorbing System, it work better than before to control oil for up to 8 hours. Leaves skin feeling clean and fresh all day long.

I didn't know Rice Extract could effectively control oil. Had I known it earlier, I never should have sell my face pack infused with rice extract! Huhu. And yeah, it could really control oil for a longer period of time than when I use other brands of cleanser. With this, I no longer have to worry with extreme oiliness because it really can keep oil at bay for a maximum of 1-2 hours. During this period, my makeup is still as fresh as newly-applied, with only a hint of dewiness. I know it's just so short but I take this as an achievement already because I have super oily skin that is also characterized with large pores.

I like the packaging as it is housed in a travel-friendly tube that's quite so easy to use for dispensing product. It's also complete with labels and other additional information like ingredients, claims, directions, cautions and expiry date.

As you notice, the product has a pearly shade and has a thick consistency that foams richly. I used to hate foamy cleansers because they tend to break me out, making me prefer those with gel-like consistency, but nothing like this happened whenever I use Clean and Clear Deep Action Cleanser.

Using it everyday makes skin looking clearer, brighter and fresher. It really does its job to control oil, and make it less severe and make skin soft and smooth though I find it something that could strip off skin's moisture probably because of its mattifying formula. This is why, I always apply moisturizer afterwards. In terms of scent, I have no problem with its mildly-fragranced formula.

If you are to ask me what is the one cleanser that could really keep oil at bay, I highly recommend it if this is your main concern. But if you ask me if this control breakouts too, that I can't really vouch for, first, it is not intended to prevent zits from coming, second, it does not cure my freshly-popped pimples on my cheeks and jaw areas. Still, this is a product that's worth a try! It's affordable, effective and lasts a long time since you only needed a small amount every application!

Let me know girls if you have any queries or suggestions! Happy blogging!

Clean and Clear Active Clear Acne Marks Cleanser Review

Clean and Clear Active Clear Acne Marks Cleanser

Bought from: Watsons, SM Manila

Bought for: P100+

Claims: It goes beyond ordinary cleansing to quickly help clear acne and its marks. The unique formula combines powerful anti-acne and anti-bacterial ingredients to help eliminate acne at the source. A powerful new solution that fights acne and fades acne marks without over drying skin.

With the numerous good feed backs about Clean and Clear Facial Washes, who am I to ignore the hype, right? I know, it's all about my zit story that is why I tried to be vigilant in whatever I put on my face starting the moment I cursed myself for taking my skin for granted, hence, the breakouts.

By the way, here's the ingredients list. It's a good thing it lacks parabens! Using organic products made me used to safe, cruelty-free and non-paraben products already so it's really nice to know that somehow, this cleanser is free of that harmful ingredient. They may come in small quantity so maybe we should start not to worry.

The product comes in a gray and blue tube and you know me, I like those since they are so easy to put on pouches and are good containers for easy product dispensing. There are enough basic information like, description, ingredients and expiration date printed on the body too so overall, I would give the packaging a perfect 10.

This product has a mild scent to it and does not lather richly. That's a good thing because I have learned that soaps which suds richly tends to be more drying on the skin. The liquid inside is pearly white in color with very (as in very) little amount of purple micro beads.

This product does not really brighten up my skin but I'm really glad that this was able to soothe my pimples and prevent tiny bumps from proceeding to acne. Using it for two weeks with my Liquid Neutrogena Pure Mild Facial Cleanser, I noticed that my skin turned less itchy and there was significant reduction of the red patches on my skin. I totally did not experience any irritation nor immediate adverse reaction upon switching from my previous soap to this one. 

Right now, I plan on keeping this with me. However, I'm still on the lookout for a facial cleanser that will effectively reduce sebum production. If you know one, please, please, please, let me know, okay? Anyway, I think I would still recommend this for all girls and guys out there who are looking for affordable cleansers that will not break them out and would not cause them any side effects.

Have you tried Clean and Clear Active Clear Acne Marks Cleanser? What do you think of it?

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