Delicate bubble foam, detox gel for problem skin, the most delicate scrub and two more favorite cleansers from the beauty cabinet of the senior editor of BeautyHack Anastasia Speranskaya.
Cleansing mousse Instant Foaming Cleanser, Caudalie
Caudalie dearly fell in love with products from the first acquaintance - for example, the multifunctional "Divine" oil was immediately registered on the shelf in the bathroom. They are all perfect for my combination and sensitive skin - there hasn't been a single "miss" yet. Therefore, when I saw the mousse, gentle as a cloud, I immediately realized that we were on the way. Not so long ago, the brand has updated its line of cleansers - the packaging has changed, and the volume of oil for removing make-up has increased. Now you can create your own "cocktails" and mix the mousse with exfoliating cream or the same oil to get the perfect foam for sensitive skin (it will be especially good after sunbathing).
In my beauty arsenal, mousse acts as a "solo" - it not only perfectly cleanses the skin of impurities, but also removes the remnants of makeup (although this is not its original purpose). There is no soap in the composition, but there are grape and sage extracts, thanks to which, after washing, the skin does not look like cracked earth in the desert, but "glows" with purity and health. Well, and a bonus for aesthetes: thanks to the convenient dispenser, you will receive the optimal amount of the product. A couple of taps - and the "cloud" is ready to cleanse the face, neck and décolleté.
Price: 1 500 rub.
Gel for washing Simply Clean Gel, SkinCeuticals
The gel from SkinCeuticals was immediately nicknamed the "slippery type": from a tiny pea, a lush foam is obtained, which, if desired, would be enough for the whole body, while the smooth gel texture is felt for quite a long time - you need to rinse thoroughly. Simply Clean is the brand's acclaimed bestseller with a new "read". Amino acids and a complex of active ingredients have been added to the formula, which literally polish the skin day after day.
The product is intended for oily and combination skin types, but even if you know firsthand what dryness and flaking on the face are, there will be no feeling of tightness after washing your face. On the contrary, for owners of sensitive skin types, I advise you to use the gel once or twice a week instead of a scrub - I do this in winter. But in hot weather, when oily shine and black spots "please" with frequent visits, I wash my face twice a day. It contains extracts of aloe, chamomile and orange oil to refresh dull complexion and improve skin texture. Delicate blue gel with a subtle scent of lemon drops can also cope with makeup - even waterproof.
Price: 2 678 rub.
Gelée Moussante Végétale Cleansing Detox Gel, Laboratories Mansard
The gel, black as resin or molten liquorice, helps to cope with inflammations - I turn to him for help when the situation gets out of control or I just want to feel the very clean "to a squeak". In general, the word "detox" in the title should be taken literally.
French women fell in love with Laboratories Mansard brand products back in 1981, and about a year ago we also had such an opportunity - they brought cosmetics for professional care to Russia. The main concept of the brand is a passion for the power of plants. That is why all products contain a high concentration of active plant components close to the biological composition of our skin. As a result - no chemicals, silicones and parabens, only advantages.
The gel was created according to the same principles - it contains sage essential oil and activated carbon (the culprit of the beautiful black color). What can you expect if you dare to try? First, deep cleansing and ruthless treatment of the lasting makeup residues. Secondly, the absence is uncomfortable - sage oil neutralizes a powerful attack on impurities, so the skin will remain hydrated. And yet, you need to apply the cream after washing - you can read about my favorites here.
Price: 2 750 rub.
Green Grape Cleansing Foam Scrub, Frudia
Foam from the collection under the promising name "Pore Control" will appeal to those who suffer from oily sheen during the day, but do not want to injure their skin with aggressive scrubs. For me personally, large abrasive particles have long been banned: when my cosmetologist at one of the sessions reported that I had a slight rosacea on my cheeks, I immediately identified all face scrubs as body products. I save myself with acid gels (like SkinCeuticals), and sometimes use mild exfoliators like Frudia's green grape foam scrub.
When you don't know what to wash with, always rely on Korean brands: you just need to look at the perfect porcelain skin of Korean women to understand that everyone in this country knows about cleansing. So the scrub foam does its job well: it removes all impurities, tightens enlarged pores, reduces oiliness and even improves skin tone. The texture of the product resembles a cream with small scrubbing particles, but upon contact with water it turns into a thick foam. AHA acids help the particles to exfoliate the skin, and Moroccan clay and a complex of extracts of bamboo leaves, eucalyptus leaves and cypress leaves are responsible for the matte effect. The main "hero" of the composition is, of course, grapes from an ecologically clean farm near Icheon. The extract from its seeds, peel and pulp has an anti-inflammatory and wound healing effect.
Price: 720 rub.
Cleansing gel care for washing Toleriane Caring Wash, La Roche-Posay
And finally, the perfect cleanser for the most "sensitive" - I highly recommend switching to it in winter and on vacation, especially if you plan to sunbathe. When the skin has a hard time, care should be as delicate as possible, and the soft formula of the gel from La Roche-Posay greatly contributes to this - gently but thoroughly cleanses the skin and relieves the feeling of tightness. The composition is more than minimalistic: there is only one surfactant for cleansing - coco-betaine, which is obtained from coconut oil.
Unlike many other “washes”, gel care prevents changes in skin pH and saves it from drying out. The formula also contains soothing ingredients: the famous thermal water La Roche-Posay (I also take it with me on vacation and immediately put it in a beach bag), the best friend of sensitive skin panthenol and a component with the complex name "niacinamide" - it relieves itching and strengthens the protective a skin barrier so that all aggressive influences are at ease. The gel is unlikely to cope with persistent makeup, and it is not necessary - I first cleanse the skin with hydrophilic oil, and only then I wash my face with Toleriane.
Price: 975 rub.
