What They Say:
"Completely cleans
skin and removes makeup in one step without stripping skin’s natural moisture. This
Peruvian Tara seed bionutrient rich cleanser is clinically proven to soften
skin naturally. Developed for gentle eye area".
What I Say:
I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised when I learned
that a 'main-stream' drugstore company,
such as Neutrogena were launching their Naturals skincare range – that is
right, the new Neutrogena Naturals Range has been developed with an average of 95% natural ingredients – and in
fact, the lip balm has been made using 100% natural ingredient, and without
using sulfates, parabens, dyes, and phthalates. How good is that!! I have previously reviewed the Neutrogena Naturals Lip Balm from the same range, if you've missed my review, you can see it here.
The Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover is made from 84% naturally derived ingredients, which includes coconut
oil, Peruvian Tara Seed , guan bean, as well as Vitamins A and B, and complex
sugars. These ingredients are to remove makeup in one step, while leaving the skin
soft, and not strip it for moisture. It is a gentle formula, also intended to
be used around the sensitive eye area.
The Fresh
Cleansing + Makeup Remover comes in a square frosted plastic bottle, with an
easy to use pump. In line with the natural philosophy of the range, the bottle
is also made from 50% post consumer recycled materials.
On the back of the bottle all ingredients are clearly
listed, along with their source. The non-natural ingredients (making the
remaining 16% of the ingredients) are also listed, with a note that these are ‘essential
to blend the product together and maintain effectiveness.” Unfortunately
fragrance is also on this list, and as that surely is not an 'essential'
ingredient, I do find it a shame that it is not also fragrance free!
The actual
cleanser is white pearlescent and has creamy consistency. It has a lovely fresh
fruity-apple scent, which I really love, also in spite of it actually being quite
strong.
The cleanser
is quite concentrated and just one pump is more than sufficient to get to froth
up sufficiently to massage over my face to remove my makeup – including long-wearing
makeup which is usually a bit tough to remove. But in saying that, it does
struggle removing my waterproof mascara, and leaves me looking panda-eyed.
I have very
sensitive eyes that easily get irritated and water, and in spite of the
cleanser also being recommended for use around the eye area, I must admit that I
do not enjoy using it around my eye area – and as it doesn’t remove my
waterproof mascara anyway, I also much prefer to use a specific eye makeup
remover.
The cleanser
rinses off easily, leaving my skin feel soft and without being stripped for moisture.
Apart from the
cleanser not removing waterproof mascara, and being a bit harsh around the eye
area, it is a great all-in-one cleanser at a great price.
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it
has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Do you like the sound of the Neutrogena Neutrals range….well, check back soon, as you will have the chance to win some of the products from the range…
But until then, don’t forget to enter my two giveaways –
details and links on top right of this page….
What do you think of the Neutrogena Neutrals range of
products? What is your favourite makeup remover? And are you concerned with
chemical nasties, including parabens in your beauty products?
This sounds really good, especially that there are so much natural ingredients! Maybe I should buy it. Thanks for your test and again detailed review.
ReplyDeleteI use since a very long time a cleanser from Klapp and until today no product was successful enough the replace it ;)
Hope you´re still fine!
Big hugs from Bavaria to Down Under, Rena
www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de
Thanks so much Rena! I have never tried any of the products from Klapp, I have been looking into them, but I will certainly reconsider now that you are saying they are not so good that you will repurchase!!
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