Thursday 9 August 2012

Review: Santaverde Fragrance Free Aloe Vera Cleansing Gel

I'm such a cleanser hoe! I dont know why I need so many cleansers but I do. Ok, maybe I dont but I like variety. I've had this cleanser a few months now, I received it in an Amarya beauty box so thought it was about time it made an appearance on my blog. Santaverde is an organic brand so I was really excited to try it out.

First things first, it isnt fragrance free like the name states. If you need to avoid scented products then this isnt for you. I love the scent, it smells like fresh apple juice and looks like it too. The gel is very thin and runny but once mixed with water it develops into a light foam. It doesnt lather up much so isnt going to strip the skin or be too harsh but it still does a brilliant job of cleansing.

'The light gel made of aloe vera juice and apple juice cleanses the pores throughoutly without harming the natural protective layer of your skin. Mild plant-based cleansers gently remove dirt particles and make up. It prevents moisture loss and leaves the skin even, clear and refreshed'

I use Santaverde Aloe Vera Cleansing Gel in the mornings as it really does leave your skin feeling refreshed and the scent is just lovely. Its easy to rinse and fuss free but I wouldnt recommend it for night time use if you wear a lot of eye make up as it struggles with mascara. I havent had any irritation and my skin hasnt dried out at all but if you have very dry skin I doubt this cleanser will be moisturising enough for you so probably best suited to those with oily/combination skin.

Ingredients: Aloe Vera Juice CO, Sugar Emulsifier, Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Amino Acid Tenside, Willow Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Irish Moss, Plant Glycerol Fatty Acid Ester, Sodium Phytate From Rice, Levulinic Acid, Glucose.

Overall its a nice cleanser but I'm a bit baffled by the price tag so for that reason I probably wont repurchase.

What type of cleanser do you prefer in the warmer months?

Santaverde Fragrance Free Aloe Vera Cleansing Gel 100ml £22 from Amarya

4 comments:

  1. I would love to use this purely for the scent of fresh apple juice! I use Nourish skincare products and I have the Balance range which is for oily skin, it smells like apples :) xo

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    1. Its lovely, smells exactly like apple juice. I'm really tempted by Nourish skin care, I love anything that smells like apples :)
      xo

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  2. Great review! I really like this cleanser too but unlikely to buy due to the price x

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    1. Its a lovely cleanser and I enjoy using it but just cant justify the price.
      xo

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