Double Cleansing seems to be a mantra in every girls’ beauty book these days, and definitely a firm practice of mine. Not for any other reasons but for a simple fact that it works wonder on your skin. Having your face thoroughly cleansed and 100% free of makeups and impurities means that we get optimum results from any skin care products applied to our face afterwards. And of course having our face completely rid of impurities means no build up or clog up of makeups or dirt, which could result in a breakout or dull complexion.
So when Caroline Hirons, the queen of skincare, teamed up with Pixi (whose Glow Tonic is one of my absolute holy grail products) to create a duo cleanser specifically catered for us double cleansing fanatics, I knew I definitely couldn’t pass this up.
What it is
A two in one jar, with one side containing solid cleansing oil and another side containing cleaning cream. The solid cleansing oil contains vitamin E, Camellia Oil omega rich, and Evening Primrose oil, which protects, conditions, nourishes, heals and moisturise the skin. The cleansing cream contains vitamin C (which promotes collagen), peptide complex (which plumps the skin), and arginine (which improves cell renewal and elasticity). Another perk, true to Caroline’s style, of course is that the cleanser is parabens free, fragrance free, and most important of all, not tested on animals.
What does it do
The solid cleansing oil effortlessly breaks down and remove dirt, waterproof makeup, and sunscreen. The cleansing cream cleanses, conditions and preps skin for the next step in your beauty regime.
How to use
Step 1: Use a coin size amount of solid cleansing oil and rub between your hand to dissolve. Gently massage on to dry skin to remove makeups. Remove with damp facecloth.
Step 2: Second cleanse with a coin size amount of cleansing cream. Massage gently and thoroughly all over the face, and remove with damp facecloth or warm water.
My Verdict
This is a really good cleanser and delivers on all counts of what a good cleanser should. It removes all traces of makeup (even my stubborn waterproof mascara), as well as nourishes and moisturises the skin. My face feels squeaky clean afterwards and my skin doesn’t feel stripped nor dry, but pleasantly supple and nourished.
I also love the innovative and convenient packaging; being able to reach for both cleansers within one single container. Although some may argue that the jar is slightly on a bulky side, I still find it much more travel-friendly and convenient compare to having to pack (or remember to pack) two separate cleansers. This has definitely been my go-to cleanser to bring with whenever I travel.
Have you tried Pixi + Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse? What are your thoughts?
