Ginseng Root - helps to firm the skin
Rosehip Oil - helps to revitalize and restore skin tone
Vitamins E & C - helps to protect and restore the skin
Gingko Biloba - helps to protect and restore the skin
Marshmallow - helps to hydrate, soften and soothe the skin
Full ingredient list:
- Aqua (Water);
- Decyl Polyglucoside;
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine;
- Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate;
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate;
- Glycerin;
- Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract;
- Calendula officinalis Flower Extract;
- Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract;
- Vitis vinifera (Grape Seed) Seed Extract;
- Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract;
- Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract;
- Rosa gallica Flower Extract;
- Bellis perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract;
- Prunella vulgaris (Self Heal) Flower Extract;
- Viola odorata (Violet) Extract;
- Curcuma longa (Turmeric) Root Extract;
- Spilanthes acmella Flower Extract;
- Honey;
- Lactic Acid;
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein;
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride;
- Fragrance (Parfum)*;
- Aloe barbadensis Leaf Extract;
- Alcohol;
- Sodium Chloride;
- Totarol;
- Citral*;
- Limonene*.
The primary ingredient, after water, is Decyl Polyglucoside which is a natural, non-ionic surfactant used in foaming products. Out of the long list of extracts and other ingredients, there are only a few with anti-oxidant properties worth noting: Vitis vinifera (Grape Seed) Seed Extract; Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract; and Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract.
I still enjoy using this product because it isn't drying for my skin, despite alcohol in its formulation. With how low down that ingredient is on the list, there probably isn't a lot of alcohol used (it's listed as the fifth last ingredient). It also has a few moisturizers to balance out its drying effects, chiefly glycerin. Aloe and honey are also included, but since they are listed lower down the ingredient list, it's hard to say there is enough of each one to really make a huge difference to your skin when you're washing.
Another interesting ingredient is the Spilanthes acmella Flower Extract. Depending on which species of the plant was used in this cleanser, it can have either anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, and even analgesic (pain relieving) effects. There are a lot of good anti-inflammatories out there, so I'm not exactly sure why this particular flower extract was used, especially when its primary use is in medicinal products for its diuretic and numbing effects. From my research, it doesn't seem like this is used much in cosmetics at all.
When the product is applied onto my hand, it looks like this:
As you can see from the above photos, this Jurlique cleanser isn't a heavily foaming one compared to many other foaming products. This doesn't bother me too much, but if you're a fan of using very foamy facewashes, then this one might not be to your liking.
However, my biggest complaint about this cleanser is that it smells so BAD. Some compare it to a tea shop (I disagree), some say it has an herbal or medicinal scent, but to me it just smells like a strong cleaning detergent. I took a look at what they used as fragrance and it turns out Jurlique added natural essential oils, mainly citrus oils. Now for sensitive skin types, citrus-based essential oils can inflame or irritate skin.
Another downside is that it's also kind of a pricey cleanser at $39 CAD. There are many more products at a lower price point that also accomplishes many of the things Jurlique's product claims to do. With all things considered, I probably would not purchase this one again.
Efficacy
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Price
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Formulation
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Design
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Total
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Jurlique Balancing Cleansing Foam
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4/5
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2.5/5
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3.5/5
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4.25/5
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14.25/20
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