We’ve all heard good things about Aveeno’s bodycare products. I love the handcream, and have not problems with the bodywash either. When Aveeno launched its skincare range, I knew I had to try out at least one item from the line. Just to be safe, the first thing I tried out was the Positively Radiant Cleanser.

Now you’d think that with such a name, one would have glowy, glowy skin after use, right?

Description:

Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser has a moisture-rich soy formula that works to cleanse whilst lifting away impurities such as dirt, oil and makeup. The Radiant Cleanser doesn’t over dry the skin, leaving it with a naturally radiant finish.

I’m afraid, me no likey this cleanser. First of all, let’s talk about the scent. It smells of lemons. Perhaps you citrus lovers out there wouldn’t have any problems with the smell, I don’t know. I’m a fan of citrus scents, especially oranges, but this cleanser just reminded me of this.

I kid you not. Once, after a shower, I had to clean up some dishes left on the sink. I swear, my hands smelled like my face, and it wasn’t a good thing.

Next, the ingredients. I don’t know if you can tell from the photograph above, but when the gel cleanser is dispensed, it was shimmery. Very much like makeup, where you have very tiny bits of glitter in them. The very wee bits of glitter is mica, which is an ingredient in the cleanser. Perhaps that’s why they called it a “Positively Radiant” cleanser, in hopes that it’ll light up your face with shimmer. Other than an aesthetics factor, it doesn’t play any role in cleansing the skin. Water washes it off after a few seconds anyway.

On the whole, it’s an adequate cleanser. It removes all traces of dirt and makeup and doesn’t leave the skin feeling tight and dry, as good cleansers should. As for evening out skin tone as described, nope, I don’t see it.

Would I repurchase? Nah.

Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser retails at AU$13.99 for 200ml, and is available at leading pharmacies and supermarkets.

What I like about it: Cleanses the skin well without drying the skin out. Cheap as chips.

What I do not like about it: Smells like dishwashing liquid, didn’t find mica in cleansers necessary.