The last time I reviewed a cleanser by Aveeno, which I think was the Positively Radiant Cleanser, I wasn’t impressed by it at all. When I was sent the Ultra-Calming Moisturizing Cream Cleanser by the folks at Aveeno, I’ll admit I was skeptical. Would this work? Or would I be disappointed in yet another cleansing product by Aveeno?
Description:
This gentle, soap-free, creamy cleanser, enriched with skin moisturisers for dry and sensitive skin lifts away dirt, oil and makeup. With an extract of Feverfew, a natural ingredient related to Chamomile known for its soothing properties, your sensitive skin will look and feel its healthy best.
This cleanser comes from the Ultra-Calming range. It came in good time too as when I was about to start using the product, my skin started acting out again, screaming from sensitivity. I needed something that would calm it down short of using Cetaphil, and this cleanser did.
The star ingredient in this cleanser is feverfew, which is a traditional medicinal herb related to sunflowers and chrysanthemums. According to Skincare-News.com, feverfew helps the skin in reducing inflammation associated with acne and rosacea. It also minimises sunburn-induced redness, and lowers shaving irritation.
Source: Livestrong.com
However, there are certain people who should avoid feverfew, and they are women who are pregnant or nursing, or anyone who is allergic to chamomile, yarrow or ragweed because of the similarity in the plants, lest they also cause an allergic reaction. According to the ingredients of the cleanser, it appears that the concentration of feverfew may not be significant enough to cause a reaction. Still, it’s best to consult your doctor or avoid it altogether if you’re unsure.
Apart from that, as I have none of the above issues with feverfew, I do like the cleanser. It reminded me of Trilogy’s Age Proof Active Enzyme Cleansing Cream, which I reviewed not too long ago. It’s nice and creamy, and it felt very good on the skin. It cleansed my skin well without stripping it, it did not leave my skin feeling tight and dry. Best of all? It’s a lot cheaper too 😛
Well, Aveeno, you’ve managed to make me eat my hat, you cleverclogs.
Aveeno’s Ultra-Calming Moisturizing Cream Cleanser retails at AU$13.99 for 141g and is available at Priceline and selected pharmacies nationwide.
What I like about it: Affordable cream cleanser, cleans skin well.
What I do not like about it: Nothing
HA cleverclogs.
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I have really sensitive skin; it reacts poorly to almost everything (including hard water), it is dry in spots and oily in others, and it definitely sees a blemish from time to time. I’ve tried just about every product out there because I am easily swayed by advertisements for new organic facial products, but I always come back to the Made from Earth products, especially their Green Tea Toxin Cleanser. Unlike most products for ‘troubled’ skin, which contain harsh salicycle acid, the Made from Earth Green Tea Cleanser doesn’t make my break-outs worse at all. It’s oil free, so even after a long day my nose doesn’t feel slick, and it’s nice and light so it goes great under make-up.
If your skin is like mine, I recommend the pH Equilibtant Moisturizer (also from Made from Earth). That regiment keeps me clear, soft, and smelling fresh.