Your perfect cleanser combination
August 29, 2019
4 min read
Finding the best facial cleanser can be a daunting task. Depending on your skin type and preferred texture (hydrating cleanser for dry skin, or deep pore cleansing wash for oily skin, anyone?) the choice is simply overwhelming. And that’s before you even think about double cleansing, the South Korean beauty trend where you cleanse your face twice (see?) to first remove make up, daily grime and pollution particles, and then again to thoroughly cleanse and refresh the skin. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be this way. After 20 plus years we still make only one type of gentle cleanser. Our universal rich cream formula works for absolutely all skin types – oily, blemish-prone, sensitive or dry (over 130 beauty awards can’t be wrong!). But it’s what you use alongside your trusted Cleanse & Polish™ that helps tailor its effects. For the full rundown on our clever cleansing combos, and their radiance boosting effects, read on.
The anti-pollution double cleanse
Particularly useful if you love wearing make up, live in an urban area, or during the summer months, the classic double cleanse does exactly what it says on the tin. An initial preparatory cleanse helps dislodge and remove make up, pollution particles, suncream and sebum from the skin’s surface, while a second follow up cleanse (with a gentle facial massage) helps to fully refresh the skin and stimulate circulation. And, because Cleanse & Polish™ is made with naturally hydrating cocoa butter, it cleanses deeply and effectively without ever stripping the skin’s natural barrier.
The hydrating cleanse
Due to its nutrient-rich cocoa butter content, our beauty icon is already a hydrating cleanser. However, if skin feels very dry or dehydrated, for instance after being in the sun, follow this simple 2-step routine to put the moisture back. Perform your normal facial cleanse using 1-2 pumps of Cleanse & Polish™ and pat skin dry. Next, place 4 cotton pads soaked in our quenching Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic onto the face on the chin, on both cheeks and also on the forehead. Relax for 2-3 minutes before removing and gently patting the skin to help any excess absorb. Follow with your favourite Liz Earle Moisturiser.
The skin-smoothing cleanse
Dry, rough skin? Blocked pores? This skin-smoothing cleanse was made for you. Following a cleanse with our classic icon to melt away any make up and impurities, take a 10p sized blob of our best-loved Gentle Face Exfoliator and massage onto dry skin, being careful to avoid the eyes. Massage in for 1 minute, preferably 2, targeting any areas of concern – the sides of the nose or around the hairline for instance. Then simply wipe away with the pure cotton cloth soaked in hand-hot water.
The balancing cleanse
Sometimes skin just feels out of whack and you can't quite put your finger on why. Harsh products, a change in diet or the weather, even lack of sleep can reflect in a loss of radiance so look to our balancing combo to give skin a much-needed boost. First up, cleanse skin thoroughly using Cleanse & Polish™ – to feel extra refreshed try a double cleanse incorporating a gentle facial massage to help stimulate circulation. After polishing away the cream and splashing your face with cool water, pat dry and apply an even layer of our Balancing Gel Mask over the skin. Enriched with a trio of soothing wildflower waters, it brings calm to stressed or uneven-looking skin. Leave on for up to 5 minutes before gently wiping away any residue with the pure cotton cloth soaked in hand hot water.
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