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How do you cleanse your face? There are so many different types of cleansers on the market to suit different skin types and personal preferences. Lotions, face washes, hot cloth cleansers, oil cleansers and balms, there are so many! One of my favourite forms of cleanser has got to be the balm. One I’ve been using for the last few months is Q+A‘s Grapefruit Cleansing Balm. I bought this at the end of last year from their website when it was on offer with 25% off. Usually priced at £9.00 for 125ml.
Why did I buy this?
I bought this along with other items as I wanted to try a good mix of products from the range as it was totally new to me. But I grabbed this because I adore balm cleansers. They have always worked well on my skin and I enjoy their texture and using them. It only seemed fair that I should try this one because of it’s size, price and potentially a good introduction to a new brand.
What is this supposed to do?
This is designed to gently clean the skin and remove make-up, general dirt, grime and pollution picked up during the day.
How to use
Gently rub onto dry skin for 30 seconds. Remove with a damp cloth. Can be used morning and night.
Who is this suitable for?
All skin types.
Ingredients
Includes Sweet Almond Oil, Squalane, Caster Seed Oil, Cocoa Seed Butter and Grapefruit Peel Oil.
Texture
This is very soft in texture. Vaseline like in look and feel and totally smooth. It’s probably one of the softest textured balms I’ve ever used.
Fragrance
There is a light citrus element to this, but not harsh or obvious like lemon, lime or orange scents. Its not overly zesty and in fact is quite creamy and dulled down to a degree. If there’s such a thing as grapefruit curd as there is lemon, this possibly could be how it would smell like. It’s very pleasant and not overpowering or punchy. Strangely quite comforting in fragrance in fact!
In Use
I use half a finger tip of balm and rub it into my face. Since the texture is so soft it’s easy and quick to do and does melt. I can rub this around for ages as it doesn’t get sucked up by my skin, and it leaves a shiny layer over my skin.
Fragrance is lovely. Anything citrus on the whole, can either be very sweet or too zesty. This is neither. It makes using this balm very enjoyable and totally different to any fragranced cleansing balm I’ve ever used.
To remove, I dampen a face cloth with warm water. I find I have to do this a few times to remove this because I still feel as if there is a slight waxy feel to my skin. What I have found is if I use a softer and thicker face cloth, it makes the process easier and quicker compared to a thin, less soft cloth. In the evening I use this as my first cleanse and then go in with Q+A’S Peppermint Face Wash for the second. This is a good combination, which leaves my skin feeling and looking very clean. Even without this second cleanser, my skin is cleaned thoroughly. But I like the two stages especially now I’m wearing sun cream everyday.
Skin After Use
Clean, feels hydrated, soft without looking greasy. Just healthy and cleansed in appearance.
Who would love this?
Those with dry skin who want to add moisture and protection at every skincare stage possible, and not strip the skin of it’s natural oils. Make-up wearers, those people wearing sun protection and need something thorough to remove layers of product off their skin.
Recommended?
This balm stands out to me for a couple of reasons. The fragrance, which I find unusual. The packaging, normally balms are in a pot not in a tube. And it’s size, which is generous at 125ml. I like this balm cleanser for all of those reasons and because it’s nice to use. This is a good cleanser, especially as a first cleanser product if you need to take that extra step. So if you love your balm cleansers I would say give this a whirl because it’s not expensive and should last a good number of months.
Available direct from loads of places such as Q+A, Holland and Barratt and even Sainsbury’s.
