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Celebrity faced skincare and beauty brands are popular, but they aren’t for me. Having a famous name plastered on a product doesn’t encourage me to buy it. In fact, it makes me do the opposite. So I resisted and resisted purchasing products from the Selfless by Hyram skincare range because of this but then I caved in! I purchased their Centella & Green Tea Daily Gel Cleanser from Home Bargains for £1.99 for 150ml when I couldn’t get hold of my usual cleanser.
Why did I buy this?
I was already tempted by this cleanser. It’s made by the skincare brand The Inkey List. Their product range is vast, popular because their products work well and price wise they are reasonably affordably. I bought this gel cleanser because with that background I thought it would be good quality, slip easily into my routine and the price was unbelievably cheap!
Who is Hyram?
This range is a collaboration with YouTube skincare influencer Hyram Yarbro. He has a over 4 million followers, where he mainly shares videos on skincare products.
What is this supposed to do?
This cleanser is designed for all skin types. Gentle on the skin but effective in regards to cleaning it.
Packaging
Selfless by Hyram’s cleanser comes in a simple but striking green, plastic flip top lidded tube. The contrasting white writing on it makes it stand out and generally this is quite unisex in look. The cleanser comes boxed, same colouring as tube, but a little more tropical in look thanks to images of forests and exotic birds. Personally I like how this is presented especially the tube itself. Downside is on first use the lid partially broke off which isn’t great when it will be opened for use regularly.
Consistency
This cleanser is clear, gel like but has a fluidness to it. So it’s not stiff and doesn’t hold it shape.
Fragrance
There isn’t one! This is fragrance free. Fragrance free products I find don’t have a fragrance but they do have a certain ‘plain smell’ to them, which this does.
On the skin
I use this morning and evening. Placed on my damp skin it foams up but not massively. It’s very comfortable on the skin, quick to use but I take my time using this product to be thorough. It removes general dirt and grime, sun cream and eyebrow pencil easily.
My skin afterwards feels and looks clean and fresh which is exactly what I want a cleanser to do. Hay fever this year has made my eyes very sore at times, but this hasn’t irritated them at all and has been very gentle. Gel cleansers can be a bit drying on my skin but this hasn’t. It hasn’t stripped it and it hasn’t made it feel tight.
My children
My son is 13 and my daughter is 11. Child 2 is happy to use skincare (I do keep it basic for her) and I gave her this to use. Getting Child 1 to wash his face is a task in itself but even HE’S been using this! They haven’t complained to me while using this, their skin looks absolutely fine so it’s safe to say this works fine for them both.
Recommended?
I like this! Selfless by Hyram’s Centella & Green Tea Daily Gel Cleanser is the perfect size for twice daily use so should last a few months. Packaging is appealing although needs to be more robust where the lid is concerned. Consistency makes it quick and easy to use and cleans the skin without stripping it of its natural oils. Now…when this was originally launched this was priced at just short of £18.00. I wouldn’t pay that! I just can’t justify that for one product, especially for a cleanser. But for £1.99? BARGAIN! So much so I’ve bought a few for me and the kids to use. IF you can still get this from Home Bargains grab it! If not, you will be able to buy it from other places online but will pay at least double the price.