PSA: This is the worst face wash I’ve ever used. I have oily/combination skin and if not treated correctly I still break out like a sixteen-year-old.  That being said, I have a lot of problems with harsh cleansers drying out my face too much OR gentle cleansers making me break out. This stuff actually made me break out horrifically and simultaneously dried my face to the point where my makeup was flaking off.  That’s an accomplishment in terribleness.  It’s disappointing, because I love my Aveeno moisturizer and basically everything else they’ve ever made.  But this stuff is just the absolute worst. Currently taking recommendations for my next face wash.  (To tide me over until March, anyway, because I’ve asked for nothing for my 26th birthday but the Clarisonic.)

PSA: This is the worst face wash I’ve ever used.

I have oily/combination skin and if not treated correctly I still break out like a sixteen-year-old.  That being said, I have a lot of problems with harsh cleansers drying out my face too much OR gentle cleansers making me break out.

This stuff actually made me break out horrifically and simultaneously dried my face to the point where my makeup was flaking off.  That’s an accomplishment in terribleness.  It’s disappointing, because I love my Aveeno moisturizer and basically everything else they’ve ever made.  But this stuff is just the absolute worst.

Currently taking recommendations for my next face wash.  (To tide me over until March, anyway, because I’ve asked for nothing for my 26th birthday but the Clarisonic.)

16th February 2012
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aveeno lame ass beauty reviews seriously i'm a big dry zit right now how does that even happen 
  1. imgoingrococo reblogged this from liligolightly
  2. tinytortfeasor said: I use Cetaphil with my Clarisonic Mia. FYI - the skinstore.com always has 20% off codes, which brings the cost of the Clarisonic closer to $100.
  3. happyhumanramblings said: Lush’s Ultrabland. I just got it & it is MAGICAL. Also, the Celestial mosturizer is great as well.
  4. fallingdeep said: Trader Joe’s has some amazing products. I don’t know the specific brand of what I’ve got and love, but I’ve never had any problems with ANY of their face or hair products.
  5. accuratelyawesome said: I use Target’s generic Cetaphil and never have had any problems with my oily skin breaking out.
  6. messily said: REN. Amazing. I use Hydracalm but it sounds like you should get ClearCalm. Ask the Sephora peeps for a sample.
  7. scarletbooksandthoughts said: I use cetaphil. Sounds like we have the same kind of skin. So I use cetaphil, it doesn’t dry out my skin, nor does it cause me to break out. I then use a toner and benzoyl peroxide product. Oh I used Cetaphil Mosturizing Lotion as well.
  8. pspil said: Aw, I love this stuff. I have the same skin type as you. I used to use a green olay soap bar. It actually was great but I stopped being able to find it at shop rite.
  9. chercheraveclecoeur said: Also- i use the olay proX cleanser with my clarisonic mia2 and it’s great
  10. fatgirlinohio said: I have started using Clarins gentle foaming cleanser with cottonseed oil and I like it. It’s a little pricier than drugstore cleanser but not horrible (around $20).
  11. essicaessica said: Goat Milk Stuff’s Purity or Tea Tree
  12. pleaseexcusethemess said: i’m not sure you’re going to like this answer but have you ever used just a bar of Dove? (you know it’s 1/3 moisturizer) it isn’t special and wont help any special acne situations but it really does a good job for me.
  13. cynicismandspunk said: I used neutrogena before I got my clarisonic…and I still use it. I just squirt it on my clarisonic head and go to town. It’s gentle and I’m an oily person and everything makes me break out, so I try everything but always go back to neutrogena.
  14. thelifeandtimesofenc said: BASIS FACE WASH ALL THE WAY. my skin SUUUPER sensitive and i swear by this stuff. acne.org/images/…
  15. imnotthatkindofgirl said: oh dear. I love Aveeno…I have their acne moisturizer and love it. I use neutrogena for washing though. Their naturals line is amaze and smells SO good. I also use their blackhead scrub, which I also love, but it does require moisturizer after
  16. elyseindc said: Kiehl’s face wash! Love the stuff
  17. haygirlhay said: i don’t usually shell out $$$ for face wash. the neutrogena bar/cetaphil are great and simple and cheap. the fanciest i get is glytone wash, which actually does help if your pores are as disgusting as mine.
  18. greatlake said: Philosophy purity. Also, jojobo oil or coconut oil. Both are miracles. Be careful with your clarasonic- I have sensitive skin and it made my skin worse because I used it too much!
  19. bendallyournotesforme said: The only thing that doesn’t ruin my skin is seriously the $4 generic Equate cream cleanser sold at Wal-Mart bit.ly/zriLMI I exfoliate w/ St. Ives Apricot Scrub for sensitive skin a couple times a week too.
  20. jennyjennybobenny said: I have the same type of skin… and it’s very sensitive. I use Aveeno Positively Radiant, but I also always use a make-up remover towelette before washing my face.
  21. heatherjordan said: i have oily/combo skin too, and recently someone told me to switch to just basic Cetaphil cleanser. Which i never used before. Got it this week and so far its been helping. Its pretty basic and simple, which i think is beneficial. cheap too!
  22. mabtv3 said: i use this one from time to time and I like it! therefore you may hate my recommendation, but i also have oily/combination and I love burts bee Natural Acne Solutions Purifying Gel Cleanser. it’s really gentle.
  23. livelovefeminism said: I swear to the high holy heavens on anything by Neutrogena or Biore. Seriously. I have what sounds like the same skin as you, but it’s also super sensitive and I can use anything by either of them and get good results.
  24. mar-see-ah said: I love the Bliss facewash. blissworld.com/skincar… and that size takes me months to get through.
  25. yrfriendliz said: neutrogena naturals. lili. for real. it’s amazing target.com/p/Neutr…
  26. partyforone said: This made me break out too! Like I was in 6th grade all over again. I am a big fan of grapefruit Neutrogena cleanser. When used regularly it really keeps my skin breakout-free.
  27. lookingforleeway said: Have you ever used Cetaphil moisturizing cleanser? I’ve been using it for about a year now and it is AWESOME. I also have similar problems with my skin and whenever I try something new, I end up going right back to Cetaphil.
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