I totally love your videos! I’m just saying this for full disclosure for people who may want to try some of these. Part of your experience with some of these soaps is the amount you’re using. I had the Tatcha one too - it was a gift to me - and that one in particular is a Japanese-style cleanser. You only need a very little bit, and you’re supposed to lather it in your hands BEFORE applying to your face. Japanese people never lather their soap on their face (Koreans don’t either) because it can be too harsh on the skin. Once you lather it, the rice powder goes away. Ditto for the other products - in most cases you’re just using way too much product which can cause irritation. I jokingly refer to it as “influencers’ dermatitis” because influencers have so much product to go through they tend to use too much at once (and often too many products at once, which I think you’re pretty careful to not do!!). All that said, I could definitely believe this isn’t great for sensitive skin!!!
I was going to say the exact same about the Tatcha one - you have to lather in your hands first with a little water so the rice powder kinda dissolved…and it’s silky smooth after!
The Ordinary's Squalane Cleanser is making me so happy with my skin. At 57, I've never been happy with my skin, early hormonal acne which never resolved until mid 30s when I took retin-A. But I was left with plenty of scars. Finally becoming educated by beautiful people like you, Abbey, thank you
Thank you for sharing, Dawn. You’ve persuaded me to pick up the squalane cleanser especially after you mentioned Retin-a. I’m sure you are glowing and beautiful ✨💕
Hi Abbey. I have some favorites that weren't mentioned. The Ordinary Squalene cleanser, The Oat Balm Cleanser by the Inkey List, and the Elf Cleansing Balm. All inexpensive and not harsh on my dry, sensitive skin. ❤❤
I feel like she’s gonna react to these ones like how she reacted to Krave Cleanser. They are a little bit too hydrating for oily, acne-prone skin (at least for me). However, I think the Squalene Cleanser is really good as a first cleanse in a double cleanse
The krave beauty matcha hemp is literally my holy grail I will never buy anything else. I used to use the simple one before I discovered it but felt it was almost too simple. Krave beauty for the win!
Lovely Abbey 💕Your blonde is looking so natural and healthy! The BEST cleanser that I have used (for 10 years now) is Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel. The formula is simple and gentle on my sensitive skin. I use a glycolic acid cleanser twice weekly for exfoliating. At 37, I still have hormonal acne and this is the only regimen that helps heal it without scars.
The Tatcha rice cleanser confused me at first too, but I quickly figured out that if I mix water with it the “scratchy” particles dissolve and the cleanser feels very silky on the skin. If you try it again I recommend using much less (pea or dime size amount) and mix with some water before lathering on the skin! 😊 Love your videos!
Tatcha rice cleanser is THE BEST! It’s the only one I use plus tatcha rice grains and their cleansing oil. I would suggest adding more water to the paste and working it into a creamy foam. It’s gentle and effective on my 70 year old skin. 🥰
I buy that Simple cleanser at Marshall’s for $3.99 and it’s excellent quality. I also continue to use Cerave and Vanicream cleansers religiously. I just don’t see the need to spend more money on this stuff when the inexpensive products have such good quality 😀
For the Tatcha rice cleanser, after applying to your face, you need to add a little water to it, then essentially emulsify it. Once you add some water it becomes the most lovely soft silky formula. Having that said, I cut it out of my routine because it tested as pH 6-6.5.
You have definitely mentioned this one before, but I’ve recently been loving and gone through a few bottles of the Vanicream cleanser! Kinda boring but super gentle and nice consistency
YTTP just leaves my skin looking sooo good after I use it and it feels amazing! It definitely helped with my hormonal acne to calm down redness and soothe my skin! Glad you enjoy it!
I’ve used Tula’s the cult classic for the last 3ish years. I mainly bought it because a lot of the gym influencers I followed recommended it. I don’t have too many complaints, but I have noticed as time has gone on that it does leave my skin feeling dry and stripped. Recently it’s given me flaky spots, and that’s why I ultimately decided to switch to the vanicream gentle cleanser you’ve recommended. I went through a HUGE Tula phase, but I’ve realized there’s no reason to have a $150+ skincare routine through them if I’m not 100% satisfied with the results. I don’t think it’s worth the hype anymore, and I’m slowly cycling all of their products out of my routine. Thank you for all of the recommendations! I’ve been loving the vanicream gentle cleanser and their daily moisturizer!
The LRP toleraine is my go to for the morning, cerave cream to foam at night along with cerave acne cleanser which have helped changed my skin so much with breakouts/acne. I love the LRP toleraine cleanser cause you can just wipe it off with a cotton round or with micellar water from Bioderma in the morning and bam!! skin feels good, less dry/tight my experience though 🙂
love this video!!! in the future i would love to see you do a small section of makeup on your hand and see how the face washes take off makeup in a single go!
The YTTP cleanser is way to stripping for my dry skin. I love the Fresh Soy Cleanser but it is pricey for a cleanser. My go-to cleanser is Aveeno Calm and Restore.
I’m with you I hated the Tula cleanser. It dried my face out so bad! I got the huge bottle of it in my Fabfitfun box….so I use it to clean my armpits 🤣😂 like kinda as a clarifying cleanse for my pits lol My favorite cleanser is the La Roche-Posay Toleriane hydrating.
I love the YTTP cleanser!! I’ve been using it for 2 years and my skin loooooves it. I have very sensitive skin so I’ve always been surprised that the fragrance doesn’t irritate my skin.
I recently switched to DHC oil cleanser due to the mid 30s skin freak out and the first time I used it I told my husband that this had to be what was on Mulan's sleeve when she takes off her makeup. Love it so so much.
Thanks for the tips, I’ve tried most of the cleansers you mentioned, including your favorite. My favorite so far is Korres greek yogurt cleanser it might be your next favorite. It cleanse the skin and removes the make up very well, it doesn’t irritate sensitive skin, nor leave the skin dry and has a neutral smell.
Heimish All Clean Green Foam, a K-beauty product is my favorite second step cleanser. It is very gentle, but removes what the oil cleanser or balm cleanser left behind. I have dry skin, but my skin never feels tight or dehydrated after using this. Thank you for all the hard work you put into these videos, much appreciated!!💖💖💖
I know exactly what you're saying about the Tula cleanser and the consistency of it...sometimes I like using it, but I'm not king on the smell either. Tula has a nice sunscreen, however. The YTTP cleanser is awesome! It makes my skin feel so fresh and the scent reminds me of grass...in a good way! lol! Great video.
Omg I love the Tula cult classic cleanser. It’s my top one! I feel like you might’ve used too much in your clip. I always use a about a Penny size amount, and I wet my face and hands first. I foam it up in my hands before I put it onto my face and it’s always perfect. The smell I could take it or leave it, since it’s a wash off it doesn’t bother me too much.
YES! The Youth to the People cleanser is the ONLY cleanser I have ever used (I am new to skincare), and I use it EVERY DAY. Youth to the People is the BEST brand! So glad you loved it! I use it nonstop, and will never change! I have very sensitive skin, and their products are my favorites 💗💗💗
Great review of cleansers. I love how you swatch and test out the products you are discussing. Your description of the formulas and ingredient highlights is also very helpful. Thanks for pointing out how they smell too. I’m sensitive to fragrance and essential oils and try to avoid it whenever I can.
I had the Fresh Soy cleanser recommended to me so many times, and I think I'm still the only person who experienced burning and irritation from it the moment I applied it to my skin. There is just something in there that makes my skin absolutely hateful.
I received it as a gift recently and had never tried it myself before as I always had a feeling it’d be overhyped. And I wasn’t wrong! It’s heavily fragranced and I found it slightly irritating if I’m honest
I have NO CLUE what the obsession with that Fresh Soy cleanser is. If I’m being honest, I haven’t tried anything from the Fresh brand that I really liked 🤷🏼♀️
I use No 7 protect and perfect skincare line. I absolutely love it!! The cleanser is foam. It deep cleans even the thick foundations like Estée Lauder and Dior. Completely dissolves mascara and lipstick. Doesn’t sting my eyes at all and I scrub my eyes to get makeup off. The toner, serum booster, day & night creams are top notch!! I purchase during the sales @ Walgreens and use my reward points twice a year to stay stocked. The entire line lasts me about 5-6 months. Occasionally I have to purchase extra cleanser. I really wish people would try their products. I have used Laura Mercier, Armani, etc and have never experienced anything like this. My skin transformed instantly after starting their products. I received a Christmas gift box with the entire line from my Gma and she said she was a Merle Norman nazi for 40 years and then tried her sisters No 7 products while on vacation and decided to give it a try. We have agreed that it doesn’t get enough credit and can’t believe more people are not talking about these products. They have absolutely beautiful makeup too and I find a lot of the makeup on sale at Target. Worth every penny!!!
I could NOT agree more with your thoughts on the Tula one. I got a full size of it in a subscription box last year and after one use I was immediately turned off by the texture and scent of it. The scent smells like expired men's cologne that's gone bad mixed with a dusty room to me and I honestly do not understand how anyone can find it appealing, including the formulators. I hate wasting product and have resorted to trying to use it up washing my feet because I don't want it anywhere near my face. Very bizarre formula to me. Love the Krave cleanser though, by far my holy grail that I always go back to. I really enjoyed the cleanser from Hyram's line as well but I hate the packaging so much that I refuse to buy it again unless the cap of the tube is changed. Shame too because the product itself is wonderful.
I really like the Tatcha Rice Wash but the trick to it, for me, is to use a really small amount and kind of lather it up in your hands before putting it on your face. A little goes a long way and I don't notice any gritty texture. I still think it's too expensive for me to justify repurchasing, though it has been my favorite cleanser I've tried in a while and I use such a small amount that it's lasting a while
You should really check our Stratia skincare if you haven’t before! Their cleanser is gentle and lovely and their serum/moisturizer Liquid gold is amazing for skin barrier repair ☺️
I always go back to Cerave Foaming Cleanser. Doesn't irritate skin, cleans, doesn't make skin dry, and pretty cheap, lasts a long time. I always double cleanse when I where sunscreen or makeup. I love love Hanskin Pore Cleaning Oil with PHA. Gentle, effective, doesn't burn eyes. etc.
Paula’s choice resist perfectly balanced cleanser is my all time favorite for my second cleanser at nights. My skin always feels so soft, smooth and clean without feeling stripped. For the morning it’s definitely the Agency oil cleanser. Haven’t found anything similar to it as yet. Both are so basic but so effective at just cleaning without stripping. Also, you are so beautiful and so sweet! Love your content, it’s right up my ally!
I use a dime sized amount of the Tatcha and work it between my hands and then apply. It's amazing. If I used that much and didn't wet it first I don't think it would be as amazing.
La Roche posay creamy cleanser is my current favorite. Used to love the creamy hydrating cerave cleanser but it was not gentle enough for me during the past dry winter in Canada and now that I am using tretinion not sure when I will mixing up my cleanser again lol. Neutrogena's gentle creamy fragrance free cleanser is also nice.
My holy grail is the cetaphil gentle cleanser (the new one). Very minimal ingredients and hydrating. Works great for my rosacea dry skin. That cleanser and the vanicream are the only ones that don’t burn and sting but the vanicream is a little too drying for me especially in winter.
I love the Tula cleanser!! It’s really gentle on my skin, I didn’t get that gummy texture. I wet my face, then apply it. I like the smell, it’s not very strong and just smells fresh to me.
I can find believe you’re just now trying the YTTP cleanser !! Ideal for oily skin, best of the best. Sadly I have dry now tho & still trying to figure my fav out
Love this video I have a weakness for fancy cleaners! I had a feeling the Tula would be your least favorite. I disliked it for all the reasons you did. Especially the smell. You got to try the Indie Lee Brightening cleanser. It’s a gel formula, gently exfoliates, and smells like strawberries. It’s my yearly birthday skincare treat
If you do another cleansers video, PLEASE make sure to try Korres Greek Yoghurt. It’s INSANE. I’ve used it for years and tried a hundred others and nothing compares. It’s incredible at removing makeup and is so nourishing. No idea what magic it’s made of but man- it’s a good one.
Vanicream is my favorite cleanser bc of your recommendation 💕 I was having a heck of a time finding a good cleanser that left my skin feeling clean but not completely stripped. I think I’ve been using it for like a year now!!! Obsessed
Have you tried First Aid Beauty face cleanser? I have been using it for years. It’s been my favorite ever since! Side note, what eyeliner do you use? Love your videos!
The only face wash I liked out of all these was the Simple micellar cleanser all the rest felt drying on my skin and the Tula one straight up felt like it was burning my skin off the rest were just ok to me just alittle to drying. We had the same experience with Tula and the smell is horrid I can't believe it's so many peoples favorite.
The only cleanser I've tried on that list is the Soy Cleanser. I found it so drying on my skin. My usual cleanser is the Avene Tolerance Extreme Cleansing Lotion. Lately, I've been trying out the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser and it's probably too early to make the call, but I think my skin is tolerating it. Yay!
I really enjoy the Amore Pacific Cleansing Powder (VERY unique) The Inkey List Fulvic Acid brightening cleanser and a classic favorite Clinique All about Clean Mild Liquid Facial Soap( it is so refreshing ) I am definitely someone who believes a cleanser is a VERY important skincare step ( I know some might think- hey, you just wash it off, so who cares lol) but it matters!
Oh no, I ended up with 2 giant tubes of the Tula cleanser through FabFitFun, I was really hoping it would rank higher in your test. I have lots of skincare so haven’t touched the Tula yet, fingers crossed I like it more than you did 😊
Don’t know if you’ve heard of this but target sales it online it’s the brand “Rael” the cleanser is called “Daily detox” it’s green. It’s a simple gentle cleanser that’s good for all skin types. I have dry and it doesn’t strip my skin!! It’s lathers good too. My daughter had oily skin and she loves it too. I’d try it. Love it. I’ve bought it multiple times so far.
My favourite cleanser is *Spectro Gel* I think it might only be available in Canada because I have never heard anyone use it. Its very mild/ efficient/ drug store/derm rec. Its a staple here in Canada and has a Cerave, no frills vibe. Similar to Drunk Elephant Bestie formula. Some other faves are Paula's Choice, they make great options for all skin type. The YTTP is a boot for me👎
I’ve tried YTTP cleanser and it didn’t work well for my skin that is dryer. However, for those with normal and oily skin I can totally agree with your comments. I have a sample of the matcha hemp, so looking forward to trying it
I hated the Tula as well. It’s rare that I give my skin care away, but after one use I had to be rid of it. The smell and the performance was just unpalatable
Yes! Tula cleanser has a terrible scent....as for the texture, I used a tiny amount and foamed it in my hands before lathering my face. It was OK, but halfway through the bottle, I was dying to switch to another product.
I’ve been using the Biotherma shower body oil on my face during the brutal Canadian winter. It works great on my dry skin and it’s very affordable compared to the other facial oils and balms I had been purchasing.
Loving Avene extremely gentle cleansing lotion (morning) and CeraVe cream to foam cleanser (evening 2nd step). I also loved the bioderma micellar gel wash (pink) similar to Simple. Trying a few others so the only reason I’m not using that now. They’re all fragrance free and super gentle. I have sensitive skin too I’ve tried the Bybi oat milk cleanser and unfortunately don’t love it. I don’t think it does enough as a second step cleanser and I think I like something a bit thicker.
Krave Beauty is also my holy grail. Their Great Barrier Repair serum is also amazing. The YTTP cleanser was ok but a bit too drying for my dry, sensitive skin.
Purlisse 4 in 1 Lotus is the best I have used, it really firmed and brightened my skin. The Tula cleanser didn't do that for me at all and I love the smell, maybe yours was bad but if it burns it's def not for you. I'd love to see you try Kate Sommerville goat milk cleanser.
hi Abbey, you should try the Haruharu wonder black rice cleansing gel. it’s fragance free, foam up a bit and lather so nicely. It’s also very gentle and hydrating. I am oily and acne prone, I tried the Geek and Gorgeous cleanser but I think Haruharu is even better.
The simple micellar gel wash is THE BOMB!!! slimy and slippery in the best way possible! And yes a little goes a long way.. Nice lather when I rub it in my hands.. LOOOOVE it
This was soooooo helpful! I love these types of videos, very helpful. Some future cleanser ideas could include oil cleansers/balms or cleansers found at target?
I use the youth to the people superfood cleanser and it really is so worth it’s price it lasts months too. My boyfriend has really dry easily irritated skin and this has been a game changer for him.
I just tried the Krave Matcha Cleanser for the first time, and whereas I loved the bouncy jelly cleanser (it’s lovely), it left my skin feeling a bit tight and stinging. Maybe an allergen?? I seem to be the only one! To be fair, I’ve been acclimating to Tretinoin for the past month and a half, so there’s that. Still, my favorite second cleanse is the Osea Ocean Cleanser. It does have a couple citrus oils which surprisingly do not irritate my skin at all; though I know others may have sensitivities. It always leaves my skin hydrated and soft. Even when using Tretinoin.
Love your reviews! For this one, I did notice you used LOTS of product for most if not all cleansers. I wonder if amount used would effect some of those reviews? A little might go a long way for some cleansers to be effective. You might want to try Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel. I too have sensitive, acne-prone skin that can dehydrate very easily even when my skin leans toward oily. I use this as my second step in double cleansing in the shower at the end of my day. Two pumps is sufficient for me.
I wish I didn’t love the youth to the people cleanser as much as I do! It pains me to spend that much on some thing I wash right off but I notice such a difference when I use it!
In testing cleansers I would be curious how they work at breaking down makeup. I assume you use a double cleanse in the evenings but that can be very helpful. Did you try these in that way?
There is a in depth review for Tatcha rice water cleanser done in 2020. I'm curious if it worked back then without irritation and that's why you gave it another go for this review.
I love krave beauty, literally the only cleanser that get along with my sensitive skin. i like to rub it on my palm first before putting it on face but I would also love to try youth to the people, hopefully it's sensitive skin friendly.
I also hated the Tula (the texture and scent grossed me out) but absolutely loved the tatcha! You def need to add water too it, I don't feel the scratchy rice powder at all, it's super silky and soft for me.
Abby I just wanted to add in the comments because you asked for some feedback about the Tula cleanser and I use it daily and I have to wonder if you got one that was expired somehow or something because I don't have that experience with my bottle at all. When I put it in my hand yes it looks like when you squeeze it out. I do get water on it while it's in my hands and emulsify it before I put it on my face so I don't put it directly on a dry face. I get my hands and my face wet before applying the cleanser to my face. And I smelled mine specifically because you said about how yours smelled and mine has a very soft barely there at all scent. I'm sorry that you had such a bad experience with the Tula cleanser.
Your comments always come perfectly in time for me lol looking for a new cleanser and loooove your recommendations! I use the Tula cult favorite and have been for months, never noticed the smell or weird texture but now I’m definitely gonna try something else from this video!
Love love love your videos! I started Tretinoin 2 weeks ago after all your amazing tips and it seems like we have similar skin concerns. I am also a huge creature of habit and we prefer the same kind of products so I feel like you would LOVE the C’est Moi Gentle foaming cleanser. It’s soooo good and super affordable. My go to!
Loved this video! Will definitely try the Simple cleanser based on this video. My current favourite cleanser is the Origins Checks and Balances cleanser. It’s amazing for balancing combination skin.
My favorite cleanser is from a k beauty brand, it's The Saem Sebum Control Foam Cleanser. It's smells like mint and citrus, and a little goes a long way
I have used Purity made simple by Philosophy for more than 20 years but i never hear anyone talking about it. It doesn't foam up and removes all of my makeup easily. I would love to know your opinion on this product.
I have used Purity for many years also, started trying other cleansers and liked some of them. I still love Purity the most and they have reformulated it to be more clean.
I love tatcha rice wash. But you need to mix it with water so it emulsifies, and I would never use it on the eyes. Do you actually use as much of each cleanser as you showed in the video? If so, seems wasteful and also why you may have more sensitivity than others might.
My favorites are your favorite inexpensive ones. Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser, Neutrogena HydroBoost Gentle Cleansing Lotion, and Aveeno Calm+Restore Oat Cleanser. I have BYBI Milk Melt, but won't buy again unless they change the packaging to a pump dispenser. I'm weird that way. Lol I won't be trying any of the cleaners in this video due to the prices, as I am very happy with the selection I currently have at my house. Thanks though for reviewing, I enjoy watching ALL of your videos.
Hi Abbey, Great video! I loved Allie Glines series & I think you're the perfect person to do a skincare & haircare version with your thorough reviews. Did you like the Simple Micellar Gel Wash as much as the Vanicream Cleanser? I'm trying to decide between those two. Sending you much love from Canada 🥰
I wasn’t the biggest fan of Tula, either, though I hear it’s wonderful for some people! I have been using ACURE’s seriously soothing cleansing cream for years- my sensitive and acne prone skin loves it and I’m scared to switch!
Omg 😱 I can’t believe your favorite was YTTP cleanser. That cleanser irritated the shit out of my skin. I’ve tried many cleanser before and that one I hate with a passion lol that just shows how personal skin care is.
The Tula clearer USED to be a favorite of mine, until they changed the formulation with ZERO heads up. The Tatcha cleanser dried my skin out SO MUCH. The Fresh cleanser is just.... Joyless and "fine" for my. Never tried the Simple and NEED to try the Krave! So YTTP.... I don't get it, it shows how different all of our skin types really are. This one completely dries my skin out. I do have very dry skin maybe that's it 🤔
Unfortunately I think the Simple Water Boost cleanser was discontinued several years ago, at least in this country. What's being sold now is what's left of the inventory. An alternative though is Bioderma Sensibo Micellar Foaming Cleansing Gel. It has foaming in the name but it's more like a cream. It's the most gentlest cleanser I've ever found that wasn't a cleansing lotion or cream.
Girl, get you the Bioderma sensibo gel cleanser. The one in the pink bottle. It is so boring and basic but so effective at cleansing. It never irritates my sensitive skin and it’s affordable.
I use the youth to the people cleanser and I love it so much it’s very cleansing so I have to make sure to always use the tatcha dewy skin cream with it
