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
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 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!
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 😀
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 🙂
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!
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!💖💖💖
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.
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!
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 💗💗💗
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 🤷🏼♀️
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 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
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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!!!
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!
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 🥰
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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?
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.
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👎
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.
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’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.
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!
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
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!
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.
Love vids like these! Right now I’ve been obsessed with isntree’s green tea fresh cleanser and skin1004 tone brightening cleansing gel! Both lovely for a one step and don’t strip-and also add a lovely skintertainment element which I am obsessed with! Both are fragrance free too to minimize irritation, but the isnteee has a lovely green tea smell like the toner! Also loving the bybi milk cleanser from ur rec ❤️
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!
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 😊
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 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.
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!
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Helpful! The Krave beauty matcha green tea was too drying for my skin it felt very tight after using it but I wanna try your number one recommendation I've heard great things about it :).
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 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.
OMG hun your content is so so good at the moment.. its always been good but your recent uploads and ideas are next level which I live for.. Love xx
You are so sweet thank you 🥺❤️❤️
@@AbbeyYung Agreed! Please do face moisturizer next 🤍
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!!!
Wow great info thanks for sharing!
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
I’m a fan of TO Squalane Cleanser, too.
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 ✨💕
Your makeup looks SO good in this video, I need an updated makeup routine asap
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. ❤❤
Love the oat cleansing balm by the Inkey List 🙌
@@kassiek6896 it's really great, and you can't beat the price! 😊
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
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 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!
Same!
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!
Exactly what I was going to say as well!
Yeah I was wondering why she wasn't adding water
She is using too much product.😂
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 love the vanicream cleanser for simple days but if I’m feeling fancy I love the peach and lily cleanser
I second this!! Vanicream cleanser is amazing and so reliable 💗
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 😀
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!
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
I love this cleanser so much 🥰🥰🥰
Best ever! Only cleanser that doesn’t make my skin tight, so good!
I love the tatcha one, you used the amount I’d use for a whole week in one go though, use a pea sized amount and it’s lovely
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!
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.
Yes. She didn’t use it properly and she used way too much.
Never seen/heard of that Simple cleanser in my life but I am suddenly SO tempted 👀
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.
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 am currently obsessed with Krave's Matcha Hemp cleanser 😍 Vanicream gentle cleanser is also a favorite of mine.
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 🙂
The LRP tolerance is my go to when my skin is irritated
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!
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 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.
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.
you should do every category! except maybe not actives. since you started off with cleansers, maybe you could do first cleansers next?
Simple makes a water gel/cream moisturizer that is AMAZING.
I just use Cetaphil daily cleanser.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mulan is Chinese. DHC is Japanese. 😂
Can this be a series please?? With other skincare/makeup products
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!!💖💖💖
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.
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!
my favorite is la roche posay lipikar! so gentle and cleans really well
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 💗💗💗
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
If I remember correctly, this one smells like pickle juice to me. I have no explanation but it's so weird that it's def not my favorite haha
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 🤷🏼♀️
That’s EXACTLY what that cleanser did to me!
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 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
Thank you so much for sharing this! I have been looking for a new cleanser 💕
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
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.
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.
Omgggg this scent description is spot on 🤣
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?
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.
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
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!!!
omg so glad you tried the YTTP cleanser and I am soooooooo glad it was your fave!!!!
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!
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 🥰
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 this video! Please do moisturizers next!
Abbey!! I love this idea for a series. Please do an episode on moisturizers.
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
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.
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 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.
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?
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.
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👎
Omg! I just ordered this on Amazon yesterday and have been excited to try it. I’m based in the US and have heard amazing things about it
I love Spectro Gel! Used it for years when I lived abroad. They don’t have it here in the States. 😢
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.
Who else loves the Avene XeraCalm Cleansing Oil as a one-and-done?
I just picked this one up and love it! Replaced LRP cleanser.
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.
@@annenewcomer6626 I will try new ones from time to time but i always come back to Philosophy.
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.
Love this cleanser especially in winter
Agree about Youth to the People cleanser ❤️
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!
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
Hydrolyzed means protein thats broken down into amino acids 🤗
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!
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.
Lol I think Abbey did that for the dramatic effect 😉
Love vids like these! Right now I’ve been obsessed with isntree’s green tea fresh cleanser and skin1004 tone brightening cleansing gel! Both lovely for a one step and don’t strip-and also add a lovely skintertainment element which I am obsessed with! Both are fragrance free too to minimize irritation, but the isnteee has a lovely green tea smell like the toner! Also loving the bybi milk cleanser from ur rec ❤️
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!
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 😊
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.
That youth to the people cleanser burned me and left me raw for a whole week! 😤
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.
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!
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Hi Abbey🧡 gotta try that geek and gorgeous cleanser
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.
That brand, Rael, is at Walmart too
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.
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.
Helpful! The Krave beauty matcha green tea was too drying for my skin it felt very tight after using it but I wanna try your number one recommendation I've heard great things about it :).
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
Really like the La Roche Posay Lipikar face and body wash for my face.
Youth to the peoples cleanser is one of my top favorites ! And it lasts forever .
You need to try the FENTY total cleans'r. It is FANTASTIC + removes makeup
Another great video! I may try the Simple cleanser since I am going to start trying tretinoin this week through my new Agency prescription
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.
Would love to hear your take on make up removers. Thanks!
I have sensitive skin to and I’m shocked you like the YTTP cleanser. It makes my skin feel so tight and dries me out. The macha one my skin loves.
I love these 😍
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.