Aromatherapy Associates Deep Cleanse Face Wash Review

As you may well know, I am a big fan of a good face wash. I'm not massive on having a skincare routine that consists of 6 stages, who has the time for that?! I prefer having three, remover (typically micellar water), an everyday face wash, and a good moisturiser. I will use various masks and eye creams once or twice a week, but those three stages are my typical everyday skincare routine. I'm not saying that this is the best way, I just can't seem to find the time, and most nights definitely wouldn't have the energy to do anymore. We had this Aromatherapy Associates Deep Cleanse Face Wash turn up at work, and after reading reviews I decided to pinch it for myself and see what everybody was raving about. As you may well know I have fairly sensitive skin, it often stings when I use specific products, I come out with rashes fairly easily, too much or too little of specific ingredients can leave my skin dry and flakey or event the opposite, oily and spotty. 

I've used this product for the past week and can already see its influence on my skin. In previous months I've used the likes of Bliss, Soap and Glory, and bareMinerals for my daily face wash, most of which tend to leave my skin super dry, and I end up having to lap on the moisturiser straight after my shower because of how harsh they have been on my skin. This product must have the perfect balance of ingredients, as it leaves my skin smooth, spotless and brighter, with absolutely no signs of flaky skin and dryness! You can feel the foamy texture of the soap cleaning your pores instantly, and although I love a good bit of exfoliation this is softer and probably healthier for my skin every day. I only have one complaint about the product, and that's the smell. I'm quite fussy with the smell of beauty products, and this is usually where I'll end up complaining. Lavender, bitter orange, tea tree, ylang ylang and flower oil are not the best mixture of scents! I'd much prefer 1 or 2 rather than 5 or 6, but that is a personal preference. All-in-all, this is a fab product and does its job, but at £24 a pop I won't be buying it again, maybe if they release one with a simpler smell! 

The Best Face Washes At The Best Prices

When it comes to your face there are thousands of different products, cleansers, toners, serums, exfoliators... the list goes on! I'm a simple gal and like having a single face wash that I try to use every morning in the shower, although I do dabble with new products here and there. Over the past year or so I've tried out a fair few face washes, I like to attempt to try a new product every time I purchase a new one, although If I love one I will buy it a multiple times before moving on. I've put this list together to help anybody searching for an effective and affordable daily face wash. 

1. Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 

This is the newest of my collection, and I've got to admit it's amazing! I was having some pretty horrible break-outs a few weeks back, whether they were down to stress, products or bad luck, I don't know, but this has cleared my skin up in only a matter of days. It leaves your skin refreshed and smooth, and an added bonus is that it doesn't dry out my skin, I have sensitive skin and this is often the case with face products. 

2.bareMinerals Facial Cleansing Oil

Now I wouldn't use this as an every-day product, possibly once or twice a week in the evening before bed. Simply massage into your dry skin and then wash it off with water. The reaction to the water turns it from an oil into a milk, making it easier to clean off. This is a great product but as I said use it once or twice a week otherwise it can leave your skin slightly oily. 

3. Soap & Glory Vitamin C Facial Wash
This wash is great, it's exfoliating beads make it feel like your face is getting a deep clean, and you are left with a refreshing cooling and tingling sensation on your skin. Those with sensitive skin, and particularly dry, may want to watch out. If I used this product on the daily my face slowly dried out, possibly a 3 times a week product. 

4. Soap & Glory Daily Youth Foamy Moisture Face Wash
This product gives similar results to their Vitamin C wash, although it has a few extra ingredients that keep your skin moisturised- so no chances of your face drying up! It also has a great smell, sweet and fruity, similar to their Peaches and Clean products. 

5. bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash
This has to be my all-time favourite face wash! I found it whilst staying in a W hotel as all of their rooms are kitted out with bliss products. After stealing as many miniature freebies of product as I could from the hotel, I soon ran out and had to buy the face wash myself! Both and cleanser and exfoliator with amazing results, I've always got this on my list or in my cupboard. 

Thanks for reading x

K.