[Sample Impression] EVE LOM Cleanser and Muslin Cloth
Got a sample of this Eve Lom cleanser and muslin cloth and hadn't tried it until now. I've put it off since it seemed like a hassle with the cloth. Its says to be one of the best cleansers and is award winning with its multitasking abilities.
The cleanser is a cleansing balm which is like a thicker gel like cleanser that's said to be more hydrating and removes makeup better than oil cleansers or any other cleanser. Its like vaseline or lip balms. Its thick and creamy and goes on smoothly. It has a spicy scent like cloves and cinnamon. The main ingredient in this cleanser is mineral oil though. Some people love mineral oil, but others find it dangerous. It is a very cheap oil to produce and it not natural. This cleanser is very expensive and having the main ingredient as mineral oil isn't impressive. Past mineral oil products have given me whiteheads especially on my eye area so I will be cautious of this since mineral oil can clog pores. The sample gives you a little more than a tablespoon of product. A pea sized amount is enough for your whole face since it turns into oils as you massage it into the skin. I like oil cleansers since you can feel the bumps soften as you massage. This cleanser didn't feel as oily as the previous oil cleansers I've used.
The instructions tells you to use their muslin cloth to remove the cleanser though I believe you don't have to if you don't want to. Since the sample came with one I've used it. The cloth it gave me is abouta 7"x 4.5" cloth that's just big enough to cover my face. Its 100% cotton, thin, and feels like a napkin. You wet the cloth in hot water and wring it dry then cover your face with it and leave it for 3 seconds to warm the skin and open pores. If you leave the cloth too wet you can't breath through it so be sure wring it dry enough to breathe through it. Since the cloth is thin the heat doesn't stay for more than a few seconds so doing this as fast your can to keep the heat is also something to keep in mind. You can do this step once, but they advise to do it 3 times. After warming the skin, wet the cloth in warm water then use the cloth to wipe the skin clean in circular motions. The cloth has texture so it will gently exfoliate the skin as well. After you cleaned your skin, rinse the cloth in clod water and apply it to your face again to close your pores.
This cleansing routine is very pampering and spa like feeling. My skin does feel clean, and better though not much to make me want to spend $80 on a cleanser that's mostly mineral oil. The full size muslin cloths cost $22 for 3. I personally think you can mimic this for much cheaper price with a natural oil good for cleansing skin or another oil or balm cleanser. You can use a regular face towel and/or cotton pads instead of the muslin cloth. So far the muslin cloth hasn't gotten stained from my makeup although I don't wear eye shadows so can't say how well eye shadow colors can wash off the cloth.
Overall, this is a good cleansing routine to try so definitely recommend getting a sample if you can. It's normally called the oil cleansing routine but this uses a balm cleanser instead of straight up oil. The size price of these products is expensive, but you could probably find cheaper alternatives.
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