Swisse Olive Leaf Deep Cleansing Gel

I love trying different cleansers and was looking for one with chemical exfoliants so thought I'd try this as I love other Swisse products. This is a very gentle cleanser which doesn't really foam up so isn't drying at all. It cleans well enough but doesn't it feel like it does enough for my oily, congested skin to use as a sole cleanser. I often double cleanse at night, using certain types of cleansers depending on what is on my face (sunscreen, makeup, extra oil/dirt). I find physical exfoliants to work better for a really deep clean, or a clay mask. I find this one okay for a morning cleanse. I think it would be perfect to use for those just starting to use chemical exfoliants and/or with sensitive skin.

I love this cleanser. It foams up nicely and leaves my skin feeling soft, clean and fresh. It doesn't leave my skin tight and doesn't irritate my skin either. I love the flip top lid because it makes the product easier to use. I have oily/combination skin so I would say this cleanser is most suited to those with this skin type. Ingredients listed are: Aqua (Water) ALOE VERA Aqueous Extract of Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Glycerin Cocamidopropyl Betaine Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate Xanthan Gum Sodium Glycolate OLIVE LEAF Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract Glycolic Acid Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water Allantoin Echinacea Angustifolia Extract PLANTOLIN Centipeda Cunninghamii (Plantolin) Extract GRAPEFRUIT Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil BERGAMOT Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil SANDALWOOD Fusanus Spicatus (Sandalwood) Wood Oil CHAMOMILE Anthemis Nobilis Flower (Chamomile) Oil Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil Passiflora Incarnata Extract LINSEED Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract SUGAR CANE Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract ORANGE Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract LEMON Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract SUGAR MAPLE Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract Salicylic Acid Sodium Citrate Benzyl Alcohol Dehydroacetic Acid

I like my cleansers to foam lightly but not strip and not irritate. I was a bit hesitant to try this as it had glycolic acid quite high up in the ingredients list, and also had quite a few essential oils which can sometimes small overpowering and be irritating in the long term. Thankfully this cleanser was very gentle, had a pleasant mild scent and didn't even sting my eyes. It cleaned well and the glycerin still left my skin feeling hydrated and not stripped. Since I already use other exfoliants, I can't say that I can see much effect from the glycolic acid in the formula, and I wouldn't expect much from the salicylic acid it comes almost at the end of the ingredients list. I usually remove make-up with micellar water or cleansing oil and this product ticks all the boxes for me a a second cleanser and I would happily repurchase.

This is a great cleanser for those who have oily and acne prone skin as it contains both salicylic and glycolic acid which helps to get rid of blemishes while also evening out skin tone. It is a gel cleanser and while it doesn't foam up that much it does leave my skin feeling clean and fresh. It doesn't dry out my skin and I find that my skin looks much better after I use it. It can remove some makeup but not all of it so I like to use an oil based cleanser first and then follow it up with this as part of my double cleansing routine.

This is such a great every cleanser and it is so affordable. It it great that I don't have to worry about putting nasty chemicals on my skin. It smells refreshing and feels light on the skin without stripping it or leaving it dry. I tend to use this one a night and the cream cleanser in the morning. I find this one works well to get off all the make up etc after a long day. The price point is really great too. Definitely worth trying!