Tony Moly Banana Cream Foam Cleanser: Review

Packaging:

Comes in a yellow plastic squeeze bottle

Contains 150 ml of product

Retails for $10-$15 (depending on where purchased)

ULTA currently has them for $11.60 

Formulation:

Banana cleansers are very popular in Asian skincare and has only begun to touch the surface here in the states. Banana extract has properties that help eliminate dirt and other wastes from the skin's surface. Think of it as a natural exfoliate without the harsh beads that most exfoliates have these days. This cleanser also contains honey which not only moisturizes your skin but also contains anti-bacteria properties to keep your skin nice and clean. While this cleanser does contain natural ingredients such as banana and honey, it is not 100% natural. It has your typical skin cleanser ingredients that you would see almost everywhere these days.

The texture is a cross between a cream and a gel like consistency. It feels very smooth on the skin and foams up pretty nicely. I was surprised at how much I liked this stuff. It cleanses the skin very well even on days where I am wearing heavy makeup. It does feel a little drying right afterwards but not to the point where I feel my skin is cracking. It works well with steam in the shower, opening up any pores and also works with cold water in the morning to help wake you up. 

I have very sensitive acne prone skin and after using this for about 2 weeks, not only my skin has cleared up I haven't had any breakouts. I would say that this cleanser would work on a lot of different types of skin. Remember everyone's skin is different, what works for one person may not necessarily work for another. When it comes to skincare it is all about trial and error.

The cleanser has a very potent scent which reminded me of banana popsicles I used to eat as a child. It also has an acetone scent to it when applied on the skin. I personally didn't mind the scent but for those of you out there who hate or can't handle strong scents I don't recommend this cleanser for you.

Overall

4.8/5

  

Clean and Clear Morning Burst Hydrating Facial Cleanser and Gel Moisturizer

Taking care of your skin is one of the greatest gifts you can do for yourself. In the cosmetic industry a lot of people have the sense that with makeup you can just stop taking care of your skin and use makeup to just cover up any imperfection. The truth is while concealer and foundations are saviors when it comes to our bad skin days it is extremely important to take care of your skin and NOT depend on cosmetics to make yourself look better. Cosmetics should be used to enhance your already great features. And the more you take care of your skin the less makeup you need to wear. For those of you makeup lovers out there heres a tip when you take care of your skin it also makes it a lot easier to apply your makeup and makes it look a lot better than without any skin care. 

One big misconception with skincare these days is that you have to spend a lot in order to take care of your skin. Guess what not true! While some of the expensive products do work really well it is absolutely unnecessary to spend hundreds of dollars. I seen people shed out $100 and up for just a moisturizer. 

Clean and Clear recently came out with a new facial cleanser and moisturizer. Clean and Clear is known for their effective and affordable skincare. Their most popular product has to be hands down their Morning Burst Facial Cleansers. They come in many different scents and types. Their newest edition to this line is their Hydrating Facial Cleanser. The packaging is the same as the other Morning Burst cleansers with the plastic container and pump. This particular cleanser is oil free (doesn't clog pores) and boosts your skin's moisture with cucumber extracts. It doesn't add any unnecessary ingredients that interfere with your body's natural moisture producing compounds. It has little bubbles inside that burst once it hits the water that helps not only clean your skin but also wakes you up. This is great for those of you who are not morning people and need that extra kick. The smell is pretty amazing too like a packet of Starbursts Candy. This product is great for dry skin but works with oily skin (for those of you with oily skin this will clean your skin really well however it does not control oil production throughout the day).

Along with this cleanser Clean and Clear also came out with a matching moisturizer. You do not have to use these products together to get great results. This Morning Burst Hydrating Gel Moisturizer is oil free, doesn't clog pores and with its lightweight gel consistency feels amazing and light on the skin. It moisturizes really well without leaving any greasy residue behind. It is great for both dry and oily skin and like the cleanser it also smells like Starbursts. This is a great dupe to the Clinique Gel Moisturizer that is around $26 a bottle. 

Morning Burst Moisturizer (left) $6.99 available at all drugstores, Targets, and Wal- Marts nationwide

Morning Burst Facial Cleanser (right) $6.99) available at all drugstores, Targets, and Wal- Marts nationwide