Liquid Neutrogena Pure Mild Facial Cleanser

Hi. I've shared with you guys my skin care journey with Alba Botanica's AcneDote line and how much I love their products (as shared here), I needed to find myself a mild cleanser since I'm constantly suffering from minor burns again (due to peeling and the scrub. Bad combo).

I found this Liquid Neutrogena Pure Mild Facial Cleanser and my mom immediately approved (every product I use on my skin needs to pass "mom security" because of my "sensitivity). One of my aunts practically swears by Neutrogena, or at least it seems so since most of her stuff is from Neutrogena. My mom approved because it says "mild cleanser" so I gave it a go, and I've been using it for a little more than a month.

Each bottle is 100 ml. Retails for 122.00 but I bought mine for 119 in Mercury Drugstore. Dunno why. Consistency is just like a facial cleanser.

Directions, Ingredients, and Claims

The Verdict:

It's a so-so cleanser for me. I love Cetaphil, but I hate that it's too mild that it barely seems like it cleanses. As for this one, it foams up, so I feel like more dirt is removed. It doesn't remove everything (toner cotton ball carries proof), but I still feel refreshed after using it.

Smell is fine for me. The smell is...like ordinary soap. It doesn't have an acne-fighting ingredient (at least none that I know of) so breakout control is out the window, same as oil control. I've used products like this one which helps in oil control, and unfortunately, this cleanser cannot offer that, at least to me. Made my eyes sting the first couple of times I used it.

Overall, I'll be hanging on to this cleanser, especially when I start peeling. It's actually pretty good if you're into mild cleansers, but if you're into something stronger, Neutrogena has a lot of "well-equipped" cleansers as well.

September 2012 Hit-listers

Hi. Before I go to bed, here's my top ten items for September, as I promised in my last entry. I'm hoping to make this a short entry. =)

Here's their group shot. =) 

Marionnaud Dual Ended Eye Brush- I use this for doing my brows, separating my lashes, and applying gel eyeliner. So versatile

Alba Botanica Acnedote Astringent- I've mentioned here how this helped me a lot with my acne problems. It's organic and works wonders

Zen Zest Body Spray in Talc- My mom gave me this and it smells so good. It smells like baby powder. Requires constant spraying though 

Tony Moly Party Lover Gel Liner - I've reviewed it here. It's my first gel liner and so far my favorite. Doesn't smudge at all

Flat Top Brush- This brush from Trinoma works best with anything-cream, liquid, or powder products

Maybelline Baby Lips in Menthol- I'm a loyal Blistex user, but this works just as well and it smells a bit better. (Given by my sister)

Etude House Silk Scarf Hair Serum - My savior from bad curly hair days. It used to be my sister's.

Loreal Kohl Contour Pencil- This was my mom's and it's just so creamy that I use it for my brows or for lining my eyes

Face Shop Face it Pure Color Lip Gloss- This used to be my mom's but when I ran out of my E.L.F. lip gloss, I asked for this. It smells so great that it's addicting 

4u2 dreamGirl Lovelight BB Powder- This one in the picture is my 2nd compact. I love this powder because it lasts long on my oily skin. Reviewed here

What were your favorite items for September? Lemme know. Cheerio!