Trash review: Derma E Vanilla bean cleansing mousse

I recently finished up my bottle of vanilla bean 'age defying' cleanser from Derma E.
It lasted me about 4 months, used once daily.


The main reason I got this cleanser is because I absolutely love vanilla. I thought it would be nice to have a vanilla cleanser to wake me up in the morning.
While it does smell like vanilla, it also has a sort of chemical scent along with it. It bothered me and detracted from the natural claims of the product.

It has a thin creamy texture that feels really nice on the skin. I would not call it a mousse, but maybe a cream?

One pump lathered on to my hand:

It lathers very nicely, and removes all traces of makeup and oil from my skin. It actually made my skin feel rather dry and tight after, so I always made sure to moisturize right away.
I don't like cleansers that 'strip' the skin of it's natural barrier. I prefer more moisturizing cleansers like Dove, especially in this cold winter weather. Not to mention it is quite pricey :/
I don't see how a cleanser can have any 'age defying' effect since the ingredients get washed down the drain, and I didn't notice my skin take on any changes at all while using it.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone because it is a very average product for the money.

Repurchase? No. too expensive for a basic cleanser.

Price: $15.99 CAD

Rating: 2.5/5

Lexa's beauty secret #2

The epitome of all things beauty, is your skin.
It is your canvas, and it is with you for your whole life.
To look your best you need to take care of it!

One of my beauty secrets is to make sure I exfoliate my skin gently, every single day. Why?
Your skin sheds 1000's of cells daily, and over time it can build up and look dull.
By removing the dead cells, you make room for the new cells to come through revealing a brighter more healthy looking complexion.

You can definitely overdo it, too much scrubbing can lead to irritation, increased oil production or even blemishes - so you need to be careful not to use any harsh exfoliating products or cleansers.

The best ways to exfoliate :

• Use a clean warm washcloth and gently massage your skin with a mild cleanser. secret: microfiber cloths, which are typically sold for cleaning cars - work magnificently! They only cost about $2
  

• Use exfoliating cleansing cloths. These are so handy, my personal favorite. They remove all traces of foundation while gently exfoliating your skin. I use and recommend Olay daily facials skin soothing cleansing cloths. They are really great for sensitive skin.
  

• Use an exfoliating scrub. This can be tricky since there are so many scrubs out there, and many have the potential to harm your skin if the particles in it are too big. They can actually cut your skin! So be careful and choose one that has small smooth beads. My favorite is Olay Definity pore redefining scrub. I'd recommend it, unless you have extremely sensitive skin.