Gentle Oil Absorbing Clay Cleanser

Name: C.O. Bigelow Gentle Oil Absorbing Clay Cleanser
Brand: C.O. Bigelow
Rating: 2.8 (61 reviews)

C.O. Bigelow

2.8

61 reviews

43%

would repurchase

3.3/5

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3.0

from

mzsassy

18 years ago

For this to make the claim that it's gentle, it sure did burn alot. For a second there, I thought I was using one of those Biore self heating face masks! This stuff also stings around the eyes,...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown

1.0

from

pr0cessa

18 years ago

I had a horrible reaction to this! and i do not have sensitive skin, I never have reactions to anything, it's extremely rare. this made my face feel like it was on fire, literally. my skin got hot...

About reviewer (430 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

memmy83

18 years ago

i liked this...cleared me up in a week but very drying and stings when it gets in the eyes! watch out

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown

1.0

from

Embittered

18 years ago

I had had this for a while but only recently started using it daily. I developed screaming red cheeks, and thought I was getting rosacea. Nope, it was this cleanser. Bad bad bad. I actually can...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

3.0

from

sugarysugarcake

18 years ago

I was excited when I bought this because the SA had similar skin to me (pale, sensitive, combo) and said she really liked it. Being a salesperson myself, I know I shouldn't have believed her but...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue

3.0

from

priancag

18 years ago

GREAT for oily skin - if you have dry skin, don't use this! This is not an everday facial wash in my opinion, but its good for the occassional deep cleansing as it seems to act like a mask too. The...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairOther

EyesOther

3.0

from

gerlygerl

19 years ago

i'm on the fence about this cleanser: it cleans well without stripping my combo skin, but the high percentage of rosemary oil makes it very irritating. the ingredient list reads like a wish-list of...

About reviewer (232 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

3.0

from

starryeyedsurprise

19 years ago

This product stinks. No, literally STINKS. I don't get it, it's active ingredients are Sage, I think, and Kaolin. But it smells like sulfur, and leaves that delightful scent on your face and...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBrown

3.0

from

lindsey835

19 years ago

This cleanser is a bit too harsh for my sensitive combination skin, but I do enjoy the way my skin feels after use. It gives the same clean, tight sensation as clay masks, but in 60 seconds instead...

About reviewer (638 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel

1.0

from

valnoble

19 years ago

This is disgusting. It smells like dirt which would be fine if it worked. It took NONE of my makeup off, and I didn't have that much on, just foundation. It was like I had not washed my face at...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

review

19 years ago

This works best among others of this line for my oily/normal skin. I like the 'mask' feeling that you get from an everyday cleanser. It is a cleanser that really works on lifting the oils and...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

mewatt3087

19 years ago

I bought all my C.O. Bigelow face care in the travel sizes so I could make my judgement and not have spent a lot of money. We let's just say I went back and bought the whole regimen when I ran...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen

3.0

from

Fuzedbulb

19 years ago

When I had first started using this product, I liked it a lot- it made my face look really fresh and clean, especially when I used the Bigelow Oily Skin Tonic afterwards, but you want to know...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0

from

jill627

19 years ago

I apply this to a dry face and leave it on for a minute or so (as directed) before washing off. It works very well at getting makeup off and is absolutely wonderful for the hot, humid Florida...

About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue

5.0

from

LorettaCastorini

19 years ago

I like this very much. Its like a mini clay mask to use daily. But like other reviewers said, avoid the eye area because it will sting. Otherwise its great, it gives my skin a very nice glow and...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther

4.0

from

CherHorowitz

19 years ago

My skin looks really great after using this product...but good god! do not get it anywhere near your eyes, it burns..other than that...its great. Took away one lippie for the smell and eye burn,...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesGreen

1.0

from

Harlot

19 years ago

Looks and smells like Kaopectate. Couldn`t tell you if it "works" or not- threw the sample in the trash....

About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

2.0

from

tenderheart003

19 years ago

Holy mother of God, this stuff stings like hell if it gets into your eyes, and it will. Too drying for my combo skin but would be great for someone who is oily. Deluxe gentle foaming is much better...

About reviewer (766 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

oregonclaire

19 years ago

If you love Kiehl's Rare-Earth Oatmeal Milk Facial Cleanser #2, you will probably really like this cleanser from C.O. Bigelow (purchased at Bath & Body Works). The ingredients are similar, the...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily

HairBrown

EyesBrown

3.0

from

diorgrl8

19 years ago

ive got mixed feelings about this one because of the smell and consistency. It was a bit too liquid and i had to use more than i usually use for non-foaming cleansers. But overall, not a bad...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesBrown