43%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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11 years ago

I LOVE this cleanser and am upset that it's not made anymore. If anyone has any left I'd love to take it off your hands!!! It burns like crazy but I've never had anything clear my face up within 3...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBrown



3.0
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12 years ago

Not a fan of this one! I got this at a past B&BW semi-annual sale a few years ago and have finally used up the bottle. This stuff burned my skin. I ended up using this on my back and it worked...

About reviewer (295 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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14 years ago

I brought this cleanser because it was on sale at a Bath and Body Works outlet and I love clay based face products. I know that a lot of people are bothered by the smell. It doesn't bother me in...

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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15 years ago

C.O. Bigelow went wrong with this one. This cleanser doesn't have a negative impact on my skin, but it provides a pretty unpleasant cleansing experience. The Gentle Oil-Absorbing Clay Cleanser...

About reviewer (173 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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15 years ago

I bought this at a bath and body works outlet, so it was around 5 dollars, which is really quite an amazing price. that's probably the only good thing about this product. First of all, it smells...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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15 years ago

HORRIBLE!! HORRIBLE!! HORRIBLE PRODUCT! I'm shocked that anyone would purchase this again! I don't know what they were thinking when they marketed this CRAP as a gentle cleaner. Because I have...

About reviewer (134 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Coarse

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

I have mixed feelings about this cleanser. I do feel that it was an error on C.O. Bigelow's part to call this a "gentle" cleanser. As others have commented, this cleanser DOES sting and dare I say...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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15 years ago

NOT GOOD FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN this has to be my favorite cleanser it works wonders & my pimples are clearing before my eyes. my face has never been this clear, i use this 2 times a...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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15 years ago

I like this stuff but it is Bigelow all over... well made but the front side of the label lies like a rug. Read the ingredients or else. It has sulphur so if it burns, stings, or smells like...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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15 years ago

I got this for $3.75 at BBW (on sale) and although this saps oil off your face, IT BURNS!! I think it's the rosemary oil...it has a sort of numbing effect, but other than that, this cleans your...

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesHazel


1.0
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15 years ago

I deleted my original review to submit this new one. B&BW is having a sale and I picked this up for $7.50 (half price). This worked great at first. It cleansed my skin thoroughly without...

About reviewer (183 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


1.0
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15 years ago

Not gentle--how could it be? Read the long label--it has several alcohols in it, irritating oils, parabens, and acids I never heard of. It burned my face, did nothing for my pimples, because the...

About reviewer (794 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

to be honest, my face looks VERY clean n luminous when i started using this cleanser..seems like it sucked out all the dirt/oil on my skin...i rub this stuff on my face in circular motions....wait...

About reviewer (1301 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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15 years ago

I tried this last year and didn't care for it, and today I found it under the sink and decided to give it another shot before throwing it out. I read the directions this time, and shook the bottle...

About reviewer (3602 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Olive, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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15 years ago

I bought this stuff on sale, for only about $4. I wouldn't re-purchase this because it doesn't do much for me. I mean, it didn't give me rashes/acne/etc, but at the same time, I didn't see any...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesOther


5.0
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15 years ago

In spite of having sensitive skin and reading several people's scary reviews of this product, I was desperate for something that would help clear up my skin, which had gone crazy with breakouts and...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


2.0
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15 years ago

I bought this because I had oily skin at the end of the summer, but I found it very aggressive! This thing burns! And also my lips were on fire! Seriously not recommended for sensitive skin! this...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I really like this cleanser. It didn't burn my face, and it took out all the oil on the oily parts of my face. Don't use this on dry parts of your face, because it will make them ever drier.

About reviewer (26 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesHazel


4.0
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16 years ago

I saw the mixed reviews on the product and had to add my own opinion to the bunch. I have REALLY oily skin and by oily I mean I usually go through 4 or 5 blotting sheets a day after I put a...

About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


1.0
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16 years ago

I thought I would try this product out, as I have very oily skin that is isn't very sensitive. You're supposed to leave this on your skin for about a minute after applying to let it absorb the...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesGreen