69%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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description

A gel consisting of a non-foaming formula that thoroughly removes impurities without drying the skin. Its papaya and grapefruit extracts contain exfoliating properties that help to remove the build-up which is the cause of blackheads and pimples. The gel lessens skin irritation, making it suitable for sensitive skin. Its oil-free, non-lathering gel makes cleansing fuss-free.

ingredients

Ingredients: Aqua (Water,Eau),Glycerin,Propylene Glycol,PEG-8 Stearate,PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide,Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract,Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract,Carbomer,Sodium Chloride,Parfum (Fragrance),Phenoxyethanol,Methylparaben,Propylparaben,Triethanolamine,Diazolidinyl Urea,Mica,CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide),CI 19140 (Yellow 5),CI 42090 (Blue 1),CI 15985 (Yellow 6)(4/26/2015)

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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a year ago

On the search for a good papaya-enzyme cleanser (more natural than 'Likas Papaya' soap which works well but isn't all that great for the skin's PH) and stumbled upon this. The concentration of...

About reviewer (767 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown



1.0
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a year ago

One of the worst cleansers I have tried. Very strong artificial fragrance. Also, it barely removes makeup and/or sunscreen. Is very good at stinging your eyes though. Does this also have dye in it?...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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2 years ago

I've been curious about several Mario Badescu products and recently bought a bottle of this cleanser, which is very reasonably priced for the amount you get. I'm not sure how effective it is as a...

About reviewer (1693 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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2 years ago

as others have noted, this smells "like a spa"...but that's a little more fragranced than I like for products near my face. Still, it delivers on its promise to not strip the oil , leaving skin...

About reviewer (373 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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3 years ago

I first got a sample of this, and it just smelt so good that I HAD to buy a full-sized one when it went on sale. Then I tried it out and it didn't work for me, for some reason - I somehow felt it...

About reviewer (620 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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5 years ago

I've used this for a couple of months, but I haven't noticed any difference with my skin. Feels kinda clean, but I had really high expectations on this one.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesGreen


2.0
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5 years ago

I know it shouldn't matter but I hate the way this smells. It's a really thick cleanser too.

About reviewer (1349 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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5 years ago

So, in my twenty's I had terrible adult acne. I had no idea how to deal with it either, since I never suffered from acne as a teenager. It feels like I tried everything and it really did take me...

About reviewer (435 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Other, Cool

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


3.0
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5 years ago

I tried using this cleanser after enjoying the glycolic cleanser and I prefer the glycolic. It smells nice but I feel like I need the foaming aspect otherwise it just feels greasy and like I’m...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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6 years ago

Love love love this baby! For a dry skin girl like me I hate foamy cleansers which are super drying and my skin feels like sand paper till I moisturize. This is by far one of the best gel cleansers...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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6 years ago

Earthy scent. Green gel that does not foam. Gentle exfoliator. Rinses clean. Not drying. I use this in the morning. Honestly, I’m not sure how anyone uses a cleanser only to remove makeup,...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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6 years ago

Smells like earth/herbs. This cleanser is great for people with good skin. It makes my skin soft and glowy but it's too gentle for my combination skin, I need something that REALLY cleans my face....

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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6 years ago

Maybe the worst cleanser I've ever used. It doesn't remove makeup. When I use toner afterwards, tons of dirt/makeup is on the pad. On top of that, it feels the skin leaving tight and dry! Without...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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6 years ago

This cleanser smells really bad and once I washed my face it stayed on my skin. It also did not make my skin feel clean.

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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6 years ago

I LOVE THIS STUFF. I use it in the morning (because it doesn't really remove makeup). I barely wet my face and then I rub a small amount on my face for 20 seconds. Then I wait another 30...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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6 years ago

Great double duty exfoliant for the skin. Use daily, weekly, or as needed. Non-foaming cleanser. Doesn't over-dry the skin. Don't leave on too long, because of the AHA's in the cleanser. But its...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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6 years ago

Oh my God!!! I never use the word ‘Holy Grail’ often but this cleanser is seriously dope. Don’t expect it to clear your makeup but definitely use it as a secondary cleanser. Your skin will feel...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

I like this cleanser and want to try more from the brand.This gel is very smooth and my face feels clean and soft but not completely stripped once I’m finished using it. I wouldn't count on this to...

About reviewer (106 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

Recently my face has been breaking out with small zits. Sunscreen? Too much fast food? Sleeping way too late? Who knows??? My acne responds well to products with acids (AHAs, BHAs, glycolic,...

About reviewer (476 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

I really do like this one, it's nice and gentle and smells nice like citrus and fruits. The bottle is large and you only need the size of 10-20 cent piece. So it will last a long time. However, I...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown