Shiseido • The Skincare Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam • Cleansers

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drok on 11/7/2010 5:08:00 AM more reviews by drok

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Well it is a soap based product but it doesn't dry at all. I used it in summer, it was really hot maybe that's why i didn't see any drying effects. I just used that on my face, didn't put any creams and everybody told me (skincare specialists also) how beautiful my skin is. It has also wonderful smell but it doesn't stay too much on the skin. Definitely but again :)

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anitahuynh on 10/9/2010 7:28:00 AM more reviews by anitahuynh

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Just switched to Shisedo The Skincare range. I have been using the cleanser once a day at night, and using my Jurlique Soothing Foaming cleanser in the morning, because I am slowly changing over to Shisedo skincare range.
Price is reasonable for a "high end range".
Packaging is standard, just a plastic squeezy tube, with a screw top cap.
Product is excellent at cleaning skin and removing makeup. At first I found the cleanser to leave my skin squeaky clean/tad bit drying, but nothing the Shisedo Softener and moisturiser can't fix.
The cleanser has cleared up weird acne bumps I have gotten recently on side of my cheek, that I thought were due to my pillowcase/hair products but it was just my current cleanser was not removing the impurities good enough. I am happy with this cleanser, but I would only recommend it to people with normal combination or oily type skin people due to the feeling of squeaky clean felt afterwards, and it may cause some dry skin/sensitive skin types to react or make their skin drier.

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sumyi on 10/8/2010 2:11:00 AM more reviews by sumyi

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This product is just an average product with an expensive price. No doubt that it's the first foaming cleanser that doesn't dry my skin, I was expecting more from this product e.g make my skin softer and more supple but after washing my face, it's clean and that's pretty much it. My skin doesn't feel moisturised but neither does it feel dry. May be i'll purchase it if there's a sale just so that I could have a complete set of The Skincare products. For now, I think I would rather buy Olay cleansers at a fraction of this price!

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ltsAlwaysSunny on 10/7/2010 6:01:00 PM more reviews by ltsAlwaysSunny

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

The smell, consistency, lather and packaging are great. But this really dries out my skin. I think this is better suited for people with combo/oily skin. It's also pretty expensive.

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melonbaobao on 9/23/2010 11:05:00 PM more reviews by melonbaobao

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I've been using this product on and off for many years now. I stock up whenever I go to Hong Kong because it's too expensive to buy in the department stores here. It's light, smells nice, and cleanses the face thoroughly. One tub lasts >6 months because even a small amount will foam up. It works even better if you buy one of those soft round facial brushes and squeeze some product onto the brush and use it that way, it will foam more =)

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*TOP REVIEWER* nakeeyark on 9/17/2010 8:00:00 PM more reviews by nakeeyark

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a cleanser that I treat myself to every winter when Sephora's F&F sale happens, because otherwise there is no way I can afford to spend $30 on a tube of face wash. Luckily, The Skincare Gentle Cleansing Foam lasts forever -- FOREVER, so when I can get it for 20% off, the fact that I can use it for upward of 3 - 4 months makes its a worth while investment. I just take a tiny amount, mix with water, work up the creamiest, foamiest lather ever, and wash my face. The reason it's knocked down to 4 lippies (aside from the price) is because it does leave my face a tiny bit dry, but I think all foaming cleansers tend to do that to me. The smell is inoffensive and does not bother me at all. And, although this obviously isn't a huge issue in terms of skincare, I really love the packaging -- simple, clean white tube with red writing that dispenses the product super easily. I think that this cleansing foam works on a myriad of skintypes, as my mom (who has very dry skin), my sister (who has acne-prone skin) and I, with my oily/combination skin, all love it. Bottom line: during the Sephora F&F sale, we ALL stock up. Highly recommended.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Ethabella on 9/2/2010 8:00:00 PM more reviews by Ethabella

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This cleanser has been great. I've been using it for several weeks. It is worth mentioning that I use it with Clarisonic, and anything harsh would be too much exfoliation for my skin on a daily basis in my opinion. Also, while it does say that it's gentle, it is most definitely NOT the most gentle product. But I mean this in a really good way, a gentler product didn't really get the job done.

The cleanser itself foams up quite nicely with a really tiny amount. It cleans my face without stripping it of its natural oil or drying it out. It burns my eyes a little if it gets in them (certainly less burning than other cleansers I've used). I've noticed a big improvement in my under-the-skin breakouts and the size/appearance of my pores/blackheads. Again, this review is based on use of this product with clarisonic- purely because I don't use any facial cleanser by itself. And, it's not as if I never break out anymore or don't have any blackheads anymore. No product is a miracle worker and I do expect hormonal break outs from time to time, and the product itself doesn't do much for clearing up marks from old break outs, but I really don't see any one product doing much for that.

I can easily say that this cleanser is one that I've been most content with in a really long time.

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notalike on 7/31/2010 1:34:00 PM more reviews by notalike

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

My first Shiseido cleanser and I'm very pleased. It has a mousse(y) consistency and smells nice. It lathers up beautifully and takes off my water proof mascara. I use it with my Clarisonic. Could be a bit on the drying side. So unless you have oily skin, I wouldn't recommend using it everyday. Other than that excellent cleanser. I won't repurchase though due to the cost and also there are many other cleansers that are cheaper and just as effective.

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tigerlily217 on 7/18/2010 4:26:00 AM more reviews by tigerlily217

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

i love shiseido products and this cleanser is great. you only need a little and it foams right up, it gets rid of make-up. good thing about it is that it doesn't irritate my skin or cause it to break out. personally though, i like the benefiance cleanser better, just my two cents.

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IIsujinII on 7/13/2010 10:12:00 PM more reviews by IIsujinII

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I love this cleanser. It foams up incredibly well and you only need the tiniest bit. It washes off all my makeup and leaves my face feeling so clean and refreshed. I was loving the Philosophy purity cleanser, but after using the Shiseido, the Philosophy cleanser just doesn't feel like it's doing as good of a job. This cleanser is a little bit pricey (for a cleanser) but if you live near an Asian market that sells the Shiseido drugstore line, their cleanser in the blue bottle is exactly the same as this one (for about $5).

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Kimm992 on 6/29/2010 1:22:00 PM more reviews by Kimm992

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

Love this cleanser!

I was dealing with aweful breakouts/deep pimples and then I switched to this cleanser and my skin cleared within a few days.

I haven't had a breakout in 3 months since I started using this product!!

Definitely recommend it!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* kathrynb23 on 6/10/2010 12:35:00 AM more reviews by kathrynb23

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Pros:
- Removes makeup very well
- Leaves skin feeling very clean
- Does not have and harsh beads that feels like it scratching your skin off

Cons:
- Does leave skin feeling dry

Overall:
I did like this cleanser, but I do think that normal cleanser can do the same job and for less of the cost. I usually only get expensive skincare during the Christmas season and Mother's Day, only because they are usually half the cost, and they have gift sets which come with everything for you to try, soo you dont need to spend a lot to buy them seperately.
I do find this cleanser to dry my face out, it removes makeup very well for some odd reason, I dont think that this cleanser should be use everyday, cause it does seem a bit harsh.
Would I buy it again? When Christmas come around, yes

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kaylo19 on 6/3/2010 6:02:00 PM more reviews by kaylo19

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Other, Straight   Eyes: Green    

Really like this cleanser!! I use it whenever I wear make-up and it takes everything off and leaves my skin feeling super clean. I always have to use a moisturizer after it and I wouldn't use it in the morning by itself since for me it isn't gentle enough for that use, but overall it is my favorite for taking off the day and setting up a clean slate for the rest of my night skincare routine. The packaging is great and you get lots of cleanser for the money!

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bigbu on 5/28/2010 11:10:00 AM more reviews by bigbu

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Black    

I love this product. My skin is oily combo and very very sensitive. I got broke out with almost everything but this one. I have a whole collection with this Skincare brand cleanser, lotion ... and my skin is soft, glowy and no break-out. Would buy this again, YES and nothing else.

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mcrpsy14 on 5/20/2010 9:36:00 PM more reviews by mcrpsy14

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I absolutely LOVE this cleanser. It's very gentle and it works well w/my combination skin. It doesn't irritate my extremely sensitive skin at all.

Fallback...it's a bit pricey, but if used wisely it can last you quite a while.

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radleyas on 5/13/2010 1:09:00 PM more reviews by radleyas

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

This is an awesome product. I got it as a replacement for the Cle de peau gentle cleansing foam. They're both made by Shiseido, expect the this one is half the price of the Cle de peau product. I love using this in the evening, when I'm cleaning away all the makeup and dirt of the day. I use it with my clarisonic brush. It rules! I love love love it! It's one of my two HG cleansers (the other is Kate Somerville detox). This foams beautifully and one 4.3 oz tube lasts for 4-5 months. At at $30, it's an absolute bargain.

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*TOP REVIEWER* laurxrawr on 5/13/2010 9:44:00 AM more reviews by laurxrawr

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is amazing. It removes my makeup, is super foamy but not at all drying. I am addicted to how foamy this is. I sometimes rub this in my face for like two minutes because its that foamy and fun. Its expensive but it lasts for ages. I use like half a pea sized amount and I am good to go. My skin never feels tight or dry after cleansing. It doesn't irritate my eyes. Great product

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sailette on 5/13/2010 8:30:00 AM more reviews by sailette

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Relaxed, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this cleanser thinking it would be nice however, after using it for 2 weeks my face became really oily and started breaking out which has never happened before with any other product. I thought it might go away but it didn't go away. I used the product for a month and stopped because the break-outs were getting really bad.
A plus for the product would have to be that it foams up lovely and feels good when you put it on your face. However, it should be the long-term results that matter and not the short-term. The product doesn't even remove make-up!

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kikihony on 5/12/2010 4:53:00 PM more reviews by kikihony

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

it is expensive for cleanser, but you only need 1/4 amount of cleanser you are using right now, b/c it makes foams so well and it gives such a clean feel after using without dryness. I am using travel size along with toner and lotion, i don't know about others, cleanser is the best!!!

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caitlyncrafts on 5/4/2010 11:40:00 AM more reviews by caitlyncrafts

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I've been using Shiseido's foaming cleanser for about 10 years now, and I love it. I have sensitive skin that is prone to dryness, and this cleanser doesn't aggravate that at all. It really is gentle and the fragrance is mild. I use the toner and moisturizers from this line as well.

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