Just over a year ago I received my first ever Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, which was to become a much loved staple in my bathroom cabinet. In my opinion this is a miracle worker, and while I know many people feel it broke them out I think it has actually solved a whole lot of blemish issues for me.
About a month ago, just after moving house I ran out, and as I'm a little short on funds for skincare at the moment I decided to bite the bullet and try out a cheaper alternative for Cleanse & Polish.
That alternative being No7's Hot Cloth Cleanser.
Now I'll tell the truth here, I was quite wary about trying this as I've had reactions to No7 skincare before, but luckily enough I haven't had a reaction to this.
The actual product is very similar to Cleanse & Polish, a thick, creamy lotion you massage into your skin then wipe off with a muslin cloth that is supplied.
The actual cream though has a completely different scent to C&P, it's a creamy smell and nowhere near as pleasant in my opinion as C&P. The supplied muslin cloth is also much thinner and scratchier than the one supplied with C&P, although it does the job I think with enough usage it could actually damage your skin rather than gently exfoliate it.
Also, once I wipe the cream off with the cloth, instead of having a face clear of product I can still feel a layer of cleanser on my skin which needs rinsing again. I never had that sensation with C&P.
Over all I definitely prefer Liz Earles Cleanse & Polish to No7's Hot Cloth Cleanser, I think you get what you pay for. For me No7 has done well in a pinch, but I will be buying more C&P as soon as I can afford it, I prefer the smell, the feel, the clothes and the fact my face is perfectly clean once I've wiped it all off.
But if you are not as fussy as me then No7's Hot Cloth Cleanser is a good purchase to make.
No7 is £10.00 for 200ml and Liz Earles C&P is £24.00 for the same amount.
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ReplyDeleteI am using the Radiance Boosting version (dunno if they've changed the packaging since I bought it? Mine says Radiance Boosting on the front so maybe it's different). I like it enough but it isn't ground breaking. And I agree completely about the cloth. The free Liz Earle sample and cloth I got in April's Red magazine is sooo much better. I tend to just use the No7 with a clean damp flannel. I will say the No7 bottle is lasting me ages! x
ReplyDeleteI use Ponds Cold Cream in the same way, followed by a facewash. Cos Ponds is really good at getting makeup off, but I'm nervous about leaving it on my skin usually as I'm acne-prone. One day I will hopefully be able to try Liz Earle! :)
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I didn't like the no7 version, I used it and was like is it even doing anything? It barely did anything to my skin. Waste.
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I haven't tried either of these as of yet. I have been getting my clothes from Lush and I really like the quality. xx
ReplyDeleteI havent tried another cleanse and polish since my experience with The Sanctuary version! Ill stick to my Liz Earle I think!
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Ooo this saved me the bother, I use a Clinique cleanser with a muslin cloth and love it!
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Hmm read such mixed reviews about this, still want to give it a whirl though. I have only used the sample sizes of the LE one but I love it and when I have no more left I'll be very tempted to buy a full size one.
ReplyDeleteThe magazine, Red, is currently giving away a sample size tube and cloth with their mag. About £3 or £4 but the "sample" is very generous, might tide you over at least...
Rebecca x