Let's talk about 'Acid Washed' Foaming AHA Facial Cleanser
This is not as strong as a normal acid toner. It's more like a traditional foam cleanser with a sprinkle of extra exfoliation via the Lactic Acid, therefore it's gentle enough to use daily on oily skin, without risk of aggravation.
It's also not a makeup remover, best for a second cleanse instead. Try our Face Off for proper makeup removal!
We've used alcohol-free witch hazel hydrosol as an effective natural astringent, and mild sulphate-free cleansers derived from coconut oil, as well as vegetable glycerin to hydrate.
Hidden within this exfoliating mousse are many protective and hydrating plant-based additives.
Retro scent evocative of 70's disco scent led by Rock Rose and rounded out with fresh and herbal anti-bacterial essential oils.
Artwork by Sharmila Banerjee
Hands down my fave facial cleanser. I struggle with folliculitis and I swear this is the only thing that makes it better. Makes my face squeaky healthy clean. Lasts ages bc it’s a foam, and the refill worked a charm. Will repurchase as long as they stock this.
Another winner from NB! Love the fresh and clean feeling I get after washing with this cleanser and it even got a compliment from my husband who has sensitive skin.
Love it! I have oily combination skin and big pores and while they haven’t gone away I’ve definitely seen an improvement. Been using alongside the simmer down oil and it just feel so indulgent and lovely. Feels like it’s gonna last a while aswell because a little goes a long way.
I got the cleanser a couple of months ago because I wanted to slowly enter the world of chemical exfoliation. Since I have normal-to-combination yet somewhat sensitive skin, I was wary of AHAs/BHAs since I thought they might make me break out. Good news -- this cleanser didn't! However, it also didn't really produce any noticeable improvements? My skin still looks pretty much the same (aka a blotchy mess with some post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation). If you're sensitive to fragrance (and this goes for any NB product, really) I'd warn you against using this cleanser. It doesn't have a super powerful scent but could still be irritating to your skin.
Additionally, the bottle isn't well designed. Like multiple other reviewers, I have struggled with the pump because it's incredibly stiff. I've had to press down so hard to release the product that the tube inside the bottle got bent permanently; besides, the claims of recyclability of the packaging seem to be at odds with the standards in my city.
Because of all these issues, I have resorted to pouring out the cleanser in my hands and using it as a body wash merely to finish the product. I will therefore not be repurchasing it.
I love this foaming cleanser... After experiencing a few breakout problems brought on from wearing a mask, my skin is already so much clearer after using it morning and night for just over a week. I've been using it before applying the Day Glow facial oil. I recommend both!