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Obviously I use other products (toner, moisturiser and foundation) and although these are not from the same brand or line, I have been using them for at least 3 weeks so the effects I find will be as a result of Clean & Clear wash.
First things first.....
WHAT IS IT?
Johnson and Johnson's ... Read review
Advantages: Cheap, gentle, makes skin feel great Disadvantages: Not such a nice fragrance
...be as a result of Clean & Clear wash.
First things first.....
WHAT IS IT?
Johnson and Johnson's Clean & Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash is quite a self explanatory name! But there is more...the bottle says that it is oil free, with 'gentle micro-beads to unblock pores and smooth skin'. I have no idea what exactly micro-beads are, but it says on the back that they prevent spots and blackheads so I guess they're a ... ...much!
SUMMARY:
For such a cheap price, this seems like a very good face wash. Apart from the smell of it, it's great! It has made my skin feel fresh and clean and for a first use, I couldn't have asked for more from it. ... more
As a buyer of facial washes and scrubs, I have tried a few on the market and when I pick one up, I want to know how well and how quickly it will work. That is why I am updating this review daily, from day 1 to show how it may or may not work. Obviously I use other products (toner, moisturiser and foundation) and although these are not from the same brand or line, I have been using them for at least 3 weeks so the effects I find will be as a result of Clean & Clear wash.
First things first.....
WHAT IS IT? Johnson and Johnson's Clean & Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash is quite a self explanatory name! But there is more...the bottle says that it is oil free, with 'gentle micro-beads to unblock pores and smooth skin'. I have no idea what exactly micro-beads are, but it says on the back that they prevent spots and blackheads so I guess they're a good thing. An exfoliator is designed to remove dead skin cells, dirt and oil from the skin's surface so you have a fresh face. Some exfoliators I have used in the past have had ground up walnut shell in them and can be quite harsh on your skin. Although micro-beads are synthetic and NOT natural, they are not as harsh.
PRICE: I bought a 150ml bottle for £2.74. I didn't see any other sizes of bottle available, only other products on the same line. I chose this one as it was the cheapest exfoliating wash that I could see in Tesco.
BOTTLE? The bottle design has changed from the picture shown by Ciao. The shape is still the same, but it is now a dark powder blue at the top, fading to white at the bottom, with the words 'OIL FREE' in a pink box. Mine also has a promo sticker on it about winning tickets mtv.co.uk's party thingy (which wasn't actually their party...) On the back is printed the standard information on beauty products (a brief description of what it does, ingredients, ml's, helpline number, cautions and how to use). The bottle rests on its lid, which means that when it has nearly run out, the last bits of exfoliating wash will squeeze out immediately so it needs little shaking. To open, simply flip the lip open and squeeze out the product from the hole which is tiny, about 2mm wide. It does need to be this small as the product is quite liquid and comes out quickly.
Now that I've got the innuendos out of the way....
SMELL: This is what I'm not too fond of...it smells quite soapy but also has that standard 'unisex' scent to it. It reminds me a little of washing up liquid but I'm not at all bothered as this is a product that you wash off and cover with the smell of moisturiser anyway.
TEXTURE & LATHER: As expected, it is gritty but very gentle. I've massaged a little bit into my hand and the liquid has absorbed into my skin leaving the little gritty bits. HOWEVER! On the directions, it says that you are to apply it to a wet face and massage into a lather. Now, I've had a few that have told me this yet it seems very difficult to get it into a lather. This stuff on the other hand is very easy. After about 2 seconds of massaging it forms a thick white lather, and although it takes a while longer than normal soap to wash off, this indicates to me that it works and is taking the dirt, makeup, oil and dead cells from my skin.
USE: I was wearing foundation, powder, mascara and eyeliner before I used the wash for the first time. I wet my whole face and squeezed out some of the product, about the size of a 10p piece onto my hand and applied directly to my face, massaging it into a lather for about a minute. When washing it off, the soapiness washed off very easily but the gritty bits: 'microbeads' needed a bit more encouragement! When I got them off I followed my usual routine of toning, then moisturising. My face now feels very fresh and a little smoother than before. Like every other wash I have used, it did NOT remove all of my eye makeup. You need cleanser or eye make up remover to do this. Although it did remove a little bit. If I had not have used moisturiser my face would have been too dry as I could feel it getting tight when I dired my face. However, my face does this with every face wash and I did not expect it to moisturise my skin in any way.
SENSITIVITY: I am always concerned when using new face washes, moisturisers and face wipes as I've had a few allergic reactions where my face goes bright red for three days, pimply all over and eventually peels. Yes it is lovely, and my friends thought it was hilarious. No I don't have a picture. I can usually tell within about 20 seconds of applying a product if it's going to have this effect as it feels like it's stinging or burning. This product did none of these things. I am NOT saying that people with sensitive skin can use this product though! I am just saying that I do sometimes have temperamental skin, yet was fine with this product.
Now to wait and see if it makes a difference!
DAY ONE: I have now used the scrub twice, still with no allergic reaction I'm pleased to say! This time I tone and moisturised as normal, but put makeup on afterwards. Surprisingly the scrub seems to have tighetened or smoothed my skin so it is actually a little easier to apply foundation. The change isn't spectacular but it's definitely a positive. I still have the same spots that I did the day before, and one has reared its ugly head. I cannot blame the product though as I'm due on my period and only one spot is actually quite incredible!
DAY FIVE: My skin is very soft and feels fresh but there are a couple of problems. Well, four to be precise- spots! They are quite big, red and painful (lush I know) BUT I cannot blame this on the facewash! 1. I have been on my period which equals spots regardless, plus eating tons of chocolate. 2. Last night I went out to a club, came home and fell asleep with my makeup on which always causes problems. Therefore- had I not been hormonal and going out drinking my skin would be perfect!
DAY TWELVE: The damage has been repaired! I now only have ONE visible spot near my nose and a couple of teeny tiny ones under the skin on my chin. Please bear in mind I used to always have atleast 5 spots on my chin and near my lips. Considering I am just getting over a bout of 24hr flu I'm surprised I haven't had a breakout. I'm giving this product a star rating as it really does work! It also keeps skin soft, and I have recently stopped using toner, which hasn't had any effect either.
ONE MONTH ON: It would seem my search for a miracle facewash has simply lead me to a mediocre one. Yes, the facewash works but it is not fantastic. I still have some spots. Don't think that I am suggesting the facewash isn't worth buying though...it does the job- it is simply my lifestyle which means my skin demands too much!
SUMMARY: For such a cheap price, this seems like a very good face wash. Apart from the smell of it, it's great! It has made my skin feel fresh and clean and for a first use, I couldn't have asked for more from it.
Advantages: makes skin very soft, unblocks pores Disadvantages: can leave dry patches on skin
...problem. He came back with Clean and Clear exfoliating daily wash by Johnson and Johnson. I have been using it morning and night now for a week.
The product is described on the tube as having gentle 'micro-granules' and it is supposed to unclog pores, smooth skin and be anti-bacterial.
The product comes in an easy to squeeze tube and is whitish in colour and has small grains in. It has a delicate smell a bit like delicately perfumed soap.
After ... ...and found it very pleasant. I rubbed a small amount all over my damp face and found that it felt refreshing as the granules rubbed my skin. It was a little difficult to rinse off but after patting my face dry with a towel my face felt softer to the touch and my skin shone. After using for a week I must admit that my spots are not significantly better. However, I am willing to give it another week before I make my mind up about that. However, my face ...
racheldarcy 18.10.2002
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Advantages: Fairly Cheap, Gets skin clean Disadvantages: Soapy Smell, left my skin dried out
...only thing they had was Clean & Clear exfoliating daily wash. This is a cleanser which exfoliates as well, and although I didn't particularly want to change cleansers, I decided that this would do until I could get back into town.
~About the product~
The Clean & Clear range is made by Johnson & Johsnon. This wash contains micro-beads which not only remove dirt and oil, but also get rid of the dead skin cells that can block pores, and cause spots ... ...one I have is slightly different to the one pictured above. It comes in a blue squeezy tube which stands on a purple coloured lid. The packaging is quite plain and simple - there's nothing glamorous about it, and it's not one of those things that you can display on the bathroom shelf, but it's what's inside that counts.
~Using it~
The wash is a white in colour and contains lots of small white grains. I was not impressed with the smell of this stuff ...
pink_champagne 01.07.2008
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Advantages: good value, decent product! Disadvantages: hasn't got a scent - although that could also be an advantage!
I had a facial a few weeks ago and the beautician used an exfoliating facial scrub on my face, I'd never used one before and I found it made a huge difference to the softness of my skin. She claimed it gets rid of the dead skin and unclogs pores to stop spots. Anyway, as I'd already shelled out a fortune for the moisturiser she used at the salon I had to stop myself from buying the facial scrub too. So I popped down to ASDA and found this "Clean ... ...My 150ml tube only cost me just over £2...a bargain! However, it was on special offer. 25% off I think, so you may have to pay a little more. I'd still consider it to be fairly cheap though. I've used the product every day now and as you only have to use a small 20p(ish) size amount then the bottle still feels as full as it was when I bought it!
***USING THE PRODUCT***
When using the product you are directed to wet the face then massage a small ...
lucylu_84 15.02.2003
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Advantages: Makes my skin much softer and gets rid of those dreaded spots Disadvantages: None
...is keep my skin as clean as possible and hope for the best! That is until recently. A good friend of mine posted an opinion on here about one of the products from the Johnson & Johnson Clean & Clear range and I must admit I was quite impressed with what I read. Funny thing is though I'd never actually seen this range of products in my local shops even though they are made by the same company whose products I have been using for years!
The following ... ...fight problem causing bacteria. Clean & Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash is clinically tested to leave your skin smooth and beautifully clear.'
Sounds impressive doesn't it? Well I certainly thought so. When I got home I couldn't wait to give it a try so into the bathroom I went, right what do the instructions say? Wet face: Okay easy enough, a nice splash of warm water followed.
Squeeze product into hands: Hmm how much? It doesn't say, oh well nothing ...
SandraR 10.04.2002 (03.01.2003)
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Advantages: Great product, clears and smooths skin Disadvantages: Can't think of any
I've been using Clean and Clear Exfoliating Daily Wash for about 4 or 5 years now. Having suffered from mild acne for a couple of years, I was desperate to try any products that would help my skin problem instead of slapping makeup on to cover that Mount Everest that incidentally became a little beige molehill of concealer. This product was still relatively new to the market and promised to unblock pores as well as help combat spots with its anti-bacterial ... ...amount is normally enough to clean your skin, and the 150ml bottle generally lasts me around 3 months. However, as with all products, be extra careful about getting it in your eyes as it really stings!! The product smells quite refreshing, perhaps a little 'medicated', so I think is suitable for use by men and women alike (I know many men who don't like using 'female' products because they smell too feminine). Although it is a little more expensive ...
grooviebaybe 21.08.2002
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