Last week, I posted about a new product I've been using, The Body Shop's Sumptuous Cleansing Butter and how it's a total dupe for Ren's Cleansing Balm.
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I've been dying to post a review and share this product with you, because it's the BEST cleanser I've used in a long time. There aren't that many balm/butter cleansers on the market yet, since the hot new thing right now is oil cleansers. But I predict that balms will be next, since they're really just oil cleansers in solid form and they're convenient for travel and easier to work with.
This cleansing butter costs $15, but you can regularly get it on sale. Right now it's $9, but that's subject to change. I purchased the muslin cloth (reg. $6, now on sale for $3) to go with it, since Ren's version comes with one and the salesgirl recommended it. It's a nice, lightweight cloth that's very soft.
This butter looks hard in it's tin, but it's very soft and easy to scoop out. It says to use it on a dry face, so I scooped some out and started massaging it in. This melts into an oil on contact and feels so silky and luxurious as you work it in. It's really a treat for dry skin, but oily types won't like this, as it's very rich.
It took my makeup off with ease, even mascara and it has a really nice, mild scent. Once I worked it into my skin, I wet the muslin cloth and used that to remove the cleanser, and also exfoliate a little.
Here are some packaging shots:
This is my go-to night cleanser, since it's great at removing makeup, and makes my face feel velvety soft and moisturized. If you have normal to dry skin, this is a fantastic alternative to an oil cleanser, as portable and easier to work with since the butter stays on your face, while oil tends to get runny.
Has anyone tried this? I'd love to hear your thoughts!