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Dermalogica essential cleansing solution

Gently cleanse and deeply condition with this rich, creamy cleanser
Average Customer Rating:
4.55 out of 5
4.6
 out of 
5
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5 stars
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18 out of 20(90%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for essential cleansing solution
Review 1 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Perfect Gentle Cleanser!

Date:August 8, 2012
triplyblessed
Location:Middle Georgia
age:45-54
I had always used cleansers that bubble and foam but when my skin started to show signs of aging, I started experimenting with new products. It was natural to fall in love with the Essential Cleansing Solution. My skin had been beginning to feel a bit thirsty and loves the rich & creamy feel. My skin is much less sensitive now that I use Dermalogica and people are complimenting my skin and asking what I'm using! Gotta love that! =)
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 2 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

tried once, had to have

Date:August 6, 2012
LyndseyMarie
Location:Akron, OH
age:18-24
love love love this cleanser in every way! was used on me at Ulta during one of the treatments and i just HAD TO HAVE IT! love how rich and soft it feels on my skin, and leaves my skin light and fresh. i like to use a little on my elbows too because it really softens them up! couldn't live without this!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
0points
2out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 3 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

A must for everyone

Date:July 30, 2012
Aukele
Location:Chicago, IL
age:25-34
This is THE one. You will never need another cleanser. First, it keeps my skin perfectly balanced and moisturized year round. I no longer need to purchase one for humid summers and a separate one for dry winters. Second, I love that it is rich and creamy without soapy bubbles, which means, it doesn't burn your eyes or skin and is easy to rinse off completely, without leaving residue. You only need a small amount which makes the bottle last a long time. All in all, its the best cleanser that I have found and does exactly what I need it to. Leaves my face fresh, moisturized, cleansed and free of irritations. Even my husband uses it, since its fragrance free and not "too girly".
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

The Cadillac of Cleansers for the Face

Date:July 28, 2012
lasallepal
Location:Chicago
age:55-65
I LOVE this cleanser. I use a Clarisonic Mia to cleanse my skin and rid it of impurities. I found this cleanser to be the best product to use with my Clarisonic. I have very sensitive skin and I'm prone to white heads. The Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution soothes my tender skin while cleaning it. My skin feels soft and clean afterwards. I am in the process of being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (probably Lupus) and have flares of a dermatitis type rash that reacts to most products. That is not the case with this cleanser. It is a great cleanser and a great value.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 5 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Gentle yet refreshingly revitalizing

Date:July 28, 2012
Renee010911
Location:Baltimore, md
age:25-34
I am a bit "product excessive" when it comes to tending to my bodies largest organ, but I have found that this face cleanser is by far one of the best products on the market! And it is my number 1 consistent spa item. I haven't encountered another wash that cleanses without over drying, while also moisturizing without leaving a residue- and I have combination skin. It's rich and more concentrated too, so a small amount goes a long way!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 6 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5

Not impressed

Date:May 11, 2012
Rachael01
Location:New York
age:25-34
This was one of the first products that i purchesed from dermalogica.. I wasnt sure what to even get but it seemed like the description fit my skin well so i thought id give it a try seeing all the great reviews and hearing such amazing things about this company.. any how... im not sure if it was this cleasner and the lotion combined or just the cleanser but it made my skin break out worse.. I dont have acne but i do get little bumps on my cheeks and for head and this made them worse:( i was soo sad because i really wanted to love this line.. I am going to give another cleanser a try because i desperatly need a face wash to get rid of these bumps and possibly help clear blackheads and minamize my pores.. soo im crossing my fingers for some results! If any one has any reccomendations for these problem areas i would greatly appericate it.. Hope this helps.. Stay away if u have any kind oily skin or are looking for something to clear breakout..
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
-2points
4out of 10found this review helpful.
Review 7 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Great product

Date:March 6, 2012
merlin
I've tried less expensive cleansers but always go back to Dermalogica, it is worth the price.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+5points
6out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 8 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Love this product!

Date:December 29, 2011
hsgragg
Location:North Carolina
age:25-34
I was skeptical of a non-sudsing cleanser, but this cleanser really works. My face FEELS clean. And I can tell such a difference in my complexion each time I use it.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+10points
10out of 10found this review helpful.
Review 9 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Love it!

Date:December 6, 2011
GoldCanyonLisa
age:35-44
Had a facial a few months ago and these were the products that were used. Cleansing solution leaves my skin feeling clean and soft. No trying effect at all.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 10 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Great product, I like the moisturizing feel.

Date:September 16, 2011
Sage
Location:Pleasanton, CA
I use preclease, cleanser and daily moisturizing and I am very happpy with the results.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 11 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Five Stars

Date:September 1, 2011
Mimila
Location:Reisterstown, MD
age:Over 65
Very soft and moist on the face. Only a little dab is needed and a little dab will do ya.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+3points
4out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 12 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

MIRACLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date:July 20, 2011
Alisha
Location:columbia,sc
age:25-34
Let me start by saying that I NEVER write reviews, so this is saying a lot in itself! I am seriously in love with this product/brand. I have only used the 3 step system from clinique and I have very dry skin with blackheads on my nose that I have never been able to get rid of. After years of clinique with just ok skin I decided to try something but was terrified of breaking out with a new regimen. This did not happen with Dermologica, I started with the dry skin set to test it out and after the first use my skin felt amazing. I feel like I have never had truely clean skin until now. In 2 weeks time my skin was completely different! Not only did I not have dry skin anymore my skin was very even, my pores were smaller and my blackheads were cleared tremendously! I never had a breakout and couldnt be happier, this is my new holy grail product! It is worth every penny! I see why so many celebrities use this line, you will not be disappointed I can promise you that!!!
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+31points
31out of 31found this review helpful.
Review 13 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Hubba Hubba, Look at this Skin

Date:July 5, 2011
Mirella
Location:Philadelphia, PA
age:25-34
I've been using this cleanser for almost two months (after first trying the Special Cleansing Gel for my typically clogged pores and moderate struggle with adult acne). I wish I could upload before and after pictures! I very much love this stuff and what it has done for my skin.
It has the consistency of an intensely rich moisturizer, but on a wet face, it solvates to a smooth and creamy consistency; rub it around for a while, then it washes off perfectly. I use it in the morning before the Daily Microfoliant (occasionally after the PreCleanse), and again by itself before bed. Twice a week after a shower, I will do the Essential Cleansing Solution, then the Daily Microfoliant, and finally a clay mask. Every day and night, I wear a good moisturizer, also Dermalogica. I wish I could time-travel back to 1999 and tell teenage me what's up. . . and buy stock in the company.
Like I said, I had had a long-term problem with clogged pores and acne (especially in the summer, as a bike commuter without A/C at home), even though I'm now 26. That seems like a thing of the past: after two months of using this lovely stuff, my skin is perfectly clear with no more black- or whiteheads. It is like all of my efforts to fight pore congestion were actually drying up and setting the oils within my pores, causing the congestion. With this rich but super gentle cleanser, my skin is now radiantly soft and beautiful. I haven't even worn foundation or concealer for weeks (probably the final step for amazing skin, not slathering it in pigments that will accumulate in pores), and I look so much younger and refreshed. Thank you, Dermalogica! I'm convinced.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+17points
17out of 17found this review helpful.
Review 14 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

The best.

Date:June 7, 2011
pt80006
Location:Denver,CO
age:55-65
I have been using this cleanser for over 20 years and would not think of changing. It cleans without drying and washes off completely. I sincerely believe using Dermalogica for these past 20 years has kept my skin looking young. That and staying out of the sun.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+11points
11out of 11found this review helpful.
Review 15 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Gentle cream cleanser

Date:April 26, 2011
Kadge
Location:Houston, Texas
age:55-65
Cream cleanser cleans thoroughly, yet gentle to aging skin.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+2points
3out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 16 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

I Love this product!

Date:February 22, 2011
Erbear
Location:Manchester, TN
age:25-34
I Had a hysterectomy at 24 and went from normal to severely dry skin overnight. Essential cleansing gives my skin back the moisture it so desperately needs and feels like silk, I would take a bath in it if I could! Its simply amazing, what more can I say?
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+10points
10out of 10found this review helpful.
Review 17 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5

want to exchange

Date:February 15, 2011
hillgirl
i am not as happy with this product as i was the one i used previously. it seems hard to rinse off and takes more of it to remove makeup. i am not sure why i changed because i loved the dermalogica product i was using. i may ask for a swap...i am not using it anymore.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
-6points
6out of 18found this review helpful.
Review 18 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

I feel fresh every day!

Date:January 15, 2011
emey
Location:Dammam Saudi Arabia
age:25-34
I liked this product alot as I feel that my face is well hydrated and nourished.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+6points
7out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 19 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

love my skin

Date:October 17, 2010
Janice
Location:Marin County, CA
age:55-65
I've been using this product for myself and my clients aged 40 and over with normal to dry skin and also for their at-home daily maintenance and we love the feel of our smooth, fresh looking skin. I get a lot of referrals from my happy clients. Having great skin makes clients trust you with thier skin. I love this product.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+9points
10out of 11found this review helpful.
Review 20 for essential cleansing solution
overall rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Superb for keeping my skin clean, fresh & healthy

Date:October 6, 2010
Hazel
Location:NYC
age:35-44
A fabulous product for keeping my skin clear and clean. You can really feel it working as it takes off the daily grime each evening. The feeling of freshness that I get every morning after using it is simply the best though. No other product makes my skin feel squeaky clean like dermalogica does. Once I've used my essential cleanser, I've woken up with a smile, I can see it, and my skin can feel it. The packaging is simple and portion size is perfect. I love this product and it loves my skin.
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.