Review - Yonka Gel Nettoyant Cleansing Gel
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Wed May 18, 2005 2:46 pm

I decided to give this a go as a change from my previous cleanser.

First the good points Smile

I've not had any reaction to the cleanser and it seems quite gentle even though it removed my make up well.

Now the not so good points Sad

I'm not keen on the smell, it's too "botanical" and actually reminds me of a Decleor product (can't remember what). It's also quite a "watery gel" IYSWIM, so the tendency is to use quite a bit of product. I'd like it better if it was thicker and more "gloopy". It does however lather better than I expected.
So to sum up OK product but no raves.

Thu May 26, 2005 5:10 am

I have to say that, personally, this is one of the best cleansing gels I've used so far. Granted, you need to like geranium in order to like the scent of it. However, it does a really good job of cleansing the face and you can use it around the eye area to remove light makeup without any irritation at all.

Smell and texture (I know what you mean about it being runny!) are a big thing for me when determining if I like a product but luckily I like both on the Gel Nettoyant Very Happy

free skin care · Thu May 26, 2005 6:24 am

I really like this cleanser. I use it to remove sunblock and then use my Dr. H Cleansing Cream after it. I only use a tiny amount now but the first few times too much came out because it is pretty runny. The smell is familiar, I think I used a Lancome cleanser years ago that was similar.

free skin care · Thu May 26, 2005 6:36 am

I agree with SusanC I tried a sample of this and found it did not really clean my face, I would have prefered something a bit more deep cleansing.
Maybe its just the fact that it's a gel, I like cleansers with grains in Laughing

free skin care · Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:17 am

rosebud wrote:

I agree with SusanC I tried a sample of this and found it did not really clean my face, I would have prefered something a bit more deep cleansing.
Maybe its just the fact that it's a gel, I like cleansers with grains in Laughing

I'm with you Rosebud. While the Yonka smells lovely and is a great cleanser for morning (i.e, when my skin is free of makeup) even then, I crave that feel of exfoliation.

Have you tried Komenuka Bijin's Rice Powder cleanser? I'm thinking of going back to it.

free skin care · Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:47 am

Agave I notice we have similar skin types have a look at Carecate's recipe for homemade Dr Hauschka Cleansing Cream. I add Kaolin to this and now I know this sounds weird but when I go for a day out to the coast I bring a little jar of sand back and then leave it in a bowl over night in salt water then add some of the sand to the cleanser if I want exfoliation.
I should add this to the recipes thread Laughing

free skin care · Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:17 am

rosebud wrote:

Agave I notice we have similar skin types have a look at Carecate's recipe for homemade Dr Hauschka Cleansing Cream. I add Kaolin to this and now I know this sounds weird but when I go for a day out to the coast I bring a little jar of sand back and then leave it in a bowl over night in salt water then add some of the sand to the cleanser if I want exfoliation.
I should add this to the recipes thread Laughing

LOL - I am a huge fan of sea sand in products. I was addicted to that one LUSH soap (Flotsam?) and I can't help but walk barefoot on the beach and scrub my limbs down in the water, people must think I'm insane Laughing

I'm going to the market after work to get some ACV and lemons to make the toner, perhaps I'll see if I can come by the ingredients for the Cleansing Creme. I tried Dr. H's but, I didn't find it to be doing anything really... maybe I was using it wrong, as I adore the Rejuv Mask and Rhythmic amps.

free skin care · Sun Jun 05, 2005 12:38 am

I didn't really care for this cleanser, but to be honest with you I can't remember why. I am not much help here tonight.

free skin care · Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:53 pm

I've been using this cleanser for almost two weeks now and I love it. It's so gentle and yet it really cleanses my face. My skin didn't feel tight or dry afterwards. I love the scent too.

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