Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Cleanser Review
A review of Estée Lauder's two-in-one foaming cleanser and clay mask, examining its oil-absorbing ingredients and suitability for oily skin types.
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask costs $32.00. According to a review on Beautiful With Brains, the product is a thick, creamy cleanser that transforms into a rich foam and can also be used as a three-minute mask.
Key Cleansing and Purifying Ingredients
The formula relies on a soap-based cleansing system. This includes surfactants and fatty acids like myristic acid, lauric acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid, which react with potassium hydroxide to create soap. The review notes that such cleansers can have a higher pH and may be drying, especially for sensitive or dry skin.
For its purifying claim, the product contains two types of clay. Kaolin and montmorillonite are included to absorb excess oil from the skin's surface. The source explicitly states that skincare products cannot detoxify the body or pull toxins from the bloodstream. "Skincare products simply can't reach into your body and draw toxins out through your pores," the review asserts. The clays only work on surface oil.
Performance and User Experience
A small amount of the product creates a significant lather with a noticeable floral scent. The reviewer from Beautiful With Brains prefers using it as a mask a couple of times weekly rather than as a daily cleanser. They report it provides a very deep clean, which may appeal to those with oily or combination skin who desire a squeaky-clean feeling.
However, that same intensity is why the reviewer cautions against daily use for many. They found it could leave skin feeling overly stripped. The fragrance, while rinsed off, could still potentially irritate sensitive skin.
Price and Availability
The product is available for $32.00 from retailers including Estée Lauder, Look Fantastic, Sephora, and Ulta.
Final Recommendations
The reviewer's verdict is specific. They would only recommend the purchase for those with "seriously oily skin" looking for a clay mask treatment. For individuals with dry, sensitive, or easily stripped skin, they advise against it. The review concludes by reiterating that the product does not purify skin in a detoxifying sense. It is a foaming cleanser with oil-absorbing clays.
