Lush Ultrabland Cleanser

I must admit I have tended to stay away from Lush stores, I found the smell emitted from them slightly overpowering. However, I like the whole concept so I braved the smell and found that once inside it was an appealing market place style shop full of enticing fresh products. I soon found myself wanting to purchase a whole lot more than I intended to and had to literally be dragged out of the store by my husband.

Whilst I was there I picked up a sample of their famous Ultrabland Cleanser.

I have been using this now for over a week (the sample has gone a long way) and the results are favourable. It is described as bland but effective. The Lush website says - "With a new almond oil base, this cream cleanser takes off make-up and cares for your face. It's gentle, but the deeply-cleansing oils reach down and remove stubborn dirt".

It is thick,yellow and gloopy. I also found it to be unscented. I put a little between my fingers to soften it a little and then massaged it into my face, it left it looking like I had smeared margarine all over it, greasy and oily looking. Then I used a warm muslin cloth to remove the cleanser from my face. It is a very effective cleanser,  removing some heavy make up! My skin was bright, felt very clean and soft. It leaves a waxy residue on the face (much like Pond's Cold Cream Cleanser) but if you use a toner then that residue disappears.

Ingredients -

Almond Oil (Prunus dulcis), Rose Water (Rosa damascena), Beeswax (Cera alba), Honey, Fresh Iris Extract (Iris florentina), Glycerine, Rose Absolute (Rosa damascena), Tincture of Benzoin (Styrax benzoin), Methylparaben, Propylparaben

I would definitely purchase this cleanser.

Ultrabland costs £5.75 for 45g or £9.25 for 100g from Lush stores or online at www.lush.co.uk