Gentle Cleansing Milk

13 Reviews

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   stressedOatmeal5

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   This is such a beautifully textured product. It is a lightweight milk texture that foams up slightly to cleanse skin. It leaves skin feeling very soft and well hydrated even before applying moisturizer.

   The blue glass bottle make this feel more like an expensive luxury skincare product. I love the all natural ingredients so I feel comfortable using it.

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   gleefulWildfowl6

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   As a brand, I like Weleda because many of the products are packaged in metal or glass, and I do not buy products packaged in plastic for environmental reasons. Also, since they are a European company, it’s my perception the products are less likely to be unhealthy and full of potentially unsafe chemicals, due to stringent European product safety standards.

   I had been using Dr. Hauschka Sothing Cleansing Milk (also packaged in glass and European) and wanted to try something similar. The Weleda cost a bit less per unit than the Dr. Hauschka, so I thought I’d try it it. Here’s my take…

   What I don’t love about this cleanser, first and foremost, is the very strong fragrance. It’s a heavy herbal/floral scent. When looking at it, I didn’t notice that “fragrance” is the sixth ingredient on the product list. Even if it is a naturally derived fragrance, it’s way too strong for my liking. Since it’s an open bottle top, it also tends to pour out all at once, which is wasteful. I don’t care for the somewhat thin consistency, either. It’s a lot thinner than the Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Milk.

   I guess it’s doing an OK job of cleansing my skin. I haven’t had any issues since using it, and I do tend to have fairly sensitive skin. I don’t wear much makeup (i.e., no foundation) but since it’s so thin in consistency, somehow my perception is that it isn’t really taking everything off at the end of the day. After using it, my skin feels fine, though, neither stripped nor filmy.

   In the long run, I’ll be going back to Dr. Hauschka.

   Pros:
   Packaged in blue glass
   Realtively short ingredient list
   Lower per unit cost than Dr. H

   Cons:
   Uncontrolled product dispensing
   Very strong scent
   Thin consistency

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   debonairThrush8

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   I love this cleanser. I’m in my mid 30s, have light PMS breakouts, rosacea when I have caffeine, wine, or chilies, and combination skin. I am also interested in nourishing my skin through the colder, drier months so that I age well :-D. This cleanser has a therapeutic herbal aroma. It cleanses my skin without drying or clogging pores. It is milky and non-foaming but rinses easily. I like that it’s so gentle – great cleanser for autumn weather. I have been using Weleda for 15 years – they’re simply wonderful. Only complaint is that the product does pour out a little fast, so have a gentle hand with it.

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   lazySnipe7

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   I am on my second bottle of this facewash, and I am obsessed. I have combo skin with mixed parts: oily in t zone, dry on cheeks.
   You can read more about the benefits of cleansing your skin with an oil based cleanser elsewhere, but let me say it is the best change I have made for my skin. I use this cleanser mostly at night, but in the winter it it my day and night cleanser (because my skin is more dry).
   I use the facewash three ways depending on my skin’s needs, so it is super versatile.
   1. I wet my face with warm water, and rub some between my hands and apply it to my face. Then I put a warm washcloth on my face and rest for a minute, then I rub the washcloth around and splash my face to rinse with water. This is my go to way of using it. Next up: toner, moisturizer. I wake up with glowing, non oily skin.
   2. I can use this as a makeup remover first, then follow the steps above. I will rub it into my dry face and wipe off. This will remove stubborn eye makeup and that colorstay type of lipstick.
   3. If I am feeling lazy or my skin is just dry, I will wet my face with warm water, rub the cleanser into my face and then wipe it off with a wet warm washcloth instead of splashing it with water. This leaves my skin very moisturized and I skip the toner and moisturizer.
   Some other observations:
   -the bottle is kind of expensive, but one will last me almost a year. So, totally worth it. I use about a nickel sized amount each time.
   -the bottle is made of pretty blue glass that I admire each time I use it.
   -the smell is absolutely divine. Now that I have been using it for so long, it just means “clean and relaxed” to me.

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   contentBaboon8

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   I like this but admit its not a do-it-all cleanser and as a result I only use this in the morning to wash my face but not at night to remove makeup/grime, etc. It has a creamy milky consistency and does leave a bit of film on the skin, but I don’t mind because it adds to its moisturizing effect, which makes this perfect for the fall/winter months when my skin is drier than normal. There’s a light herbal almost medicinal scent but that doesn’t bother me. I’m not sure I’d repurchase, as this is pretty expensive and the packaging isn’t the best. Other similar cream/non-foaming cleansers I enjoy are Boscia’s soothing cleansing cream and DHC cleansing oil.

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   pridefulVenison2

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   Since having a baby my skin has become dry, after years of struggling with oily, acne-prone and combination skin. I bought this cleanser at my local natural foods store on a whim, mostly because I have had good experiences with other Weleda products. After using this cleanser at night for a few months, I am not in love with it. The bottle is lovely to look at but as other reviewers have mentioned, the cleanser just pours out too fast, leading to waste. I have experimented with wetting my skin first, versus applying it to dry skin then rinsing, and I think I like the latter option. That leaves my slim feeling soft and refreshed. The scent is lovely and it has a nice milky consistency, although some may find it a tad strong, even medicinal. It could Be thicker. when I use it on wet skin I feel as if little actual cleansing is occurring. I don’t like that you cannot use this on your eyes to wash off eye makeup; I just like a multitasking cleanser like my old Shu Uemura oil cleanser better. I think I’ll stick with Weleda for body oils and hand cream but will not be purchasing this cleanser again.

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   aboardLemur9

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   I am on my 3rd bottle of this cleanser and I really like it. It leaves my skin feeeling clean, refreshed and happy (as in not dry, tight, bumpy, grainy or red). I seem to be breaking out less with this too because I think it cleanses without drying your skin. I have dryish, sensitive skin and now that I am almost mid-thirties my skin just doesnt seem to handle foaming cleansers anymore (even my cerave foaming wash was starting to dry and irritate) so I have switched exclusively to this. I use it morning and night. At night, I apply it to my dry face and really massage it in a few minutes to lift up makeup and grime. I get a baby wash cloth with hot (not piping hot) water and press to my face for about 30 seconds then use gentle downward motions to remove makeup. I keep going over my face till all makeup is removed. Since it has essential oils, I dont use it to remove eye makeup so I still use plain almond oil there. Then after removing makeup, I take a little more cleanser, massage into skin for a minute or so, and then splash it off with lukewarm water. This final step leaves me extra clean and leaves a light layer of moisture behind on my skin since I dont take it off with the hot wash cloth. Then I tone and put on my Weleda Almond cream and my skin is so happy and redness is reduced so I am happy 🙂

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   gutturalJerky4

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   it takes a lot for me to actually dislike a product,

   this didnt cleanse my face, it felt like a film was left on my face after rinsing this

   i have combo skin and this did not work for me

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   pleasedMallard5

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   At first I thought I would love this cleanser I’ve always had a hard time finding cleansers that work with my sensitive acne combo skin. Every Acne product usually drys out my face which makes me break out even more so I thought maybe a gentle cleanser would be better & I seen this and thought maybe this one would be good ???? I had the worst allergic reaction to this my skin literally felt like it was on fire it was burning so badly the next day I had red spots & angry bumps that weren’t even pimples it’s says it’s for sensitive skin but I disagree & after looking up more throughly reviews online I’m not the only one that had a bad reaction to this product I’m super disappointed ???? I have never been so disappointed in a product especially when most Garnier products I’ve tried I have liked but not anymore I will never buy one from again if you have sensitive skin I would stay away from this product & even if you don’t usually have issues with products I would still research the ingredients they say it all natural and stuff but after looking some of the ingredients up it’s loaded with alcohol ???? beware i would never wanr anyone to go thru what I did it’s been 4 days & some of my face still isn’t better yet ????

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    solemnGarlic5

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    I initially liked this, however I found it does take quite a bit of effort to remove make up completely. I always ended up using a whole load of makeup pads. It stung my eyes and smells a bit poo’ey once applied. It would be okay at removing just foundation before cleansing, if you can tolerate the smell. The thing I do like about it though, is it feels really nice on the skin and is not drying in the slightest.

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    enragedCoconut3

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    I really liked this one, it doesn’t dry out my skin though it does make it a little bit oily. I have sensitive skin & atopic excema and i didn’t have any allergic reactions on this product, and i’ve also dropped it on the floor several times and it didn’t smash 😉 But it doesn’t completely remove all of my makeup so the days I wear face makeup I remove it before cleansing the skin.

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    stressedFalcon2

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    I tried this one and the One Step Cleanser/Toner so excuse the comparisons that come later.

    The first step to determining your best cleanser is to know exactly what you want from it. You need to know which texture you like and how you want your skin to feel when cleansed. Some like the onomatopoeic squeaky feel and would tend towards foaming cleansers or soap bars. I love the soft, glowy, dewy and moisturized feel so I will naturally tend towards cleansing milks plus I just hate foaming cleansers. I also stay away from those drug store cleansing milks. They just feel weird and yucky! Anyways, this Gentle Cleansing Milk is nice but for me, the One Step is even better because it makes my skin glow which is awesome. This GCM is for much drier skin because it goes the extra mile of impacting even more moisture than you would expect from a cleansing milk so take note :).

    You really can’t go wrong with Weleda cleansers. I think they are top notch. All the cleansers I have tried from them achieve the dewy feel that I love and don’t strip your skin of moisture.

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    giddyTruffle5

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    I’m on my fourth bottle of Weleda’s Gentle Cleansing Milk and have no plans to stop now- I love this stuff.

    I have sensitive, oily skin, and some time back, I decided that I was going to start treating it differently. Instead of washing with a cleanser designed for oily skin, I started using this cleansing milk and following it up with the Weleda toner. For whatever reason, this seems to have made a very positive impact on my skin. The oil production seems to have decreased, possibly because I’m no longer stripping the oil away.

    In any case, this cleanser leaves my skin soft and fresh. Over time, I’ve noticed a decrease in redness and fewer breakouts, as well. The product has a texture like a very thin lotion, and has a very pleasant and distinctive herbal smell. I pour out a nickel-sized portion onto my hands every morning and night, massage it into my face, let it sit for about 30 seconds, then rinse with warm water. The cleansing milk is especially effective when used in conjunction with Weleda’s refining toner, but it highly recommended on its own, as well. Great stuff.