Charcoal Cleansers Battle! Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser Versus Michael Todd Charcoal Detox Deep Pore Gel Cleanser

I'm always searching for new and natural facial cleansers that are free from all chemicals and nasty stuff. I don't like anything that contains Paraben or Sulfates and mostly my minimum requirements for skin cleansers for face, body or hair if possible.

It has been getting easier to find natural products here in Singapore for the past 1 year which is a good thing but natural products are way expensive here which most shops/stores will jack up the prices by a lot here.

I love Charcoal Cleansers! They really helps when I have any break out here or there. Now let's first talk about :

Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser (SGD $39 150ml/ 5 fl oz @ Sephora) is a warming cleansing gel that is suitable for all skin types. It is Preservatives, Colour, Gluten, Artificial fragrance and Ethanol alcohol FREE. The warming sensation last just less then 5 seconds so do not worry that it will cause any discomfort at all.

Boscia claims: "It deeply cleans and detoxifies, dissolves pore-clogging impurities, oil, and makeup as it refines skin texture, helps brighten skin clarity and minimizes the look of pores over time.

The Artichoke leaf Extract improves elasticity to help tighten pore walls. Charcoal draws out excess oil and impurities as it detoxifies. Glycolic Acid helps clarify skin and smooth rough texture. Vitamin C helps brighten skin tone and minimize fine lines as it defends from free radical damage."

The gel texture is slightly watery and not as thick to me for my liking and I do feel just a bit tight, a bit dry if I used twice daily. Thats why I do just use this only once either in the morning or night depending on what I needed that day.

Michael Todd True Organics Charcoal Detox Deep Pore Gel Cleanser (USD $23 210ml/7.1 fl oz @ Michael Todd Website - link)  "This cleanser utilizes the properties of Activated Charcoal in a base of organic aloe vera to neutralize acidity and absorb impurities while sugar cane and maple provide gentle exfoliation for increased cellular turnover. Amazingly absorbent, Activated Charcoal is widely known for its ability to effectively cleanse the skin, unclog pores and remove deeper impurities and dead skin cells.

Beneficial for all skin types, powerful antioxidants and tea tree and other essential oils provide effective anti-aging and blemish healing properties, including treatment of acne, rosacea and eczema."Michael Todd True Organics claims

I love the thick gel texture and I think it is the perfect texture for my liking and the best part is I can use it twice a daily without leaving my skin feel even a tiny bit tight or dry. The best is they are 

Made in USA(I just can't stand products used on skin or for consumption from China because they really got a bad reputation for causing harm from a number of incidents already... made in any other place but China.. Just scare to use them sometimes.. only can except clothing items or if makeup is  only their powder form products.)

Made with organic ingredients

No added water

No parabens or triclosan, phthalates or sulfates

No mineral oil, artificial colour or synthetic fragrance

No animal testing (products tested on their chairman)

If I just got to choose, I much prefer the Michael Todd True Organics one better cause I think it suits me better. I still do like the Boscia one too and it is still a great product.

What do you think or feel? Which one do you like better?

The Body Shop: Tea Tree Cool & Creamy Wash

I have always and will always try different brands and types of facial cleanser, its been like that ever since I started using them when I was a teenager. I have a total of 4 different brands/types now rotating in my skincare regime including this relatively new one from The body Shop from their Tea Tree Line. I wanted to get a facial wash that can be use 1 or 2 weeks before 'the time of the month' for controlling my blemishes and have been using and trying out for the past 2 weeks I'm liking it so far.

The Body Shop: Tea Tree Cool & Creamy Wash (SGD $20.90 for 100ml/3.3fl oz) is described as a deep cleansing daily wash which leaves skin velvety-soft with a blast of cool freshness without drying out our skin. It contains TeaTree Oil and Salicylic Acid to banish blemish causing bacteria yet calms the skin. I have notice that there isn't any Sulfate in the ingredient list which is good news! This is a creamy cleanser so it doesn't foams up, so some people might not like it if you are those that prefer the foaming type.

You might feel a cooling and refreshing sensation. It feels very relaxing and perks me up in the morning especially. I haven't notice a huge difference with my blackheads but it does control the blemishes well enough. As for removing makeup, its not a problem for me since I do using makeup remover first before cleansing my face.

The final conclusion?! I do like it because it does not dry out my skin and it is great as a preventive measure. I will still continue to finish it up, will buy if I haven't had so many cleanser every time to try out. Have you tried this yet? Any favourite cleanser?

Other Facial Cleanser I've used and reviewed:

Burt's Bee Orange Essence Cleanser : http://simplydianasmakeupchronicles.blogspot.sg/2014/03/burts-bees-orange-essence-facial.html

The Body Shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter: http://simplydianasmakeupchronicles.blogspot.sg/2014/03/the-body-shop-camomile-sumptuous.html

Burt's Bees: Orange Essence Facial Cleanser

I was strolling around in Sephora Singapore looking for a new facial cleanser for me to try and I stumble across this Burt's Bees Orange Essence Facial Cleanser and decided to give it a go and try since I do love the scent of citrus. I am still trying my best to only use things that are natural, sulfate free, paraben free, Etc. I really don't like the fact that I have been eating or even using bad stuffs that are not really good for us, Imagining those nasty chemicals thats been adsorb into the skin..."YUCKS"!
Burt's Bees will be a good choice since it is free of most of the nasty ingredients.

Burt's Bees: Orange Essence Facial Cleanser (SGD $18 @ Sephora Singapore) is a gentle and sulfate-free face cleanser. Infused with orange oil and soap bark extract, this plant-based natural face wash removes dirt, make up and excess oil. The olive and oat oils, aloe and vegetable-based glycerin helps nourish the skin. The great thing is that it does not leaves the skin feeling tight or too oily after I rinsed my face. The consistency is like a gel and it did balance out my oily-combination leaving it very soft afterwards.

Overall it is quite good and worth trying, suits most skin types and most importantly it is gentle enough and will not irritate your skin.

Happy Sunday everybody!!!