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Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

with Organic Tea Tree Oil & Awapuhi. A gentle cleansing solution that leaves your skin feeling clean and silky. This unique face wash contains all natural Tea Tree Oil, a natural antiseptic. Included also are extracts of Goldenseal, Hawaiian White Ginger (Awapuhi) and the essential oil of Swiss Chamomile (Matricaria). Mineral-rich Bladderwrack, harvested from the sea, nourishes the skin to leave it looking vibrantly healthy. Thoroughly Clean Face Wash ever so gently helps improve the texture, clarity and radiance of your skin.

Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4 out of 5
38 of 43 (88%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Excellent face wash!, October 15, 2009
By laurmarriedjoeb from Chicago
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"After using this face wash for about one-two weeks I am noticing a HUGE difference. It is really clearing my face up and I use it usually twice a day. Some dryness does occur, but I just touch up those spots with a little coconut oil. The scent doesn't bother me, just smells more "natural" and not perfumey."

Age: 18-24
Gender: Female
Referral source: Other
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 2 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
I think my skin is too sensitive for this cleanser, October 15, 2009
By SinCityShopper from Las Vegas, NV
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Satisfaction: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5

"I used this cleanser a few times and it seemed to cleanse well but I did experience some tightness and redness after use. Maybe it's too harsh for my ultra sensitive skin but I would recommend to anyone who isn't so sensitive."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
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Review 3 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great product for great price!, October 8, 2009
By jagirl22 from Miami, FL
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I was looking for a non-benzoyl peroxide product that I can use to help with my acne. I have recently added retinol to my facial regimen and wanted a non irritating, gentle facial wash with the antibacterial properties of tea tree oil to help with my acne. I LOVE this product! I trust the brand, love that they use quality natural products (paraben and sulfate free) and tea tree oil is one of the first few products! my skin feels nice and soft once I rinse and have noticed an improvement in my skin since. The extra perk is that its so inexpensive! much cheaper and the low quality brands you would get in a drugstore."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Referral source: Self-referred
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 4 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Value for Money!!, September 24, 2009
By Shaneswife from Colorado
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"one of the best facial cleansers I have ever used. I am 40 but still have oily, acne prone skin. This cleanser leaves my skin feeling CLEAN."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Referral source: Other
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 5 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
September 23, 2009
By crunchyOkapi
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"Best for oily skin, a little much for dry skin. Does not take off eye makeup at all. Great for general face wash"

Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 6 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
a bit oily, September 19, 2009
By haiku808
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Effectiveness: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Satisfaction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"the product works well with a soap since it's wet and runs through your fingers when you apply. it feels good afterwards."

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Review 7 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Not for Dry Skin!, September 16, 2009
By konosur from Seattle, WA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"This is a great product, it's extremely worth your money but you have to remember that it contains tea tree oil - a fact that I forgot. Tea tree oil is antiseptic and tends to dry skin out, so after using it for about a week, my skin started peeling terribly.

I have normal, problem free skin that gets dry during the winter months, so this product is not for me.

Otherwise, this product is wonderful and contains all natural ingredients. It's probably more suitable for oily skin, or skin with acne problems.

The reason I'm giving it 3 stars is that I wish it had mentioned that it was not suitable for dry skin!
"


Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
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Review 8 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Leave your face really clean, September 14, 2009
By mothersince2006 from Shanghai, China
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I use it after the make up remover and it cleans really well. It has a medium tea tree essential oil scent, so if you are not a big fan of tea tree scent, may not be your choice of cleanser. It's a great product for combination / oily skin and especially during summer season. Price is very good as well, bottle is not the greatest quality though."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Referral source: Self-referred
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 9 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
I love this facewash. It super cleans your skin., September 14, 2009
By Eteraz
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I took another reviewers suggestion and poured this in a foaming bottle (p.s. as I didn't know where to buy a regular bottle soap foamer I bought one with soap from the drugstore, poured the contents in another bottle foam that was almost finished and washed the new one out and poured in the facewash). It's great. and facewash is great if you have oily skin and like squeaky clean skin."

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Review 10 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

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Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
not what I was hoping for, September 13, 2009
By avalon27
Value: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Effectiveness: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Satisfaction: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5

"I bought this for my son to use on occasion along with the pads, and like others, my complaint is with the design of the pump - too much product is wasted.
The wash itself is very watery and doesn't lather all that well. There's quite a few essential oils in the wash, and while they make your face feel very smooth, I'm not quite sure about "thoroughly clean". It feels like the essential oils stay on your skin after washing - great for dry skin, but I think for my son who has oily/combination skin and uses this for minor acne flare ups, all the essential oils might defeat the purpose.
The pads are Wonderful and work very well, but I'll still keep looking for a deep cleaning tea tree wash.
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Review 11 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Awesome on my skin!!, June 18, 2009
By trixL from Texas
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I love this cleanser and nothing else has touched my face since I bought it. My skin is oily with occasional acne bouts and this is keeping it clear and doesn't strip my natural oils. I put it in a foamer bottle as other posters have and two squirts of foam is all I need. My makeup comes off quickly and thoroughly. I see no reason to ever stop using this as my acne has cleared up and my skin looks so pretty and fresh. The scent of tea tree doesn't bother me, and it doesn't last once you rinse the cleanser off. Everyone needs to try this for their acne, you will not be disappointed, I promise."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Referral source: Other
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 12 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Oily Skin Cleanser, May 31, 2009
By svan3 from Oklahoma
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Great for oily/combination skin. It is a true liquid consistency but 2 pumps fill a cupped palm and form a rich lather.... perfect. May be too drying for the winter months but seems to be working great for spring and summer."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Referral source: Self-referred
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 13 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
May 27, 2009
By tgInIndy
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"Very nice and gentle cleanser. It doesn't irritate my face or leave it dry. I have piece of mind knowing that there are no harsh ingredients."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 14 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great cleanser!, April 11, 2009
By britts2797 from NJ
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Since I am someone who sometimes has annoying breakouts, this product has been a great overall body cleanser for acne. I not only use it on my face, but it is a big enough bottle to use in the shower for my back & chest. It is a relatively inexpensive cleanser that definitely gets the job done!"

Age: 18-24
Gender: Female
Referral source: Friend
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 15 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

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Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
breaks out face, April 9, 2009
By ladyk from CT
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Effectiveness: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Satisfaction: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5

"This product made my face break out and dry out."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Referral source: Self-referred
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 16 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Best Facial Wash, April 6, 2009
By mommasprayer from collegeville, pa
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I love the smell. It lathers up well. My face has never been this clear. A small amount will go a long way. It does not dry my face nor causes acne. I do not see me switching."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Referral source: Self-referred
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 17 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Squeaky Clean, March 26, 2009
By MJLJ from Orlando, Florida
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"When you first use this product, you might think "It's so thin and watery... that's why it's so cheap"... but what you quickly realize is that it DEEP CLEANS your face like nothing else. It does not need to be a thick gel, like most facial cleansing products... the water-like consistency of this thin olive-based castile liquid soap with blemish-killing antiseptic tea tree oil leaves your face feeling deep-clean... "squeaky-clean"... stripped of all residue. The irony is that it's mostly olive OIL and tea tree OIL, yet it strips away any OIL you have on your face. This means you do NOT need to use a "toner" after this cleanser... it leaves no residue. Dessert Essence also makes a simplified version of this product, called "Castile Soap" which is just as good. It would be nice if something could be done to "thicken" this liquid product... but if you cup your hand and splash it on your face and rub well... it works 100%. Follow with a good tea tree oil-based moisturizer like Derma E "Very Clear", and blemishes don't stand a chance, while your face stays moisturized."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Male
Referral source: Other
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 18 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Oil Battler, March 3, 2009
By ladyjustice from Michigan
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"My teenage daughter and I LOVE this facewash! It keeps our faces clear of blemishes and cleans off make-up without drying our skin. Used in the morning, it really keeps your skin from getting oily. The organic, woodsy smell is relaxing as well. We buy the 32 oz refill. You cannot beat the value!"

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 19 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Crazy Clean!, January 7, 2009
By rachie from Pittsburgh, PA

"I have odd skin. It's combination w breakouts now and then, but very tricky to deal with, and sensitive. Did not irritate me at all, or dry out my skin! Left it clean and smooth with fewer breakouts. Will continue to buy."

Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Referral source: Self-referred
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 20 for Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face -- 8 oz

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
January 1, 2009
By jlhveggie from Hudson Valley NY

"Dispenses easily with the pump and it last a long time. I just love the smell of the product but then I love anything with tree tea oil.
The product rinses easily too.
"


Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Referral source: Self-referred
Duration of use: 61-180 days
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