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kōtia Exfoliating Cleansing Milk Reviews

kōtia Exfoliating Cleansing Milk Reviews
Discontinued
Overall rating from 7 reviews so far:
3.1/5
Would use it again?
3.1/5
Did it do what it said it would?
3.1/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
3.0/5

 Formulated to preserve cell youthfulness, kōtia Exfoliating Cleansing Milk protects and purifies your skin using a gentle exfoliating action – for a smoother, brighter and more even complexion. Containing vitamin and mineral-rich deer milk to minimise dryness, it helps to prevent premature ageing.

Effective yet kind to skin, this exfoliating cleanser is designed to lessen oxidative stress on the skin while forming a defensive shield against pollution. By eliminating impurities and clearing pore blockages, it restores your skin’s natural protective barrier.

  • Dermatologically Tested

  • Made in New Zealand

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kōtia Exfoliating Cleansing Milk Reviews

kōtia Exfoliating Cleansing Milk Reviews

Reviews

Overall rating:
3.0/5
11th July, 2020
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Too gentle

I don't think this product justifies the price. It didn't do anything for my skin and I didn't feel it cleaned my skin properly. As a cleanser it is still ok but it does nothing as exfoliator.

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Overall rating:
1.0/5
14th June, 2020
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Not For Me

I picked this up a couple of Vaults back and was excited to try it as I really enjoyed using the night cream.

The packaging is in line with the rest of the Kōtia range, and I like the way it looks. What's in it though?

No.

The scent is overwhelming - it reminds me of the soap we used as kids (which I wouldn't put anywhere near my face). The texture is creamy and I had high hopes it would be kind to my 40+ year old skin, however I didn't feel like it did anything. My skin didn't feel cleansed (a toner-soaked pad run over my skin post-cleansing confirmed this) and it didn't feel exfoliated. Over the course of a week of using it I did however experience a skin reaction - which confirmed wholeheartedly that this was not the cleanser for me.

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
7th June, 2020
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Exfoliating Cleansing Milk

I was so..excited to hear about this nz skin care line that uses the benefits of deer milk, as i’ve heard many things about the anti-ageing properties of deer products. And got all jumpy when i finally saw it in the beauty vault.

This product came in a nice packaged bottle. The metallic-ky brown colour somewhat gave me a special luxury feel to it. The milky white cleanser itself had a very light, soft consistency that’s very gentle on the skin. Although it says it has exfoliating properties, don’t expect to find any coarse or harsh granules in there, which therefore made it ok for everyday use despite my dehydrated-dry skin type.

I’ve been trying to love this product. But i couldn’t feel any obvious improvements or difference to my skin. But maybe because i’m only using this cleanser once a day during the evening. Or maybe it’s doing something at the molecular level behind the scenes.

At first i was worried it’s going to smell really bad like deer, but i was surprised, the scent wasn’t as bad as i thought. But it’s a deer product after all.. can’t expect it too smell nice.

Although this cleanser didn’t make my skin feel any different, i may come back to it one day just for it’s natural anti-ageing and anti-pollution properties. It’s natural after all.. so can’t expect an immediate effect. Maybe it will do my skin good after long term use.

I will definitely have a go at other products in the Kotia range.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
14th January, 2020
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Favourite cleanser of all!

This is the best cleanser I have ever used and I have used many over the years! So gentle on the skin yet cleanses thoroughly. Never makes my skin itch or have the dry tight feeling after using. My skin has truly got better and better since starting kotia products. I am 40 and noticed my skin really staring to age, lose its glow and suppleness. I was also staring to have breakouts on my forehead and chin but kotia has helped with all of it. I have never had a breakout since! I love the fact this is made in NZ, is so natural and uses one of natures finest ingredients.....DEER MILK! Thanks again NZ :)

Tips: Great for any skin type and super great for aging and sensitive skin.

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
7th December, 2019
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Very Average Cleanser

This was the main item I had my eye on in the vault. I was super excited to snap this up and I started using it as soon as it arrived. It comes in a really attractive looking bottle with a pump.  You don't get any wastage as it doesn't pump much at a time which is good.

It has a lovely fresh scent. I can't quite put my finger on what it smells like, it is not girly at all, it is definitely a unisex fragrance.  It is white and consistency wise it is more on the runny side. It says it is exfoliating.....I'm not really sure how as it has no scrubby bits at all.

I prefer to use this in the morning when I have no makeup on. I have used it to remove my foundation and it takes 2 or 3 washes and that is just wasteful to me. So make sure you use a makeup remover first perhaps. It does not give me any breakouts at all or cause any stinging or irritation whatsoever, it is very gentle. I have dry skin and get no horrible tight feeling. It leaves my skin super soft and looking healthy.

Whilst it is a nice cleanser it just doesn't wow me or do anything that a simple supermarket cleanser does. I would not purchase this again and was happy to finish it off. I feel the $40 price tag is way too steep for something so average.

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
2nd December, 2019
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Creamy cleanser but strong smelling.

I picked this cleanser up in the last beauty vault. I was intrigued by the words "New Zealand Dear Milk".

The packaging is rather professional looking a beautiful soft metallic silvery,grey which also looks brown. The formula of the cleanser is very creamy, silky and soft.

I followed the instructions on the back which is to apply with your fingertips in a circular motion and then rinse with warm water. It removes grime and dirt well enough but I wouldn't say it left my skin brighter. While I didn't find it too harsh on my sensitive skin the scent didn't agree with me so I won't be continuing to use it up.

Tips: Try and test it out before purchasing.

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
10th November, 2019
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....a strong scent

I got this product in the vault, in need of a new cleanser.

As far as cleansers go, this one is pretty thorough and your skin feels very clean after use. I will say - the scent of this cleanser is extremely strong - almost unpleasant for me. It's smelt very 'soapy'. Over time I had to reduce using this cleanser to once a day, using at night, as it tended to strip my skin of moisture, so I don't think this one is suited to my skin type. That said, my husband really likes it because it is such a strong cleanser.

Not for me, but a nice product. I wouldn't recommend for those who tend to have normal to dry skin - or use sparingly with another cleanser on the other days.

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Susilia
16th November, 2019

I really disliked the smell of the hand cream, I didn’t get to use my cleanser yet, but I guess it’ll be similarly scented. :/

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