L'Oréal Paris Pure Clay Detox Wash Review

I got this clay wash in a BBBE.

It comes in a lovely green tube with a flip top. The product squeezes out easily. It is a thick green gel, and has a lovely smell. I've been applying as per the instructions, applying to damp skin, massaging in small circles, then rinsing. I have learned that the longer you leave it on, the longer it takes to remove.

I find it leaves my skin clean and soft. It says it detoxifies, brightens, and cleanses, and it does a pretty good job of all of these three claims. I'm going to use it every day until the tube is empty to see what it does over time, and will update at the end.

But so far I think that at $14.99 it is a good price for a good product of this type. Definitely worth a try.

Having previously tried the L'Oreal Paris Pure Clay Mask (Detoxify & Brighten) which is the same colour mask as the Detox Wash - I had very high hopes for the product as the mask had worked wonders.

The packaging is simple and works alongside the rest of the 'Pure Clay' range. It is easy to use and the product itself is a good consistency which means it is easy to control the amount you use.

The product has a typical clay smell and is charcoal in colour, it almost turns into a slight creamy foam when mixed with water. I washed my face in small circular motions avoiding the eye area.

Once rinsed off my face felt clean and fresh but it did feel a little bit dry which was something I was worried it might do. Once moisturiser was applied my skin felt good.

After using morning and night, I didnt really notice any improvements or any change to my skin, apart from the slight dryness once rinsed off.

Its an okay product but I dont think I will reach for it again, I have a few other washes that work better for me.

I received this product in two BBBE boxes. I was definitely very keen to try this and expectations were high as it's had plenty of great reviews!

I have this cleanser in the shower - only a small amount of cleanser is needed, and some water, and you'll get a soapy consistency to apply to your skin. It rinses off really well and you immediately feel like your skin is refreshed and very clean (detoxed even!).

When applying it you certainly feel like it's working it's cleansing magic. After use my skin is bright and very clean afterwards.

There is a major BUT with this product for me, however - I find the strong chemical based scent to the cleanser really off putting. It's not a smell I've got used to as I continue to use the product. It's a really strong fume rather than a pleasant scent.

I also found the cleanser a little too thorough for my skin type, and felt it had stripped any oils from my skin, so my skin felt dry and tight afterwards. It's definitely too thorough for daily use with my skin. It is easily resolved with a serum and moisturiser afterwards - but my skin felt much better using it every other day.

I'll finish the tube, but unlikely to repurchase this one as it's just not suited to me & my skin type I suspect.

I found it did smell really nice. But didn't taste very nice... not sure how I managed to get in my mouth while washing it off but I did. It left my skin feeling smooth and soft. And healthy looking.

It didnt really brighten my skin. But ive continued using it as it works better than my usual cleanser. And why better for my skin too.

I have very oily skin and it didn't help with that. But it seems to have helped with my achne a bit.

I had heard great things about this product so was keen to try it.

It comes in a standard looking tube, very generous size though so lasts for ages. Packaging is basic looking, nothing out there.

Formula is weird - it's like washing your face with a mud mask but lathers up as a usual cleanser would.

When washing my face, it feels smooth and your skin comes out feeling squeaky clean. Unfortunately that is not good for me as I have dry skin. I felt it stripped any moisture I had left (which is not a heck of a lot) and my face felt really dry and tight.

I'm not sure if this is more for oily skin as it's not a product I ordinarily would have purchased for myself (it was in one of the BRBB so I didn't actually go looking for it).

I have since given it to my teenage boys to use and they seem to like it.