Disclaimer: I received a 30ml free sample of this product in
the mail. I was not asked to write a review, nor is this review being
sponsored.
The 30ml sample size was quite generous, and allowed
multiple uses so I could form a highly informed opinion of the product and the
results it gave my skin. I washed my face three times a week and I believe I
got 12-15 uses. Thankfully, a little amount of the cleanser goes a long way, I
used a dime-sized amount each time and it covered my entire face.
First off, a 200ML bottle of the Biore Baking Soda Pore Cleanser
runs about $8.00. Biore tends to go on sale frequently at Rexall and Shoppers
Drug Mart stores so you might be able to find it even cheaper. Amazon also
carries this product for a little under $8.00. This is a tremendous value
considering that size should last several months.
Secondly, I’m not a fan of how baking soda smells and that
was a concern that was quickly addressed as this cleanser has a very pleasant
fragrance. I’d place it somewhere between a floral and a sweet clean scent. The
scent doesn’t remain after the product is rinsed off, however during use it can
be strong if you are sensitive to scents this might be a deterrent.
Next, the texture starts out as a thick gel (like a shaving
gel) with pieces of light scrubby baking soda particles but transforms into a mousse-like
foam with tiny granules of baking soda. The baking soda provides a very mild
scrub, so it won’t affect sensitive skin however I didn’t find it to be enough
so I supplemented with a facial scrub.
Finally, the results after my first use were amazing! This
is one of the few cleansers that I can actually see making a notable difference
in the quality of my skin. My skin feels softer and looks fresher. I can
actually see my pores looking cleaner than before I used the baking soda
cleanser. My skin hasn’t developed as many breakouts as usual, and the
sensitivity of my skin wasn’t affected in the slightest.
I have already gone out and purchased a full-sized bottle of
this product and I notice a huge difference in my skin when I stop using it.
