Biore Baking Soda Cleanser

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.