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As a lifestyle shopping writer, I have unique access to some of the best products out there, from home decor to beauty essentials. And when it comes to skincare products especially, I often have to try out new cleansers, serums, and masks — for the sake of journalistic integrity, of course. Because of this, my medicine cabinet has a near constant rotation of new products, which my roommate can confirm is both a blessing and a curse.
While some are used only a few times before being passed along to friends or getting pushed to the back of my shelf, a more exclusive group of products are used until every last drop is squeezed out of a tube or swiped from a jar. One such product, which I used to the bitter end and immediately replaced, is the Benefit Clean face wash from CosMedix.
I’m not the only one who swears by this cleanser. Demi Moore uses it in her nightly skincare routine, and the brand is a favorite among more celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian; Hailey Bieber even reportedly used CosMedix products as part of her pre-wedding skincare routine. So, I’m in good company.
What makes this cleanser stand out from the rest is the way that it manages to be both potent and gentle. It can remove a full face of makeup, all the while feeling soothing and smelling of grapefruit. Ideal for sensitive skin, it provides a deep clean with the help of anti-inflammatory ingredients, and I trust that I can rub it all over my eyes without experiencing the sting of chemicals while I allow mascara and eyeliner to wash away. Its formula contains herbal amaranth for hydration, sandalwood to soothe irritated skin, and grapefruit oil for a refreshing sensation.
For best results, I lightly dampen my face and hands before rubbing together a few pumps of the gel-like cleanser. As I lather it into my skin, it begins to foam ever so slightly as it removes makeup and other impurities. I rinse it off to reveal clean, refreshed skin primed for a bit of moisturizer and serum before bed.
At $39 a bottle, it’s certainly more expensive than drugstore cleansers, but it’s shockingly affordable when you consider its celebrity clout and seriously effective formula. Since using the product for the first time a few years ago, I’ve never received so many compliments on my skin. If you’ll indulge me in a humble brag, Busy Philipps once complimented my skin during an interview, and when she asked me what products I use, this CosMedix cleanser was the first one I offered up as the source of my clear complexion.
No matter how many new and buzzy skincare products I try, I’ll always go back to this face cleanser. Grab a bottle for yourself from Dermstore for your brightest, most compliment-worthy skin yet.
Shop now: $39; dermstore.com
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