Rather than my usual 1,000 to 2,000 words review, I’m going to keep this post short. I have people telling me that my product reviews are too detail which I can’t help but to raise an eyebrow. Aren’t review suppose to be in detail? Would you prefer to read half way cause I hate reading a review that are incomplete with just a few pictures that I need to google for another review. Well anyway everyone review differently. Like it or not I like mine to be IN DETAIL lol

Anyway back to the cleansing gel. How I discover this Uriage Hyséac Gentle Cleansing Gel was quite funny. I had this from MIVVA March 2013 edition which means I’ve been keeping it for a few months. I keep a few cleanser near the sink and a few more in the bathroom. One of the cleanser near the sink ran out so I took Uriage Hyséac Gentle Cleansing Gel out from the storage to use. After that I took a short nap. I woke up a few hours later with my eye still closed, walked to the sink to wash my face with Uriage Hyséac Gentle Cleansing Gel. At that time I have a tube of Clarins Purifying Cleansing Gel near the sink as my morning cleanser. Half way through the cleansing I stopped, open one eye to check if I got the right cleansing gel. It was Uriage one alright but how come it smells like Clarins? I stoned in front of the sink, with cleanser and hands on my face for a few minutes before I took another sniff of the cleanser. That is when I realized I found the exact dupe version of the now extinct Clarins Purifying Cleansing Gel. Well maybe not 100% but 98%

The one I have on hand is not the full size but a generous deluxe miniature version of the 150ml full size. The packaging is still the same – tube with flip cap.

Now the texture and scent. You’ve guessed it right. It’s in gel form (of course :D) and normally cleansing gel doesn’t foam up too well. Using this require a “trial and error”. I find that squeezing out the amount of an old 20 cent coin onto wet palm lathers better. Do not try to pour water onto the cleansing gel cause you will not get any foam at all if you do so. The foam is not as extreme as cleansing foam but good enough to wash the whole face.

The scent on the other hand is h.e.a.v.e.n. I don’t know how to describe but its fresh and fragrant. The scent disappear a few second after washing so if you are not keen on fragrant skincare this is not going to be a problem for you.

I said that this is the closest dupe of my favorite Clarins Purifying Cleansing Gel right? I’ll tell you why. Okay I’m so stress now cause I wanna keep this short

Uriage Hyséac Gentle Cleansing Gel vs Clarins Purifying Cleansing Gel

Texture – Both is in clear gel texture. Uriage is more runnier. Just a slight. Clarins one is more thicker with a little hint of green color.

Foam – Uriage require some trick to make it foam up. Clarins foams up quite easily as its thicker in texture.

Scent – Both smells similar. I would say about 98% similarity. Which is why I thought Uriage is Clarins. If I need to choose, Clarins smells better. Maybe because I’m used to the scent

Cleanness – Both clean away dirt and oil effectively without drying the face.

Rinsing – Both rinse away quite easily. Doesn’t leave that slippery residue.

Price – Uriage 150ml is retailing at RM61.90 with easier to reach places like Guardian, Caring, Aeon Wellness and Health Lane Family pharmacy. Clarins is pricey – RM92 for 125ml and you can only buy Clarins product from Clarins counter.

Here is the ingredient list for those that are interested.

DONE! 710 words. Not bad in my first attempt to review shorter

Disclaimer: Product was from MIVVA Beauty Box March 2013 Edition. This doesn’t affect my judgement in the review in any way.

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