Eight Saints Down To Earth Mud Gel Face Wash, Natural and Organic, Gentle and Effective Daily Anti Aging Facial Cleanser, Makeup Remover, Nourishing and Hydrating Face Cleanser, 6.7 Ounces

Effective and Joyful
This cleanser is a joy to use. It’s silky, smells great, and leaves my normal/combination skin feeling soft. Somehow, while in the mornings this cleanser feels refreshing, at night it feels soothing and calming. In the past, I have used lots of other cleansers, and I got tired of them and was lately just using castile soap. However, I noticed the castile soap was leaving a “squeaky clean” feeling, which I’ve learned is not a good thing, as it was stripping my skin too much. This cleanser does the job without being harsh, and afterward my skin needs less moisturizer than usual. If I’m wearing eyeliner or mascara, I use a makeup remover first, but it doesn’t have to be perfect. The cleanser is able to remove any remaining eye makeup, and it removes all other makeup on its own just fine. I have been using about a nickel-sized amount for my entire face and upper neck, while with other cleansers I use about a dime-sized amount. I do have soft water, so I think part of the reason why I use more is just the way the product comes out, and also because I enjoy it so much. It gives me a zen moment twice each day, and for that alone it’s worth every penny.Additional info: This product contains the ingredient phenoxyethanol, which I normally try to avoid. It has been deemed safe in products up to a concentration of 1%, and when I contacted Eight Saints about this ingredient, they assured me they do not put more than the industry-accepted 1% in their products. In this case, since the cleanser is not sitting on my face all day, I am okay with it. Also, when layering products afterward, I make sure that I don’t layer multiple products with phenoxyethanol, because then I would go over the 1%. An interesting thing I noticed is that if the phenoxyethanol is at most 1% of the product, then all the ingredients listed after phenoxyethanol are also 1% or less, including the ingredients advertised on the front of the bottle (Vitamin C, Kaolin Clay, DMAE). Again, since this is a cleanser and will be washed off in a matter of minutes, I wouldn’t expect the company to put a high concentration of those valuable ingredients in this product.Also, one of the main ingredients, cocamidopropyl betaine, can cause skin reactions according to EWG and Mamavation, but the main concern seems to be if that ingredient is contaminated. I haven’t had any problems, and I trust Eight Saints, so I am okay with this as well. It’s hard enough finding a cleanser that is overall so safe and feels so amazing.Out of everything out there that I’ve tried over the years, this is my all-time favorite cleanser, and I highly recommend.

Love this cleanser!
I found this brand through an Instagram ad, and I’ve been on the hunt for a gentle but effective cleanser with a gel consistency that doesn’t strip my skin. I have tried some of this brand’s other products and have been impressed so I decided to give this one a try. It doesn’t strip my skin, foams the right amount, the clay gives a nice, cooling sensation, and it has a very light, not overpowering fragrance. It leaves my face soft, moisturized, and glowing. I pair it with my cleansing oil for a full cleansing experience. I was hesitant because of the price tag, but for the size of the bottle, I’d say it’s a good value. A little goes a long way with this too, so it’s a good value. I’ll definitely be repurchasing this one. I’ve found a new favorite cleanser!

Eight Saints Down To Earth Swirled Mud Gel Clenser
Great overall cleanser with a pleasant citrus scent. I purchased this cleanser to add to my daily skincare routine. It was very effective at removing makeup and left my skin feeling soft. If you have drier skin, you may only want to use this cleanser once daily, as I feel it is a bit drying on the skin. Overall, would purchase again and will be keeping as part of my skincare routine.