thoroughly clean face wash tea tree oil and sea kelp

Desert Essence

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3.8

18 reviews
67%
would repurchase
3.9/5
package quality
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ingredients

Castile Soap, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Sea Kelp (Ahnfeltia Concinna), Organic Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia), Glycerin, Organic White Tea, Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Green Tea Extract, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 80, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Caramel, Aromatic Proprietary Blend. [07/07/2009]

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4.0
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wonderbuy

4 years ago

This cleanser is pretty good but does not wash clean. It has that slimy texture that takes ages to wash off, I'm forever rinsing since I don't like residue. If you are a toner user, this should not be...Read more

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About reviewer (858 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel

4.0
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Ellieenri

10 years ago

Consistency of product: runny, pump may accumulate product build up but it's not a big deal Product affectiveness: It works like magic on keeping my face clean and calming down any pimples (thanks t...Read more

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About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0
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rgkupo

12 years ago

I've had moderate persistent acne my whole life, once I found this stuff and stopped using harsh prescription topicals, and it cleared up significantly. This is my HG facewash along with the regular t...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0
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GrandPriestess

12 years ago

I have had such troubled skin for such a long time. My acne started when i was 13 and i'm older than I would like to admit to still be having acne issues. I've been to dermatologists and have had no s...Read more

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About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

3.0
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faffner

14 years ago

This cleanser was a mixed experience for me. Although it was a bit drying and didn't keep my skin very clear, it did brighten my complexion and leave the skin that wasn't problematic looking very nice...Read more

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About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesBlue

3.0
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lotusfairy

15 years ago

This has cleared up my skin, but it is so drying. I will have to reserve this for really hot days in the summer when my skin gets greasy. It does however remove makeup very well, including eyeshadow a...Read more

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About reviewer (2203 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

1.0
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brkrtxbrb

16 years ago

After using this face wash and wishing so much that it would work, I have to say it broke me out in the worst acne: the underground, angry red, cystic stuff. No amount of "gee maybe this is a purge p...Read more

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About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther

2.0
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achuh

16 years ago

I'm really sad to give this a negative review, but this really didn't work with my skin. I'm using minocycline and tazorac to keep my really bad, deep cystic acne under control but I wanted to try a n...Read more

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About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0
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Fashionopolist

16 years ago

I really wanted to love this stuff because it's natural and chemical-free. Instead of love, I found like. This isn't amazing, but it's a nice cleanser. It leaves my skin feeling TOTALLY clean, and ...Read more

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About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0
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wrapped

16 years ago

I love this cleanser. I bought the regular thoroughly clean face wash first, and loved it, so I decided to give this one a try. To my surprise, I liked this one even more. It cleans really well, even ...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0
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luvfox012

17 years ago

You can find this cleanser at whole foods or other organic type of markets. The regular tea tree oil cleaner by desert essence drys my skin out so its good for really oily skin but the seaweed kelp on...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairOther

EyesBrown

5.0
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Daviis25

17 years ago

This is seriously the bet product I have ever used in my life. I've tried soooo many products to try and take care of my oily skin and nothing has ever worked until I found this product. Ive been usin...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0
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melliemoo2

18 years ago

I've been using this for about 7 weeks and for the first time in years I have no acne. I have a few areas that break out slightly but heal the next day. no more cystic type blemishes. I wash my face t...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0
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asiawall

18 years ago

this is a great face wash for combo/oily/acne prone skin. no harsh chemicals, smells great. just don't get it in your eyes, and use jojoba oil after, or some other moisturizer, esp. around the eye a...Read more

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About reviewer (198 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

5.0
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fadedflower

18 years ago

I really like this product (this is the green colored cleanser), although it can be a little drying on the face. I have oily skin and appreciate that. It leaves my skin soft and really clean. I love t...Read more

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About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlond

EyesHazel

1.0
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flairgirl8

19 years ago

I purchased this because it claimed to be a gentle and soothing cleanser. It contains castile soap which strips the skin, which is probabley great for oily skin but not for my combo skin. My skin felt...Read more

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About reviewer (3723 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesOther

5.0
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JennEB

19 years ago

This face wash has worked out great for me! The first couple of days I was using it my skin felt a little dry, but I also just got waxed, so I dont know if that was the reason... I use it every mornin...Read more

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About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue

3.0
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fundercat55

19 years ago

This is a nice cleanser for the summer, but is too drying to use in the winter, even on my super oily face. I like the pump bottle, but the cleanser is super liquidy, so it sometimes leaks around the...Read more

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About reviewer (293 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBlack

EyesHazel

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