Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser

This cleanser smells gorgeous, clean and fresh, just what you'd expect from Dermalogica.

The blurb: A skin-perfecting formula that provides deep-cleansing to oily, congested skin. Water-soluble Kaolin and Green clays combine with purifying extracts of Sambucus, Ivy and Lemon to remove excess oils and refine the skin's texture. Calming Cucumber and healing Sage soothe irritation, while refreshing Menthol revitalizes even the most tired skin. Contains no artificial fragrance or color.

It feels so tingly and so refreshing when you wash it off. You can smell all the natural ingredients, especially the menthol. You feel like you've really supercleansed your skin.

But how effective did I find it? Well, I loved it, I really wanted it to be the best cleanser ever. I have combination skin and my pores can get a bit blocked sometimes. This does keep things under control and I noticed a definite reduction in late afternoon shiny nose syndrome.

But sadly I didn't find it as good as my old staple, Vichy Normaderm, the best cleanser I've ever used.

But that could just be my particular skin - if you like the sound of this one you should definitely give it a try.