VICHY Pureté Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel, Formulated With Glycerin & Niacinamide, Gentle Gel Cleanser & Makeup Remover, Removes Impurities Without Overdrying, Safe For Sensitive Skin & Eyes

After a beauty-focused girls night a few weekends ago, I was intent on updating and improving my skincare routine. I had been using Cetaphil for the last few years (after the Biore foam cleanser was discontinued) and didn't think to read through the ingredients. The aftermath of the girls night (an enlightening experience on natural and clean products) led my on several internet rabbit holes, researching and contemplating the use of parabens, sulfates, and alcohol in skin care products.Ultimately, my goal is to be kind to my skin and the environment. Mind you, i'm still a newb and just beginning to unearth the mountain of information available on product ingredients. Though, I learned enough to decide that i'd prefer not to use sulfates (they may dry out skin and remove natural oils) and it would be nice to avoid the other controversial ingredients as well.As such, and after numerous hours of research, I landed upon Vichy Purete Thermale Fresh Cleansing Face Wash. I must admit that I received it yesterday and I have only used it twice, however, I absolutely love it.The face wash is gentle and you only need 1/2 of a pump to get enough gel for a thorough wash. It has a lovely yet subtle scent (strikes me as European) and makes my face feel clean without feeling tight.My skin is slightly combination but mostly normal. I don't break out very often, though occasionally my forehead can get a little oily and sometimes the area near the corners of my mouth and nose can get dry.Also, I haven't used this product to remove eye make up yet (I usually only wear mascara), so I cannot speak to it's effectiveness in that realm.I will also say that the EU has many more restrictions on the ingredients that companies can use in skincare products, whereas in the US, anything goes and it is unregulated. Given this information, I feel confident in choosing products from France and other EU countries, as they have been deemed safe by an authority.

This has been my go-to face wash the last few months. I like the consistency, the feel, and that it lathers but is still gentle, doesn’t dry out your skin, and doesn’t sting my eyes (I mean I use it around my eyes). I prefer unscented but the light scent in this doesn’t bother me. I noticed the formula has salicylic acid in it so I wonder if it does have a very gentle exfoliating aspect to it, which would be a bonus. You don’t need a lot to get a lather. I tend to go through it faster with the pump bottle versus the squeeze tube because the pump gives you a lot more product.

I have been using Vichy products for a couple of years now, but had never tried the cleanser. It is lovely to look at, the light blue in a elegantly shaped bottle. It is delightful to use, producing a lightly foamy consistency when it meets water and it cleanses very nicely. I was using Cetaphil, because I have sensitive skin, but I like this cleanser better. You don't have to use much of it to feel like you've cleaned your face well. And besides all that, it smells good, a very light scent.

The first time I was introduced to Vichy gel face wash was when I was having a facial on vacation at a high priced spa. When the technician was massaging my cheeks and neck she asked what I used to clean my skin. I told her that for years I have used either a face cloth with a mild soap, just mild soap in my hands or a make up removal cleanser from a small package. Her suggestion was to continue with the make-up removal cloths but to use the Vichy face gel afterwards. It has made a big difference in the texture of my skin and in the 'deep clean' feel that I have after use. I love the Vichy brand and will continue to use it for the future.

Nice cleanser, feels very nice on the skin and nice packaging. I just wish it was unscented. The scent is not too strong, so may be just fine if you don’t mind fragrance.

Eh estado probando el producto por 2 semanas y es excelente, me gusta por que con un poquito que te pongas en la palma de tu mano y frotas para activar el producto produce una espuma es muy agradable es para todo tipo de piel y no irrita, dejando el rostro con una sensación de frescura.

Deja la piel muy limpia

Really nice product. Like the smell and feel. You need just a little tiny bit and it makes a nice soft foam. I have dry skin so products making foam is not what is usually recommended for my type of skin, but I don't like using milky face cleaner has they make me feel like my face is not clean enough. But this face cleaner doesn't dry my skin out too much, so it is perfect! I also like the fact it has a dispenser, very practical.

Me lo recomendó la dermatologa

Mi piel es mixta y este limpiador es perfecto para los meses de calor, deja limpia la piel, con aroma casi imperceptible y no me deja la sensación de tensión. Durante el invierno lo alterno con otro producto, dependiendo de que tan seco este el ambiente. En general si lo recomiendo, porque regula la grasa de mi piel en la zona T, con un serum para control de imperfecciones, los poros abiertos se notan poco y tengo menos textura.

Been testing a few gel Cleansers. I really like the gentle fragrance with this one. It's clean smelling and does not linger. I have combination skin oily in the tzone.

Muy suave con la piel

Love this cleanser - great at getting my makeup off and really gentle on my sensitive skin. Have been buying for years and will continue to do so!