The magical ingredient from chutney to cleanser - Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind

By Tarry

So finally, monsoons are here. Drenching us all with loads of love and fun. 
I love monsoons a lot. Somehow, I feel every time it rains, it washes away some sorrows from the heart of Earth. 
Now that it comes with water logging and hair and skin woes is a different thing altogether ;-) Still, my love for monsoons continues. 

Hmm, skin woes right. And who will understand it more than my oily skin beauties. Those with combination and oily skin really dread monsoons and are always on a lookout for products that can at least let them smile in monsoons too. 
This is my saga as well and I keep experimenting till the time I finally settle for something good. 

Now how many of you love Tamarind chutney? For me, its a monsoon must with all the delightful samosas and pakodas. Infact, sometimes I also like tamarind chutney with french fries and even garlic bread... so much for my Tamarind love...
So how about some Tamarind for your skin today? 
I may not call it the HG or the best product, but it does a decent job. 

Presenting to you my dear ladies,

The Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind 

The magical ingredient from chutney to cleanser - Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind 

WHAT THE PRODUCT CLAIMS :

Gentle Tamarind fruit extracts remove impurities, trapped makeup, excess oil, pollutants and dull surface cells for a clear complexion. Silky lather rinses easily with cool water. (Taken from Clarins USA website)

PRICE: 

Rs.1390... I got the sample size product for some Rs 900 something as a part of a Clarins kit gifted to me... but its damn expensive)

The magical ingredient from chutney to cleanser - Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind 

 AVAILABILITY :

Only at Clarins counters at select cities. Ebay retails this full size for a whopping Rs 5183 :-(

ON THE OUTSIDE :

The Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind comes in a basic off white translucent tube that is quite sturdy. It has a screw open cap which fits well. The small opening takes out correct amount of product. All the details (not the price) are mentioned in red on the pack. A very basic packaging but impressive. 

The magical ingredient from chutney to cleanser - Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind 

ON THE INSIDE :

The cleanser is off whitish in colour. No nothing like my favourite Tamarind chutney. It is quite thick and creamy and a little goes a long way. It is has blue pearls like thing, which is not abrasive and does a decent job of cleaning the skin. I apply it on damp face with my fingers and it lathers really well. On a regular day, it washes away oil, dirt, basic makeup (not your heavy duty waterproof types) quite effectively. Infact, it leaves your skin super matte and super clean. I love to wash my face with this on days which are super humid and make my face look like a deep fried pakoda :-) The skin stays matte for a very long time. No breakouts nothing. Overall, impressive. 

The magical ingredient from chutney to cleanser - Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind 

THUMBS UP FOR :

-       Simple, travel friendly packaging.

-       No fuss creamy cleanser for combination and oily skin.

-       Cleans makeup, sweat and dirt very effectively.

-       a Light fragrance that will not disturb the sensitive noses.  
- Leaves the skin matte and oil free for atleast 4 to 5 hours. 

The magical ingredient from chutney to cleanser - Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind 

THUMBS DOWN FOR :

- Availability 

- Super expensive. You will surely find good enough cleansers for less than half the price... Ouch!  

The magical ingredient from chutney to cleanser - Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind 

PEL RATING

4 out of 5

PEL SHOUTS :

The Clarins gentle foaming cleanser with Tamarind indeed does what it promises. It keeps the skin fresh and oil free and matte too, removes makeup and dirt effectively and smells decent. But at the price which it comes for... Ouch Ouch Ouch !  

Have you tried the Clarins Cleansers ?

 Which are your favourite face cleansers?

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