So over the past month I have been trying out the Cleanser and Toner from It Works. They work best, I have found, when used together. That doesn't mean that it what you MUST do. Also, I wouldn't recommend getting these are your first auto-shipment as a loyal customer. Since it has been just over a month and I still have plenty of both of them (I used it every night and every other morning). That is the world's worst sales person pitch right there aha. But really, I would go with something else as your monthly shipment then add these to one of the months. :)
I have used so many different types of face washes I have begun to lose track of them all. I have found that my face starts to get used to them and they stop being effective. Now I had been using one that worked pretty decently and my face didn't seem to be adjusting to it, but at the same time it wasn't clearing up my acne either. Hence, I thought I would give this cleanser a chance to see if it would do any better.
The cleanser states that it will remove all the dirt, oil, and make-up from your face without leaving it dried out. I don't wear make-up, so I can't honestly say if it will be able to completely take if off.
It does manage to clean my face and leave it smelling of citrus which I find a pleasant way to head off to sleep at night. I have started washing my face in the morning as well since it isn't drying my face out. Which yes awesome my face isn't dry, but it now is a little more oily than I am used to it being. Granted my face has always been more oily than most peoples, so it is either dry or oily. Neither of those options make for excellent skin; they do however make it a fantastic arena for acne to occur. I know, I am so overly lucky. For me personally, I will take having to wash my face in the morning and at night to combat the oil versus having dry skin.
The toner helps to refresh, restore, and rebalance your skin to its natural pH level. This natural botanically based toner helps to minimize the appearance of your pores as well as improving your skin toner and texture. It's just a spray that you spritz over your face once you are done washing it. Careful to not over spray your face or spray yourself in the eye (or rub it into your eyes that hurts just as bad). I will admit that I use a medicine lotion from a different company before I used the toner on my face. Why you ask? Well...
It is worth mentioning that this combo of the cleanser and toner will make your face worse before it gets better. I didn't expect that to happen going into this challenge and had the wonderful surprise of my face breaking out like never before during the process. Granted they were small zits which, after taking a moment to calm down, I realized was most likely because the toner's job was to shirk my pores. So shrinking of my pores with the added dirt removal of the cleanser is probably what caused the massive outbreak on my face. And like I mentioned, I used a medicine lotion to help to control the breakout as it occurred. I haven't had another huge breakout like that since the first time it occurred.
Overall, I still think this is a good cleanser. I haven't really finished my trial period yet but so far I like that my face isn't drier than a desert and itchy. I also can definitely say that my pores are smaller than they used to be (yes I monitored them; I am a skeptic about new products). So, if you want to overcome dry skin after washing your face and the "it is going to get worse before it gets better" doesn't scare you away, ask me how to get your face back. Let me help you get your confidence back. I know I am finally starting to get comfortable again with my face.
Blessings,
Ali
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