I was given this cleanser by a friend who had used it previously, but no longer needed it as her skin was no longer dry and I had mentioned that mine was. Prior to using this cleanser, my skin was dry and at times flaky, especially when I awoke every morning despite the fact I cleansed and mositurised day and night. From the first use of Clarins Gentle Cleanser with Shea Butter for Dry or Sensitive Skin I felt and saw an immediate difference to my skin. It was smooth, soft and no longer woke up the next morning to dry, flaky skin. I never thought I would see such a difference in the condition of skin in a day!! The cleanser is a non foaming cream cleanser with a subtle, soothing smell. It really does feel gentle and non-irrating on the skin (though my skin is not sensitive). I checked out how much it costs as I was wishing to buy again when my current one runs out and found it costs £17.50 which is very expensive for a 125ml cleanser. But in my case, it really works and has improved my dryness totally. Before using this cleanser I tried all sorts of creams and cleansers for dry skin, which some worked, but not long term. But if it was ever at a discounted price I would most definitely stock up on this cleanser. If you suffer from dry, flaky skin and like me have tried and failed with other products. I would recommend you try this cleanser.

As someone else said, it does smell fresh but each time I used it I broke out in spots. I felt rather disappointed that it didn't work out for me.

This is the best facial wash cleanser I have ever used.
Unlike many cheaper exfoliating washes which rely on harsh "micro granules" Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser uses a mousse base containing plant extracts. This allows it to gently cleanse make-up and dead skin layers without irritation, redness or dryness. Although expensive it is highly concentrated so a little squirt goes a long way!

I use Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser for dry/sensitive skin. As with other Clarins products, it smells so natural and gorgeous! Rather than the white boring cream that most of others do, Clarins come up with a slightly pinky 'lotion' texture that I love! It doesn't lather so much but leaves skin soft and moist, although you do need to put on moisturiser unless your skin is not dry in the first place, and it certainly doesn't irritate my skin (or eyes)! I'd rate it as my second best cleanser, after Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Milk, which does much more than just a cleanser. It is more expensive than some other 'foaming cleansers' but you do need less than you do with others every time!