Skincare with Clearasil

This time last year, I honestly did not care much about skincare at all. I did all the basics, but that was about it. But I've found that reading blogs and communicating with other bloggers has really expanded my interest in skincare. Over the past year, I've come across a lot of new and exciting products. I'm going to share one of the with you - it's the Clearasil Vitamins & Extracts Daily Scrub*. Now, I've been sent this product to trial before, but I love it so much that I'm doing another post on it. 

When I was in my teens, I did not think that much of Clearasil, but times have changed. Want to know more? Then keep reading!

This scrub is a tube of delicious smelling, green scrubby goodness. It's quite thick and paste like, with small exfoliant beads, so you only need a small amount the size of a 20c piece. The beads aren't overly abrasive, so its perfect for every day use. I use this religiously every morning as I find it great for deep cleansing, and it's a great way to wake me up. It doesn't leave my skin feeling tight or dry, but I always moisturise anyway. I've been using this for many months (as this is my second tube) and my skin has been looking clear. I can't really think of any negatives, except that with the oncoming cooler months, the paste-like formula might become a bit more difficult to squeeze out, as the mouthpiece is quite small. 

Does this sound interesting to you? Well, you're in luck (if you're an Australian resident)! I've been sent an extra tube, so I have one up for grabs. I'll leave this giveaway open until the 1st of May, 12am Sydney time. I'll contact the winner by email and wait 48 hours for a response before redrawing. Also please note, my final exams are less than 3 weeks away, so it may take me a week or two before I can send it out! Thanks and good luck :)

*product was provided for consideration and has been reviewed in accordance with my disclosure policy

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What I'd love to try...

I haven't really done a wishlist or anything like that before, but I thought I would compile a few things I'd like to try. I'm trying to control my buying, because honestly, I have a ridiculous amount of stuff!

Vaseline Spray & Go
The whole concept of a spray on moisturiser is amazing. I have one by Nutrimetics, its fantastic for colder days because its so easy and quick to spray on, but it comes with quite the price tag - $37. So I think this Vaseline one would be a more affordable option, plus there is a variety of different scents! Sorry that the photo doesn't show the scents properly, but the yellow one 'total moisture' with oat extracts, the green is 'aloe fresh' and the brown is 'cocoa radiant' with cocoa butter. I'm not sure if they are going to be available in Australia or not but I would love to try it out. 

The Balm Mary-Lou Luminiser
Have you SEEN swatches of this? It's stunning!! I would totally buy it, but then I remind myself that I already have about six different highlighters/luminisers (whatever you want to call them)...check out my collection if you're curious.

Nivea Shower Body Lotion
This has recently been released and everyone is raving about it. The only thing holding me back is that I already have soooo many moisturisers...

Clearasil Refreshing Superfruit Scrub
I reaaally want to try this out. I saw a few photos of this on instagram, and after doing some research, it seems like it is not available in Aus. Damn! It looks so pretty, I'm a sucker for anything pink. I have been using the Vitamin & Extracts range for the past few months, and my skin is looking amazing. The scrub is great, you can read my review here.

Benefit Sugarbomb
Benefit has seriously amazing packaging. I would probably just stare at this in awe and not even use it.

Have you tried these products? What are you currently lusting after?


NB: None of these images are mine. Links have been provided below for image sources.
http://www.nivea.co.uk/
http://www.theplasticdiaries.com/beauty/benefit-sugarbomb
http://www.vaseline.us/spray-go/
http://www.thebalm.com/mary-lou-manizer.html
http://clearasil.us/skincare-products/clearasil-daily-clear/daily-clear-superfruit-scrub

Clearasil Vitamins & Extracts Scrub VS. Face wash

You may have seen that Clearasil skin care products have been popping up quite a bit in the blogging world, particularly the new Vitamins & Extracts range. I am lucky enough to own both the Vitamins & Extracts Scrub* and the Daily Wash (which I won off Annsley's blog giveaway a little while ago!). I've already written a review on the scrub, but rather than writing another review of the wash, I thought I'd do a comparison post. It might be helpful for you if you're tossing up on which one to buy.

If my university's plagiarism system got a hold of this, it would be going crazy ;) the front of each is almost identical in terms of layout and text. 

Top: scrub

Bottom: wash

Why have I included a photo of the lids? Well, because they're identical for both of them, but I really don't think they should be. The scrub is much thicker, like a paste, so the squeeze tube and size of the whole works really well. However, the wash is a lot runnier and it can be difficult to squeeze it out without having excess product coming out. So I think the wash needs a smaller hole!

Left: scrub

Right: wash

This is where we see the difference. The deep cleansing scrub, as I said, is thicker and like a paste. Kind of like toothpaste but even more paste-y. It also contains small exfoliating beads, as you can see. I personally like the gentle abrasiveness of this scrub and use it once a day, in the morning to wake myself up. I think it does a great job at making my skin feel refreshed and smooth. It says to use it twice a day, but I really wouldn't do so because scrubbing twice a day seems a bit much? Each to their own. 

Now for the wash, it's basically a clay-type wash that can double up as a mask. The consistency is not as thick, but it's not super runny either. The amounts I've squeezed out on my hand is probably enough for one use so you definitely don't need to use a lot. I use this at night to remove my makeup. I spread it over my skin and massage gently, then wash off. It does a great job at removing makeup and cleansing my skin, without overdrying my face. As for using it as a mask, I don't really find it to be any different to cleansing. 

One thing that is IDENTICAL for both is the smell - they both smell great, kind of fruity and apple-like, which is really refreshing. I enjoy the smell, but I am wondering if I'll get bored of it after a while. This would be one of the main reasons why I wouldn't suggest buying both.

So in summary, the scrub is thicker and the wash is much smoother and clay-like. If you've got sensitive skin, I would suggest the wash. It really just comes down to what you prefer, and if I had to choose between the two, I'd go for the scrub - simply because I haven't met many scrubs that agree with me (they're either too gritty or not exfoliating enough). In saying that, the wash is also fantastic, so its a close call between the two!

Have you tried these? Which do you prefer?

* product was provided for my consideration. It has been reviewed in accordance with my disclosure policy and is completely honest.