I have used this on a daily basis as my normal-end-of-the-day cleanser. I can honestly tell you, I rather like it.

Based on close to almost 2 weeks of usage, I think it’s time to review this. But I’m breaking it into 2 parts, as a normal cleanser and as a makeup remover.

As a normal-end-of-the-day-cleanser

As the name implies, I use this to clean my face after work. I usually slab on moisturizer and sunscreen only, so I don’t really need to clean much. This works really, really well. You only need a pump or two onto a cotton pad, and gently wipe it across your face. Rinse with water and that’s it! Clean, smooth face! Do note that the scent is a little funny, a little plastic-ky or chemical though, nothing of a floral/ fruity note that I am so used to. >_< This is a little annoying to me, as I like something lightly scented, but since it does the job well, I'm kinda okay with it.

As makeup remover

This is where it gets tough. It said very clearly that it will be able to remove waterproof makeup, but sadly, it DID NOT remove any of my MJ mascara at all! Not even with a full 30 second-1 minute of pressing the cotton pad onto my eyes worked! Even with a gentle rubbing and wiping couldn’t get rid of it! >_< I am so so so disappointed! But it removed my base makeup and lippie well, took about 3 cotton pads to clean the whole face.

For the ultimate question, will I repurchase this?

I’m sitting on the fence actually, a yes and a no. Yes, because it works well as a normal cleanser, no because I think it failed to perform well as a makeup remover. Honestly, I might as well just stick to my trusty ZA cleansing oil for the whole makeup removal process!

It’s now available in Watson Midvalley for RM30.90, other than in Sasa, RM34.90. It’s cheaper to buy in Watson, but I don’t really recommend this product if you want a makeup remover that removes EVERYTHING. Even if you wish to purchase this as a normal cleanser, I think you have better choice out there. Really, don’t waste the money for something that could have performed better.

I had loved this, but now… sigh.

Mandom Clay Facial Wash

I’ve been using this for quite a long time now, usually at night. I alternate between Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser and this whenever I feel like it.

It cleanses really well, just like the Deep Sea Current. This is not as mild as Deep Sea Current, but it isn’t that strong till your skin feels tight and everything. I find it particularly good for night use, as I go home feeling all dirty and yucky, and this is excellent in getting those dirt and grime away. Deep Sea Current is a bit too “kind” for the job.

It’s a light brownish paste, not really pretty, but it’s the function that counts right? It has a light refreshing smell, but not the ocean-y kind. I find it hard to describe, since I am so used to the smell.

It lathers very well, just like Deep Sea Current. I always like foamy cleansers! ^_^

And now, my hunt for grapefruit and charcoal flavour begins! It’s ridiculously hard to find the grapefruit! >_<

I will be buying more of these! Too cheap and good!

Mandom Deep Current Facial Wash

This post is for dear Chian Li whom has always been coming and leaving comments on my posts. Thanks for the support!

Anyway, back to this cleanser. This is a Japanese brand and has been around for quite some time. I remember seeing this brand during my high school years.

This cleanser is meant for dry skin and claims to contain deep sea water and its minerals to help cleanse our skin and providing moisture.

Well, I don’t really buy the providing moisture claim because to me, cleansers are cleansers, they don’t stay long enough on the skin to provide that extra moisture boost or any other nutrients or goodies that are packed with it. If I really want those stuff, I might as well invest in a good serum/essence and moisturizer to make sure all the goodies are lock into the skin.

Make any sense?

So for me, I go for cheap cleansers that doesn’t dry me out, doesn’t give me breakouts, and can get rid of the dirt on the skin effectively.

And of course, I go for drugstore brands!

Okay, cut the crap. This cleanser is in light blue paste, it’s less foamy than Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser and Pure & Mild White Brightening Cleansing Foam. It has a light ocean-y smell, don’t worry, no salty smell there! In fact it’s very fresh and it’s a nice change from fruity or floral scents.

I use in the morning. I’ve tried a few times using it at night, but I’m quite disappointed with it’s performance. It does not cleanse as well as Neutrogena Deep Clean. Well, maybe because it was never labeled as deep cleansing, unlike Neutrogena. But for morning use, yes, it’s just perfect! My skin feels very soft after cleansing and it’s not drying. I would say it’s on par with Pure & Mild which I used to use. And surprisingly, although this is meant for dry skin, it does not make my skin go oilier or feels weird at all. I know I have combination skin, but depending on the weather and everything, my skin can be a combination towards dry or towards oily.

This cleanser comes in 5 different formulas, green tea, grapefruit, clay, charcoal essence and deep sea. Green tea, grapefruit and clay is meant for oily skin, charcoal to reduce dead skin cell and while deep sea is for dry skin. I know there’s one or two of it comes in scrub form, while the others are normal cleansers.

Currently I am eyeing on grapefruit (smells yummy!), charcoal and clay. But I can’t buy so many cleansers! It’s too much! Maybe the next time, if I haven’t found anything else I like. Hehe~

Anyway, here is my rating for the 3 cleansers I have been using.

Cleansing
1. Neutrogena Deep Clean
2. Pure & Mild Brightening Cleanser
3. Mandom Deep Sea Current

Scent
1. Mandom Deep Sea Current
2. Pure & Mild Brightening Cleanser
3. Neutrogena Deep Clean

Foaminess
1. Neutrogena Deep Clean
2. Pure & Mild Brightening Cleanser
3. Mandom Deep Sea Current

Would I buy this again? Yes, and of course grapefruit, charcoal and clay.

It’s too cheap to resist! And not to mention the fact that it’s quite a decent cleanser!