Trilogy Gentle Face Exfoliant Reviews

Review of Trilogy Gentle Face Exfoliant
By Caroline Scott

Packaging: Trilogy Gentle Face Exfoliant comes in a lovely, earthy-looking cream plastic tube with burgundy writing. It looks smart and efficient - almost a salon style look that promises results without wasting time on fancy tubs and containers. The tube is soft and malleable making the exfoliating cream easy to squeeze out, right down to the last drop. Easy to use, no waste and the tube design results in no contamination of the product.

Application: I find that I never quite know what to expect when using a Face Exfoliant for the first time - there are so many choices these days, from large grains to micro beads, and the first squeeze of a new tube is always a surprise. The Trilogy Gentle Facial Exfoliator is a creamy white paste which is thick enough to keep its shape as it leaves the tube but soft and moist enough to spread easily.
The scent of the product I found a little unusual at first - it smells almost like a herbal medicine - not floral or fruity at all, to my nose. Don't be put off by this though - the utilitarian look and smell have no bearing on the efficacy of the product. You wouldn't wear a cocktail dress and stiletto heels to put up shelves, so why should this lovely cleanser put on airs and graces to do its job, simply but effectively?
The grains in this exfoliator are really small - described on the packaging as "jojoba microspheres". Unlike many exfoliators, as you smooth this one across your face, you can barely feel the exfoliating beads at all. There is no scratching or pulling on the skin - your fingertips register the grains far more than your face does. This really is exactly what it says - a GENTLE face Exfoliant. It also contains honey enzymes to help break down and remove dead skin cells and kaolin clay to absorb dirt and oils. However I wouldn't recommend this for a really thorough scrub of a grubby face -it is more of a "buff and polish” on skin that already has a regimented cleansing regime and it can be used daily to prevent dulling of the skin.The Gentle Face Exfoliant rinses off quickly and easily with water and, although you can certainly feel the effect of the moisturising oils, there is no greasy residue left on the skin. Your face feels clean and prepped, ready for the application of serum and/or moisturiser

Ingredients: Trilogy Products contain all natural ingredients. The main active natural ingredients in the Trilogy Gentle Facial Exfoliant are Purified Spring Water, Kaolin Clay, Sweet Almond Oil, , Jojoba Oil, , Rosehip Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Camellia Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Honey, Macadamia Nut Oil
Results: Trilogy Gentle Facial Exfoliant certainly does what it promises - it exfoliates softly and evenly causing no irritation whatsoever. Even after rubbing aggressively, my skin showed no signs of redness and wasn't sore in the least. Given that my skin is sensitive and fair, this is quite a remarkable result. It was left feeling soft, moisturised and smooth with a gentle glow and I would certainly recommend this for delicate skin which has been damaged by the cold winter weather.

Pros

Extremely easy to apply and to rinse
Leaves skin smoothed and softened
Doesn't irritate sensitive skin
Moisturises as it cleanses
Wonderful for sensitive, delicate or sore skin
Can be used daily to maintain glow and prevent dull skin

Cons

Doesn't give a really deep down clean of neglected/dirty skin
I wouldn't recommend for oily/greasy skin or for men

Trilogy Gentle Face Exfoliant (£18) and Trilogy Skincare Products are available at naturisimo.com