Product Review: Avalon Organics Vitamin C Refreshing Gel Cleanser

Ever since my Superhero Soap stopped working for me (broke me out for no reason why), I had to look for a better alternative. When I went to Healthy Options to buy Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap in Peppermint variant, I checked out their cleansers and this one caight my eye so I gladly included this on my purchase. I have been using this 3 weeks to a month now and I guess it's time to give it a review.

 
What I like:
- Effectively removes my makeup even waterproof mascaras and gel liners, leaving no traces of dirt.
- Holds true to being a refreshing cleanser. My face feels fresher and cleaner.
- Has a very nice citrus scent that basically just reminds me of oranges.
- Has a pump that effectively dispenses just the right amount of product.
- Since this is made for normal to oily skin, it works in keeping the oilies at bay. My face is no longer as oily as it used to be.
- Did not break me out.
- Says they are pro-organic and devoid of harsh chemicals.
- Inexpensive for in between Php329-379 for a 250mL bottle which will last me for months.
- Locally available at Healthy Options.

What I don't like:
- It can be too drying for some. Made my skin so dry plus the cold weather added to the dryness. I stopped using it for now and wait until the summer comes.

Overall rating: 4.5/5 This is perfect for those with oily skin. But if you have dry skin, skip this one and get the cleansing milk variant instead.

Will I buy again? Yes!

Ingredients

Have you tried this cleanser? What's your favorite cleanser?

Happy Tuesday super awesome peeps! :P
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I Broke My Promise! :( (Last Hurrah for 2010)

As I have mentioned earlier, I was heading out to buy a new cleanser and I promised that that's the only thing I will buy. Guess what? I went home with other goodies. Gah! But I will be trying to justify my purchases so read on for my pathetic attempts. :D

The only makeup I purchased. See? I'm getting better at it. Haha! Estee Lauder Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Pink.

How can one not fall for this lovely color? Haha! Dang, an epic fail to justify purchasing this lipstick. I honestly think I made the wrong decision because this is not fragrance-free.

I bought mostly skin care stuff since I need to invest more on that. What's the point in having all those really nice makeup if my skin is awful, right? Am I right or am I right? :P (I think this is pretty much acceptable.)

I bought a planner (the pink Rilakkuma one) because, well, I need a planner and a more organized life. Haha! Jeez, that sounds so pathetic and so not me. I hate schedules and planned things. A little spontaneity won't hurt. The cute little pen matches the planner, that's all. The notebook is just something I grabbed to reach the minimum charge amount of Php300. Thinking of who to give it to though.

Tomorrow, I will just be staying home while waiting for 2011 so I am safe from buying anything else. I should probably start doing a Project 10 pan soon so I can keep myself from buying unnecessary stuff. My response to my very own brilliant idea - Yeah right! You need more than just good luck with that. Haha!

New Year's almost here. I will be soon doing a Best and Worst for 2010.

Happy Thursday once again, super awesome peeps! :P

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