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Product Review - Dr H Cleansing Cream
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Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:39 am      Reply with quote
Just a quick review. I have been using this for a while and just wanted to put my view on here. I'm going to upset some people especially Mabsy!! Sorry!!

Anyway, to put it bluntly I'm not sure I like this as all.

I haven't found any improvement to my pores and I actually really don't like the smell. It makes me cough!! I find the pressing and rolling action quite tedious. I didn't find it a very effective cleanser and found I was actually getting more blocked pores where I didn't concentrate as much like it told me on the instructions, where I don't normally get them. I must say I am rather disappointed as it has worked for so many of you

I suppose this is just more evidence that we are all different and one this doesn't do it for everyone!!!

Anyone else had these experiences??
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Mon Sep 13, 2004 10:35 am      Reply with quote
Hi littlebo,

I just ordered the Dr. H. Cleaser (cream in tube) and the toner. Sure hope I have better luck.

Idea The only thing I can think of is: are you using a cleaser first to take off you makeup? I think that is the idea I got from previous posts.

I will let you know what I think of it. Smile

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Mon Sep 13, 2004 4:35 pm      Reply with quote
littlebo, I enjoyed reading your review. I actually love this product and the smell, but it's nice to hear ALL views to get a wide diverse perspective. Wink
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Mon Sep 13, 2004 11:19 pm      Reply with quote
oh, that's shame littlebo, although imagine how terribly boring the world would be if we all liked the same thing.
i also like the product and like the smell, but Kiwiboy isn't too taken by it, so diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks i guess!
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Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:56 am      Reply with quote
Thanks for posting your review Littlebo. Like Thoughtcrime said, it's good to have a variety of reviews as different people like different things. I'm really sorry you didn't like it and I really hope that you didn't buy it based on my recommendation or I'm going to feel REALLY guilty Sad

I do agree with you in that the process is tedious but I don't mind it now because it's worked for me really well. And yes, as Winnie said, I use this on a make-up free face becasue it was not designed to remove makeup.

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Tue Sep 14, 2004 5:42 am      Reply with quote
Hee hee I was worried about posting that!! Thought I would get lots of hate mail!! Embarassed

Yes I have been using it on a makeup free face so I don't think it is that. hmmmm.... a mystery!

Don't worry Mabsy I didn't get it on just your recommendation. I got it from everyones! Also I have been wanting to try Dr H. for ages! I'm glad I did or I would always have been wondering!
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Wed Sep 15, 2004 5:22 pm      Reply with quote
do you presoak your face using warm to hot water and a washcloth as a compress? I found this to be very beneficial before i apply the cleansing cream. Im not too crazy about the smell either but i suck it up cause i love the results. How long have u been using it? maybe give it a little longer? hehe Very Happy


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Thu Sep 16, 2004 5:20 am      Reply with quote
littlebo wrote:

Don't worry Mabsy I didn't get it on just your recommendation. I got it from everyones! Also I have been wanting to try Dr H. for ages! I'm glad I did or I would always have been wondering!


*phew* I was hoping you were going to say that! Yay, no guilt here! Laughing
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Thu Sep 23, 2004 8:18 am      Reply with quote
Hi Girls,

I was going to order this product as I love cream cleansers, but can you please describe the smell ? I'm intrigued since Littlebo says it made her cough ! Embarassed I don't really mind if a product has a unique smell as long as it works, it's just nicer to use when it smells like heaven. Laughing

Amesevey, I like your point about presoaking your face with warm water and a washcloth, I always use a clean washcloth when I'm cleansing or removing masks, it's gentle and exfoliating at the same time. Very Happy Very Happy

Also, do you girls do a double cleanse at night time ? I was given that tip once at a salon and it's now part of my nightly repertoire, makes sense as I have a few layers of products on...

Summertimegirl x Smile
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Fri Sep 24, 2004 2:56 am      Reply with quote
from memory...herbal. A bit vague Laughing
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Fri Sep 24, 2004 6:02 pm      Reply with quote
Summertimegirl,

The scent is very hard to describe. I quite like it though. Thoughtcrime said that it reminded her of beer I think.

I don't usually double cleanse but you have to with the Dr H. It's not really a cleanser and must be used on a makeup-free face. But if I'm not using the Dr H then I just use a cleanser once and follow that with toner.

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Fri Sep 24, 2004 6:52 pm      Reply with quote
Dr. H's cleansing cream!!!!! I have been using it for several days. Was concerned that the scent would bother me after some of the posts. But, I actually like it.

My face feels so clean and soft after I use is. I am a bit confused about the rolling tecnique???? If someone could explain that to me I would appreciate it.

I also got the toner to use after cream. Yum...face feels awesome. Next purchase is the cleansing milk. I am temporarily using an oil base makeup remover but would like to try the cleansing milk.

Never heard of Dr. H. until I joined forum. Thanks Very Happy

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Fri Sep 24, 2004 7:12 pm      Reply with quote
me too!!!
I bought the sample size of the cleasning cream. It is really nice and your face feel great afterward. I am used to the 2 step as I was using cleanser & Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant but for the mean time I am going to stick with Dr.H
I also bought the Rose day cream and LOVE it. It is really rich & moisturizing but doesn't clogg your pores. Great product.
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Fri Sep 24, 2004 7:40 pm      Reply with quote
Winnie - I make the cream into a paste and then press it into the skin doing similar movements to massage/kneading movements I guess. Have a look at Kiwigirl's description of how it was used during her Dr H facial (the lucky duck!) http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?p=10356#10356
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Fri Sep 24, 2004 8:15 pm      Reply with quote
Thank you Masby. Found Kiwigirl's description very helpful. She sure was a lucky duck!

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Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:29 am      Reply with quote
Mabsy wrote:
Summertimegirl,

The scent is very hard to describe. I quite like it though. Thoughtcrime said that it reminded her of beer I think.


Mabsy


I think I've heard enough nice things about the Dr. H cleansing cream to get it now.. Smile.. when I think "beer" I think sour, so I'm guessing that it must be a bit yeasty -herbally kind of scent ?? I can't wait to try it as I've run out of my favourite cleanser for a while and using Cetaphil in the meantime.... not bad at all!! Wink

Summertimegirl Very Happy
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Wed Sep 29, 2004 9:37 am      Reply with quote
summertimegirl

Hope you love the Dr. H's Cream Cleanser as much as I do. It is so hard to explain.....a totally different experience in cleaning your face. Remember, you can't take off makeup with it. So, either get the Cleansing Milk or use your favorite makeup remover. I also love to use Dr. H.'s toner after the cleansing cream. YUM

I was concerned when I heard the feedback on the smell. I like the smell. It is kind of a yeasty odor.

Let us know what you think.

Winnie

PS: I only use a pea size amount on moist warm hand and face. You don't need much on your clean face. The tube is not very big.

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Wed Sep 29, 2004 1:00 pm      Reply with quote
I am planning on purchasing the cream cleanser and the description says it "deeply cleans" . If I am only wearing foundation (no blush, eye make-up etc) do I still need to cleanse with something else first? Embarassed Thanks!
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Wed Sep 29, 2004 1:11 pm      Reply with quote
Sorry Gaby Sad

When I first bought Dr. H. CREAM CLEANSER I did not realize it was not a makeup remover. Mabsy has written several posts on this. I now have the Milk Cleanser too. But, you can use any cleanser you like to take off your makeup. In the morning I just use the Cream.Only necessary to cleanse first if removing makeup.

OH, it is so worth it!!!!!

The description should really be changed. Again yes, you need to use a makeup remover or cleanser first before CREAM.

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