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Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash, a Drugstore Gem
Posted by Karen on April 18th, 2008
This morning I went digging through one of my bathroom drawers to find a brush. Instead of the brush I found buried drugstore treasure — not one, but *two* tubes of Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash (about $5 each).
Two years ago, back when my skin was mad crazy oily, Basis Cleaner was my go-to face wash. I figure that since it was good enough to stockpile (I wouldn’t be surprised to find a few more tubes stowed away in other drawers) back before I started blogging, it deserves a second look now. I vividly remember this cleanser saving my skin back in the day.
Throughout my 20s I had skin problems. Even as recently as two years ago I suffered from really oily, acne-prone skin, and Basis Cleaner Clean was the only face wash able to remove all of my makeup without making my skin feel tight and dry.
Seriously, seeing the tubes sitting there at the bottom of a drawer brought back beauty product memories. Can you close your eyes and imagine how your favorite perfume smells? I can kinda do that with Basis Cleaner. I remember its citrusty fragrance, light and invigorating like a basket of oranges and lemons. I remember how it made my skin feel soft, smooth and just really clean and fresh. And at $5 for a huge 6 oz. tube, it’s a bargain, too.
Only for normal-to-oily skin, Basis Cleaner Clean contains botanicals like aloe vera, rosemary and spearmint extracts and did a top-shelf job back in the day — downright incredible considering its price. It’s oil- and soap-free but does contain sodium laureth sulfate (SLS)… one of the ingredients in garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and car-wash soaps.
But don’t let that scare you. Basis Cleaner Clean is not a harsh cleanser, or at least it wasn’t two years ago. It was so mild on me, in fact, that during terrible bouts of adult acne, Basis Cleaner Clean was one of the only products I could use. Your results may differ from mine, though, so be sure to test it on a small section of skin before you dive right in for the whole shebang.
Product: Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash
Price: about $5 for a 6 fl oz tube
Use: To remove makeup and clean skin
Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A+
My skin has changed a lot over the past two years; it’s now more on the dry side, and I can no longer use Basis Cleaner Clean (it would be too drying). But when I suffered from oily skin problems, Basis Cleaner Clean really was a miracle product. It helped me get through my 20s. If you have normal-to-oily skin and want an affordable, gentle cleanser, give it a look.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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April 18th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Wow…this brings back some memories. When I first started washing my face when I was preteen, Basis was the stuff I used. Do they still sell it? I remember it was very good stuff. I loved the scent of it. I stopped using it for some reason-can’t remember why! So this post brought back some fun memories-thanks!
April 18th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
I’ve never used this brand but I remember seeing it at Walmart. It has the bar soap version too. Back in the day when I was a teenager, I used to have Johnson and Johnson facial wash in a bar thingy that has lots of glycerin. That was my earliest memory of something face wash.
April 19th, 2008 at 2:23 am
Once, when I had skin problems (which is rare for me) my doctor specifically told me to go out and get Basis! She said it is THE most gentle cleanser ever! And it’s nice stuff! I used the bar, but I bet the liquid is even more awesome!
Mariah’s last blog post..Taken from the lovely buttfacemakani!
April 19th, 2008 at 10:45 am
OMG Karen I used to use this too!! I really liked it. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
April 19th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Hi Marie,
Yup, you can still buy it at several different stores. I’ve seen it at Longs, Walgreens and drugstore.com!
April 19th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Hi Dao,
I think you’re thinking of Purpose? I used to use that too when I was a teenager. I remember it smelling really good!
April 19th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Hi Mariah,
Funny, I’ve never tried the bar version… I bet it’s great. The liquid version is the shizz, girl! It never dried me out and yet still took everything off.
April 19th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Hi Shefali,
You’re welcome! I think this is one of those drugstore cult products that so many people love but never quite talk about because it’s not flashy. It works great though, yeah?
April 19th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
yup, that’s the brand. Can’t believe I didn’t remember the name at all since I practically see it everytime I’m at WM.
April 20th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Yah! I loved Purpose when I was a teenager. I used the liquid version a ton, too.
April 20th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Now it’s definitely on my “to try” list.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:57 am
I love Basis, it is a great, refreshing cleanser and SO cheap!
April 24th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Hi MsNotty,
Great! Can’t wait to hear what you think about it.
April 24th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Hi Eye4style,
I know! Isn’t the smell fantastic? Gotta love how affordable it is, too.