Looking for Answers about bareMinerals Exfoliating Treatment Cleanser?

you need to go easy on the water. add literally a few drops to the exfoliating powder in the palm of your hand. gently work the water into the cleanser and add drop by drop until it's a easily spread paste. i shake the bottle about 6 times (that's how much cleanser i am happy with) and usually i use about 6-8 drops of water. i just let the drop run along my finger onto the cleanser.

It isn't supposed to be harsh, it is exfoliating, you just don't feel it as much. I get my hands wet and then put a little on my palm and rub them together to activate and then wash my face for about a minute or so, the longer you scrub the better it works. You can also use it as a mask, if you wanted to. Just put it on just like you would if you were washing and let dry and rinse. Hope this helps:)

It's not a harsh exfoliater-like some other drug store scrubs that are actually too harsh for your skin and are made of walnut shells (ouch!). If you want more exfoliating, I'd suggest adding some unbleached organic sugar to the cleanser while you cleanse. It will exfoliate more without damaging your skin.

I would say that you are using too much water. Sprinkle just enough to make it wet, like a paste then add a few more drops. The cleanser should foam a little and when applied it should feel a little scratchy. It won't feel like a traditional exfoilant but the longer that you keep rubbing it in your face the better it works. I use it in the shower and leave it one my face for the entire shower. Like the way it feels then.

Hi!! I have been using this cleanser for a couple of years now and it's my favorite BE cleanser!! Try using almost a half and half mix of cleanser/water and see if that helps. I use a little water and mix it to form a paste/mask substance. The exfoliating shouldn't feel like something tearing your skin but when you take it off you should feel the smooth layer of skin that's left and it should have a luminosity to it. I sometimes leave it on while I shower and then take it off at the end or other times I use it as a traditional wash then rinse cleanser. I would just suggest playing around with the amount of water you use and see if using a little less or more water helps. Also, this cleanser is not going to tear/rip the skin like something with big grains would, as that is not healthy for your skin. Sorry to be such a long answer but I hope this helps; much luck to you!!!!

i used to think this too! because it is a powder, there are not going to be the little beads that you are used to feeling with different exfoliants. this is more of a natural exfoliant. to feel results, i simply foam it, (rub wet hands together) and apply in circles. then i wash off with my other Be cleanser. i know it works because my face gets so soft! it takes getting used to without the beads, but its better for you because it doesn;t pull. Hope this helps!

Use just enough water to make the powder frothy. If you use too little water at first, you can always add a little more. The exfoliation this product give is very gentle. Because the powder is so fine, you barely feel it removing your dead skin, makeup, and general grossness from your face. It is gentle and therefore less aggitating to your skin. It is not supposed to feel abrasive. Be sure to use circular motions and let the product hang out for a few seconds on your face. You may not be able to feel it, but you can definately tell the difference after using it a few times :)

I loved the older version of this product but this newer one is disappointing. I don't feel any exfoliation with this new product either. Whenever I would run out of the dry cleanser I would use a little baking soda instead. It gently exfoliates and leaves my skin smooth but not dry.

I do feel the exfoliation, but it is light- it does't feel like the traditional exfoliater's I've used. I usually just wet my skin and then drop a few water droplets off my fingers into my plam to make a thick paste. Hope this helps!

I had to use much more than i first tried, maybe about a teaspoonful. Then I felt it tingle.

hi, yes you need to use a moisturizer after using the exfoliating treatment. even more importantly so because you've removed layers of skin that you would not really do during normal cleansing and you need to pamper the new exposed skin to keep it supple and well hydrated.

I follow it with the moisturizer twice daily. Hope you love this product as much as I do!

I use and highly recommend, the exfoliating treatment cleanser then follow it the purely nourishing moisturizer. When I first used the exfoliating treatment cleanser, it left my skin very soft and unlike any cleanser I've used in the past, my skin didn't feel taut and dry.

Personally, I think that it is always best for your skin to moisturize after cleansing. The Exfoliating Treatment Cleanser is a cleanser, you mix it with water, scrub, and wash off. It does leave my face very soft, but my skin still needs the Purely Nourishing Moisturizer very lightly after and my skin loves me!

Hey, Georgia Peach!

First off, it's not really necessary to use a different mask if you're using the Exfoliating Cleanser every day. You can use this as a mask as often as you want - just wash your face and don't rinse; put your shoes on, feed the cat, whatever. It will dry in about 3 minutes & when you rinse it off, you'll be smooth and soft.

As far as whether to use a moisturizer; yes. This is just a cleanser. It won't 'dry' your skin out like some cleansers, but your skin still needs hydration to keep it supple and halt those wrinkles in their tracks.

If your skin is normal/combination (a bit of oil in t-zone) the Purely Nourishing Moisturizer is perfect. If your skin feels tight after washing it, or you have dry or flaky patches, I would recommend the Purely Nourishing Cream. Both of the moisturizers are oil-free and you can use them night and day - even the Cream is sheer enough to wear under your makeup all day.

Just remember that this Exfoliating Cleanser is NOT made with broken nut shells or rough ingredients that feel 'scrubby.' Rather than 'scraping' the top layer of your skin off (and tearing & irritating your skin), the RareMinerals Active Soil Complex (basically pure soil) massages your skin and sloughs off the dead cells.

Enjoy!

I generally use a BE moisturizer after using the Exfoliating Treatment Cleanser, just because I love how it feels and not necessarily because I have to. The nice thing about the cleanser is that it won't take the essential oils out of your skin. Therefore, you won't end up with a face that's crying for moisture. Long story short, you probably don't HAVE to follow with a moisturizer, but it sure is nice!

I have terribly acne-prone skin, but this product did not aggravate it. It is a very gentle exfoliator.

I have had no problems with oiliness, and using this cleanser with the belmish treatment has given me the clearest skin of my life!

Nope never had an issue it's so gentle on ur face try it

I have very acne prone skin and I haven't had any trouble with any of the BE cleansers.

hi, if you have sensitive skin like me please don't expect an overnight miracle. give your skin a chance to get used to this new product. i was extremely nervous like you but decided to give it a shot. you won't know unless you try, remember everyone is different.
my skin took about a month to get used to it. it hasn't made my acne worse at all. it's better, i remember when i used to use a toner and then my skin would be oily right after using it. and it was a toner specifically for my skin type. i hated that. now my skin doesn't look as oily at all. sometimes i won't use an oil absorbing sheet until the afternoon (after washing my face early in the morning). right now i am not sure if using the deep foaming cleanser all the time is the best thing for me. i'm actually going to post a question about this, somehow i feel it's a little too tough on my sensitive skin. maybe i need to alternate with the purifying... which clearly states it's gentle.

I use this together with the purifying cleanser each night in the shower, but i'm sure you could use anytime. Hope this helps.

In my personal experience, I use the exfoliating cleanser three times a week at night and use the purifying facial cleanser for the other four days.

I use the exfoliating cleanser every day, morning and night! It's really gentle so over-exfoliating isn't an issue.

Best

@JournalingMrs

it depends on your skin type. if you have oily, combination skin it is good to exfoliate twice a week. if your skin is dry, you need to ease up on the frequency.

I have both the exfoliating cleanser and the deep cleansing foam. What I have found that works well for me is using the cleaning foam in the morning and using the exfoliating cleanser at night. I prefer the exfoliating cleanser at night which does a really good job at getting rid of all my make-up, sweat, etc from the day. On the other hand the deep cleansing foam is a tad bit more mild which is why I like this product in the morning. Sometimes when my face really needs a good rub down i'll use the two together, put a little bit of both in my hand, add a bit of water, rub together and then apply directly to my face. I believe this little routine could work well for both the purifying facial cleanser and the exfoliating treatment cleanser.

I also have large pores. I have tried a few of the cleansers and the Exfoliating treatment cleanser seems to do the best for me. I have cystic acne and haven't had a cyst since I moved to using this cleanser twice a day. It is also the most cost friendly of their cleansers and travels easily at the airport.

Hi Amber well since I have used this cleanser for sometime now, I can tell you that the Cleanser washes away ALL impurities from your face! I think you should try the Exfoliating Treatment Cleanser and your face will thank you for it!!! Happy unclogging! :)

I use both products. I use the deep foaming cleanser in the morning and the exfoliating cleanser three times a week as my night time cleanser.

Personally I love the exfoliating cleanser. It takes some time to get use to mixing the powder + water together, but you'll get the hang of it! I found the foam to be too thick (and maybe containing too many oils?) and I broke out from it.

I have used the powder cleanser for 5 years and as a former BE Beauty Ambassador I can tell you that I had countless clients who saw amazing things happen to their skin with the Rare skinscare. Best of luck!

@JournalingMrs

I think the exfoliating cleanser would work well for you based on my expirence. I use the exfoliating cleanser as my daily wash. I tryed the deep cleansing foam and like it for every know and then but I found that it cleans to deep. If you are lazey and don't get your face wash that night I found the may face would break out.

When I use it as a masque I only wet my hands and I use more of the product than I do when I am cleansing my face. I leave it on probably 20 minutes or so while I do other things. I usually do this at my night cleansing. But this is just what I have found that works well for myself. Good luck and don't give up on this product! It is so has improved my skin! and I will be 60 next summer!

You can ABSOLUTELY use this as a mask. You should play with the water to cleanser ration until it's creamy enough to put on as a mask. The ladies at the BE boutique suggested doing this and I love it. You can do it about twice per week for 10-20minutes each time. When you're using it as a cleanser, you need to add water to it and get a cleanser-like consistency, then rub on to your face, just like you would with any other cleanser.

I've never tried using it as a mask, but I've found that slightly damp skin is best.

Typically I'll run a damp washcloth over my face to apply some wetness and for a little extra exfoliation. I then add 2-3 shakes from the bottle into the palm of my hand and wet my other hand from the faucet. I rub the powder with my wet hand to create a thin cream and bring both hands to my face.

I massage the solution into the pores and around my face. I can usually see light streaks of the solution as I move it around. There won't be much, but I found for me at least, that it doesn't take much to reap the benefits. To rinse off, I wet the washcloth again and run it over my face and pat dry.

Hi there! This is a cleanser, so don't use it as a mask. Just apply and wash off. I use about 4-5 shakes or so if I'm using it at night to wash off makeup. In the morning, I use about 2-3 shakes.

The trick is to use *just* the right amount of water. Here is what I do: I get my hands wet and tap my hands on my face to get it a little damp. Then, I sprinkle the cleanser into one hand. The, with the other hand, I run my fingers under the faucet and then using a "dash" type of movement (like cooking, add a "dash" of salt), I do that to the hand with the cleasner in it a couple of times then I slowly mix it together and apply to my face. The trick is you don't want a paste but you don't want to use too much water either....finding the right amount leaves it a little "grainy" which is what exfoliates the skin.

I use by BE Powder cleanser with my Clarisonic all the time and I love it! As a former boutique employee I can tell you that there are a lot of BE + Clarisonic fans out there and I've never heard of any issues/problems!

I think it mostly refers to the harsh exfliators that have crushed walnuts etc in them, OUCH!
Best,

@JournalingMrs

It works so much better with the Clarisonic than Purity. You will be so pleased. I threw away my Purity, it's that much better.

my guess is no. there are lots of granuals and its a thicker paste that is created when you activate it with water- i feel like clarisonic is better with the clear foams.

Hello! I also have a Clarisonic and use the Exfoliating Cleasner. Based on what I have read, you can use exfoliating cleansers with the Clarisonic as long as they are not the type that have "shells"/larger pieces in them to exfoliate. The BE Exfoliating Cleasner doesn't, so it is fine to use....I have and there hasn't been a problem.

I think it depends on your skin type and what kind of activities you do as to what type of cleansers you use. I am older than you (knocking on 40), but I have sensitive skin and am outdoors a lot with a great deal of sun exposure. Salicylic and gylcolic acids tend to intensify the damaging effects of the sun so I avoid them as much as possible. I have found this cleanser to be very effective in providing all the great benefits you would expect from the acids without the damaging side effects.

Hey there! I'm 27 and I have used the entire Rare skincare system for almost 5 years. I get compliments on my skin constantly---even just checking out at Target! I adore the line, but I know what you mean about being curious bout the ingredients. Since I hit 27 (okay, I'm lying, I turn 27 on Friday)---so since 27 is on the horizon----I've been looking into more heavy duty anti-aging efforts, and my research turned up the same info as yours did.

BE used to have a line called MD Formulations (you can see a tab for it at the top of this page) which has some of the acid products you're talking about. (I would describe this as the more chemically skincare line, vs rare which is much more pure.) I've kind of mixed and matched some of the Rare products with MD!

Best of luck!
x.
@JournalingMrs

I would say that it depends on your skin. I personally can't use any acid cleansers for my face because it causes my face to dry out and get really itchy. The exfoliating cleanser is so gentle that you can use it two times a day without any worry, it really does leave your face very clean, like squeaky clean without bothering it at all.

The new Intensive Glow Pads may be something you might be interested in. It does contain glycolic acid.

Hi, if you look at the video in the "experience" section and then search for skin care collections you'll see the explanation about what exactly the active soil complex is. They did not mention exfoliating effects...but BE does have an impressive exfoliating cleanser that would achieve the exfoliation you are looking for.

A few of the exfoliants I see in this product are kaolin, starch from rice and tapioca, as well as lemon peel. Kaolin clay and the starches perform a double duty as they have been known to absorb excess oil from the skin. You also get mother natures's skin soothing, anti-aging, and antioxidant properties of essential oils and plant extracts plus the added benefits of Active Soil Complex.
Most of all, makes this product extraordinary is that you can customize its application according to your need. You may reduce the amount of water you use according to the amount of exfoliation you need. Less water means more exfoliation. For morning cleansing, I wet my face and hands, place a small dollop of powder on my palm and with my other wet hand, add some more water until its like a wet paste then apply it to my face. For evening, I only add 2-4 drops of water keeping it at a pastey powdery consistency for more exfoliating. After each use, with skin feeling soft and renewed, I follow it with the Purely Nourishing Mousturizer and treat any potential and current breakouts with Blemish Therapy. And, along with PrimeTime creating an even smoother canvas for my morning BareMinerals makeup regimen.

I don't know what the exfoliating components are, but when I use the purifying cleanser at night and the exfoliating cleanser in the morning. When I wash with both products, I add natural, unbleached sugar to them to help with the exfoliating. It seems to get the dead skin off much better than the cleansers themselves.

I am 58 and I love it

I will turn 60 next summer and I think this product is great. This is the best cleanser I have ever used. I never have written a review in my life, but I love this so much I had to share it with everyone!

I can't see why not. Product is gentle yet thorough. Seriously think you would be pleasantly surprised.