HZ Tried & Tested: The Herb Boutique French Clay & Green Tea Face Wash Detailed Review

After the soaring heat, rains do bring is some respite but the humidity it brings along does no good to your skin. Oily, sticky and so temperamental – that’s my skin this monsoon. So when I got my hands on a face wash that claimed to have medicinal and beautifying properties, I was thrilled. This pale green looking and fragrant smelling face wash is by the Herb Boutique and I have been using it for a month. Read on to find out if this face wash delivers on the promises it makes.

Claims

The company claims that it’s French Clay & Green Tea Face Wash combats ageing, treats oily skin, acne and other skin ailments. Regular use of the product should leave you with a younger, glowing face. Clay has cleansing, toning, hydrating and skin tightening properties. Kaolinite is a special kind of clay which originated in China and has been used since centuries ago for its medicinal and beautifying properties. Green tea of course has anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties. Additionally, the face wash also has aloe vera, jasmine, and fenugreek extracts.

Ingredients

The company promises that their products are free of Parabens, Silicones, Lead, DEA/TEA, Phthalates, SLS/SLES, Mineral Oil & Petrolatum. It promises to be 100 % vegan and sulphate free. It was also good to know that The Herb Boutique does not test its products on animals. This particular face wash promises to be the perfect one for sensitive skin with Green Tea and Kaolin French Clay.

The Packaging

This face wash comes in clear glass bottle with a pump dispenser. Through the bottle, you can see the pale green product inside.

Fragrance

The product has a refreshing and pleasant spicy fragrance.

The Texture

The texture is light and has small particles. Nothing too harsh, but just enough to scrub the dirt and dead cells out. The usage directions asks you to take a small amount on your wet palms and gently massage your face in a circular motion, working up a lather avoiding the eye area. Rinse off thoroughly.

The Price

Cost: Rs 375 / 100 ml

My Experience

I have been using The Herbal Boutique French Clay & Green Tea Face Wash for a month now and quite honestly I am very happy with the results. Firstly, it is so refreshing! After a long day at work, a simple pump from this bottle really elevates my mood. A small dollop of the product works up a good lather. The face wash feels soft and luxurious on the skin and the small scrub like particles help removing the grime and dirt after a long day at work.

Verdict

After a month of using The Herbal Boutique French Clay & Green Tea Face Wash, I have observed a significant change in my skin. There are far less breakout and pimples and there is a glow on my face. Another interesting thing is that my face is less oily and sticky through the day. The face wash leaves my skin squeaky clean at the same time my skin does not feel dry and stretched. One small issue that I had with my bottle, and perhaps it was just with my bottle, was that the pump dispenser was faulty. So after a few pumps it did not dispense the product properly.

Pros

• Removes dirt and sweat
• Prevents pimples
• Fragrant and refreshing
• Cleanses and scrubs skin
• Hydrates skin
• Good amount of product in one bottle.

Cons

• Not travel-friendly packaging.
• Pump dispenser a bit dysfunctional.

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Verdict

For me, the pros trump the cons. I am enjoying using this product and my skin is looking significantly improved. No monsoon pimples and no oily T-zone for me. The best part is, that even after using it for almost a month, there is almost half a bottle of product left. Talk about value for money!

Rating

4.5/ 5