Is this £6 cleanser worth the hype?

THE PRODUCT

Superdrug Vitamin E Skin Care Hot Cloth Cleanser (£6, superdrug.com)

THE CLAIM

A formula of soothing panthenol, coconut oil and vitamin E gently cleanses and removes make-up but doesn’t strip the skin, and the muslin cloth provides light exfoliation.

THE PANEL

Emma Gunavardhana, 47, beauty expert and host of podcast The Emma Guns Show

Lindsay Frankel, 53, YOU’s deputy editor

Sandra Rhodes, 69, retired teacher and vice president of Peppard Women’s Institute

Denise Flint, 76, retired office manager

VALERIE TOMALIN, 80, theatre and TV entrepreneur

THE RESULTS

Ease

‘Just massage it into damp skin and it does all the hard work for you.’ Emma

‘Couldn’t be simpler to apply and wipe off. Perfect for when you’re too tired to take off your make-up.’ Lindsay

‘Easy to use. The cream has a pleasant scent and creamy texture. The muslin cloth is a reasonable size and thickness.’ Sandra

‘Goes on the skin well. Good instructions.’ Denise

‘Very easy to apply. The cloth was a good size – better than a normal face cloth.’ Valerie

Efficacy

‘It’s really efficient. I prefer it as a second cleanse, as it leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated.’ Emma

‘I do favour a foaming facial wash, but if you like a creamy cleanse, this does the job brilliantly.’ Lindsay

‘It removed the grime from a day at my allotment and the muslin helped reveal radiant skin.’ Sandra

‘Left my skin feeling clean and the cloth did add exfoliation.’ Denise

‘Skin felt cleansed, bright and well nourished, while the cloth smoothed the skin. I liked it.’ Valerie

Drawbacks

‘It’s best suited to normal and dry skin, so if you’re on the oilier side this might not be for you.’ Emma

‘I’ve yet to find a cleanser I’d choose over my beloved Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant.’ Lindsay

‘The only drawback with this product is the font size on the instructions, which renders them somewhat difficult to read.’ Sandra

‘No drawbacks at all – I felt very cleansed.’ Denise

‘There were no drawbacks. I had no issues with the product, packaging or claims.’ Valerie

Value

‘This is incredible value. The quality and quantity is unbelievable for the price. A little goes a long way, so it can last, too.’ Emma

‘Cheaper than a Pret lunch and far better for my skin – what’s not to love?’ Lindsay

‘It’s very affordable. The results are as stated on the packaging, and there is no tightness, as I’ve had with other cleansers.’ Sandra

‘Very good value – I would purchase it myself.’ Denise

‘Great value. I would buy this. I think it’s very good.’ Valerie

THE VERDICT

With its double whammy of cleansing and exfoliating without being harsh on the skin, this under-a-tenner cleanser won five stars across the board. Liz Earle who? 

OUR RATING

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