1. Learning Curve
Lush Cosmetics’ “Baby face” cleanser is a bit of an unusual product in many ways. To start with, although it is a solid cleanser in bar form, it isn’t a traditional soap so it doesn’t lather. Instead of lathering, you melt a bit of Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser onto your palms with warm water, and then rub the slick, creamy substance into your skin. Getting the hang of this process isn’t difficult, but it definitely takes a few tries. The learning curve that you’ll experience before you master the unique process of using Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser means that instant gratification is definitely not in the picture.
2. Difficult To Remove
Once you’ve applied Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser, things get a little bit tricky. Simply splashing water on your face, the way you would after washing with a scrub or a regular soap, won’t do a thing. Instead, you’ll need to wet a soft washcloth with warm water, and then gently wipe away the cleanser, which carries away the dirt, grime, and makeup. However, because Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser is pretty greasy, this isn’t as easy as it sounds. You’ll probably have to go over your face at least two or three times, constantly rinsing out your washcloth as you go.
3. Time Consuming
Between melting the bar in your hands, massaging it in to your skin, and going through the labor-intensive process of wiping away most of the residue, using Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser takes a bit of time. If you want skin care in a hurry, you definitely don’t want Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser.
4. Not Good Solo
There are two things that Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser does very well: remove makeup, and moisturize skin. However, to get a really glowing complexion you’ll also want to exfoliate on a regular basis, and depending on your skin type you may want a toner, or an anti-microbial agent to zap acne. This means that even if you make Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser a part of your daily skin care regimen, you’ll need to use other products in addition to it.
5. Residue
Even after you’ve rinsed thoroughly, Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser is designed to leave behind a thin layer of moisturize that creates an attractive sheen or glow on your skin. This is a nice idea, and works well for some complexions, but the residue makes Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser a no-go for a lot of people. If you don’t feel comfortable with a heavy layer of product on your face, you won’t enjoy using Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser.
6. Limited Skin Types
Because of the somewhat heavy residue, Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser is definitely not a match for all skin types. For oily skin that is prone to breakouts, Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser may do much more harm than good, promoting clogs and pimples. For combination skin, Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser is only suitable for dry areas, not for the T-zone. Because of its high moisture content and residue, the only skin type that Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser is really ideal for is dry skin.
7. Temperature Sensitive
In part because it is made entirely of natural ingredients with no preservatives or synthetic stabilizers, Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser is definitely sensitive to extreme temperatures. This means that if you leave it in a bag in the trunk of your car on an especially sunny afternoon, you run the risk of melting it. Now, the good news is that Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser will re-harden when it cools, but it can make quite a mess if you’re not careful about what you keep the bar in or next to.
8. Appearance
A large part of the appeal of Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser is the shape of the product. The solid cleansing bar is designed to look like a happy round face, and has an appearance that is somewhere between the Man in the Moon and a grinning cartoon infant. However, after just a few weeks of regular wear, the details of this charming mold wear away. For the majority of the life of a bar of Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser, it just looks like boring white soap.
9. Expense
At around $8 a bar, Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser is on the expensive side for a cleansing bar, especially if you also buy the $5 metal tin for it that they sell at Lush stores. Granted, a single bar will last you several months of daily usage, but it’s a bit of an investment, especially when you consider that Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser is just one part of a skin care regimen, so you’ll have to leave room in your budget for other products as well.
10. Shopping Experience
This is a minor issue, and won’t be a problem for everybody, but the shopping experience at a Lush store can be pretty intense. Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser is so mild and gentle, you wouldn’t expect that to go into a Lush store and buy one you’ll have to fight off the uber-helpful attention of about three dozen salespeople. If you do decide to purchase a bar of Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser, I definitely recommend skipping the storefront and buying it from an online shop where you won’t be hassled or given an in-your-face sales pitch.
Reference:
- You can buy Lush Cosmetics’ “Babyface” cleanser or read user reviews of the product on this Amazon page, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00022605A
