As part of the ELEMIS Anti-Ageing Resurfacing Programme, this daily face wash encourages the skin's natural cell renewal cycle, actively smoothing and refining whilst gently exfoliating away any dead skin cells that dull the complexion. Revolutionary Patented Tri-Enzyme technology acts as the catalyst in this innovative formulation for safe and effective resurfacing of the skins upper layers. Galactoarabinan, a Polysaccharide from the Larch Tree, enhances the non-abrasive exfoliation process, whilst Brazilian Babassu oil, rich in fatty acids, replenishes moisture levels. The powerful anti-oxidant properties of Moringa help to protect skin against environmental stresses, whilst White Truffle helps to soothe and support the microflora of the skin.
This face cleanser is a pale cream colour lightweight lotion and like all Elemis products you only need to use a little product. I have a mature skin which veers towards combination type, I also have some dark patches and sun damage on parts of my face. I have used this wash once or twice a week and it does have a smoothing effect similiar to exfoliation however I feel that this feeling does not last long. It does not leave your face dry and tight but you do feel a slight sensation of tautness and I have had no reaction to any of the ingredients in it. I have found that once you apply serum, moisturiser and suntan lotion then the smooth feeling has gone and my face is back to its normal state. I think that you would need to use an exfoliator at sometime in the week and this product as a back up to that , this wash could be a kind exfoliator for sensitive skin as it definitely isn't a harsh wash.
I have hummed & haaed over this product for ages before deciding to buy. A little goes a long way & it's nice to massage in before washing over. My skin definitely felt softer but as for smoother not really sure. I also wasn't too sure about using it twice as day as to me that seems quite excessive for a resurfacing product. It was as I thought too much for my skin which I would not class as dry at all. My nose suffered the most becoming very dry & flaky. I also experienced lots of little spots coming up on both cheeks. I've stopped using twice a day now & will only use once a week going forward.