Jade Roller Naked Facial Cleanser

I cannot honestly tell you why I decided to leave Jade Roller Naked Facial Cleanser to last, out of all of the naked face products brought out as part of October's Lush Labs release. There was nothing about the smell or design that made me think I'd appreciate it even less than the others, but trying this out for the first time the other day, I'm awfully glad that I DID leave it until the end.

Sporting a moss-green colour, with a sprinkle of mung beans littered just under the surface, this naked facial cleanser looks like it could all end in a mess if you're not careful. The fact that it melts within a few seconds of being in your hands could also reiterate the point that things could get very sticky with this off  disc of various oils. However, you should be quick to forgive Jade Roller because it is quite simply the best naked facial cleanser that Lush have brought out to date.

Firstly, the smell is definitely not one that I would call beautiful, yet neither would I describe it as being in any way bad. Peppermint oil, rose water eucalyptus, chamomile and clary sage oil all go into creating the fragrance of this naked cleanser, so you can probably imagine just how potent the scent is to the unsuspecting nose.

To me, the smell that resonates the most is the clary sage and eucalyptus. There is something rather herbal that immediately engulfs your senses, and then something immediately after that I can only describe as being 'clean'. While the peppermint is not its fiery self, there is definitely a thread of mint running through the cleanser, and the other ingredients all make themselves known as well. While you'd expect these scent-heavy ingredients to clash greatly, they actually all compliment each other and offer something a little herbal; something a little green, a little earthy; and something that's warming and rounded, yet very natural at the same time.

What makes this cleanser so amazing is the array of ingredients that Lush have included here. Firstly, the mung beans themselves create a gentle exfoliation when the disc is being massaged across the face, which not only helps to coax away any dirt and debris but also helps to increase the circulation of blood around the face - instant radiance!

Next this naked facial cleanser features both macula and hazelnut oils. Both of these combined not on give the cleanser astringent properties to give the skin an appearance of smoothness, but the former is also known for helping to give the skin some of its elasticity back, which is winner for malnourished, winter-kissed skin.

While the vinegar gets to work at cleansing the complexion, the generous helping of rose water not only helps to soothe and calm the skin, and prevent it from reacting to the acidity of the vinegar, but it also whilst also acts as a toner. Together, every ingredient featured here has an important role to play, and together they create a masterpiece.

What I found with Jade Roller was that you only needed to massage it across your face for a few seconds before placing it somewhere cool to harden. This disc melts with ease, and it would be very easy to apply too much. As it's also a very oily cleanser, too much of this and you'll probably oversaturate your face, causing it to be greasy for the rest of the day. 

After applying this, I was amazed by how amazing my skin looked and felt. Not only was it silky-soft and radiant to the touch, but there was almost a gentle glaze across my whole face, which remained there for the rest of the day. I would probably say that those with oilier complexions may wish to be careful when using this cleanser, as it would be very easy to 'over do' it with the amount of oil that's featured here. However, for those of us with dried skin, Jade Roller is an absolute godsend.

The idea behind each of the naked facial cleansers is that you massage the disc across your skin; leave it on for a few minutes; and then wipe away the product with a slightly damp cloth or cotton wool pad. The oils and butters work at not only nourishing your complexion a little, but they’ve been specifically designed to give your face a gentle cleanse whenever you feel the need to refresh your face.

After only one single use, I noticed a vast improvement in the condition, feel and look of my skin, and within a matter of days my complexion was simply glowing. Although I didn't really witness the cleanser removing too much dirt from my pores, I did notice how immediate the affects of the product work upon wiping away the excess oil. This is definitely one that it going to remain with me as long as I can keep it going, and I hope that Lush bring this out again in the near future.

As of now, my little 35g disc is showing no signs of getting any smaller, and I've been using it for the past two weeks. Once before bed, and once again first thing in the morning, and my face is ready to face the day. This is easily the best naked facial cleanser that Lush have brought out to date.

Quantitative Ingredients: Murumuru Butter, Organic Mung Beans, Marula Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Fair Trade Shea Butter, Rice Bran, Wax, Chamomile, Vinegar, Rose Water, Peppermint Oil, Clary Sage Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Geranium Oil, Water (Aqua), Gardenia Extract, *Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Perfume, Chlorophyllin.

Vegan?: Yes.

2018 Price: £4.95 for each.

Year Of Original Release: 2018.