Beverly Hills MD Refresh + Renew Cleansing Gel

Absolutely renewing and refreshing makes my skin feel so soft.

I’ve been using this cleanser for about three weeks now and really like it! I’m serious about my skincare routine and this cleanser fits in very well with the way it thoroughly cleans without drying me out. It has a gel consistency and light scent that’s a bit chemical-ish, but not bad. It produces a gentle foam and does a good job at keeping my pores clear and my skin ready to absorb the hydration of the rest of my skincare products.

So I ordered this on a whim, because I thought I could up my face wash game. But is this face wash? It doesn't say that anywhere. There's a picture of a lady touching her arm ... but also just some woman's face ... so I'm using it as a face wash. It's gentle, doesn't smell too much after it dries. My skin is a little tighter, but not uncomfortable. The tube is good, it's easy to grasp in the shower and dispense a small amount. It lathers, but not a lot. I like that it's made in the US and I liked that I could see the ingredients list before I ordered. I don't think I'll buy it again, I think the price is prohibitive for something that does a decent job but hasn't wowed me.

I ordered this product because I like to try different facial care products. The cleansing gel arrived well-packaged and undamaged with the safety seal still intact, so I didn't have any worries about safety/purity. The gel is a generous 6 oz size and dispenses easily out of the container. Instructions said to dispense a small amount into wet palms and to rub to generate a lather to apply to the face. The gel creates a thick lather - not bubbly, but creamy. It felt rich and gentle on my face and rinsed off easily without any irritation or stinging. I followed up with my typical moisturizing routine. My skin feels ... pretty much the same as yesterday, so it's not an overnight solution. I will continue to use it on my skin for as long as the container lasts. If it is a game-changing cleanser, I may buy more of it, but its current cost ($44 at time of review) is too steep for me to justify.

The packaging looks really nice. The cleanser doesn't foam up as much as I expected but my face feels much cleaner than when I use soap. I'd call the scent an ocean type of scent.

The scent is refreshing, it cleanses really gently, giving my skin a relaxing wash.

I don't know if it is a product I would buy at this price point, it does clean my face and doesn't feel like it strips it and leaves it dry but I don't feel like it does anything besides cleaning it, I will have to use it for longer and see if any changes happen. The scent is ok, not bad but not inviting either.

This cleanser works fine, not a huge fan of the smell, but my skin does feel clean after using it. It lathers well, and my skin didn't feel very well moisturized, it almost felt a little overstripped. A nice basic gel cleanser but I wouldn't pay a lot if money for it. It didn't feel like "luxury" product.