i didn't realize i was almost out of cleanser. the one i was using was the last one in my stash. so i decided to just buy anything that caught my eyes, and it was labore. i've heard about the brand before, but since they're targeting people with sensitive skin, which i'm not, i was not interested in their products before. but since i'm running out of stuff to try, and it seems like a good product, i decided to give it a go.
this is the description from their website: labore mild cleanser is a gel-texture facial wash with non-soap, non-foam, non SLS/SLES formula and pH 5,5 which are the safest formula to cleanse sensitive skin effectively while leaving non-dry and non-stripping after feel on skin. extremely recover and strengthens skin barrier while provides deep moisturizing for healthier skin, even in skin's driest areas. revive complex enriched with soothing agent and anti-inflammatory.
star ingredients:
- bifida ferment lysate: bifida ferment lysate is a form of paraprobiotic microbiome which are the inactivated form of prebiotic, when paraprobiotic contact with the skin it will actively work for rebalancing skin microbiome and strengthening skin barrier.
- saccharide isometate: this active has a unique composition to the complex carbohydrates (NMF) found in human skin. this ingredient provides a high, continuous, and long-lasting moisturizing performance that beneficial for overall skin health.
- sodium hyaluronate: a salt form of hyaluronic acid (HA) witht he main function of maintaining hydration levels and the structure of the skin.
the box |
the packaging: it comes in a white/red box with descriptions written at the back and sides of the box in indonesian as well as the full ingredients list. the cleanser comes in plastic bottle with similar color combination, white and red (-ish). again, there's a short description at the back. the pump is similar to the serum's pump, which you can turn to lock it and turn it back to unlock it. however, there's not on/off text, so you just have to remember whether you have locked it or not. this comes in 100 ml which is pretty standard size for a cleanser.
the bottle |
the scent: there's no added scent since this cleanser, or probably the whole brand, is targeted toward sensitive skin. luckily, this one doesn't have weird or foul scent either.
the back of the bottle |
the product: the cleanser is a cloudy white gel type cleanser and it's quite viscous. i don't know how much i should be using, so i use two pumps at first. i use it on my foreo. however, as i use it, the cleanser seems to vanish into thin air and then the silicone brushes feel like touching my bare skin. it feels dragged around and it's uncomfortable. i try to find the instructions, thinking that i must do something wrong, but nothing. i need to wet my face and then use the cleanser as usual. i try to add the amount to three pumps but still it doesn't change much. however, it feels better when i use my bare hands, so i avoid using foreo with this cleanser. anyway, this one is really, really a non foaming cleanser. it doesn't foam up, not even a bit.
the pump head |
the result: this leaves a layer of moisture behind. like there's still something on top of my skin even after i wash it off. however, this is common for a non-stripping cleanser. afterward, my skin doesn't feel tight nor dry because of it, so it really delivers its promise. and so far, my skin is okay, in terms of the cleansing power is okay. anyway, i even try to use a BHA toner afterward to see whether there's any residue afterward, but the cotton pad is clean, so i guess it really cleans well.
how it looks like on my hand |
this cleanser really ticks off its promise. it's non foaming, non stripping cleanser that's non drying as well. it's really suitable for sensitive skin. if you have sensitive skin or you like a non drying cleanser and have no problem with a non foaming cleanser, then you should try this. price wise, it's still affordable, considering it comes in 100 ml, and it's easy to get as well as it's a local brand. however, as for me, since i do like foam cleanser, it will be a pain for me to finish this one. and yes, i won't repurchase this one.