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    Esse · Cleanser

    Cleanser

    7.3/ 10

    A gentle organic cleanser that respects the skin's microbiome — a good match for reactive routines.

    Efficacy6.5
    Value for money6.5
    Texture8.0
    SA climate fit8.0
    3.8/5 from members

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    Member discussion

    • LindiweM

      Texture's nice but I haven't noticed the difference the description promised yet. Might be a slow burn.

      2026/04/18

    • Aziza_Gqeberha

      Budget was tight this month and this was the one product I didn't cut. Worth every rand.

      2026/06/23

    • MeganV

      A friend who's way more into skincare than me recommended this, and for once the hype checked out.

      2026/07/20