If you love gel cleansers and are looking for ones that are gentle, fragrance-free (free from both perfume and essential oils), and effective, this blog post covers some of the best options.

Cleansing every day is important to keep your skin fresh and clean. If you have drier skin and find cleansing twice a day makes your skin feel parched, you’re fine to only cleanse once a day. In this instance, double cleansing in the evening is the best option, as it means you can remove any lingering dirt, oil, skincare, or makeup on your skin. Go in with a cleansing balm or oil to melt away grease and dirt and follow with a gentle cleanser to ensure all traces of product are removed.

But if you’ve had bad experiences with gel cleansers making your skin feel stripped, dry, or irritated and are cautious about the right ones to choose, then don’t worry. The cleansers in this blog post will leave your skin feeling soft, non-irritated, hydrated, and clean. And there’s a cleanser for every budget!

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1. WOWMD Gentle Cleansing Gel

$49.40/£36.19 for 177ml (save $2.60)

The WOWMD Gentle Cleansing Gel is the best choice if you prefer a lighter, fragrance-free cleanser that rids the skin of its impurities without making it dry and dehydrated.

It begins with watermelon, apple, and lentil extracts, which not only hydrate but also cleanse the skin; water witch hazel and liquorice root extract are used to soothe irritation and provide the complexion with a more even and clearer look. It is a good morning cleanse or a mild second evening cleanse.

Use this gentle cleanser, and you will have fresh, soft, soothed, and hydrated skin.

2. Jordan Samuel Skin The After Show Treatment Cleanser For Sensitive Skin

£13 for 30ml, £24 for 94ml, or £46 for 240ml

The Jordan Samuel Skin The After Show Treatment Cleanser For Sensitive Skin is a brilliant option. This is a unique gel-to-oil consistency, which starts as a lightweight gel and finishes as a creamy oil. It works equally as well as a morning/second cleanse, as it’s not overly rich or oily, or as a first cleanse, because it dissolves makeup, dirt, grease, and skincare effortlessly. It’s truly multipurpose.

After using this, expect your skin to feel hydrated, soft, fresh, and calm. It’s vegan, cruelty-free, luxurious, and a must-try for sensitive skin.

3. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel

£15.81 for 100ml + up to 5% off at YesStyle with code CONFIDENCE10 

The Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel is fantastic for an effortless daily cleanser that simply works.

On contact with water, this K-beauty vegan and cruelty-free gel cleanser works into a soft, non-stripping foam that feels moisturising and calming. Black rice extract helps soften and condition the skin so that you’re left feeling nourished after use. It’s ideal as a morning or second cleanse, because it’s incredibly lightweight and doesn’t clog pores. In fact, it feels almost weightless. The texture is super satisfying.

4. Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser

£9.99 for 175ml + 15% off at Sephora with code SARAHSSPH

The Byoma Jelly Cleanser offers excellent value for money. It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and enriched with ceramides to strengthen your skin’s barrier.

This affordable cleanser is one of the most nourishing on this list. After working into a rich creamy lather, it leaves your skin feeling moisturised, comfortable, and super soft. Alongside being non-stripping and non-drying, it’s also not greasy at all, meaning it works brilliantly for all skin types.

5. Dermatica Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser

£12.95 for 200ml + 10% off with my code SARAHAWC2

And now for the most affordable cleanser on this list – the Dermatica Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser. Don’t be fooled by the cheap price; this cleanser doesn’t deliver cheap results. It’s surprisingly effective.

This vegan and cruelty-free cleanser is perfect for combination and oily skin types, as it’s non-greasy and rebalancing. It’s enriched with hydrating glycerin, which is non-comedogenic but still delivers moisture to blemish-prone skin. The cleanser is pH-neutral and free from oil, so your skin won’t feel greasy after use.

6. Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser

£17 for 120ml

The Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser is very popular among skinfluencers and with good reason.

This beautiful gel cleanser has an appealing green colour that looks warm and earthy. It’s enriched with nourishing hemp and matcha, which restore hydration and antioxidants to the skin. It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and lightweight. It’s never stripping or drying. The formula works into a gentle lather that won’t leave your skin feeling tight afterwards. This works for all skin types.

7. SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam

£14.08 for 125ml + up to 5% off at YesStyle with code CONFIDENCE10 

Korean skincare lovers need to check out the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam. This gorgeous cleanser works into a creamy lather effortlessly that sweeps over the face, leaving it feeling clean, not tight, and hydrated.

The vegan and cruelty-free cleanser features soothing centella asiatica, which is a fab ingredient for sensitive skin. After using this gentle cleanser, skin feels rejuvenated and refreshed.

8. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser

£13.50 for 75ml or £21 for 150ml

Last but certainly not least is the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser. This gel cleanser works into a non-stripping foam the fastest with water. A little bit of product results in a lot of coverage over your face, so you really don’t need to go in with much at all.

The cleanser is suitable for all skin types, as it’s non-greasy, which is comfortable for oily and combination skin types, but delivers enough nourishment to the skin, which means dry and dehydrated skin won’t feel parched after use. Squalane, apricot kernel oil, and avocado oil easily moisturise skin.

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Okay, so I’m beyond excited to share my first impressions of the Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One. If you don’t know who Caroline Hirons is or you don’t know what the Spring Kits are, I’m going to break it all down in this blog post.

If you do know about the Spring Kits, then you’ll know how incredibly lucky I am to have got my hands on the Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One! Both skincare kits sold out in about an hour, so I’m ecstatic I got one.

This review covers my first impressions of using the Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One. I’m going to be talking about the skincare kit as a whole as well as how I’ve found the individual products so far. My expectations were very high, but would the Spring Kit live up to them? Keep on reading to find out more.

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Who is Caroline Hirons?

(I apologise in advance for gushing over Caroline).

Caroline Hirons is the skincare queen. She’s a fully qualified and experienced aesthetician, who has worked with over 100 brands and offers excellent skincare advice. If she says a product is good for my skin type (normal/oily), then you damn well know I’m getting it.

She’s a breath of fresh air. Authentic, honest, down-to-earth, hilarious and very much herself. She never comes across as scripted or fake, so I love watching her YouTube videos.

One of my favourite things about Caroline is that she follows skincare science and won’t just tell you to buy a skincare product because it’s “trendy”. This makes her advice very trustworthy because she backs up everything she tells you with science and knowledge.

If you’re into skincare and haven’t heard of Caroline Hirons, then you need to watch videos or visit her blog. Immediately. She’s awesome.

What is the Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One?

Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One is one of two skincare kits aimed at skincare enthusiasts. Spring Kit One is aimed at people with younger skin or people with normal/combination skin, whereas Spring Kit Two is aimed at people with drier skin or people with more mature skin.

However, Caroline stressed that anyone could use either one of the kits, which are both suitable for all skin types.

So what makes the skincare kits so lusted after?

The incredible savings.

Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One contains 7 products and has a retail value of £354. However, the kit was sold for £160 – a saving of around 55%.

Caroline Hirons Spring Kit Two contains 6 products and has a retail value of £331. However, the kit was sold for £150 – a saving of around 55%.

These price points are amazing. I just couldn’t refuse them. I went for Spring Kit One as I have normal/combination skin but I would’ve loved Spring Kit Two as well! It was the most stressful shopping experience of my life but let me tell you, my impression of Spring Kit One has been nothing but amazing.

Here’s what’s included in the Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One:

1. Jordan Samuel Skin – The After Show Treatment Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
2. Dr Dennis Gross – Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel
3. Sunday Riley – Autocorrect Brightening and Depuffing Eye Contour Cream
4. OSKIA – Super C Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules
5. NIOD – Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex MMHC2
6. REN – Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream
7. Medik8 – Advanced Day Total Protect SPF30

I’m going to share my thoughts about using the skincare kit as a whole as well as each individual product later on in this blog post.

How to use Spring Kit One

The Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One is designed to be used as skincare routine. I still vary my skincare routine away from the kit, such as using my ARK Skincare Age Protect Skin Clear Cleanser and  The Body Shop’s Vitamin E Overnight Serum-In-Oil. However, I’ve found using the kit by itself to be very effective.

The order for applying the products is:

1. Jordan Samuel Skin cleanser
2. Dr Dennis Gross peel pads
3. Sunday Riley eye cream
4. OSKIA vitamin C capsules
5. NIOD hyaluronic acid
6. REN day cream
7. Medik8 SPF

You can read a more in-depth step-by-step guide on how to use the Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One here.

First impressions of the kit

I’ve been using Spring Kit One for the last 4 days and I’ve loved every minute of it. Not only have I enjoyed using each product individually, it has created an incredibly effective morning skincare routine for me.

In my short time using the Caroline Hirons skincare kit, my skin feels more hydrated and looks more glowy. I hadn’t used any of the products included beforehand, but it has seriously blown me away.

Of course, I expected nothing less from Caroline but the radiance is unreal. My skin has sometimes felt more dehydrated than normal during this lockdown due to being around central heating and fans more often, but this kit has cleared any of my skin concerns right up.

Personally, I think this kit works better in the morning, particularly because the eye cream is designed to make your eyes look brighter and help remove the appearance of dark circles. This would be a lifesaver if you have a work meeting early in the morning to just give your eyes more of a lift. Plus, the vitamin c capsules deliver such a phenomenal glow that you want this radiance to be seen in the daytime.

My first impressions of using the Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One has been nothing short of exceptional, but I’d also like to share my thoughts on my experience of using each product individually so far.

Experience of using each product individually

1. Jordan Samuel Skin – The After Show Treatment Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

94ml

I’ve enjoyed using this cleanser. You apply The After Show Treatment Cleanser on dry skin to break down makeup, oil and dirt and then use a face cloth to remove any dirt. Alternatively, you can apply the product on dry skin and then use water to remove the cleanser, which feels more hydrating.

The product is creamy and thick, so when you apply it to your skin, it feels beautifully soft. The Jordan Samuel Skin cleanser is also gentle and easy to use, which provides a great cleanse to the skin.

2. Dr Dennis Gross – Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel

30 applications

The Dr Dennis Gross peel pads are iconic in the skincare community. They are supposed to provide clinical results from a chemical peel at home.

The peel pads are designed to remove dead skin cells as well as improve uneven skin tone, texture, and hydration. Plus, the daily peel is designed to make your pores look smaller and make your skin appear more radiant.

I feel I need to use this daily peel for a longer period of time to accurately comment on the results. However, so far, I’ve enjoyed using the product and I’m very hopeful the pads can improve my skin tone and make my pores look smaller.

3. Sunday Riley – Autocorrect Brightening and Depuffing Eye Contour Cream

20ml

Truthfully, I’ve never found an eye cream that’s wowed me. Until now.

The Sunday Riley Autocorrect Eye Cream provides instant gratification. When you apply the product to your eye area, your eyes look brighter, lifted and any dark circles seem to just melt away. I’ve never used an eye cream that delivers results so instantaneously.

Although my eyes aren’t a ‘problem area’ per se, this eye cream has done wonders when my eyes are looking tired. I can’t wait to see the results in the long-term!

4. OSKIA – Super C Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules

30 capsules

These OSKIA vitamin C capsules have easily been one of my favourite products from the Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One. The biodegradable, single-use capsules deliver the right amount of product to the skin each time.

They provide instant glow and hydration to the skin on application. I mean my skin looks seriously radiant when I apply the product. I’m obsessed. Plus, they smell amazing, like sweet oranges. Love, love, love.

5. NIOD – Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex MMHC2

30ml

Now onto my other favourite product from the skincare kit – the NIOD hyaluronic acid serum. My skin laps this product up and my skin feels so nourished and hydrated when I apply it.

My skin has felt incredibly smooth, plump and comfortable since using this serum. In the past, I’ve sometimes felt let down by different hyaluronic acid serums because they’ve just not given my skin that extra hydration I’ve been looking for.

This NIOD formula is by far the best hyaluronic acid formula I’ve used because it offers instant hydration.

6. REN – Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream

50ml

This REN moisturiser is a joy to use. It’s calming, soothing, moisturising and works easily into the skin. I hate moisturisers that leave a greasy residue. I also hate moisturisers that just sit on your skin and feel like they’re not really sinking into your skin.

However, this day cream is hydrating, non-greasy and makes my skin feel nourished and protected. It also delivers protection against oxidation damage from modern life pollution, which is a massive plus for me.

7. Medik8 – Advanced Day Total Protect SPF30

30ml

The final product in the Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One is the Medik8 SPF.

This SPF is lightweight, works into the skin like a dream and doesn’t leave that horrible sticky residue that some sun creams leave on the skin. Plus, you don’t need to worry about the product leaving a chalky cast as once you’ve rubbed it into skin, you won’t even notice it’s there.

Comprehensive Protection: SPF 30 with ultra-high 5-star
UVA protection, as well as anti-pollution, anti-infra-red,
anti-glycation, and protection from blue light.

Caroline Hirons

I actually find this SPF to be hydrating enough to use it as a moisturiser and SPF in one. This is great because it means I can scale back on using a daytime moisturiser, delivering cost-savings in my skincare routine.

Final thoughts

To summarise my first impressions of using this kit in one word would be: Amazing.

I knew the Caroline Hirons Spring Kit One would be fantastic but seeing the results on my skin is even better than I’d imagined. Although I’ve only used the skincare kit for a short amount of time, it’s already improved my skin and has made it look radiant and healthy.

The standout products in the kit for me are the Sunday Riley eye cream, OSKIA vitamin C capsules and NIOD hyaluronic acid serum. In their respective category, these are easily the best products I’ve tried and I’d 10000% buy them again in the future.

This skincare kit has been great because it’s introduced me to 7 new products and has enabled me to have an entirely new morning routine, which is very exciting. If Caroline does a winter kit again, I’m definitely going to buy one and so should you!

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