Product Reviews Rated 4.63 out of 5 stars
54 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review It actually does control oil! I received this product complimentary from follain. All opinions are my own. For reference I have combo/oily skin and always looking for a cleanser that will clean my skin but not over strip it's natural oils.i have been using this cleanser for a few days and so far I love it. It's a light gel texture that foams nicely.it rinses clean and doesn't make your face feel tight or dry afterwards which is hard to find in a foaming cleanser. My skin feels soft and hydrated but not greasy. I use this in the morning before applying my makeup. I don't know how they did it but this really does help oil production through out the day. I didn't need to blot my t zone till late afternoon. I have never experienced a cleanser that does that!it's also cruelty-free and vegan.the Packaging is decent. It has a convenient pump dispenser. I highly recommend this cleanser for anyone looking to combat overly oily skin. I will continue to incorporate this into my daily skin care routine.
Most Helpful Critical Review Didn't work for me :( I was excited to try this after seeing such good reviews. I'm oily and have always struggled with breakouts on my chin/around my mouth (and wearing masks everyday hasn't been helping). I bought this and the mattifying moisturizer. After 3 days my face was more broken out than ever before. I know your supposed to give new skincare time and your skin may purge when using new products but I just couldn't continue using once it got that bad. Also, my face did feel weird after applying the moisturizer each time.
Reviewed by 54 customers Too harsh for sensitive 4
Christie from Arlington, VA
Was too much for my face and actually gave my a neck a chemical burn (whoa! didn't think it was that strong), however as a body wash it's really good. I was struggling with in growns after waxing and thought I'd try it and it works like a charm.
Follain Balancing Cleanser 4
Telee from Wisconsin
I have combination skin that is mildly sensitive, so finding the right daily face cleanser is not easy. This is the first Follain brand product I have tried in exchange for my honest review. The first few days of daily use I was very happy with this balancing cleanser. I love how thick it is so it stays in place on your face in the shower and doesn't run off. My skin felt nice and tight and clean afterwards. It definitely helps remove oil from your face. However after a week of daily use my skin felt drier than normal and more sensitive. This is a great facial cleanser but daily use might be too often for those like me with sensitive skin. I now use this facial cleanser only twice a week and that is working well. I recommend this facial cleanser.
Clean feeling 4
CJ from Washington
I enjoyed this cleanser, after I used it my face felt fresh and clean. I did not have any stinging sensation in my eyes when I put it on. My only criticism was that it's very thick and black and will sometimes leave black blobs in my sink. Easy to remedy with a quick wipe but slightly annoying to have to do. Still overall I enjoy this cleanser and would continue to use.
Didn't work for me :( 2
Amanda from Pittsburgh, PA
I was excited to try this after seeing such good reviews. I'm oily and have always struggled with breakouts on my chin/around my mouth (and wearing masks everyday hasn't been helping). I bought this and the mattifying moisturizer. After 3 days my face was more broken out than ever before. I know your supposed to give new skincare time and your skin may purge when using new products but I just couldn't continue using once it got that bad. Also, my face did feel weird after applying the moisturizer each time.
Very gentle on the skin! 5
Ilianaax_ from Md
I'm so happy that I got to try this Follain Balancing Cleanser: Oil control. I'm absolutely satisfied with this product, I love how gentle it is on the skin. I have combination skin, so it removes all that dirt, oil and makeup without leaving the skin feeling dry at all . I also love that it has clean ingredients. About the packaging, I liked how the top of the bottle has a lock that makes it safe in case you accidentally dropped it and the product will not come out. Overall, this cleanser it does a great job at balancing the skin and it leaves the skin feeling very fresh and clean!
Acne breakout after one use 3
CB from Cleveland, Ohio
Seems like a high quality product. Packaging is beautiful and it smells nice. But after using it once at bedtime, I had an uncharacteristic breakout the next morning. Perhaps not from the cleanser, but I wasn't willing to try it again to find out. I suspect it would work well for other people, but it wasn't a match for my skin type.
Excellent for a clean shin-free finish 4
Lc from Gustone, Ca
I was lucky enough to receive this Follain Balancing Cleanser complimentary from Bzzagent. I'm not usually a huge fan of foaming face cleansers considering many just end up leaving your face parched. Surprisingly this Follain Balancing Cleanser did the complete opposite for me. I love a product with clean ingredients that can deliver I have combo/oily skin so the charcoal components in the gel did great in balancing that issue without leaving me feeling too dry after rinsing. Excellent for a clean shine-free finish.
Great for Oily Skin 5
clgjt13 from CO
This is a great cleanser for my combination/oily skin, especially in the summer when I tend to be most oily. This cleanser removes all of the oil, dirt, and any residual makeup from the day without stripping my skin of moisture. The only downside is that because it contains charcoal, the cleanser is black, so it can be a little messy and you might need to do some extra rinsing out of your sink afterwards to remove the black residue.
I loved it! 5
Amanda from Valley view
It was effective. My face felt clean and didn't feel greasy
Great for combination skin! 5
LABeachGal from Los Angeles, CA
This cleanser leaves my combination skin feeling fully cleansed but not stripped of moisture. All of my makeup gets removed. My forehead and nose appear less oily during the day and my skin appears healthy and clean. A great cleanser overall!
Wow 5
Jenlynsparby from Spokane, wa
This is a wonderful cleanser for combination semi sensitive skin like mine. It cleansed my skin without drying it out or irritation and I will repurchase.
Follain Balancing Cleanser Review 4
Renee from Kansas
This product really surprised me at how well it really works.Its gentle and leaves your face feeling fresh and clean. I have benefited greatly from this product already for my skin looks refreshed and my acne has dramatically reduced already. I highly recommend this product to anyone who experiences acne or anyone just wanting a good facial cleanser.
Amazing results 5
MelDia from Tennessee
This cleanser has cleared up my skin and seems to be controlling the oiliness as well. Skin feels so smooth and image less blemishes on my face.
Omg so amazing 5
Shalu from New York
I loved this cleanser! My skin felt sooo radiant and clean. Although I have combination skin especially on my t-zone. It didn't dry me out at all. My skin felt so smooth and even took all of my makeup off in one go. After using it a couple of days I noticed I wasn't really get oily in my skin on the t zone so it really did a great job at controlling the oil and ph. I even had my brother try it who suffer from cystic acne and he loved it too! Slowly his acne is improving, the redness is fading away too! New staple in my routine!
Follain cleanser solved my oily T-zone problem 5
MariaWings from Long Island, NY
I have a combination skin, which gets extra oily during humid summer months. Follain Balancing Cleanser does what it says - balances the skin out without any drying effects. After one week of use, I noticed that my T-zone is less pronounced and I have a normal skin. I really liked that effect! I follow up with a regular moisturizer and then put my makeup on. I noticed that I don't need to touch up my makeup throughout the day. The cleanser really mattified the oily areas of my face and I no longer get those shiny spots. I will continue using the cleanser to see if it will help me turn my skin to normal type on a long-lasting basis.
Works well against excess oil on the face 5
NatalieZ from Atlanta, GA
Excellent cleanser, I have been using it for more than two weeks and the result is visible, indeed the skin is less oily during the day, less blemishes, the face is more matte, it cleanses the pores well and deeply, they are narrower, perfectly removes makeup, the face after using the gel is not overdried, smooth, fresh and clean. Didn't cause any irritation. The aroma of the gel is pleasant herbaceous, the gel is black due that it contains charcoal powder. I like it and use it every day and recommend it to try. To have a face without excess oil I will buy this cleanser.
Leaves skin oil free and radiant 5
Erica from Rhode Island
I love Follian Oil Control Balancing Cleanser. Within a few days of using it twice a day I saw a big difference. You can no longer see an oily sheen on my face and I haven't gotten any new blemishes. My existing blemishes are shrinking away. My skin is radiant in a healthy way. It glows but not because of excess oil. It works all day long. I don't see the oil coming back between washes. It also smells really nice. It is definitely high quality and it really works fast. If you have combination to oily skin and breakout due to your oily skin, you should try Follian Oil Control Balancing Cleanser.
Great cleanser! 5
Lauren B from Longview TX
This made my skin feel so good! It burned my eyes a little but that was just human error being messy rinsing it off. It seemed to make my skin glow after using a few days. I will keep using.
Great cleanser for combo skin 5
Kristen from Clermont, FL
I'm in my late 30s and I have combination acne-prone skin. This is a great cleanser! I love how the charcoal-colored cleanser lathers to white, and cleans away excess dirt and sebum without stripping my skin. My skin feels clean without feeling dried-out on my cheeks. I definitely recommend this cleanser. I also like the pump for easy dispensing.
best cleaner 5
lolita from antioch CA
i like the way it goes, it's smooth and easy to clean.. the result was awesome.. specially for oily or combined skin.. go for it!!
Good but not super special 4
Jojo from Atl
This feels warm when rubbing it in because of the charcoal so it's cool but it doesn't seem particularly special so far. It foams up the way I like and makes my face feel clean without leaving any residue.
Amazing 5
Sushi from Montgomery, AL
surprisingly gentle, seriously effective solution for oily skin. Fueled by charcoal and willow bark extract, this formula purifies and helps control shine without drying skin out. It also doubles as a quick one-minute mask for an even deeper cleanse. Either way, your complexion will be left looking just the way you like it, healthy-looking, and shine-free skin is guaranteed.
Okay 4
isabel from Él Centro
This product had good consistency but had bad smell and was not enjoyable.
Love this cleanser! 5
Ang from Chicago
I have used this cleanser for about a week and it's been great! My skin is sensitive and it seems to be not irritated by this. It is not overly drying and I notice my skin has felt clearer since using it. Love the packaging and I definitely would repurchase!
i love it! 5
becky from cadiz, ky
i love this cleanser! i switched from using the murad acne cleanser and this has cleared me up so much better. i have sensitive combo skin and it hasn't broken me out or made me red. i don't have the problem where it burns my eyes, but if it gets in your eyes it burns! it also tastes pretty gross so keep your mouth closed too lol