Neutrogena Wave Power-Cleanser and Deep Clean Foaming Pads

My overall rating

I am always open to trying new facial cleansers and was intrigued when I saw the new "Neutrogena Wave" advertised on the television by a very enthusiastic Vanessa Hudgens. I expected the product to retail at around £7.00, but was shocked to find it...   +

I am always open to trying new facial cleansers and was intrigued when I saw the new "Neutrogena Wave" advertised on the television by a very enthusiastic Vanessa Hudgens. I expected the product to retail at around £7.00, but was shocked to find it in my local store for £17.00 (on offer for £13!), which I thought was pretty pricey for a 1 AA battery powered cleanser that only comes with a couple of it's "foaming pads" (extras retail around £4).

I immediately tried the product when I got home, it was an easy to hold, compact shape which fitted well in my hand and the on/off button is a practical design - no fiddling around with switches. The foaming pads themselves are only an inch wide - if that, and they attach to the cleanser by a circle of vecro atop it.

First of all, it was already obvious how poor quality the "foaming pads" were - if I held them to the light they revealed a mere 1cm splodge of cleansing foam under their surface. I switched the cleanser on and wet it a little, as instructed, however the pads would not foam. Nor would they a couple minutes later. In fact, the only foam that actually came out of them was when I had to apply the cleanser to my face with force and even then it was minimum. (Nothing like the advert!).

The Wave itself feels easy on the skin, it isn't too harsh but it's circular head makes it difficult to reach areas around the nose or eyes. I found myself having to apply my own face wash to the pads to get any use and even then it failed to foam. I removed the pads after use to find that the foam was UNDERNEATH the surface and was clogged between the velcro and the pad in a furry mess - another of it's flaws, it also sticks to towels, flannels and clings to any hairs or fur lying around; all of which are annoying and difficult to get back out.

Overall I feel that the product had some good ideas, which were not fully fulfilled. I was greatly disappointed and feel I have wasted my money on something that benefits me even LESS than using a flannel and some face wash. The cleansing pads are far too expensive to replace, especially for a product like this that will probably not last in the market. I would not recommend this to anyone unless they have ALOT of patience in getting it to actually clean your face!    -