JUNOCO The Ultimate Cleanse Bundle Review
JUNOCO’s skincare products are sustainably made using few ingredients and an eco-conscious mindset when it comes to packaging. Don’t miss my honest review on their The Ultimate Cleanse Bundle.
As you know, I am always looking for skincare products that aren’t only respectful to our skin and the environment. Plus, I am tired of running across products with a pretty extensive ingredient list - whose names I am not familiar with and can hardly pronounce.
When it comes to beauty these days, I prefer a less is more approach. And that was the first thing that caught my attention when it came to JUNOCO’s skincare products.
I was reached out by their marketing team a few months ago, asking if I wanted to try their cleansing balm. After researching the brand and its products, I’ve accepted the offer.
Even though the products I am reviewing were part of a PR package, I am giving you my honest opinion on whether I had purchased these myself.
About JUNOCO
JUNOCO is a brand from Northern California (USA) whose primary focus is to create innovative skincare products with natural ingredients while keeping a sustainable approach. JUNOCO’s founder, Kyle, grew up in the beauty packaging industry and was familiar with how wasteful beauty products can be. So, he made it his mission to lead the change towards a more sustainable future for the beauty industry.
Their products are made without parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, sulfates, artificial fragrances, colors or preservatives, silicones, mineral oil, phenoxyethanol, or EDTA.
The Ultimate Cleanse Bundle comes with three products: a cleansing balm, a cleansing powder, and a reusable cleansing pad. Covering all of your double cleanse routine needs.
Clean 10 Cleansing Balm
I am a big fan of cleansing balms, so out of all the JUNOCO products, this was the one I had to try first. Suppose you’re not familiar with this sort of formula. In that case, cleansing balms have a buttery texture that turns into an oil (once you apply it to your skin) to destroy your makeup or remove sweat, pollution, or even sunscreen residues deeply. It’s commonly known for being the first step of the double cleanse routine (which I’ll do with the products in this review).
What does the brand say about the Clean 10 Cleansing Balm?
The Clean 10 Cleansing Balm is a unique oil-based cleanser curated for all skin types to dissolve makeup effortlessly. It’s developed to remove even waterproof makeup and perform multiple tasks.
This cleansing balm only has ten ingredients. Japanese Barley Magic is its star ingredient. This source of vitamins and antioxidants helps to regulate the skin’s melanin production. This includes brightening the skin’s complexion and reducing dark spots. It deeply cleanses the skin without stripping its natural oils. The Clean 10 Cleansing Balm can be used daily, in the morning and the evening.
My experience using this cleansing balm
Given my excellent experience with Flor de Mayo’s cleansing balm, I was afraid that JUNOCO’s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm wouldn’t meet the high standards. Luckily, I was wrong.
The packaging caught my attention: it comes with an extra protective lid and a small spatula to better preserve the formula. All of these items can be recycled.
And the second thing that caught my attention was the citrusy scent of the formula: soft, sweet, and not intense. In fact, after using it a few times, I’ve noticed that I like JUNOCO’s citrus scent better than the chamomile one from Flor de Mayo.
In terms of performance, it started melting my makeup or deep cleansing my face as soon as I applied it to my skin. There was no need to rub more vigorously, even when using a long-lasting makeup product. Also, despite its oil-based formula, it was effortless to remove the product from my skin (unlike the experience I had with Pai’s and Kiehl’s cleansing oils).
Overall, JUNOCO’s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm was similar to my go-to cleansing balm from Flor de Mayo. But I feel that it removed my eye makeup more quickly, and, as I previously mentioned, I prefer the citrusy scent. I’ve also noticed that it hasn’t stripped my skin hydration.
I liked JUNOCO’s cleansing balm so much that it has been my go-to whenever I used makeup or needed a more profound cleanse (I had a bad experience with a new sunscreen lately) - despite still having a lot of product in my Flor de Mayo package.
What have I liked the most? The formula’s effectivity, its light orangy scent, and how easy it is to remove the product from my skin.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely! This cleansing balm is highly effective and super gentle, even if you have sensitive skin (like me). If you’re getting started on the double cleanse routine or if you want to make your skincare more conscious, this is a great product to get you started.
I like that it comes with a small spatula, so I don’t have to use my fingers to remove the product from the container.
Plus, it only has ten ingredients, and it doesn’t contain any of those ingredients that are more prone to cause skin reactions.
9/10
Clarifying Cleansing Powder
OK, I was skeptical about this product. Why? It is unlike anything I’ve tried before. Let me explain: it’s a powder that turns into a water-based foamy cleanser with a light exfoliating effect when in contact with water.
What does the brand say about the Clarifying Cleansing Powder?
The Clarifying Cleansing Powder is not your average facial cleanser. This powder-to-foam formula features hyaluronic acid, giving intense hydration and protection. While papaya enzymes and rice powder gently exfoliate away dead skin cells. Its anti-aging properties even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
My experience using this cleansing powder
JUNOCO’s Clarifying Cleansing Powder comes in a bottle with an extra lid to protect the powder. It makes it easier to get the amount of product you need and preserve the formula’s properties.
I started by putting a small amount of powder on the palm of my hand, followed by a few drops of water. As soon as I started rubbing my hands together, the powder turned into a white light foam. The exfoliating effect begins immediately after, lasting only a few seconds.
The foam felt very light and gentle on my sensitive skin. It’s pretty easy to apply, and it does lather quite easily. That’s something I appreciate on a face cleanser. Once I rinsed the product, my skin felt perfectly clean and relatively moist.
I was afraid that my skin would feel tight afterward, as it often happens with other formulas, but I am glad it wasn’t the case.
I’ve also noticed that my skin tone looked more even after using this product. However, I couldn’t tell the difference when it came to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, probably because that’s something I’ll notice over time.
Besides being easy to use, this product is also more eco-conscious than most face cleansers. As it has no water, the formula has more extended durability (as it won’t go wrong so quickly).
Also, it’s very convenient for travel as you can take just a little bit of powder on a small air-tight container (just as you’d take your setting powder) without worrying about hand-luggage liquid limitations.
What have I liked the most? I would have to say its 2-in-1 formula (cleanser and exfoliant), innovative format (powder), and how great my skin feels afterward.
Would I recommend it? Yes! This was the best experience I’ve had with a new face cleanser this year (and I’ve tried a few). Suppose you have combination or oily skin and are looking for a product that deeply cleanses your skin without leaving it tight and slightly dehydrated. In that case, this is a product to consider.
8,5/10
Cleansing Cookie
No face cleansing routine is complete without a cleansing appliance like a sponge, towel, or cotton round. It makes it easier to wipe and remove product remains from specific areas.
What I immediately thought when I saw JUNOCO’s Cleansing Cookie for the first time was… COOKIE MONSTER! First, because of the color; second, it’s shaped like a cookie (and it’s also named like that). Which is a fun touch to something relatively dull, such as the face cleansing process.
What does the brand say about the Cleansing Cookie?
A reusable cleansing pad is perfect for helping clean the face without making a mess. Say goodbye to itchy, irritating makeup wipes. Pair it with the Clean 10 Cleansing Balm.
My experience using this cleansing round
JUNOCO’s Cleansing Cookie is unlike any reusable cleansing round I’ve tried before, mainly because of its size. This cleansing round is HUGE! Seriously, it’s bigger than the palm of my hand, just as a Levain cookie would be.
As you know, I’ve been using reusable cotton rounds from zero waste stores or the ones from Garnier for some time now. And all of these are way smaller than this one from JUNOCO, hence my reaction.
I’ve also noticed that the pad was a bit thicker than I am used to, so I was afraid I would have an uncomfortable experience with it while doing my skincare cleansing routine. But, as soon as I’ve put it underwater, it softened up while keeping its structure. The material is soft, pleasant, and similar to the one from Garnier’s reusable cleansing pads.
Given its size, the whole face cleansing process gets way more manageable as it allows me to wipe a broader area in one go than with a standard-sized reusable cleansing round, which is a huge plus!
What have I liked the most? Its texture, its concept (a larger cleansing pad), its name (I am a professional copywriter), and how it helped me simplify/optimize my double cleanse routine.
Would I recommend it? Absolutely, yes! If you could only have one reusable cleansing pad, I would recommend you to be this one. It’s practical, gentle, and will allow you to save time while doing your face cleansing routine (we all know how boring it can be).
Even though it costs more than a standard reusable cotton disc (7,95€), it will give you a whole different experience (a more pleasant one) than the one you usually have with a reusable or single-use cotton round.
9/10
On JUNOCO’s website, you’ll be able to find all of these products sold as part of a bundle or separately. If you’re new to the double cleanse routine, this kit has everything you’ll need. Plus, all products will last you for some time (especially the cleansing disc).
The JUNOCO products mentioned in this review were received in PR.
