Other than this one, I use Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser. Doesn’t smell too good but it’s cheap & actually makes my face feel clean.

Thanks for the heads up, May. I’m working on a bottle of Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel right now but I’ll keep the Garnier Nutritioniste gel in mind. I’ll also be on the lookout for the Almay one.

Jaq: I’m so disappointed! I had always wanted to give Aveeno a try but had never gotten around to it b/c I’d lean towards the cheaper stuff or products that were on special promo. I had heard great things about their oatmeal-based products for those with dry skin and eczema. So, I assumed they were a good brand in general. It’s actually not dumb of you to give other products of the same brand a try. Sometimes, one thing by the same company works better than another.

Dao: I don’t think I’ve tried Clearasil, except maybe once in high school. Generally, I avoid the “acne-fighting” types because they make my skin so dry and sensitive, but don’t help my acne in the least. Same with Neutrogena, although the bigger reason I’m boycotting them is b/c I got really pissed with their dermabrasion kit and swore never to buy from them again.

If you have an Asian market/Japanese grocery close to where you live, I used to swear by Shiseido Perfect Whip (or Perfect Milk, either one) and/or Kanebo Naive foam cleansers. I can’t seem to get these around here, but the Garnier Nutritionist gel is a pretty good alternative. Also, Almay makes a bar soap that I’ve found to be pretty effective (and extremely cheap!) as well.