Men looking for the next great skincare item have praised a £12 cleanser for making them "feel young again".
Lumin's Charcoal Cleanser promises a daily detox for your face and customers have been enthusiastic about the product. One 40-year-old said the results were "instant" and so refreshing he felt like he was looking at an "18-year-old version" of himself.
If you love a good deal, you can get the cleanser - plus two more products - for free as the men's skincare brand is offering a trial set. The brand's other bestsellers include a moisturising balm and dark circle cream you can pick up at no extra cost.
One of Lumin's hit products is its charcoal cleanser. Designed for a "deep, satisfying" clean, the exfoliating formula promises to uncover a smoother, more youthful glow.
Rated a 4.8 out of five, reviewers praised it for clearing acne, smoothing blackheads and buffing away dead skin. But one buyer said using the product made him feel so good that it made him feel young again.
"As a society, we're obsessed with youth," he began. "I'm not sure exactly but perhaps it's because being young represents a frivolity and innocence we all long for later in life.
"I'm a 40 year old male and never used anything for my face except water. Then one day I purchased the Lumin Charcoal Cleanser because I thought it would make my skin feel fresh. The results were instant.
"As I got out of the shower there, staring back at me, was an 18 year old version of me. Not literally of course but metaphorically. Now I understand why society is obsessed with youth. It's because being young feels good and feeling young feels even better. If you want to feel young again, use this."
Whilst Lumin doesn't promise you'll feel like a teenager again, the skincare brand says regular use will make your skin look more youthful.
The product's description reads: "Our daily charcoal face wash made for men’s skin provides a deep, satisfying clean for skin that feels healthier. Our skin-detoxifying Charcoal Cleanser removes grime while keeping your skin’s pH balanced.
"This exfoliating formula can help oily skin, removes dead skin cells and excess skin, and helps repair damaged skin. Uncover a clear, smooth, more youthful glow with consistent use."
Other fans have dubbed it their "go-to" and the best product out of their free trial.
One reviewer wrote: "One of my go to skin care cleaners and I don’t expect to change anytime soon."
A second said: "I received the free trial and it is probably the best product. It makes you skin so clean and so smooth. I used to have a very rough nose due to blackhead. After few days (~4) I started to have a very smooth nose."
A third chimed in: "As a younger person, I never had acne. Recently, in my 30's, I started seeing some acne and ingrown beard hair impact my complection. This has completely turned that around. It cleans, it moisturizes, it feels smooth, it buffs away dead skin... It's amazing!"
If you're looking to feel squeaky clean, there are other exfoliating and charcoal products on the market. The Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Charcoal Facial Wash is just £5.50 and Carbon Theory's Charcoal and Tea Tree Oil Cleansing Bar is only a bit more for £6.19.
You can find more information and grab the free trial offer on Lumin's website.
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