Have you ever discovered a beauty product that is superior to anything else you’ve tried? If the answer is yes, what did you do with that discovery? Did you keep it a secret? If so, we understand. We’ve all felt the urge to keep a banger beauty find to ourselves. Unless, of course, you’re Martha Kalifatidis, who shares a brilliant makeup tip, drugstore gem or must-have product whenever she gets the chance.
Her latest recommendation? The Dr. Naomi Skin Gently Gently Balancing Cleanser ($49, Dr Naomi), which Martha claimed during an Instagram Q&A as being “hands down the best cleanser I’ve ever used.”
What can we expect from the Balancing Cleanser?
Described online by Dr. Naomi Skin as being “sweet as pie to sensitive skins,” the gentle formula is effective in the removal of stubborn makeup while simultaneously soothing any signs of irritation or redness. The nourishing cleanser has been crafted with no nasties but packed full of skin-nourishing ingredients like the K-Beauty hero cica, which strengthens sensitive skin.
Joining cica is the all-star ingredient niacinamide which ticks off everything from fighting pigmentation and congestion, to minimising pore size, and brightening and hydrating the skin. Plus, as with every Dr. Naomi skin care product, the formula has been built with the brand’s signature “Brightening Cocktail” which includes a unique blend of high performing actives to improve the skin’s clarity and restore luminosity and sparkle. All this and still sitting under $50? It sounds pretty good to us.
If you haven’t already, may we also recommend the Dr Naomi Skin Catfish ($89, Dr Naomi)? This blurring eye cream formula took home the Best New Eye Product at the 2022 Glosscar Awards.
“I absolutely love this product! It is so silky and smooth and makes my eyes feel fantastic. I use it in the morning and night and I have noticed an improvement already around my eye area.” – CrystalP
“I don’t think there’s anything I don’t like about this product. The innovative little dispenser is unlike anything I have ever used before. I loved this product for use during the day. Particularly under makeup as I noticed it gave a slight blurring affect and smoothed out any lines and creases instantly! I was truly impressed.” – Doglover101
Main image credit: @marthaa_k
Do you have a favourite cleanser? If so, what is it?
I love K Beauty band Natural beauty so this is something I’d like to try.
Ooh.. one to add to the list! I swear by Hada Labo at the moment!
I don’t have a favourite cleanser. I’m currently using the QV Intensive cleanser and really like it.
Love the QV Gentle Cleanser and so does my hubby! Discovered it here!
That’s my favourite too Lucy.
I dont have a favourite either and am using a cleanser that I got as a freebie. Maybe some good ones in the RR?
Check out the QV Gentle Cleanser- it does get snapped up pretty quickly!
Yes that suits my skin as is a good price too
Ooh might have to try it asap
I’ve never heard of the brand. Good that it is Australian.
Neither had I until the other day. Worth a squizz!
My favourite cleanser is the Clinique Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser. Picked it up in the last Rewards Room.
Yes Clinique Rinse off is great. A bit pricey, but not too bad. Good to buy when you want the free bag.
Never heard of Martha Kalifatidis.
Me neither. I’m oblivious to people’s identities that are not my friends, family and colleagues/coworkers. And I do not watch/have movies/tv/flixes/screens of any kind.
Sometimes I feel like I’m living under a rock Yo! 😂
I do actually xD
No, I’d never heard of her either.
Me either, I’m just going to assume she’s an influencer lol
no she is a new one to me too.
I don’t have a favourite cleanser, I didn’t know this was a Aussie brand.
Being an Aussie brand is a big plus for me. Hopefully it is in the rewards room.
I really enjoy using Sukin cleansers.
Not fussed with cleansers. Anything that is not soapy and super alkaline will do for me.
Not a brand I’m familiar with.
This sounds fantastic and will be keeping it in the memory bank! My favourite cleanser is Ultraceuticals Brightening cleanser, has been for years and years.
That seems pricey for a cleanser. I’d rather spend my money on something that doesn’t get rinsed off, like a serum.
I usually look for a cheaper cleanser and as you say spend my money on serum or night cream
was going to say the same thing
No idea who she is.I use an Elucent anti ageing cleanser which I first received years ago as part of a trial team with some other products. Have continued to purchase their range since as it has definately improved the look of my skin.
It’s great when you trial a product and it works. Glad to hear.
It might be good for a celebrity ( who most of us haven’t heard of ) that can afford it, but $49 is too much for a product that’s going to be on your face for around a minute. I will stick to my $10 – $15 cleansers that work really well.
Yes I don’t have the funds to splurge either
A great cleanser is a very big deal in a beauty routine…I’d love to try this Dr. Naomi one – sounds like a great brand considering it’s record with a bh award
I agree. I saw a big change in my skin when I went from a cheap cleanser to a more expensive one.
That’s good to know. Worth trying a decent cleanser.
Same here. The only cheap cleanser my skin can seem to tolerate is Cerave, otherwise I’m off to Mecca or Sephora for my cleanser!
QV Gentle Cleanser for me.
Love the packaging of the cleanser, would love to try this one
I love the QV cleanser
Never heard of the brand before
Sounds amazing
Never heard of this brand before but it sounds intriguing!
Thanks for the tip.
I’ve never heard of the Dr Naomi brand before, love anything that brightens my skin
I’d love to give it a try but seems a little pricey.
They really need to make Aussie brands a bit cheaper, it’s hard to support home grown stuff on a budget!
The forum content you shared has provided me with a lot of useful knowledge. I hope you will update more often. run 3
A bit pricey for a cleanser, especially for the size.
Quite expensive for something you wash off. Also waste of a key ingredient that doesn’t stay on your face for long. I like cica as much as the next person, but not in a cleanser.
Martha Kalifatidis Skin looks beautiful her Skincare Regime is really working on her. Have never tried Dr. Naomi Skin Care Products.
I wouldn’t mind trying the Dr Naomi range. I’m currently using Mary & May cleansing balm.
I love tryig new and different cleansers, they don’t last too long either, so if you have a few you will get around to them quickly
I haven’t heard of her nor this brand before
The packaging is lovely, would love to try this brand.
Not sure why we care what cleanser she uses? Is she famous?
I love trying new cleansers don’t have a favourite as such but I prefer gel or foam ones, not a fan of milky cleansers as my skin never feels properly clean after using them.
The packaging looks so fancy!
This sounds great – I may well try it.
This is not a brand I’ve heard of, sounds good though
My favourite is L’Oreal Revitalift Filler Re -plumping Gel Wash.
Sounds like a great brand – I’d love to try!
I am very happy with Mirenessee or Skinn cleanser
Interesting! I’ve never even heard of this brand but knowing it has no ‘nasty’ ingredients is enough to make me curious to want to try it.
Hard to know if she got sponsored to say this though.
I don’t have a favourite cleanser. I tend to always buy different ones.
I love my ultraceuticals cleanser!
Was looking for a new cleanser so must seaarch for this one. Hadnt heard of it before
I hadn’t heard of this brand before. Good to see a local brand being recommended.
Thank you for taking the time to talk about it; I have strong feelings about it and want to learn more about it. Would you mind adding information to your blog post? It will really benefit all of us.lol beans
I’m liking my Jojoba Beauty cleanser at the moment
My favourite cleanser is Clinique’s Redness Solutions cream cleanser.
There are 2 Dr Naomi products in the rewards room I think
The Alpha H cleansing balm is awesome