Stop Wasting Expensive Cleanser—Try This $7 Hack Instead

Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read 

Stop Wasting Expensive Cleanser—Try This $7 Hack Instead

Stop Wasting Expensive Cleanser—Try This $7 Hack Instead

If you’ve ever felt like your favorite cleanser disappears way too fast (especially the pricey ones), you’re not imagining it. Most of us are overusing cleanser without realizing it—and literally washing money down the drain.

So, I tested a simple, affordable solution: a $7 marshmallow whip maker (I actually got it for $5 when it went on sale…score!). And honestly? It completely changed how much product I use—and how my skin feels after cleansing.

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What Is a Marshmallow Whip Maker (and Why Use It for Skincare)?

A marshmallow whip maker is a small handheld tool designed to turn liquid or gel cleansers into a dense, fluffy foam—similar to those luxurious foaming cleansers you’d find in high-end skincare lines.

Instead of applying cleanser directly to your face, you:

  • Add a tiny amount of product to the container

  • Mix with a tiny amount of water (mine had a fill line printed on it)

  • Pump it into a rich, airy foam

👉 The result: more coverage, less product, and a gentler cleanse

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Remedy whipped up fast!

My $7 Skincare Experiment (What I Tested)

I tested a Nooni $7 whip maker with a mix of luxury, drugstore, gel, and powder cleansers to see if it actually works across different formulas. There are others on the market like this set on Amazon, but I cannot attest to their performance as I have not tried them.

I use these products, and switch based on my skincare needs.

Here’s what I tried:

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It even worked on this great powder cleanser!

The Results: Does It Actually Save Money?

Short answer: YES—big time.

Every single cleanser I tested transformed into a beautiful marshmallow-like foam using just the tiniest amount of product.

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I love using it…it’s fun and luxurious

What I noticed:

  • I used significantly less cleanser per wash

  • The foam spread more evenly across my face (use warm water for a spa-like cleaning experience)

  • My skin felt just as clean (if not cleaner!)

  • No irritation—even with sensitive-skin formulas

💡 The biggest win?
You can stretch your cleansers 2–3x longer, especially the expensive ones.

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The inside of the whip maker

Why This Hack Works So Well

When you apply cleanser straight from the bottle, it tends to:

  • Sit in one spot

  • Require more product to spread

  • Be less evenly distributed

But whipping it into foam:

  • Increases surface area

  • Creates a gentler cleansing experience

  • Helps lift dirt and oil more effectively

  • Reduces friction on your skin

It’s basically turning any cleanser into a luxury foaming formula—without the luxury price tag.

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It really works!

Best Cleansers for This Hack (From My Test)

Here’s how each one performed:

  • Best Exfoliating Feel, Most “Whip”: Pixi SuperBerry Cleansing Whip

  • Best Multi-Use (Face + Body): Remedy Cream to Foam Gentle Cleanser

  • Best for Travel: EvolveTogether Powdered Cleanser

  • Most Hydrating: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cleanser

  • Best Everyday Gel: ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser

  • Best for Sensitive Skin: Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser

✔️ Verdict: All of them worked beautifully—even the powdered cleanser! Pixi created the most fluffy and thick foam of them all, but again, they all worked great. My skin still felt as clean as it did when using the cleanser without making it into whip, and maybe even cleaner. And it’s really fun to use!

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My new go-to way of cleansing

How to Use a Marshmallow Whip Maker

  1. Add a pea-sized amount of cleanser

  2. Add a small amount of water..this is key! If you use too much water, it won’t give you super luswsh marshmallow foam.

  3. Pump the handle up and down (I pump until I see it foaming out the top a bit)

  4. Watch it transform into a fluffy foam

  5. Apply to face and cleanse as usual

✨ Pro tip: Start with less product than you think—you’ll be surprised how far it goes.

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Who Should Try This?

This hack is perfect if you:

  • Use expensive skincare and want it to last longer

  • Have sensitive skin (foam = less friction)

  • Love that luxury spa-like cleansing feel

  • Travel and want to maximize small products

  • Oh, and YES it works on body cleansers too!

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All these cleansers whipped up so well!

Final Thoughts

I went into this thinking it might be a gimmick—but it’s now a permanent part of my routine.

For just $7, this little tool:

  • Saves money

  • Upgrades your skincare experience

  • Works with every cleanser I tested

If you’re tired of running out of cleanser too quickly…this is 100% worth trying.

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If you try any of my ideas, let me know how it turned out—or tag me when you try them because I LOVE seeing your posts💚 If you tag me using @carolynsbloomingcreations or @carolynjbraden, I’ll see it! Or tell me about it in the comments below.

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Carolyn J. Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.