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Where makeup removal meets glowy skin.
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Stacey appreciated how well it removed her makeup and cleansed her skin while remaining gentle and hydrating.
The formula and packaging feel so high-quality, making it a perfect luxury addition to any skincare routine.
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Given I have naturally dry, dehydrated skin, the less cleansing the better."
And, shockingly, it doesn’t leave behind a trace of residue.
The formula has an earthy-floral scent that Michelle enjoyed while cleansing.
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If you have very acne-prone skin you might want to skip this one.
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Michelle, age 35 to 44 with combination skin
“This cleanser is gentle and effective.
It thoroughly cleaned off my makeup without needing to double cleanse.
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My skin felt refreshed and smooth afterward.
My makeup came right off.”
Stephanie, age 35 to 44 with combination skin
“My face is so clean and fresh after cleansing.
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The product is robust and cleansed my skin without stripping it, making it feel soft and supple.
My face feels like my face, but better!”
Plus, as Lee shares, it didn’t require much effort to visibly remove makeup.
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The formula has a milky, semi-translucent consistency that’s lovely to work with (aka not messy).
It glided over my skin super with ease and prevented skin pulling or tension during cleansing.
It felt like a true oil except when it emulsified lightly in water, providing a thorough cleanse."
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And it certainly delivers; Austin noted that his face felt fully clean after use.
(So much so that he didn’t need to follow up with a second cleanser.)
After one wash, my face felt hydrated, refreshed and nourished.
Compared to a regular face wash, it did feel more hydrating and it required similar effort."
It’s easy to see why Sunita was such a fan.
The formula consists of 94% plant oil and is light enough to spread easily across the skin.
Her favorite part: It emulsified upon contact with water without turning foamy.
A well-priced product as well with a handful of good ingredients."
(Keep in mind the thick oil could be comedogenic for some.)
Aside from a nice-feeling formula, Nikki loved the pump bottle.
Two pumps of the product was a sufficient amount to spread over the entire face.
Her only gripe was that a subtle oily residue was left behind after washing it off.
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I needed to shake the bottle to mix the product before use, making it into a milky formula.
However, it didn’t feel as if I could rinse off this oil cleanser from my face entirely.
It still felt a little greasy on my skin."
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Upon contact with water, it turns foamy and removes makeupeven long-wearing, waterproof kindswith ease.
“This oil cleanser removed my makeup wellI didn’t notice any remaining makeup left behind.
The rest of my skin felt and looked clean, though.”
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I experienced no irritation and it didn’t leave my eyes super cloudy like some cleansers.
I love this cleanser."
We recommend considering the following factors to determine which cleansing oil is right for you.
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Cleansing oils work on the premise that like dissolves like.
She’s tested countless cleansers over the yearsfrom foaming formulas to oils, gels, and creams.
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