REVIEW: Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

Photo Courtesy of : Drunk Elephant

~AG~

Bought this Drunk Elephant Beste No.9 Jelly Cleanser about a year ago. This expensive cleanser costs S$46 from Sephora. It contains 150 ml of product, which lasts about 6 months with daily use. Note: I only use the Drunk Elephant Jelly Cleanser at night. 

This cleanser has been on my wish list for a while. It is expensive compared to other cleansers on the market. Drunk Elephant Jelly Cleanser claims to remove all traces of makeup, pollution, oil and grime without irritating the skin. It is free of SLS, fragrance and essential oils. The Jelly Cleanser has a P.H of 5.5 which would not strip the skin. This sounds perfect for those with sensitive skin, like me. 

So what are my thoughts on this Drunk Elephant Jelly Cleanser?

Drunk Elephant Jelly Cleanser is a transparent gel that creates a nice foam.  It works well for my sensitive combination skin. My skin does not feel tight or dry after use. 

The gel texture reminds me of Avène Soapless Foaming Gel. Even the scent is reminiscent of Avène Soapless Foaming Gel The difference is that Avène Foaming Gel contains thermal spring water which is targeted for its soothing properties. In terms of costs, Avène Foaming Gel comes  in 120 ml packaging, and costs $32.60. For comparison, Avène Foaming Gel costs $0.27 per ml while Drunk Elephant costs $0.31 per ml. 

Photo Courtesy of : Avène

REVIEW: The FaceShop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam

~AG~

So after going several bottles of  Avène Gentle Cleansing Foam, my skin has decided to try a different cleanser. Since my skin has been on the drier side lately, a cream cleanser would be a good alternative. The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam is a gentle cleansing foam that is enriched with rice water. Due to its creamy texture, it cleanses the skin without irritation. Bought it from Style Korea when they were having an offer for US$8 (S$11). This is a more affordable cleanser compared to Avene Gentle Cleansing Foam. It comes a squeeze packaging with 150 ml of product. Since I only use facial cleanser at night, this product will lasts me a while. 

The Rice Water Bright line contains rice water that is enriched with Vitamin A, B, E, ceramide and minerals that brighten and nourish the skin. After using it for over a month, The FaceShop Rice Water Cleansing Foam did not cause any breakouts or irritation to my ultra sensitive skin. The texture of this FaceShop Cleansing Foam is a whipped cream. The Cleansing Foam has a nice scent that reminds me of baby soap. The natural ingredients in the cleanser remove impurities while leaving the skin soft.

The FaceShop Rice Water Cleansing Foam comes in a plastic squeeze packaging that is durable enough for traveling. I have dropped the plastic packaging from a height of above 1 meter, and the cleanser is still okay. Though, I would prefer if this product comes in a small version so that it would be lighter to travel with instead of carrying 150 ml of product, which adds up to the baggage weight.

I would definitely repurchase The FaceShop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam. It is an affordable cleanser that gently removes impurities without causing the skin to feel dry. Since it is a cleansing foam, it lathers well and feels comfortable on the skin. You only need a pea-sized amount of this Rice Water Cleansing Foam to thoroughly cleanse the whole face. Overall, I would recommend The FaceShop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam to those with normal-dry skin types.

REVIEW: COS-RX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser

 Picture credits: Soko Glam

~MG~

Bought COS-RX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser in Aland during my previous trip to Seoul last April. I heard so much rave about this cleanser online that I just had to get it. It retails for 8,500 Korean Won, which is approximately S$10. This gentle cleanser has a low PH formula, a PH value of 5, that would not strip your skin of its natural oils. It contain purifying botanical ingredients to gently cleanse the skin. 

This cleanser has a rather strong tea tree oil scent which reminded me of like the tea tree oil cleanser that I have used back in Secondary School. Users like it for its gentle BHA ingredient but I just did not see the exfoliating effect on my skin. I thought it would help to deep clean my pores and remove all the gunk, but I was sorely disappointed. 

The gel cleanser comes in a squeeze packaging with a cap. However, I have some issues with the packaging. The gel consistency of the cleanser is too liquid-y, thus it tends to squeeze out too much product. The consistency and packaging of the gel cleanser is problematic for a frequent traveler like me. Whenever I bring this cleanser on my trip, it leaks too much of the product. I brought this gel cleanser on three trips, on my last trip about half of the product leaked out of the packaging. I was so frustrated with that. 
  
I use COS-RX Morning Gel Cleanser twice a day, morning and night. It lathers too well, a first for me. The cleanser becomes too foamy. Sometimes when I wash my face, I can blow out huge bubble from my nose because the foam gets into my nose. Overrated, it is an average cleanser. I don’t understand the hype. Even though it contains 150 ml of product, it can only lasts me for a short 2 months because of the excessive leakage/spillage.  

I would not buy it again even though it is affordable because the packaging causes the product to be very wasteful. If you do want to try this product, I would recommend you to just leave it in your bathroom at home and not take it in the plane. But if you insist, for the safety of your wallet, fill it up inside a small travel bottle instead… save money and save space!

REVIEW: Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Clay Cleanser

~MG~

I was very excited when I saw this cleanser at the Sephora store in Sydney, because Sephora Singapore does not carry Sunday Riley products. So obviously I had to get it right?

This Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Clay Cleanser costs USD 45 (SGD 62). This is the most expensive facial cleanser that I have bought so far! I actually have this mantra (which AG always disagree with me) that if something is expensive, that means it must be good and effective. I purchased this Ceramic Slip cleanser out of curiosity to see whether an expensive cleanser actually does what it says. Ceramic Slip Clay Cleanser is targeted for those with normal to oily skin type. What attracted me to this cleanser, besides the many positive reviews and that it is Sunday Riley, is its clay and Vitamin C ingredients. I was hoping that these ingredients will help with my oily acne skin and reduce my large pores, and brighten my uneven skin tone. Sunday Riley claims that this skin-balancing cleanser will visibly tighten the appearance of pores. The French green clay and Morroccan rhassoul clay is supposed to remove pore-clogging, excess oil and impurities, without drying the skin. Neroli essential oil claims to balance and soothe the skin, while Vitamin C ester helps to brighten the skin.

Despite the hundreds of positive reviews on this product, it is not worth your money. I would describe this product as a wonderful basic cleanser with a not-so basic price tag.It claims that it would tighten the appearance of large pores but I disagree, I can still see my large pores! And surprise surprise, my skin still looks uneven. The not-so-good thing about Sunday Riley Cleanser is that it does not smell that pleasant, but still tolerable for my nose. AG, on the other hand, cannot tolerate the strong scent. Secondly, before using this product, you must first shake it well before pumping it. The only two things I enjoyed about this product is that it deep cleanse my face without drying it out, and the pump makes it very convenient for a lazy user like me who hates squeezing out the product especially when I am half awake in the morning.
A bottle with 125ml of product took about 5 months to be used up. I wash my face twice a day with Ceramic Slip Cleanser, two pumps for each use. Honestly, I cannot tell the difference between this USD45 cleanser and USD10-15 ones. I would rather you save the money and get a more affordable cleanser which works equally as well, and spend more on eye cream, serum, moisturizer and sunscreen.

REVIEW: Avène Gentle Cleansing Foam

 ~AG~ 

Bought a bottle of Avène Gentle Cleansing Foam when I was in Italy last April, and actually like the product. This Cleansing Foam comes in a pump packaging that dispenses foam. Previously, I have tried another facial cleanser from Avène, Cleanance Cleansing Gel, which is designed for oily and acne-prone skin. Since my skin has been on the drier side recently, I was looking for a different facial cleanser. This gentle cleanser is just right for my skin condition. This Cleansing Foam is designed for normal and combination skin. My skin does not feel tight after washing my face with this Cleansing Foam.

It costs Euro 17.10 (S$28) in Italy while Guardian Singapore retails it for S$31 when it is on offer. Since my skin is ultra sensitive, I have to be careful of the skincare products I use. So far, Avène skincare products has been suitable for my skin. This soap-free cleansing foam gently removes makeup and dirt from the skin. The soft foam is comfortable on the skin. Compared to Cleanance Cleansing Gel, Gentle Cleansing Foam does not have any fragrance. The only con about this product is that it goes by rather quickly. It takes 1 to 1.5 full pumps to thoroughly cleanse the face. One bottle of 150ml can only lasts me for 2 months. While the Cleanance Cleansing Gel which is 200 ml could lasts me for more than 4 months. With that said, it is a pricey facial cleanser and I might look for an alternative. Overall, Avène Gentle Cleansing Foam is a good product for sensitive, normal/combination skin. 

UPDATE (15 August 2018): I am on my 5th bottle of Avène Gentle Cleansing Foam. This is the longest-serving facial cleanser on my record. It is a good product and is suitable for my sensitive skin. Since I only use it at night time, a bottle can lasts me about 3 months. However the product seems a little drying for my skin now and I am switching to a cream cleanser instead.

REVIEW: Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel

200 ml of cleansing gel that can lasts me for 6 months

 ~AG~
NEW BUY: Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel

It has been four months since I started using Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel, and I am more than halfway through. 

So what can I say about this Cleansing Gel for acne-prone skin?
Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel comes in a twist top packaging. The mouth of the twist cap is small so that there will be less chances of over-pouring of the cleansing gel. This cleanser is gentle for my skin. My ultra sensitive skin did not have any adverse reaction to this Cleansing Gel. This cleanser, designed for oily skin type, did not over-dry my skin as well. No skin tightness after facial cleansing. *thumbs up* This Avène foaming cleanser has a fresh oceanic scent that I enjoy. This cleanser claims to have mattifying properties that is supposed to regulate the overproduction of sebum. However, I did not particularly notice its mattifying effects. Overall, it has good cleansing properties.

In conclusion, Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel is a good cleanser for oily and acne-prone skin. For 200ml worth of cleanser, it should lasts me for at least six months. Thus, making its price tag of S$29.90 worth it! Will definitely recommend this Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel for those with oily or combination skin type. This is one facial cleanser that I will re-purchase without hesitation.

REVIEW: Laneige Brightening Sparkling Water Foam Cleanser

 

Laneige Brightening Sparking Water Foam Cleanser exclusive to Target

~MG~
This rich, whipped foam cleanser is infused with purifying Sparkling Water sourced from the South of France. Its ultra - light formula, enriched with minerals and nutrients, hydrates and enhances skin turnover to reveal a more luminous complexion. Five Multi - fruit AHAs, extracted from bilberries, sugar maple, sugar cane, lemons and oranges, gently exfoliate for smoother, brighter skin. An invigorating cleansing experience for truly radiant skin. Brightens, detoxifies and exfoliates for clearer, smoother skin.
http://intl.target.com/p/laneige-150-ml-foam-basic-cleansing-facial-cleanser/-/A-16643906

Bought this Laneige Brightening Sparkling Water Foam Cleanser during my last trip to the States. I was so excited to see Laneige products being sold in Target. This Laneige Foam Cleanser usually retails for US$23, but I bought it when it was on sale. Laneige products are typically quite good. But this is the WORST Laneige product that I have tried. 150 ml. Apply to dry face, use a ping-pong ball-sized amount of foam. There was no tingling sensation when washing my face with the foam cleanser. This cleanser would not be suitable for in-shower use. Since I usually wash my face in the shower, this foam cleanser was an inconvenient addition to my routine. The texture of the foam was unusual. It was a dense foam, and was rather patchy. The foam come out looking like a scrub. Compared to Biore Whip Cleanser, Laneige Brightening Sparkling Water Foam Cleanser texture is sub-par. My skin feels squeaky clean and quite tight after washing. This Foam Cleanser might be too drying for those with dry or normal skin types. The packaging is not travel friendly as it is bulky and comes in an aerosol can. This is my least liked Laneige product. Would NOT recommend this Laneige Brightening Sparking Water Foam Cleanser to anyone.

NEW BUY: Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel & Thermal Spring Water Spray

200ml of Cleansing Gel and 50 ml of the Thermal Spring Water Spray

~AG~

Bought this set today at Guardian for $29.90. Such as good for value purchase. The retail price for the Cleansing Gel alone is $30. So the travel version of Avène Thermal Spring Water is basically free :) This Avène Cleansing Gel has been on the market for years. I remember seeing it ever since I was in Secondary School which was decades ago. 

Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel is suitable for sensitive oily, blemish-prone skin type. 

Its benefits are:
1) Cleansing:  It gently cleanses your skin with its gentle cleansing base
2) Mattifying: Monolaurin (patent pending) regulates the hyperproduction of sebum.
3) Soothing: Avène Thermal Spring Water provides soothing and anti-irritating benefits.
It leaves the skin clean, clear and refreshed

Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray is an award-winning product. Avene's star product works especially well for sensitive, hypersensitive and irritate skin. Avène Spring Water soothes and softens the skin. My friends who are plagued by rosacea or redness, swears by this Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray. However, unlike MG who is a devoted fan of facial mist, I am not big on this skincare product. From my past experience, facial mist does not have any noticeable effects on my skin. I will probably pass this Thermal Spring Water Spray to MG instead. 

Please stay tuned for my review of Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel. I hope it works for my sensitive combination skin. *fingers crossed*

NEW BUY: Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser

~AG~

Two bottles of Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser for S$50

The 125ml bottle comes in a squeeze cap instead of pump packaging 

Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser provides effective cleansing for oily, combination or acne-prone skin. Its gentle foaming action removes surface oils, dirt and make-up without leaving your skin dry. 

Watsons was having an offer, S$50 for two bottles of Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser. Each bottle contains 125 ml of product. So, it costs $0.20 for every ml of product. A rather expensive drugstore face wash. In comparison, my current Derma-Rx Foaming Cleanser from DRX Clinic is more pricey. It costs S$40 for 170 ml of product, which results to $0.24 per ml of product.  http://beautyloverssisters.blogspot.sg/2015/05/drx-clinic-journey-part-1.html 

But anyway, decided to try something else for a change. Many years ago (maybe about 5-6 years ago), I tried Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser for Combination to Oily Skin in the States. The Cetaphil brand is very popular with dermatologists for its gentle cleansing on sensitive skin. FYI, Cetaphil cleanser is definitely cheaper in the States than in Singapore. For those of you who are into skincare, you have probably heard about this brand. You might have seen it in magazines and beauty websites. When I tried Cetaphil cleanser before, it was unimpressive. There was nothing special about it. Yes, it was not a harsh cleanser. But at that time, I preferred a face wash that left my skin squeaky clean.
Fast forward seven years later, I am in search of a face wash that will not breakout my sensitive combination skin. As far as I can recall, the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser was not available in Singapore when I searched for it 5-6 years ago. They only had the Gentle Skin Cleanser. I am happy that they have made Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser available in Singapore now. I cannot wait to try it out. I hope that my skin will appreciate more now, especially since it has been ultra sensitive in recent times. Please stay tuned for my review on Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser. 

Beautylish: All About Foaming Facial Cleansers

~AG~

This article is all about foaming facial cleanser. It is an Q&A with a skincare expert in which she explains the A,B,Cs of foaming cleansers. Resonating with my preference for sulphate-free, paraben-free and fragrance-free foaming cleanser, she mentions that these ingredients are harsh for our skin.

She also mentioned the proper cleansing method. It is essential to take time to gentle cleanse the face, including the hairlines and jawlines. Another tip from this article: over-exfoliation can also cause more harm to the skin than good. Limit exfoliation tools such as Clarisonic to a few times a week.

Click link below to read more on the proper way to wash your face with foaming cleanser.
http://www.beautylish.com/a/vzvwr/how-to-wash-your-face-with-foaming-cleanser

NEW BUY: REN ClearCalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser

~AG~

Last week, Luxola was having their Midnight Madness sale. They were offering up to 40% off purchase. At first, I was not planning to buy anything from their website. However, during a recent facial at NUA, the facialist recommended that I use a clay cleanser once or twice a week. While casually browsing the website for clay cleanser, I found that REN Clean Skincare has one. Ever since my good experience with REN Vita Mineral Daily Supplement Moisturizing Cream, I have been a BIG FAN of Ren Clean Skincare. Click link for my review of it. http://beautyloverssisters.blogspot.sg/2014/12/review-ren-clean-skincare-vita-mineral.html

Originally, Luxola retails REN ClearCalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser for S$50. However, with the 40% discount, I managed to purchase it at S$30. Sephora USA website retails it for US$32. So with Luxola's discount, it became a more affordable purchase. It is still expensive for a cleanser. However, with my skin getting more sensitive over the years, I tend to invest more on face wash. Previously, I used to go for only drugstore brand face washes. But now I tend to go for face washes that are more gentle. My skin responds better to face washes that are paraben free and artificial fragrances.



A purifying, antibacterial cleanser formulated to prevent breakouts. It targets the 3 common causes of blemishes: excess sebum, build up of dead skins and blemish-causing bacteria. It claims to deeply clean and purify pores, by gently exfoliating skin. Plus, it mentioned that it will combat blemishes without drying the skin! Most blemish-fighting products are too harsh for my sensitive skin, and will cause dryness.   

It contains:

• French clay that absorbs excess oil and purifies the pore.
• Zinc Gluconate that reduces overproduction of sebum
• Salicilin has an antibacterial properties and has a gentle exfoliating properties
• Mayblossom that minimizes pore size
• Manuka Extract that soothes and nourishes skin

I am EXCITED to try this clay cleanser! I hope it will help improve my skin condition as I am suffering some major breakouts around my T-zones now. Lastly, I HOPE (x3) my skin does not have any adverse reaction to it. *cross my fingers*

NEW BUY: Kate Somerville Detox Daily Cleanser

~AG~

I on the last few drops of my Michael Todd Honey Oat Deep Pore Cleanser. Please click link for my review of the product.  Michael Todd Honey Oat Deep Pore Cleanser Review 

That means now I am on a quest for the next facial cleanser. While digging through my beauty stock, this Kate Somerville Detox Daily Cleanser was revealed. About a year ago, I had redeemed a Kate Somerville set from Sephora (USA) Rewards. The set includes the Detox Daily Cleanser, ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment and Oil Free Moisturiser. 

Kate Somerville products are known to be pricy. While in the States, I tried one of their bestsellers, the ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment. It was GOOD but it was also painful on my wallet. For example, the mini ExfoliKate which is 0.5 fl oz (~ 15ml) retails for US$22. The 4 fl oz (~118 ml) of Daily Detox Cleanser retails for US$34. That is EXPENSIVE for a facial cleanser!

A little about this cleanser. It is designed to remove impurities for acne-prone skin. It contains:

• Phytic Acid which is an exfoliator that brightens the skin tone and fade the appearance of imperfections
• Salicylic, Glycolic and Lactic Acid that remove dead skin cells and improve the overall skin texture
• Vitamin B complex which prevents the overdrying of skin
• Aloe Vera & Allantoin that calms the skin
• Tea Tree and Tangerine Peel Extracts to 

Sample size of Detox Daily Cleanser

REVIEW: Michael Todd Honey and Oat Deep Pore Gentle Cleanser

~AG~

 

According to Michael Todd True Organic official website:

Ultra-hydrating sweet-lemony honey and oat facial cleanser in a base of refreshing aloe vera juice. Effectively removes makeup and impurities in one simple step.

Sulfate free "no tears" formula does not irritate eyes and rinses completely without residue leaving the skin clean, fresh and hydrated.

Ingredients :
Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe) Leaf Juice, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Oat Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Beta-Carotene, Honey, Panthenol (Vitamin B-5),  Potassium Sorbate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange)  Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phospholipids, Disodium Edta, Dehydroacetic Acid.  

My good friend, Stephanie, bought this for me. Previously, she had told me about how good this face wash is. She said it cleanses her skin without drying it out. She also mentioned that Michael Todd True Organic Honey and Oat Gentle Deep Pore Cleanser does not foam up like other face wash but your skin will still feels clean and fresh afterwards. 

As my skin has been ultra sensitive ever since I moved back to Singapore one and half years ago, I have been extra careful with the beauty products I use. Before that, I was using the Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel. I really liked the Boscia face wash - I was on my second bottle. Anyway, I decided to try this Honey & Oat Cleanser. Because who knows it might be better. 

I have been using for a week and so far my ultra sensitive skin has not had any adverse reaction. My skin did not breakout because of it, nor did my skin had red bumps or patches. My first thought about this cleanser is that the packaging will work well for travelling as it has a "push down" cap. The cleanser has a slight citrus scent. I could not detect any hint of honey or oat scent. This face wash does not foam up but it does lather up a little. I only need a pea size amount for my whole face. My skin does not feel tight after wash, which means it does not dry out my combination skin. It does not sting my eye area, which some cleanser does. It also removes impurities well; my skin does not feel like it has some residue left after wash. 

It retails online at Michael Todd website for US$22 for 210ml worth of product. While my Boscia Cleansing Gel was 150ml and cost US$26. So, MTTO Honey and Oat Cleanser is the more affordable one of the two. The only downside is that this cleanser is not easily found in the States, you can only buy it online. I will definitely recommend this face cleanser to those that have sensitive and combination skin. 

REVIEW: Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel

~AG~

A sulfate-free remover and cleanser derived from amino acids to deep cleanse and throughly wash away impurities. This purifying lather gently yet thoroughly purifies, refines the look of pores, and leaves the skin feeling fresh and comfortable. Botanical amino acids, hydrangea leaf, green tea, and geranium offers natural complexion-protecting and perfecting benefits. (USD $26)

I bought this cleanser this past summer when I was in the States. Several of my friends have raved about this cleanser and how good it works on their acne-prone skin. Back in States, I did not have much issues with acne and oversensitive skin. But ever since I moved to Singapore, my skin condition has been extremely temperamental. I tried several face washes before finally settling on double cleansing my skin. Firstly using Hada Labo Cleansing Oil, and then followed by Bioderma cleansing water. 

After I finished using a bottle of Bioderma cleansing water, I realised that I missed the squeaky clean feeling of a foaming face wash. So decided to try this Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel that has been hidden in my beauty stash since this summer. 

I've only used it for two weeks. But so far, here are a few things that I like about it:

1) It does not trigger any adverse reaction for my ultra-sensitive skin

2) It leaves my combination-oily skin feeling clean without over-drying. My skin does not feel tight after use. 

I will have to use it for a longer time to see whether this product is worth buying again. Please stay tuned for an in-depth review of it. 

Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel can be found in Sephora stores. Also available online at Sephora.com and Boscia.com . It retails at USD $26 for 5 oz. (150ml). 

REVIEW: Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturing Cleansing Oil

• For heavy makeup & waterproof mascara
• Formulated with high purity Olive Oil to deep clean and gently remove dirt, excessive oil and stubborn makeup instantly.
• High cleansing ability even or water-proof mascara.
• Gentle to you delicate eye area and eye lashes.
• Enhances with Super Hyaluronic Acid to intensely hydrate and maintain skin's moisture balance leaving skin feeling soft and smooth.
• It is water-soluble, and does not leave unpleasant greasy feeling.
• Skin pH balanced. Low irritation.
• Free of fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol & colorant. 

~AG~

Lighter in consistency compared to Fancl Mild Cleansing oil. It does remove waterproof eye makeup such as mascara and eyeliner, and does not irritate the eyes. Effectively removes sunscreen. I cannot attest for its moisturizing properties since I wash it off right away with water. It does dissolve easily with warm water, and does not leave any residue. Overall, Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturing Cleansing Oil is a decent product and I will re-purchase it.

~MG~

Prior to this, I had been using DHC Cleansing Oil which worked well but it was too thick and thus harder to wash off. I really love this Hada Labo Cleansing oil because it is less pricy than the DHC and works better because of its thinner consistency. With my DHC, I was kind off lazy to use it because I needed to waste alot of time and water washing it off because after switching to Hada Labo, I had been using it everyday because it is less of a hassle. Most importantly, this Hada Labo Cleansing oil removes makeup very good, you just need 1 pump of oil and massage gently onto your face and eyes for 1 minute and then wash it off!

Ps: AG and I had already purchased our second bottle!