mixsoon Mild & Gentle Cleansing Double Step Cleansing Duo Set Review

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mixsoon Mild & Gentle Cleansing Double Step Cleansing Duo Set is a wonderful cleansing duo that is formulated for all types of skin. This K-Beauty brand really understands how to create a very satisfying double cleanse, and as someone who always uses a cleansing oil paired with a lathering cleanser, I truly appreciate the efficacy of this pair, and I am thrilled to report that it is very kind and gentle on my skin. This is especially important for me since I use retinol-based products at night and do not want to use any products that are stripping or drying. 

According to mixsoon,

The Double Step Cleansing Duo Set is your ultimate skincare solution for a clean, hydrated, and balanced complexion. Begin your routine with the Bean Cleansing Oil, a nourishing blend of soybean oil, jojoba oil, and sunflower oil that gently dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and impurities while replenishing the skin's natural moisture. Follow up with the Centella Cleansing Foam, enriched with Centella Asiatica Extract to calm irritation and provide deep hydration. This foam cleanser helps to soothe sensitive skin while removing any remaining impurities without drying out the skin. Together, these two products work in harmony to cleanse, hydrate, and protect, leaving your skin feeling soft, refreshed, and ready for the next steps in your skincare routine. Perfect for all skin types, especially sensitive and dry skin, the Double Step Cleansing Duo Set ensures your skin stays clean, nourished, and balanced throughout the day.

Directions: Bean Cleansing Oil: Dispense 2-3 pumps onto dry hands and apply to a dry face, gently massaging it into your skin. Focus on areas that feel more contaminated, like nose, chin , and forehead.

Add a small amount of water to emulsify the oil. Massage for a little longer and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Follow up with a foam cleanser to complete your double cleansing routine.

Centella Cleansing Foam: Dispense an appropriate amount into your palms and lather into the foam. Gently massage onto your face, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel.

mixsoon Bean Cleansing Oil is lightweight cleansing oil that turns into a milky and emollient emulsion when you add water. It is lightweight, has a light herbal aroma and it removes every bit of makeup, sunscreen and dirt before using mixsoon Centella Cleansing Foam. This cleansing oil rinses clean with no greasy residue, and it leaves skin soft and smooth.

According to mixsoon,

Discover the refreshing power of the mixsoon Bean Cleansing Oil, a lightweight yet deeply effective formula that removes makeup, sunscreen, and impurities without leaving any greasy residue. Enriched with patented fermented soybean extract, it nourishes, soothes, and supports a healthy skin barrier, while fermented pomegranate, barley, and pear deliver antioxidants and hydration for soft, balanced, refreshed skin. Formulated with plant-derived oils such as soybean, jojoba, and sunflower seed oil, it gently dissolves even waterproof makeup while minimizing irritation, leaving skin moisturized and comfortable without tightness or dryness. Suitable for all skin types.

Perfect for:

• Everyday use

• Removing makeup and sunscreen

• All skin types

Directions: Dispense 2-3 pumps onto dry hands and apply to a dry face, gently massaging it into your skin. Focus on areas that feel more contaminated, like nose, chin , and forehead. Add a small amount of water to emulsify the oil. Massage for a little longer and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Follow up with a foam cleanser to complete your double cleansing routine.

Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate.

mixsoon Centella Cleansing Foam is very effective cleanser– with a very satisfying lather– and it is gentle and refreshing to use. After the double cleanse, my skin is left soft, smooth, supple and lightly hydrated. Furthermore, it neither strips, nor dries out my skin, but leaves it comfortable and clean. Unlike the Bean Cleansing Oil, I do not detect any scent in this cleanser.

According to mixsoon,

Mixsoon’s Centella Cleansing Foam is a gentle yet effective cleanser that refreshes and soothes skin with the calming power of Centella Asiatica, sourced locally from Jeju. Infused with natural ingredients, it deeply removes impurities, excess oil, and makeup without stripping the skin, leaving it soft, hydrated, and balanced. The pH 4~5 formula helps maintain a healthy skin barrier while providing a thorough cleanse, and the key ingredient Centella Asiatica is known for its soothing and healing properties, calming redness, irritation, and inflammation. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, it delivers a refreshing cleanse without the harsh effects typical of other foaming cleansers.

Perfect for:

• Everyday use

• Gentle cleansing of face and makeup

• All skin types

Directions: Dispense an appropriate amount into your palms and lather into the foam. Gently massage onto your face, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel.

Ingredients: Water/Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Propanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cocoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Salicylic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA.

Overall Assessment: If you are a proponent of double cleansing, then this is a mighty duo worthy of your consideration.

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ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil Review

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As you likely already know, I am a huge fan of double-cleansing, and each morning when I wash my face I start with a cleansing oil, and then use a regular cleanser afterward. I love how this ritual feels, and appreciate the extent to which it gently and effectively cleans my skin. 

I recently discovered ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil, and like their other products that I have tried, I have found this to be particularly effective and pleasant to use. This cleansing oil has a medium weight texture, but it immediately turns into a milky emulsion when water is introduced. It rinses completely clean, and leaves skin soft, clean and never in the least bit dry. It has a light citrusy-aroma and it is so pleasant to use. It removes every bit of makeup, but I don't use it to remove my eye makeup because I always use a dedicated eye makeup remover. This is a lovely cleansing oil!

According to ma:nyo,

The Pure Cleansing Oil is a gentle yet powerful cleansing oil that melts away blackheads and whiteheads without clogging pores. It transforms into a luscious milk that dissolves makeup and impurities while restoring skin's natural moisture and pH balance. It is suitable for all skin types, including acne-prone skin.

Features & Claims:

• This effective oil cleanser contains 14 plant-derived oil to allow moisturizing skin while cleansing without clogging pores (Non-comedogenic).
• It transforms into a luscious milk that dissolves makeup and impurities while restoring skin's natural moisture and pH balance.
• It is suitable for all skin types, including acne-prone skin.

Directions: Take 2-3 pumps of cleansing oil into dry palms and gently massage over the face. Add water to emulsify and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Key Ingredients:

• Argan Kernel Oil - Known for its nourishing power, and it effectively regulates amounts of sebum and helps regenerate skin cells.
• Jojoba Seed Oil - Full of vitamins and omega that replenish the moisture level on the skin.
• Olive Oil - Rich in vitamin E and reduces excessive facial oil.
• Formulated Without: Fragrance, Silicone, Parabens.

Ingredients: Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Isoamyl Laurate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Decyl glucoside, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol.

Overall Assessment: I have become quite a fan of ma:nyo products, and this cleansing oil is fantastic!

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3 Covet-Worthy Cleansing Oils to Try in 2025

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I am a big fan of double-cleansing, and when I do– which is once a day– I start with one of my three favorite cleansing oils and then follow with one of my favorite cleansers. This has been my ritual for years, and I thought that it would be worthwhile to share my top 3 cleansing oils in 2025. I have used a great many cleansing oils over the years, and the top three that I am obsessed with are:

Aftelier Perfumes Geranium Cleansing Oil

Lovinah Supernatural Skincare Dragon's Blood Cleaning Oil

Emma Lewisham Illuminating Oil Face Cleanser

These three cleansing oils are nothing short of spectacular, and they are each worthy of the highest praise. They all have pride of place on my shelf, and they get used regularly.

Aftelier Perfumes Geranium Cleansing Oil is a truly exemplary cleansing oil, the likes of which I have never experienced. My initial observations were informed by the disbelief that there was a permutation of geranium that was so otherworldly. One cannot sufficiently underscore the extent to which Mandy is an artist of rare genius, and this cleansing oil is a reminder of this fact. Geranium often has a sharp edge, but this golden elixir is warm, soft, slightly peppery and informed by a current of light floral notes. Mandy deftly selected each of the ingredients in perfect proportions, and the result is a balance of elements of which only she is capable. The aroma is the sublime embodiment of what geranium could only ever hope to be, and that could only be realized by Mandy.

The texture of this oil is impossibly silky and smooth, and its tactile effects are not only ultra-luxe, but it is likewise visceral in its ability to evoke unmitigated joy. Use of this cleansing oil, is therefore, profoundly experiential and it requires a slowing down, being present, and savoring every moment of its use. As you massage the oil into your skin, you will naturally be inclined to take long and deep breaths, and this will quiet the mind and soothe the senses. After massaging the skin, add a little warm water to emulsify this magical oil and then rinse with warm water and pat dry.

This oil can be used as a stand-alone cleanser, or the first step in a double-cleansing routine, and it effectively removes every bit of makeup, dirt and debris. However, if you are wearing particularly intense makeup Mandy recommends applying a bit of the cleansing oil on a cotton square and gently wiping away the makeup before cleansing your entire face with her Geranium Cleansing Oil. Once you dry your skin you will be mesmerized by the extent to which your skin is soft, smooth, supple and hydrated. Furthermore, the antioxidant-rich formula conditions and protects the skin and the anti-inflammatory ingredients heal and soothe irritated skin. This is the perfect cleansing oil, and I do not make this proclamation lightly. There really is nothing like this cleansing oil on the market, and I highly recommend trying it– you will be elated by its magnificence.

According to Mandy Aftel,

As I have gotten older (like, 70), I can no longer use commercial facial cleansers, so I created this new cleanser that's good for my skin and really easy to use -- a nourishing oil cleanser that can be rinsed off with warm water. Wild-harvested geranium essential oil was the best choice for the scent, with its gorgeous fresh, green, rosy aroma, and known for enhancing skin repair, reducing inflammation, superior toning, and anti-bacterial properties.

Mandy asserts that she, "created the silky texture and 'feel' of this cleanser using a plant-based biodegradable emulsifier and a blend of the following sustainably produced base oils in specific proportions."

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

- Abyssinian oil: penetrates the skin quickly and is easily absorbed. This rich oil replaces lost lipids, eases dryness, improving softness and texture.
- Rice bran oil: full of Vitamin A and C, protects and supports the skin, helps with fine lines & wrinkles, and tissue regeneration. Rice Bran is high in linoleic acid (40%) which helps the oil absorb quickly and deeply into the skin layers and carries plant nutrients to deeper layers.
- Camellia oil: full of vitamin E and anti-oxidants, is rejuvenating, and helps condition the skin. Camellia is high in oleic acid (80%) which helps maintain suppleness, flexibility and softness of the skin. It is highly compatible with human sebum and able to carry nutrients deeply into skin layers.
- Grapeseed oil: rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9 and Vitamin E, is soothing, helps moisture retention and is nourishing for aging skin. Grapeseed oil is high in linoleic acid (74%)which helps the oil absorb quickly and deeply into the skin layers and carries plant nutrients to deeper layers.
- Cold-pressed Broccoli Seed Oil: is high in vitamin A and Omega-9, 6 and 3 fatty acids, which help absorb and retain moisture in the skin quickly without leaving behind a greasy residue. The smooth, soft, silky texture of broccoli seed oil protects cells and is anti-inflammatory.
- PlantaEm™ is made from the esters of glycerin and fatty acids and are very gentle, completely biodegradable and PEG-free. PlantaEmTM offers unique emulsification and conditioning characteristics and is good for skin! It is made from Polyglyceryl 6 Dioleate (and) Sorbitan Laurate (and) Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate (and) Dilauryl Citrate.

Directions: Use one dropper of the cleanser and massage the oil into your face. Massage a bit of warm water over the cleanser to emulsify it and splash with clean warm water. Pat dry with a towel.

If you are wearing particularly intense makeup Mandy recommends applying a bit of the cleansing oil on a cotton square and gently wiping away the makeup before cleansing your entire face with her Geranium Cleansing Oil.

$35.00 for 30 ml. and $7.00 for 1 ml. from Aftelier Perfumes.

Emma Lewisham is a New Zealand-based luxury beauty brand that is cruelty-free, vegan, Certified Climate Positive and they are B Corp Certified. Therefore, this sustainable brand not only makes gorgeous products, but they employ enviable sustainability practices.

About Emma Lewisham,

Emma Lewisham is a luxury, science-led natural skincare line backed by the highest calibre of green science and innovation in the industry. Bottle by bottle, Emma Lewisham embodies a new way of thinking, proving that scientifically backed and natural skincare can co-exist.

Emma Lewisham Illuminating Oil Face Cleanser is a true revelation in cleansing the face. The tactile and sensory experience alone makes using this cleanser peerless, in my estimation. You simply apply 1-2 pumps to dry skin and massage it for 45-60 seconds. Slow down and deeply inhale to experience its uplifting citrus aroma and feel the silky smooth texture of this ultra-luxurious oil. Once dirt, debris and makeup are loosened, then simply add warm water with your fingers and behold the way in which this oil transforms into a milky and creamy emulsion. Rinse with warm water and revel in the fact that skin is thoroughly clean, soft, smooth, supple, hydrated, luminous and free of any oily residue.

According to Emma Lewisham,

This luxurious facial in a bottle uniquely achieves the delicate balance of highly effective cleansing while leaving behind healthier, more nourished skin. Engineered with our proprietary Physiology Synchrony Unlock Method™, it does so much more than wash away the day. Harnessing 23 synergistic active ingredients, it detoxifies while removing makeup and impurities without stripping the skin or leaving an oily residue. Containing our innovative cleansing complex, it helps to deliver a healthy skin lipid profile and proven antioxidant protection for up to 8 hours. This hardworking cleanser provides a boosted base for the rest of your skincare regime and delivers a beautiful dewy, radiant and healthy complexion. 

Directions: Use daily in the morning and evening. Massage one to two pumps onto dry skin for 45 seconds to dissolve makeup, pollution and impurities. Add water to create a luxurious, milky fluid. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and a gentle face cloth.

Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate • Polyglyceryl-2 Caprylate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Carica Papaya Seed Oil • Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil • Citrus Grandis Flower Oil • Jasminum Officinale Flower Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Parfum • Limonene • Geraniol • Linalool • Citronellol.

23 SYNERGISTIC ACTIVES • 69% ORGANIC INGREDIENTS:

Specialized Botanical Cleansing Complex: Provides a luxurious, deep action cleanse without stripping the skin. The perfect balance of phyto-lipids and emulsifiers, including Vitamin E rich Organic Chia, Rosehip, Macadamia and Neroli Absolute, achieve the delicate balance of removing toxins and impurities while leaving essential skin conditioning lipids.

Conditioning and Protective Complex: This next generation formula soaks the skin in phytonutrients and fatty acids to smooth the look of the skin and deeply hydrate while preserving the skin’s natural moisture levels for visibly healthy skin. It also includes neuropeptides and miracle super oil, Camelia oil, which is high in polyphenols - the secret ingredients behind a dewy fresh complexion.

$48.00 for 115 ml. from Emma Lewisham, goop and Harrod's.

"Lovinah is a U.S. based brand founded by Joy Ekhator. Joy grew up in Benin in Nigeria where she experienced traditional herbal medicine through her grandmother. Her grandmother was an herbalist, a traditional doctor, bone setter (mending broken bones with herbs & traditional poultice together with splint) and midwife. She treated people with traditional herbs from her own farm. That legacy along with Joy's love of technology, meet in Lovinah (Joy's background is in Computer Science and she worked for 22 years in tech before starting Lovinah). Lovinah products use ancient plant ingredients gilded with cutting edge green skincare technology."

Lovinah Supernatural Skincare Dragon's Blood Cleaning Oil is a revelation in cleansing oils! This extraordinary oil cleanser emulsifies when in contact with water, and it rinses clean, and leaves behind no greasy residue, whatsoever. The antioxidant-rich formula is filled with nourishing oils such as: Milk Thistle, Guava Seed Oil, Radish Seed, Lingonberry Seed Oil, Cloudberry Oil and Tomato Seed Oil in concert with healing ingredients such as Croton Lechleri Resin Extract (Dragon's Blood), Gromwell and Lycopene. While it does include ingredients such as stable Vitamin C and double encapsulated Salicylic Acid, this cleansing oil is very gentle and does not irritate the skin. It has a heavenly warm and rich aroma, that frankly defies description, and it soothes, hydrates, plumps and cleanses very effectively. Dead skin cells are gently removed and skin is left soft, smooth and supple.

There are no added essential oils in this. The scent comes from the mix of carrier oils, specifically the Guava seed ois, Lingonberry seed oil & Cloudberry seed oil.                                                                                  

Use & Notes: There are several ways to use this. You can massage it on to dry skin to remove makeup as well as deeply cleanse the skin. It can be used with wet hands/fingers to create a creamy emulsion based cleanser.You can use it as a blackhead treatment by massaging onto problem areas and leaving on for a few minutes before rising.

Pore Cleansing Oil Ritual: Pump the product once more and thoroughly massage problem areas around the nose, forehead, and cheeks. Wet your hands with lukewarm water and massage for thirty seconds more. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water

STEP 1- Face Steaming Treatment: Open up the pores by using steamed towel to wrap the face for three to five minutes to open up the pores.

STEP 2- Hydrating Mask Treatment: Pump and massage this sacred oil on the face for thirty seconds and rinse with water

STEP 3- Black Head Treatment: To help remove blackheads, pump and gently massage product thoroughly to problem areas around the nose, forehead, and cheeks. Leave for a couple of minutes and then rinse with warm water

STEP 4- Create Creamy emulsion based cleanser: Gently wet your hands and pump product. Massage to remove even the most stubborn makeup and rinse with water.
This gentle cleanser can be used daily for even the most sensitive skin

STEP 5- Rinse : Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Key Benefits:
- Moisturizing
- Soothing
- Smoothing
- For all seasons
- For all skin types
- Enhances skin barrier
- Locks in moisture evaporation
- Regenerates skin
- Hydrates

Does not contain artificial colors, artificial fragrance, mineral oil, triethanolamine, talc, petrolatum, benzophenone.

Key Ingredients and Their Attributes:

TETRAHEXYDECYL ASCOBATE: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a stable, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C ester which has antioxidant activity, inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Topical use can mitigate the damaging effects of UV exposure. Unlike ascorbic acid, it will not exfoliate or irritate skin.

MILK THISTLE: Milk thistle was used in ancient times to treat a variety of conditions.Its a powerful antioxidantswhich can help protect the skin from free radicals and from the pollutants that surround us everyday. When used topically, it can also protect against UVA and UVB damage. All of these elements lead to premature aging, and UV radiation can even cause oxidative stress

GUAVA SEED OIL: Powerful antioxidants to help fight free radicals and maintain skin elasticity to prevent signs ofpremature aging and wrinkles. It is a natural astringent and noncomedogenic oil which can help withacne breakouts and reduce acne scars.Guava seed botanical oil has a regenerative effect on the skin. It contains powerful antioxidant, lycopene, known to target free radicals causing premature aging. Guava seed oil is also very rich in natural Niacin, vitamins A, B, C,E and  and plant nutrients that help skin maintain moisture, delay the effects of aging, tone and tighten skin.

CLOUDBERRY SEED OIL: Cloudberry Seed Oil is rich in Vitamin C, an antioxidant that stimulate the production of Collagen, Vitamin E, Carotenoids, Phytosterols and Ellagic Acid - that protect from free radical damage brought on by the harmful sun rays and other environmental factors, like pollution. By regenerating the skin cells from UV damage and promoting the healing of other scars and damage done to the skin, Cloudberry Seed Oil is able to help in delaying and combating fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging.

LINGONBERRIES: Lingonberries has exceptionally high amounts of antioxidants, plant sterols and essential Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. With a built-in anti-wrinkle effect that in nature keeps the berries from shrinking during frosty nights, whilst retaining moisture and elasticity. Lingoberry seed oil contains a high level of fatty acid Omega-3, but also the antioxidant gamma-tocotrienol, a natural vitamin E that is 60 times more powerful than its artificial counterpart. These nutrients help moisturize the skin, reduce wrinkles and improve elasticity. Lingonberry Seed Oil has the highest content of alpha-linolenic acid among the berry seed oils. Together with linoleic acid these essential fatty acids make up 85% of total fatty acids. The oil moisturises and smoothes skin, keeping skin youthful and vibrant.

SALICYLIC ACID: It’s a multi-layer technology, based on double encapsulation of Salicylic Acid. The Salicylic Acid is contained in sub-micron spheres (0.1-2 microns in diameter) which are then re-encapsulated into larger microspheres (30-50 microns in diameter). The wall of the microsphere ruptures when the product is rubbed onto the skin when in the presence of water. At this point, the sub-micron spheres are released onto the skin. Salicylic Acid double encapsulated  technology extends the release of the Salicylic Acid onto the skin. Itexposes the skin to small amounts of acid over a longer period of time, rather than one large amount at once. This unique feature allows higher levels of Salicylic Acid to remain on the skin for several hours. for better efficacy and acne-fighting power without irritation.

Ingredients: Silybum Marianum (Milk thistle) Seed Oil, Raphanus sativus (Radish) Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Psidium Guajava Seed Oil, Cloudberry (Rubus Chamaemorus), Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Lingonberry) Seed Oil, Chokeberry (Aronia Melanocarpa) Seed Oil,  Momordica Cochinchinensis (Gac Seed) Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Polyglyceryl-3 Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Lithospermum Erythrorhizon (Gromwell root extract), Solanum Lycopersicum (Lycopene) Fruit Extract.

$55.00 for 1.7 oz. from Lovinah, Boxwalla and Macy's and Cult Beauty.

Overall Assessment: For me, it simply doesn't get any better than this! A+

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ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Review

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ANUA has launched an upgraded version of their best-selling cleansing oil, and their Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is now available in a new mild version. Ideal for sensitive skin, the ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild offers a fragrance-free formula that is lighter in texture, offering less irritation when rolling and emulsifying. 

The Mild version is non-comedogenic and it only contains only 11 ingredients, and ANUA increased the amount of heartleaf extract (20,000ppb) to soothe the skin. The Original formula, which has 22 ingredients, includes half the amount of heartleaf extract (10,000 ppb). Other key ingredients include sunflower seed oil to moisture and hydrate and rosemary leaf oil to control and balance sebum.

This cleansing oil is appropriate for all skin types, including very sensitive skin. It emulsifies when in contact with water, and if effectively removes dirt, makeup and it helps to eliminate blackheads and whiteheads.

According to ANUA,

Having undergone a non-irritation test on sensitive skin, this cleansing oil gently removes blackheads, makeup and sebum without any pore clogging. It provides a refreshing finish through an emulsification process that dissolves sebum by mixing water and oil. Plus, no eye stinging experiences happen when used around the eyes (eye irritation test completed).

Features & Claims:

• Effective in eliminating makeup residue, blackheads and sebum, whilst preventing pore congestion. Essential step for double cleansing, with glowy glass skin results.
• Formulated with Heartleaf extract for soothing effects on the skin
• Hypoallergenic & Non-Irritation Test completed, making it suitable for all skin types and especially Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin.
• No eye stinging experiences when used around eyes, Eye Irritation Test (Cruelty Free HET-CAM Test) completed.

Directions: 

• Take 1-2 pumps of the cleansing oil (But, pumping number is up to you!).
• Slowly and gently roll all over your face.
• Wet your hands with water, roll over the face to emulsify.
• Roll your face until the oil becomes milky white (1-2 minutes). 
• Roll a little more and wash off the oil with water.
• Follow up with a water-based cleanser to rinse off excess oil.

How to double cleanse: Apply the cleansing oil to dry skin and gently massage for 1-2 minutes. Emulsify with water to effectively remove sebum. Wash off all oil residues by using a water based cleanser.

Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Avocadate, Fragrance, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract (10,000Ppb), Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract.

Overall Assessment: This is a really effective cleansing oil that really does what it claims, and it is nice that it is formulated to address the needs of sensitive skin.

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Anua's K-Beauty Double Cleansing Routine for Glowing Skin

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Anua is a K-Beauty brand that has a wonderful double cleansing system that features the Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil and the ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam. They can be used individually or together for a deeper and more effective cleansing, and the 2-step system helps to remove sebaceous filaments, blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. While this is an excellent system for skin prone to breakouts, it is gentle enough of all types of skin. I find it effective and non-stripping for my normal/combination skin. I am not prone to breakouts, but I do like to remove the sebaceous filaments the do form on my nose.

Double Cleansing Instructions:

Step 1. Apply cleansing oil on a dry nose. With a non-comedogenic formula that is safe to use for acne-prone and sensitive skin, ANUA’s Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil gently removes impurities from the skin. 

Step 2. Use circular motions to cleanse your pores. Made with heartleaf extract, this cleansing oil gently removes blackheads, makeup and sebum without any pore clogging. It provides a refreshing finish through an emulsification process that dissolves sebum by mixing water and oil.

Step 3. Emulsify with water. In a circular motion, blend the water with the cleansing oil until it becomes one.

Step 4. Follow up with a water-based cleanser.

Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is a gentle cleansing oil that emulsifies when water is introduced. Simply apply the oil to dry skin and massage it for a couple of minutes and then add warm water to emulsify the oil. Then rinse the skin with warm water and use the ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam for your second cleansing.

Features:

GENTLE YET POTENT CLEANSING OIL: Effective in eliminating makeup residue, blackheads and sebum, whilst preventing pore congestion. Essential step for double cleansing, with glowy glass skin results.

MILD INGREDIENTS ONLY: Formulated with Heartleaf extract for soothing effects on the skin

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: Hypoallergenic & Non-Irritation Test completed, making it suitable for all skin types and especially Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin.

GENTLE ON THE EYES: No eye stinging experiences when used around eyes, Eye Irritation Test (Cruelty Free HET-CAM Test) completed

HOW TO DOUBLE CLEANSE: ① Apply the cleansing oil to dry skin and gently massage for 1-2 minutes. ② Emulsify with water to effectively remove sebum. ③ Wash off all oil residues by using a water based cleanser.

Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Avocadate, Fragrance, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract.

ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam contains salicylic acids and heartleaf powder which together effectively remove impurities and sebum from the skin and simultaneously exfoliating dead skin cells. The formula is non-stripping and gentle for sensitive and acne-prone skin since, and it leaves the skin soft, soothed and comfortable.

Features:

• DEEP PORE CLEANSING FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: Creates a delicate light foam infused with Heartleaf Extract, making it gentle enough for all skin types, especially suitable for deep cleansing oily, combination skin 
• GENTLE EXFOLIATION: Contains 3,000ppm Heartleaf powder which helps to gently clear deep within the pores, exfoliate dead skin cells and effectively clear any impurities. 
• SOOTHES & CALMS SKIN: Quercetinol extracted from Heartleaf, known to effectively cure inflammation, quickly calms the skin and keeps the skin soothed even after cleansing. 
• 0.5% Salicylic Acid (BHA): Salicylic Acid effectively exfoliate dead skin cells and help control sebum production. Chemical exfoliants are a much more gentler alternative to physical exfoliants like scrubs, to achieve smooth the skin texture and enhance radiance. 
• Refreshing & Hydrating Finish: Inflused with triple Hyaluronic Acid, this cleanser doesn't strip the skin after cleansing, instead leaves the skin feeling refreshed and hydrated.

Directions: Wet skin with water. Using a soft, circular motion, apply the cleanser to your skin and gently massage it. Rinse off the cleanser with lukewarm water

Ingredients: Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Potassium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-67, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Quercetin, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA.

Overall Assessment: If you love to double cleanse, then Anua's cleansing oil and cleanser are worthy of you consideration.

Cleansing Oil: $17.00 for 6.76 oz. from Anua, Amazon and YES STYLE.

Cleanser: $13.00 for 5.07 oz. from Anua, Amazon and YES STYLE (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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HH Science Pre-Cleansing Oil Infused with Pre+Probiotics

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HH Science Pre-Cleansing Oil Infused with Pre+Probiotics is a very effective oil that removes makeup, dirt, sunscreen and sweat gently. Simply massage the oil into dry skin and then add warm water to your hands to release the lightly lathering emulsion. It has a light and pleasant citrus aroma, but it is neither irritating, nor long-lasting. Once you rinse your skin, you will note how soft and hydrated your skin will feel. If you prefer to double cleanse, as I do, then you will want to follow with your preferred cleanser.

According to HH Science,

Our breakthrough Pre-Cleansing Oil is the ultimate skincare prep step for a radiant and healthy complexion. This formula harnesses the power of natural ingredients, including Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Rice Bran Extract, to gently remove water-resistant sunscreen and makeup, ensuring a pristine canvas for your skincare routine. It also promotes a balanced skin microbiome, guarding against unwanted imbalances that can affect skin health, and is free from harsh chemicals. Use to effectively cleanse and reveal the radiant, healthy skin you deserve.

Features:

• Removes makeup, water-resistant sunscreen, sweat, and other debris
• Prepares the skin for proper cleansing
• Hydrates and nourishes the skin
• Protects the skin’s barrier function
• Preserves the microbiota of healthy skin

Directions: Apply several pumps to dry hands and gently massage onto a dry face in circular motions. Wet hands and continue massaging to create a light, lathering emulsion. Continue to massage into the skin to dissolve makeup and debris. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG 40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Meadowfoam (Limnanthes Alba) Seed Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bacillus Ferment, Rice(Oryza Sativa) Bran Extract, Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) Seed Oil, Orange (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis) Peel Oil, Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) Extract, Sweet Almond (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) Oil, Oat (Avena Sativa) Kernel Oil, Grapefruit (Citrus Grandis) Peel Oil, Rosemary (Rosmarinus O cinalis) Leaf Extract, Ginger (Zingiber O cinale) Root Oil, Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia) Oil, Bergamot (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia) Fruit Oil, Clary (Salvia Sclarea) Extract, Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) Oil, Galanga (Kaempferia Galanga) Root Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopherol.

Overall Assessment: I am a big fan of double cleansing, and having been doing it for many years now, and the HH Science Pre-Cleansing Oil Infused with Pre+Probiotics is a wonderfully pleasant and effective first step! 

$48.00 for 4 oz. from HH Science (Unaffiliated Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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/skin regimen/ ginger cleansing oil review

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/skin regimen/ ginger cleansing oil is made in Italy by the Davines Skincare Division, and thus I had very high expectations for this product. I love Davines haircare products, and I have used for many years– therefore, I was delighted when I first learned that they had a skincare line.

This cleansing oil is extraordinarily lovely from its texture, to its smell, to its unmistakable efficacy. It is a mid-weight oil, with a gorgeous light ginger aroma, that feels like velvet on the skin. I apply it to dry skin and I massage it for about a minute before I wet my hands and continue to massage it into the skin. As soon as the oil is introduced to the water it turns into a creamy white emulsion. It lifts impurities, dirt and  makeup with tremendous efficacy and it leaves skin soft, smooth and hydrated. You can use it alone, or as the first step in your double cleansing routine. I love to double cleanse, most of the time, and when I do I simply use my cleanser after I emulsify this cleansing oil. This is the embodiment of the perfect cleansing oil, in my humble opinion.

According to /skin regimen/,

A gentle cleansing oil that is particularly suitable for undernourished skin. The soothing oils also help relax the face muscles and counteracts the effects of stress. Its full-bodied texture is rich in skin-compatible oils that help remove makeup, SPF, and pollution. It leaves the skin pleasantly soft and lightly scented with subtle notes of ginger. For All skin types.

Directions: Massage a small amount of product onto the face. Moisten your hands with warm water and continue to massage with circular movements, then rinse with warm water.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

Ginger Essential Oil: obtained by steam distillation, preserving the characteristic olfactory notes of the fresh root. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action, supports microcirculation and helps relieve muscle tension. The antioxidant action protects the skin from the action of free radicals responsible for aging. Its aroma is also a tonic for the mood, promoting energy and positivity.

Sweet Almond, Jojoba and Macadamia Oils: rich in emollients and nourishing fatty acids. These oils deeply hydrate even the driest skin. These oils restore softness, elasticity and strengthen the skin barrier.

THEIR MISSION: "To be the best for the world, creators of good life for all, through beauty, ethics and sustainability."

Overall Assessment: This is such a lovely and effective cleansing oil, and it is a true pleasure to use. A+

$40.00 for 5.1 oz. from Comfort Zone Skin and Amazon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. Copyright © 2022 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

Erno Laszlo Phelityl Pre-Cleansing Oil Review

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Among my recent Erno Laszlo purchases is yet another product with which I am very familiar! Erno Laszlo Phelityl Pre-Cleansing Oil is among the products that I began using at 17, and continued to use for many many years. There is no question that living through the pandemic has made me very nostalgic for my life before this time, and Erno Laszlo products were such a constant in my life growing up that I felt compelled to revisit their luxury skincare line. I was reminiscing with my mom and sister about the days that we use to drive to San Francisco from the East Bay to replenish our Laszlo products, spend time together and create so many noteworthy memories, and I told them both that part of my trip down memory lane was the rediscovery of Erno Laszlo.

Erno Laszlo Phelityl Pre-Cleansing Oil is a wonderfully nourishing cleansing oil, with a comforting light and warm aroma, that is supposed to be massaged into dry skin. It removes makeup and dirt and helps to dislodge debris from clogged pores. After a few minutes of massaging the oil into the skin you dip your chosen Erno Laszlo cleansing bar (my choice is their Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar reviewed HERE) into a basin of warm water, then rub the bar on your oily face. Water activates the creamy lather and it deeply cleans the skin without any stripping (the oil acts as a buffer). Laszlo purists, like me, use the old splashing method which involves 20 splashes in the filled basin and then 10 splashes with fresh running water (the water should not be too hot). The end result is extraordinarily clean, soft skin that isn't in the least bit stripped. This is an amazing cleansing oil, and I had forgotten how much I had loved it, and the extent to which it is extraordinarily effective.

According to Eno Laszlo,

One of Dr. Laszlo’s earliest innovations, the Phelityl Complex remains an advanced way to hydrate skin and balance pH by replenishing the fatty acids essential to its health. This nourishing oil cleanses and conditions without stripping or drying skin.

Essential oils found in this pre cleansing oil penetrate pores, dissolving impurities on contact while nourishing skin. 

To complete the best double cleanse duo, use one of Erno Laszlo's cleansing oils. Use before the Cleansing Bar of your choice as part of your Double-Cleanse ritual. Specially formulated for dull, congested skin in need of a deep-clean detox. Formulated for all skin types.

What It's Formulated Without: Phthalates, Parabens, Sulfates, Petrolatum, and Urea

Ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Taraktogenos Kurzii (Taraktogenos Kurzii Seed Oil), BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Bisabolol, CI 40800 (Beta-Carotene), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool. 

Overall Assessment: I really had forgotten how amazing Erno Laszlo Phelityl Pre-Cleansing Oil is, and I don't imagine that I will be without it from now on! A+

$67.00 for 6.4 oz. from Erno Laszlo, Nordstrom and Look Fantastic (Affiliate Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own. Copyright © 2021 All Rights Reserved. www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com