La Roche-PosayLipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil, Gentle Oil Cleanser for Face and Body Formulated with Niacinamide, Long-Lasting 24-hour Hydration, Fragrance-Free & Soap Free

I've tried many oil cleansers and this is the one I'll stick with. I have seasonal combination dry skin (dry all over in the winter, normal with dry T-zone in spring and summer). I've used Bioderma shower oil (the huge bottle, not the biosensi one which I heard was a good one but haven't tried it), Purito oil cleanser, manyo original oil cleanser, all types of Banila Co cleansing balms, Anua oil cleanser, and in the past 2 weeks, this La Roche Posay (LRP) oil cleanser. It's the only cleanser that neither dries out my skin nor breaks me out.Here's a crash course on oil cleansers: there are oil based oil cleansers and there are water-based oil cleansers. Sounds confusing, I know. When you read the ingredient list, if the first ingredient is water, it is a water-based oil cleanser, otherwise, it's an oil-based oil cleanser. Both types work by dissolving the grime and makeup on your face with an oil or lipid, then emulsifying that gross oil with water to make it rinse off clean and not leave your face greasy. The oil-based oil cleansers have to be applied on dry face with dry hands, then emulsified by adding a bit of water, then rinsed off. The water-based oil cleansers can be applied on wet face since they contain water already, and they tend to foam up (emulsify) very easily.Among the cleansers I've used, manyo, Purito, Banila Co, and Anua were oil-based oil cleansers. They are excellent at removing makeup and exfoliating dead skin. They tend to break me out though, despite me emulsifying them very thoroughly and double cleanse with a facial soap afterwards. Bioderma and LRP are water based and they don't exfoliate so well, but they also don't break me out. They do a decent job at cleansing my face. I don't wear makeup except lipstick and they can take care of that easily. I do wear sunscreen, but that's not something I can be sure whether they can remove completely or not. Bioderma is cheap but leaves my skin a bit dry. LRP is cheap, just not as cheap as Bioderma, and does not dry out my skin at all.TL:DR: If you have very dry skin that's not prone to breakout, and/or you wear heavy makeup, and/or you want an excellent exfoliator, use an oil-based oil cleanser (manyo, Anua, Banila Co...) Make sure you start with dry face, dry hands, massage thoroughly before adding a bit of water to emulsify, then then rinse off. Your face should not feel oily afterwards, but if it does, try double cleanse with a foaming cleanser afterwards.If you have dry-ish skin that's prone to breakouts, try a water-based oil cleanser (LRP, Bioderma, Cerave...). With these you can actually double cleanse with the same cleanser, in case it doesn't take all of your makeup off in one go.

Love this cleanser. I use it daily, I love how clean it leave my skin, but it doesn't leave it squeaky and feeling dry. It feels moisturized and soft. I never want to use another cleanser again. The texture if not oily, it feel more like the texture and thickness of body a clear bodywash.Something to note: My wife used it and she had eczema, it did not go well for her. She broke out in hives on her face, not aggressive but a few bumps appeared after she used it two days in a row.

This gentle face cleanser is the only one my son will use, and I totally get why! 🌿 It’s a bit on the expensive side, but it’s absolutely worth it for his sensitive skin. It has a very luxurious feel, and it’s super gentle without irritating his skin. He loves how it leaves his face feeling fresh and smooth, and I love that it works so well without any harsh chemicals. Definitely a keeper for sensitive skin!

This was my first time using an oil based body wash but I really loved it. I felt it did a better job removing deodorant than the water based cleanser. I also have started doing a double wash with this oil based cleanser first, followed by the water based cleanser in the same line and my skin is softer than ever. It really doesn't have a scent to speak of and rinses clean easily.

My face is sensitive to everything, b it this product has done a pretty good job of not drying my face out. It's effective & gets rid of makeup & dirt & easy to use.

This is amazing! You should always double cleanse your skin, this has been a game changer for me. I have started to double cleanse in the morning and at night, along with flooding of toners. My skin has never looked more better. This helps to remove all dirt and makeup without drying out your skin. This is used before you use your cleanser. I think this is an affordable option to add to your skincare routine.

This is my favorite soap to use when my skin is oily or I’m trying to remove make up fully after I use my oil to get the makeup off or I just wanna make sure I get a really good cleanse. Now I do struggle with eczema and dry skin so my skin will feel a little dry after but that’s normal for me personally.

I purchased this after a friend’s recommendation led me to research Korean skincare and how it begins with an oil based cleanser. I love how it feels when washing and how it removes stubborn mascara. I do use one more wash after. The only negative is if the soap bubbles get in your mouth, it tastes horrible. Other than that, just enjoy the glow.