Dermalogica Precleanse

Pretty easy to write this one! I was given this product - might not have thought to buy an oil for cleansing - but it is now an essential in my routine.

What I love: product lasts forever. A few drops melt away makeup, even my all-day foundation. It smells divine. And although it's billed as a pre-cleanse, a second cleanse isn't always needed (so it's very effective).

What I don't like: nothing. See? Told you this was an easy review to write!

I was sent this product when I was a magazine editor and back then the concept of putting oil on my skin was so foreign. Ironically now I make skin oils for a living! I am a huge fan of Dermalogica and have used their Total Eye Care for over a decade. This product is great for those who have never experienced the magic of using oils on the face that literally melt away dirt and impurities. Not only that this product lasts ages and smells great so it lives up to what it says it will do. It's obviously not completely natural so not for those who are concerned about using certain chemicals on the skin but I'm a firm believer in the oil cleansing method so if I wasn't using my own oil I would use this again. Just be aware that over cleansing the skin can make the skin produce even more oil so cleansing after this product is not always necessary despite how it is pitched as a pre-cleanse.

I used this product while studying at Beauty school and Oh my gosh. It smells divine like a botanical wonderland, feels divine and removes all makeup so easily! I highly recommend this product. Beautiful

This pre cleanse is an oily product. Sounds weird but its great for oil skin, as oil actually breaks down oil. weird i know. It has a delicious lemony citrus scent and works amazingly! When i was doing my beauty therapy at home i used this on most of my clients and never had a reaction. it removes most of your makeup then followed by your daily cleanser to remove the rest :)

This product works wonders on removing make-up, especially waterproof mascara! It feels absolutely yucky at first but when you wash it off along with all the make-up you'll see it actually does what it says! You really do need to use as specified though, following with your normal cleanser afterwards. Great product.

love the product, gets rid of all the makeup and dirt before you a proper cleanse with the gel or cream, had no reactions was a good pre cleanse and makeup remover even for mascara that can be hard to remove

I love nearly all dermalogica products, pre cleanse is great, it helps to remove all the excess oils, dirt and make up, which itdoes quite throughly even gel liner which can be a pain to remove sometimes, so that you can deep cleanse with your next cleanser, perfect for sensitive skin too with no irritation,

This product was recommended to me by my beautician when I was suffering from terrible acne. The reason for my title is because I'm not completely sure a precleanse is necessary, however I absolutely LOVED this product! The concept of rubbing oil into my skin freaked me out as my skin was terrible. Wasn't it excess oil that caused my skin problems in the first place? I have since researched this and I use natural oils daily on my face and body. So the product goes onto your skin like an oil as you rub it in any make up you have on dissolves into it so you end up looking like a oily grimy freak. Once you add a small amount of water the product turns into a milky like substance. Once rinsed off all make up is gone and your face is fresh and ready to cleanse with your usual cleanser. I have ridiculously sensitive skin and using this product to remove make up (and eye make up!) caused me no irritation and really helped my skin. Unfortunately I can't always afford to buy dermalogica (even though the bottle lasts for ever! And I'm a poor student) when I can, I do. Will definitely purchase again when I can afford it.

I received this as a sample in a beauty subscription box and tried it a few times. Overall, it's effective, but I wouldn't go out of my way an purchase a full size bottle due to the price. I found the product to be quite oily on my skin which I didn't like. I think I'll stick to my cheap supermarket makeup wipes!

Soooo good! literally melts the makeup away - this is the only thing that really gets rid of my foundations that have a longer staying power and are harder to remove. Great for removing eye makeup as well. Love, love love it!