I have been addicted to cleansing oils since I first tried Dermalogica’s Pre Cleanse a few years ago. I love how it simplifies my evening cleansing routine by eliminating the eye makeup remover. The premise of a cleansing oil is to remove like with like. I use cleansing oils to remove lipstick, gel liners, foundation etc from my makeup brushes as well as from my face.
A few weeks ago, I picked up a bottle of Origins Clean Energy cleansing oil. I’ve been a fan of their skin care line for a while now and this is one of the few cleansers in their line that I hadn’t tried yet.
What the website says: A healthier looking future for skin begins here. This lightweight, high-tech, hybrid formula with non-comedogenic, Olive, Sunflower, Sesame and Safflower Oils removes dirt, makeup and pollutants with high efficiency. Kukui Nut and Macadamia help protect precious natural moisture resources. Vitamin E helps reduce effects of environmental hazards such as irritation that can threaten the comfort of skin. Skin breathes freely. And the energizing aroma of Grapefruit, Orange and Lemon renew your spirits.
What I think: I really like this. The oil is definitely thicker than the MAC Cleanse Off oil and the Dermalogica Pre Cleanse; it feels more like the Shu Uemura cleansing oil for sensitive skin. What I really love about Origins products is that they are now being made without: parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, paba, parafin, dea, synthetic colour, synthetic fragrance and animal ingredients. It leaves my skin feeling clean but not stripped; so much so that if I wanted to, I could skip my second cleanse and go right to my toner and hydrating moisturizer. I think that this cleanser would work really well for all skin types. If you’re more on the oily side, you may want to following with a gentle foaming for gel cleanser.
What I don’t like: I wish that the bottle came with a pump; I really don’t think that you should have to pay extra for it. I ended up re-using the MAC Cleanse Off oil bottle for it instead.
Overall: This is a pretty decent cleansing oil. It thoroughly removes all my makeup without leaving my skin feeling greasy.
This cleanser retails for $22CDN and $18US. You can find it at the Origin counters at The Bay Yorkdale, The Bay Yonge & Bloor and The Bay Queen Street in Toronto. It can also be purchased online from the Origins website.
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*Please excuse the oilyness of my forhead. This pic was taken later in the evening and I forgot to blot before snapping the pic.* Using the coral crepe really helped to tone down the intensity of the MUFE #92. It also gave the Stars & Rockets a pinky/purple finish which looked really pretty.
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