Ginseng Cleansing Oil

"Step one of a double cleanse, done properly. Melts sunscreen and makeup, rinses clean."
Our take

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The short answer

Ginseng Cleansing Oil is a cleansing oil with ginseng seed oil, soybean oil and micellar technology that emulsifies with water and rinses away. It's worth it if you wear sunscreen or makeup daily and want a proper first cleanse. A big 210 ml bottle for $20 lasts a while.

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What it is

Ginseng Cleansing Oil is a deep cleansing oil with ginseng and micellar technology. It emulsifies with water to help rinse away dirt, excess oil and impurities.

Key ingredients: ginseng seed oil and soybean oil
Size: 210 ml (7.10 fl oz)
Texture: oil that turns milky with water
Designed as the first step of a double cleanse, AM and PM

How to use

Pump 1 to 2 times and massage onto dry skin, then add water to emulsify and keep massaging. Rinse with lukewarm water and follow with a water-based cleanser.

Our Take

Why it made the edit.

Why we love it: It turns milky with water, so it rinses off instead of sitting on skin. The size-to-price ratio is one of the best in the category.
Skip it if: You don't wear makeup or sunscreen and a single gentle cleanser already does the job.
The catch: It works best on dry skin with dry hands, which is awkward if you only wash your face in the shower. You also need a second cleanser after it.

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