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What's the best oil makeup remover?

15 replies

starsandstuff · 09/09/2018 20:14

I've switched foundation to Ester Lauder Doublewear. I've been using L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil makeup remover for ages but it seems to be really hard to get now so I don't know if they're phasing it out, but even before I ran out I found it wasn't removing the foundation properly. I switched to Garnier micellar water with oil and it doesn't remove it enough either, and my temperamental skin is now getting spotty and flaky (joy). I tend to oily skin and don't like milk/cream cleansers, and my nighttime ritual is remove makeup then use a Simple gel face wash. Can anyone recommend a really effective oil cleanser, or something that removes doublewear without being overly harsh or too rich (the balms break me out a lot). I'm getting married soon and I don't want my skin to be shit so I'll spend a bit of money if it's for something that really works. Thanks!

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ItWillAllBeOkayInTheEnd · 09/09/2018 20:32

I also use doublewear. I take it off with ponds cold cream, then use Simple cleanser.

jellybeans44 · 09/09/2018 20:38

Simple cleansing oil :) takes everything off!

YouWereRight · 09/09/2018 20:57

Formula cleansing oil from marks and Spencer is great.

schopenhauer · 09/09/2018 20:58

Just coconut oil and a cotton wool pad.

Nettletheelf · 09/09/2018 21:01

The extraordinary oil cleanser has been discontinued. Some boots stores are flogging it off for £2 a bottle.

Cumberlover76 · 09/09/2018 21:04

Coconut oil and warm flannel.

LikeSilver · 09/09/2018 21:06

I also wear Doublewear and take it off with sweet almond oil (from Holland and Barratt/Amazon) and then hot cloth cleanse with whatever I have on my shelf (currently No7 Beautiful Skin HCC or Waitrose Pure).

chajazam · 09/09/2018 21:06

Take the Day off cleansing oil from Clinique. Also had a sample from Skin Laundry cream cleanser which is very good.

Viviene · 09/09/2018 21:20

Estee Lauder foam cleanser (can't remember the name). I wear all Double Wears (I switch between them).

starsandstuff · 09/09/2018 21:49

How have I missed that there's a Simple cleansing oil?? Thanks, I'll try a few of these.

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CaseStudyResearch · 09/09/2018 23:08

I used to use Clinique Balm but have recently switched the Superfacialist oil. It smells amazing, gets rid of everything, and leaves skin soft and moisturised.

I often pick it up in deals at Boots, but also like that I can pick it up with my shop at Sainsbury’s.

jellybeans44 · 10/09/2018 07:38

There is indeed but you tend to only get it at bigger boots or big Asdas. I swear by it. I wouldn't recommend coconut oil, I used this for a while and made my skin break out something awful!

MetallicCat · 10/09/2018 07:45

Yes, Simple. I really like this and it doesnt aggravate my skin or eyes.

Destinysdaughter · 10/09/2018 09:31

Body shop chamomile oil is lovely.

Cutesbabasmummy · 10/09/2018 10:49

I like the Nivea one.

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