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Loreal cleansing oil alternatives

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GrandmaMazur · 15/12/2019 11:51

I've used this for a few years but it doesn't seem to be available any more.

I like the fact it's so easy to use - you put it on your face dry then wash it off and it takes everything off including make up without drying your face out.

Can anyone suggest something similar I could replace it with that's not too expensive?

Thank you

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BemidjiMinnesota · 15/12/2019 23:09

I love The Sanctuary cleansing oil, it's about £12 from Superdrug. Takes off all make up, even the toughest mascara, and doesn't leave a weird film on your face.

Also highly recommend The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Oil, the balm version, not the bottle version. They always have sales online where you can save around 50%, so I think it ends up at around £6.

VeganCow · 15/12/2019 23:42

You can use any oil to do that with. Even sunflower or olive oil. Look up the oil cleansing method.

CrowleysBentley · 15/12/2019 23:50

I love the body shop chamomile balm, DHC is my favourite cleansing oil but it's a bit pricy, lasts forever though. I've heard good things about simple cleansing oil too, and I think that's about a fiver in boots and superdrug. I'm going to give it a go when I run out of the stuff I have.

LonnyVonnyWilsonFrickett · 15/12/2019 23:59

I make up a big bottle of 90% common or garden almond oil and 10% essential oil - pomegranate at the moment for the anti-ageing. Much cheaper than anything cosmetic.

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GrandmaMazur · 16/12/2019 14:45

Brilliant - thank you for the suggestions.

I like something that's not heavy and doesn't smell/feel too claggy on the skin so don't really fancy sunflower or olive oil. Oil cleansing has a method?! Not just washing it off with water? Will go and Google...

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NiceUnusualDifferent · 16/12/2019 18:30

An actual cleansing oil has emulsifiers in to make it rinse away easily.
Simple Cleansing oil is very nice and super cheap

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GrandmaMazur · 17/12/2019 11:29

Thanks - have made a note of them all and will try each depending on how flush I'm feeling

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lettersbyowl · 17/12/2019 11:50

Simple make a cleansing oil that is lovely and it's cheap!!

MrHaroldFry · 17/12/2019 12:11

The Body Shop, Camomile Cleansing Butter (in a tin) is super effective and won't break the bank!

thisenglishlife · 17/12/2019 17:54

Superfacialist vitamin C cleansing oil - gets you glowing!

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