A gel cleanser combining oil and water-based cleansing agents designed to remove makeup and impurities from acne-prone skin.
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This cleanser handles makeup removal adequately, though it's not remarkable at the job. One dermatologist found it functional but unremarkable, while another passed on it entirely. If you're looking for a straightforward cleanser that won't irritate acne-prone skin, it may work; don't expect it to outperform more specialized makeup removers.
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A gel cleanser combining oil and water-based cleansing agents designed to remove makeup and impurities from acne-prone skin.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 62%.
EltaMD Acne Oil-in-One Gel Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 62%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
EltaMD Acne Oil-in-One Gel Cleanser is generally suited to acne-prone skin.
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