An oil-based cleanser that removes makeup, sunscreen, and dirt in one step before follow-up cleansing.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Aqua (Water, Eau), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
Reviewers split on these emulsifiers and their ability to dissolve. Those who approved the ingredient list found it strong on makeup- and sunscreen-dissolving power and noted that lavender oil poses no issue since rinsing happens before the next cleanser. Others expressed concern that the emulsifiers may not fully dissolve, potentially leaving a film or residue on skin.
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An oil-based cleanser that removes makeup, sunscreen, and dirt in one step before follow-up cleansing.
Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.
Mario Badescu Cleansing Oil holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
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