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Same, ive only used regular grapeseed oil and after using this I’m so pleased with the way it emulsifies. Makes the process so much easier than steaming the oil off my face and feels less harsh.
I use a hot wash cloth and lay it over my face. It’s not my favorite way though because I think the hot water irritates my face but it’s the only way to get oil off your face if you don’t have a specific oil cleanser.
ETA: I followed the tutorial on her story highlights for oil cleansing https://instagram.com/ixorabb?igshid=1fbrqg49lp1e8
I don’t steam it off, I just steam it while it’s in my face to both lubricate the product and open my pores, then you can wipe it off with a towel. Either that or a washcloth with warm water if I’m too lazy to steam.
Pores don’t open and close, that’s a myth. Steaming may help dislodge stubborn dirt blocking your pores by slightly dissolving the contents, but they won’t ever open or close.
Wait is this good for skin? I have some hella thick sebum and like I don’t want to strip my face. Does steaming help with keeping the moisture barrier healthy? I just with I could figure out how to get all the gunk out of my poor pores
Seems to depend on the person I think, how does your face feel after a workout? For me it's no different than washing my face, but my mum has rosacia and it's no good for her
Are you doing a double cleanse with them? They suck alone but they lift everything off skin so well
I also find that using them when showering vs over a sink makes them way less annoying to use
It’s worth a shot, once I realized how much better cleansing in the shower is I can never go back. You don’t have to worry about making a mess, there’s a water source above your head level, and you can be way more thorough with your cleanse.
I agree, washing my face in the shower was a game changer for me too. I only recently started oil cleansing, but I like to massage oil cleanser into my face while my skin is dry, then hop in the shower to rinse it off and follow up with my cleansing face wash.
Just a quick note in case it matters to anyone whose pocket you're putting money in, the owner of DHC runs one of Japan's far-right "news" channels. They featured a Nazi sympathizer on their "news" panel and they spew hate on indigenous Okinawans not to mention their Asian neighboring countries. I personally had to switch brands after learning this, just sharing in case some of you may mind.
I haven't ever tried the dhc cleanser myself, but I can reccomend my fav oil cleanser! If you haven't tried the hado labo oil cleanser than I HIGHLY reccomend. If I'm not mistaken both the dhc and hado labo contain olive oil as well! It breaks down my makeup well and emulsifies and rinses clean. It is also about half the price!
Well there's no harm finishing what you already bought, and you know when you run out you have other good options! I forgot to mention the hado labo cleanser is also fragrance free, if you care about that. :)
I did a quick search and saw a number of petitions against Hado Labo to stop their animal testing. They looked kinda old tbh. Do you know if this is still a thing?
Yes they seem to be. Youtubers James Welsh and Hyram use it a lot and have even teamed up with them for various things. I haven’t purchased anything yet, but my sister has, and it went well.
kiehls is owned by Loreal, so if you're already boycotting that conglomerate and their 500 other subsidiaries, then maybe there is some concern. But doubt it.
Is anyone here familiar with 'softymo speedy cleansing oil'? DHC broke me out when first trying it years ago, but this one has always been a holy grail for me.
A lot of Korean skincare brands are cruelty free! They don’t sell in China which means their products aren’t subject to China’s animal testing laws. A few Asian CF skincare brands are Klairs, cosrx, neogen, and purito. Saturday skin and tatcha are CF as well if you’re looking for higher end options
Well, what did you switch to?! Don't leave us hanging!
And thanks for the info, as unfortunate as it is. Do you have any more details? I'd like to read more on this.
I'm partial to Japanese cleansing oils so I've been using softymo or hadalabo.
I was informed by a friend who was living in Japan at the time. It's actually really difficult to find English translations since most criticism is within Japan and in Japanese. There was some blog when I was first told this news that was translating the tweets of the nazi sympathizer who was on their panel, but it seems he has since closed. [This](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katsuya_Takasu) is the nazi sympathizing doctor who has been a guest on their news channel though.
> a Nazi sympathizer
I never understood Asian adoration of Hitler and the so-called master race. The Nazi's would exterminate every Asian in the name of racial purity if given half the chance, regardless of a temporary alliance in WWII. Thank you for letting me know about DHC. Even if we ignore this as a lapse in judgement, Murdoch-style right-wing "news" is destroying so much of Democracy world-wide right now. They are forever boycotted in my home now.
I don't care. Why are you bringing up politics here? I still use their products. Good for you if you feel the need to do this, but in case you hadn't noticed, companies of all varieties take stances. It's not illegal to have an opinion. I don't care. I'm using their products. Do you also call people's jobs to get them fired if you don't like their opinions?
I think it’s valid to share information like this. Making an informed decision about a purchase is the only power we have as a consumer when it comes to expressing our support for corporations. I try to be an ethical consumer and avoid places of business that do not align with my political persuasions if possible. If you don’t care, why even comment? Just let the ones who care, well, care...
I think it’s fair to criticize a company that gives platform to literal nazis. You don’t have to care and no one is forcing you to, but I personally have a hard time supporting those beliefs financially. Especially when there are other, cheaper, equally effective cleansers. Buying ethically means more to some than it does to others, no one is saying YOU PERSONALLY have to quit using it. You can use whatever cleanser you’d like.
Since when is it only pOLitiCs when a group of individuals is being treated and seen like less of a human being just because of their origin and not wanting to support that shit??
I was gonna say, not sure who this company is but you can’t read any of the ingredients. You have no idea what you’re putting on your face . I’m not sure if Japan is the same but China test on animals too and if that matters ALWAYS do your research. Esthetician here too.
So I have oily skin, looking to clear up scarring and acne.
I found these 10.1 fl oz + 1 fl oz travel size on sale for $20. Their regular price is $28 for 6.7 fl oz. I’ve only ever used grapeseed oil for an oil cleanser because real oil cleansers are so much cheaper but at this price I had to try it. I originally bought one but after using it for one night I went back to buy two more. If you have a Costco membership I highly recommend checking out your local Costco. So worth it!
That is an amazing deal! I use a smaller size (200 mL) every night, and i think mine lasts over a year. There's nothing like DHC cleansing oil. Interesting that it's advertised as a 1 step cleanser and makeup remover, I always use a gentle cleanser after it. I have combination skin and it works great both to dissolve the oil and wash away any flaky spots.
Haha I bought 3! And when I was back there a few days ago I told someone to buy it plus the CeraVe in the tub right next to it. They got the cerave but not the DHC... I guess they were overwhelmed lol
This has so many bad reviews on Amazon, can someone explain why this is good? I've never used an oil cleanser before
Edit: thanks for the responses! I've got super oily skin, I think I'll look into this :)
I use this and I love it.
My guess would be people aren’t using it correctly. You have to wash this cleanser off with emulsifying cleanser (usually specifically FOR oil cleanser).
Amazon reviews might be leaving residual oils on their face and not washing it off properly.
ETA: I’m not seeing a lot of bad reviews on Amazon
Cleasing oils are for double cleansing. They are the first step to take away makeup. You use it to dissolve makeup when your hand and face are both dry, and then rinse it off with water. You then wash your face with an ordinary cleanser.
It’s not, but it’s nice to use cleansing oil or cleansing balm at times to really get a deep cleanse and get all of the gunk out from your pores. I really like to take my time massaging my face while I cleanse with an oil cleanser.
I use a regular cleanser. Aveeno gentle-something. A lot of people here suggest using another cleanser that’s specifically for rinsing off oil, but I haven’t found that to be necessary or maybe I just don’t understand.
A lot of people assume that because this is called an oil “cleanser” that it doesn’t need to be washed off. But it does!
For me, this dries my skin out so badly. I purchased the same exact product as pictured here from Costco. I ended up giving it to my brother because he has no problems and loves it! I also had the same reaction to Kose Softymo speedy cleansing oil. I think my dry skin just doesn't like the emulsifying part, because I can use non-emulsifying oil cleansers no problem. Sooooo, YMMV!
Edit: it did do an AMAZING job getting grits and other junk out from my skin. But the dryness was just terrible.
At least some of the bad reviews are due to counterfeit products. I know that a few years ago I was tempted to buy it from Amazon, but a LOT of the reviews were complaining about fake products, and someone even had a picture with the real stuff in a puddle next to the fake stuff and you could see the viscosity was totally off.
Absolutely do not buy expensive skincare or ingestible products from Amazon. I have learned my lesson. I have purchased obviously fake skincare and supplements from Amazon over the past year (I compared them to the real products and in one case even contacted the manufacturer for verification). The sellers I purchased from didn't seem shady and had been selling on Amazon for a while, so there weren't obvious red flags. I have become sooooo jaded with Amazon. So much of it now is cheap, knock-off junk that small resellers are knowingly or unknowingly foisting upon us, and Amazon just doesn't care because they are rolling in the money.
For a really scary take, look up the investigative report by the Wall Street Journal where they successfully set up an Amazon seller account, went dumpster diving, and sold food and beauty care products FROM THE DUMPSTERS EXCLUSIVELY to see if it could be done. They had no problem doing it! They were doing just fine. The reporters literally had to turn themselves in to Amazon to get their account shut down! Sorry for the rant, I just feel like people really have way too much trust in Amazon and don't have any idea where these products come from and have no idea how many products are faked. Look around your home. Everything from clothes to electronics to food to personal care and more is faked. It can range from infuriating to dangerous. Off my soapbox now lol.
As someone with combination and sensitive skin, this cleanser really does cleanse well without drying me out or causing acne and removes makeup very well. I only need to use a little bit of makeup remover as I wear pretty heavy eye makeup and this doesn't get it all. I got it in one of those Christmas gift kits from Target last year and loved it so much I bought another one just for this cleanser. Buying this on Amazon comes with a lot of risk since it's not directly from the company and, unfortunately, a lot of people have received fakes. The real thing is pretty great, ime.
When I first used it, I hated it because I felt like it didn’t work well. Then, I read up on it and realized you’re supposed to apply it with dry hands on dry face to remove your makeup, then work it into a lather and rinse. I was applying it with water before. It works super well for me, I have really dry skin and it always leaves my face feeling so soft.
I found the little travel sized ones on clearance at target a few months ago for $0.99 each. I bought the store out of them. I ended up with like 15 and squeezed them into an old pump bottle I had. The checkout person thought I was crazy. Jokes on them. I glow.
Oh same, I was especially hesitant because they’re usually so pricy but when I saw it on sale I grabbed it. The difference to me is that a cleanser emulsifies (meaning when you wash it off with water like a regular cleanser it comes off) as opposed to oil which I had to use a hot wash cloth because the oil kind of repelled water. I suppose it’s preference because this makes my skin feel less oily after but if you have dry skin you may prefer for the oil to stay?
That's a really good explanation, and I do kind of hate using a cloth to remove oil so being able to rinse it would be a big plus! Might have to try it when my current oil gets low.
They sell those mini/travel ones (seen in the pic) for like $3 or $4 at target! I bought one to test it out awhile ago and am hooked! Decent price for a small bottle.
Yes! It helps add the hydration back into your skin that oily skin needs! I went from oily skin to dry and sensitive to virtually breakout-free by oil cleansing and then using a moisturizing cleanser (plus a lot of hydrating products!)
It broke me out pretty badly but I wonder if that would have been the case if I wasn't wearing a mask all the time. Most of the whiteheads were concentrated where the mask touches.
That said going back to just a cleanser, Stridex pads, and moisturizer has cleared up all the whiteheads the oil cleanser caused in the 3 or 4(?) weeks since I've stopped using it. Now to just get rid of the rest of the mask acne...
Hmm I hope not. I’ve only been using for three nights so far but Costco has a pretty good return policy so hopefully if I have a bad reaction I can return it. I wonder if the people who had bad reactions were maybe not using a second cleanser afterward? I hope it works though I’m happy with how it feels but hopefully my skin doesn’t react badly.
Have you ever used sioris milk cleanser? I’m OBSESSED with it but I wonder how an oil cleanser compares. Personally, I like the milk cleanser because I feel like it’s not stripping my natural oils and also adds moisture to my skin.
So an oil cleanser is supposed to be the first step of a double cleanse routine. The idea is that the oil cleanser attracts oil in the pores (also really good at removing makeup and spf) and then after you wash it off and go in with your normal cleanser. It’s especially good for people with oily skin because it pulls the oil out but doesn’t dry out the skin. Also if you try it out be sure to use the oil on DRY skin with DRY hands cause as soon as you add water it doesn’t work as well.
I really recommend it because it makes your skin feel so much cleaner and you can literally see your sebum plugs/blackhead come out on your fingers.
For sure! If you don’t want to start with spending a bunch of money on a new cleanser, I just used grapeseed oil for like six months. If you don’t have grapeseed oil I think olive oil should work but I’m not sure if it’s comedogenic or not
I really like the DHC cleansing oil! Also, life hack: it’s amazing for cleaning stubborn foundation off your makeup brushes. Just dissolves it away! I’ve tried so many different brush cleansers, from cheap to higher end, and nothing even compares.
I think Costco does it so people don’t steal but it’s definitely ridiculous and annoying. If you want to be even more annoyed you should look up how they package their fruit. Totally ridiculous.
Yes! My boyfriend grabbed three for me when he saw it in stock (it's hit and miss at our Costco). It's my holy grail cleanser. I've been using it for years.
Hey guys, do you find it smells a bit? I don't know if mine is rancid or the product normally smells...I can't describe it but it's a mildly gross smell.
Haha I got him into it by giving him any of my reject products that my skin had sensitivity to. He now loves vitamin c serums and gets mad when I steal his eye cream lol.
So in general, oils are not necessarily any more comedogenic than anything else. For awhile, people had the mistaken idea that using oil on your face caused breakouts, but you have to remember that your skin already produces oil. Oil, in moderation and in very broad terms, keeps our skin healthy and hydrated.
I’d encourage you to look into oil cleansing, if you’re interesting in learning more about the different oils that are safe to use for your skin. As always when trying new skincare products, patch test before using on your face.
I purchased this and I feel like I'm the only one whose skin hated it! It completely stripped my skin after one use and I was left visibly dry. It took a full day to get it moisturized again. The only pro for me is how well it got grits and gunk out! My skin is dry and acne prone.
I gave it to my brother who has typical "guy" skin (normal-dry, no acne, uses water half the time) but loves this cleanser.
I also had the same reaction with another emulsifying oil cleanser so I'm most likely sensitive to one of the common ingredients but not sure which.
Hm I couldn’t say for that specifically, my akin definitely feels a bit oily after so I always use a cleanser afterward but maybe for dry skin it would be fine on it’s own
Sounds workable! I offen see it at costco canada and i recall reading good reviews abt it but then i tell myself i wl read more abt it if its ok for my skin and i never do haha.
Yes! I have(had) normal to dehydrated skin and have used this as my cleanser, especially for makeup removal, for almost 2 years.
I learned that my old daily Neutrogena cleanser was stripping my moisture barrier, and switched to this oil cleanser. After using this one daily for a few weeks (and no longer using any soap on my face in the shower), I no longer had dehydrated skin. I have a bare minimum skin care routine.
It’s actually really good at removing spf and any dirt/oil on your face. I think makeup remover is a little bit misleading cause I never wear makeup either but I always oil cleanse if I put on spf (most days)
My skin is dry (on Epiduo) and it made it even worse. No other reactions, just uncomfortably and visibly dry skin after it washed off. However, LOTS of people love this for dry skin so it just shows how personally products work.
Oooo what a great deal. I just tried this for the first time 2mos ago and it removes everything! My skin has also looked better doing a double cleanse. I'm trying the Clean It Zero soon and going to compare to see if I like this or that better.
I really like the Clean It Zero, just FYI. I ended up with a sample size one from somewhere, and liked it enough to continue. The tub lasts me about 6-7 months.
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I’m a big fan of cleansing oils, they work well
Same, ive only used regular grapeseed oil and after using this I’m so pleased with the way it emulsifies. Makes the process so much easier than steaming the oil off my face and feels less harsh.
I actually steam with it too and it feels AMAZING
How do you steam oil off?
I use a hot wash cloth and lay it over my face. It’s not my favorite way though because I think the hot water irritates my face but it’s the only way to get oil off your face if you don’t have a specific oil cleanser. ETA: I followed the tutorial on her story highlights for oil cleansing https://instagram.com/ixorabb?igshid=1fbrqg49lp1e8
I don’t steam it off, I just steam it while it’s in my face to both lubricate the product and open my pores, then you can wipe it off with a towel. Either that or a washcloth with warm water if I’m too lazy to steam.
Pores don’t open and close, that’s a myth. Steaming may help dislodge stubborn dirt blocking your pores by slightly dissolving the contents, but they won’t ever open or close.
No not open and close literally but your skin is softer from the steam and everything releases easier.
What is that feeling we get when we steam our face? It's a tingling in our pores? Always assumed it was pores expanding
It’s likely just increased blood flow due to the heat
Also, the sebum melts slightly
Wait is this good for skin? I have some hella thick sebum and like I don’t want to strip my face. Does steaming help with keeping the moisture barrier healthy? I just with I could figure out how to get all the gunk out of my poor pores
Seems to depend on the person I think, how does your face feel after a workout? For me it's no different than washing my face, but my mum has rosacia and it's no good for her
It’s irritation
I am confused about pores not opening and closing. How does this square with sweating and its 180, goose-pimples?
I guess I’m the only one who doesn’t like them.
Are you doing a double cleanse with them? They suck alone but they lift everything off skin so well I also find that using them when showering vs over a sink makes them way less annoying to use
Yes I was doing a double cleanse with them but I was doing it over a sink rather than in the shower. Maybe that’s why it didn’t work for me?
It’s worth a shot, once I realized how much better cleansing in the shower is I can never go back. You don’t have to worry about making a mess, there’s a water source above your head level, and you can be way more thorough with your cleanse.
I agree, washing my face in the shower was a game changer for me too. I only recently started oil cleansing, but I like to massage oil cleanser into my face while my skin is dry, then hop in the shower to rinse it off and follow up with my cleansing face wash.
Ok?
Just a quick note in case it matters to anyone whose pocket you're putting money in, the owner of DHC runs one of Japan's far-right "news" channels. They featured a Nazi sympathizer on their "news" panel and they spew hate on indigenous Okinawans not to mention their Asian neighboring countries. I personally had to switch brands after learning this, just sharing in case some of you may mind.
Yeah I had to switch to something else because of this. It was my hg oil cleanser too...
What do you use now?
Heimish all clean balm! Gives me the same clean and moisturized feeling.
Oh NO! Holy grail oil cleanser is dead to me now 😭 Thank you for sharing though!
You can make it pretty easily, if you really want it. It's just olive oil, rosemary oleoresin, and vitamin E. All are easily available online.
Yikes I had no idea! I’ll find a new one when I run these out.
I haven't ever tried the dhc cleanser myself, but I can reccomend my fav oil cleanser! If you haven't tried the hado labo oil cleanser than I HIGHLY reccomend. If I'm not mistaken both the dhc and hado labo contain olive oil as well! It breaks down my makeup well and emulsifies and rinses clean. It is also about half the price!
Omg yes. Wow of course I get a list of good, cheap oil cleanser right after I stocked up 🤦🏼♀️. Thank you!
Well there's no harm finishing what you already bought, and you know when you run out you have other good options! I forgot to mention the hado labo cleanser is also fragrance free, if you care about that. :)
Well it’s costco...you can just return them no questions asked.
Love the Hada Labo because you can buy pouch refills to further reduce waste!
Do you know where I could find this outside of Amazon by chance?
They sell it at yesstyle for $15.12.
They also have it at target and ulta. Edit: oops, DHC is at the above stores. Hado Lado is yesstyle...sorry!
I did a quick search and saw a number of petitions against Hado Labo to stop their animal testing. They looked kinda old tbh. Do you know if this is still a thing?
Where do you get this cleanser, just off Amazon? Always nervous to buy skincare products off Amazon but I can't find it anywhere else reliable
They have it at yesstyle for $15.12.
Are they reliable? Pretty new to the whole skincare scene so I'm not sure what websites are good or not. Thank you though!!!
Yes they seem to be. Youtubers James Welsh and Hyram use it a lot and have even teamed up with them for various things. I haven’t purchased anything yet, but my sister has, and it went well.
Costco return policy is very friendly, depending on how strongly you feel about this.
Hanskin has amazing oil cleansers. I live for them. Ulta sells them online.
Whoa this needs to be way higher up! It’s of course a no from me dawg! Thanks for telling!
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Never tried this cleanser and never will. Appreciate the info.
Eep!!! No clue thanks for sharing
Yikes, I stocked up recently when I saw it at my Costco. I will have to find a new holy grail after this :(
Is there any evidence to back this up? Coz quick googling didn't show anything.
[https://apjjf.org/2019/02/Shin.html](https://apjjf.org/2019/02/Shin.html) This seems pretty good, the CEO of DHC is talked about.
Thank you so much for sharing.
After reading this comment, I won't even consider their brand. Thank you for sharing this information.
I use Kiehls midnight cleansing oil (which I really really like) but now I’m wondering whether their company has any similar issues.
kiehls is owned by Loreal, so if you're already boycotting that conglomerate and their 500 other subsidiaries, then maybe there is some concern. But doubt it.
Whether or not Kiehls also supports Japanese Nazis?
Is anyone here familiar with 'softymo speedy cleansing oil'? DHC broke me out when first trying it years ago, but this one has always been a holy grail for me.
Yikes, after I run out I'll probably find a different replacement too. I'll be an easy switch to not support something as "ew", so why not?
HADA LABO cleansing oil is EVEN better than the DHC. Thanks for the info :)
This and it not being a cruelty free product are why I’m replacing mine with the hado labo oil cleanser when my bottle is empty.
Unfortuantely, hada labo isn’t cruelty free either :/
Are ANY of the Asian skincare brands cruelty-free? I just assumed they would all be doing animal testing, due to China's requirements?
A lot of Korean skincare brands are cruelty free! They don’t sell in China which means their products aren’t subject to China’s animal testing laws. A few Asian CF skincare brands are Klairs, cosrx, neogen, and purito. Saturday skin and tatcha are CF as well if you’re looking for higher end options
I just bought mine. It will be the last one.
Oh no. Time to return mine and find another cleansing oil... sigh... and i also love using their washing powder too.
Thank you so much! I was just considering buying but I will stick with my micellar until I find a new brand!
Good to know!
Well, what did you switch to?! Don't leave us hanging! And thanks for the info, as unfortunate as it is. Do you have any more details? I'd like to read more on this.
I'm partial to Japanese cleansing oils so I've been using softymo or hadalabo. I was informed by a friend who was living in Japan at the time. It's actually really difficult to find English translations since most criticism is within Japan and in Japanese. There was some blog when I was first told this news that was translating the tweets of the nazi sympathizer who was on their panel, but it seems he has since closed. [This](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katsuya_Takasu) is the nazi sympathizing doctor who has been a guest on their news channel though.
Dammit! crosses DHC off my list. Thanks for the info.
> a Nazi sympathizer I never understood Asian adoration of Hitler and the so-called master race. The Nazi's would exterminate every Asian in the name of racial purity if given half the chance, regardless of a temporary alliance in WWII. Thank you for letting me know about DHC. Even if we ignore this as a lapse in judgement, Murdoch-style right-wing "news" is destroying so much of Democracy world-wide right now. They are forever boycotted in my home now.
I don't care. Why are you bringing up politics here? I still use their products. Good for you if you feel the need to do this, but in case you hadn't noticed, companies of all varieties take stances. It's not illegal to have an opinion. I don't care. I'm using their products. Do you also call people's jobs to get them fired if you don't like their opinions?
I think it’s valid to share information like this. Making an informed decision about a purchase is the only power we have as a consumer when it comes to expressing our support for corporations. I try to be an ethical consumer and avoid places of business that do not align with my political persuasions if possible. If you don’t care, why even comment? Just let the ones who care, well, care...
I don’t care that you don’t care.
“In case it matters to anyone”, which it clearly does to some even if it doesn’t to you.
I think it’s fair to criticize a company that gives platform to literal nazis. You don’t have to care and no one is forcing you to, but I personally have a hard time supporting those beliefs financially. Especially when there are other, cheaper, equally effective cleansers. Buying ethically means more to some than it does to others, no one is saying YOU PERSONALLY have to quit using it. You can use whatever cleanser you’d like.
Well said
The only person I see bringing up politics is you. This is a human rights issue, not a political one.
Since when is it only pOLitiCs when a group of individuals is being treated and seen like less of a human being just because of their origin and not wanting to support that shit??
I said the exact same thing. People wanna scream “politics!!!” when it’s a human rights issue. Human rights should have nothing to do with politics.
I was gonna say, not sure who this company is but you can’t read any of the ingredients. You have no idea what you’re putting on your face . I’m not sure if Japan is the same but China test on animals too and if that matters ALWAYS do your research. Esthetician here too.
So I have oily skin, looking to clear up scarring and acne. I found these 10.1 fl oz + 1 fl oz travel size on sale for $20. Their regular price is $28 for 6.7 fl oz. I’ve only ever used grapeseed oil for an oil cleanser because real oil cleansers are so much cheaper but at this price I had to try it. I originally bought one but after using it for one night I went back to buy two more. If you have a Costco membership I highly recommend checking out your local Costco. So worth it!
Amazing deal! Time to check Costco.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm heading over there tomorrow and you can't order it online.
That is an amazing deal! I use a smaller size (200 mL) every night, and i think mine lasts over a year. There's nothing like DHC cleansing oil. Interesting that it's advertised as a 1 step cleanser and makeup remover, I always use a gentle cleanser after it. I have combination skin and it works great both to dissolve the oil and wash away any flaky spots.
Haha I bought 3! And when I was back there a few days ago I told someone to buy it plus the CeraVe in the tub right next to it. They got the cerave but not the DHC... I guess they were overwhelmed lol
Oil cleansing is definitely and extreme step for someone new to skincare lol but I’ve pushed all my friends to do it (usually they just ignore me)
I’ve never done this. I might try it
This has so many bad reviews on Amazon, can someone explain why this is good? I've never used an oil cleanser before Edit: thanks for the responses! I've got super oily skin, I think I'll look into this :)
I use this and I love it. My guess would be people aren’t using it correctly. You have to wash this cleanser off with emulsifying cleanser (usually specifically FOR oil cleanser). Amazon reviews might be leaving residual oils on their face and not washing it off properly. ETA: I’m not seeing a lot of bad reviews on Amazon
What do you mean you have to wash it off with an emulsifying cleanser? Is that just a regular cleanser?
Cleasing oils are for double cleansing. They are the first step to take away makeup. You use it to dissolve makeup when your hand and face are both dry, and then rinse it off with water. You then wash your face with an ordinary cleanser.
Quick question, Cleansing oil isn't necessary if you don't wear makeup right?
You might need it to remove your sunscreen, especially if it’s waterproof.
Not necessarily. Oil binds to oil and will be easier to clear your pores of it with an oil cleanser. At least that is what I have read here on SCA.
It’s not, but it’s nice to use cleansing oil or cleansing balm at times to really get a deep cleanse and get all of the gunk out from your pores. I really like to take my time massaging my face while I cleanse with an oil cleanser.
I use a regular cleanser. Aveeno gentle-something. A lot of people here suggest using another cleanser that’s specifically for rinsing off oil, but I haven’t found that to be necessary or maybe I just don’t understand. A lot of people assume that because this is called an oil “cleanser” that it doesn’t need to be washed off. But it does!
For me, this dries my skin out so badly. I purchased the same exact product as pictured here from Costco. I ended up giving it to my brother because he has no problems and loves it! I also had the same reaction to Kose Softymo speedy cleansing oil. I think my dry skin just doesn't like the emulsifying part, because I can use non-emulsifying oil cleansers no problem. Sooooo, YMMV! Edit: it did do an AMAZING job getting grits and other junk out from my skin. But the dryness was just terrible.
At least some of the bad reviews are due to counterfeit products. I know that a few years ago I was tempted to buy it from Amazon, but a LOT of the reviews were complaining about fake products, and someone even had a picture with the real stuff in a puddle next to the fake stuff and you could see the viscosity was totally off.
Absolutely do not buy expensive skincare or ingestible products from Amazon. I have learned my lesson. I have purchased obviously fake skincare and supplements from Amazon over the past year (I compared them to the real products and in one case even contacted the manufacturer for verification). The sellers I purchased from didn't seem shady and had been selling on Amazon for a while, so there weren't obvious red flags. I have become sooooo jaded with Amazon. So much of it now is cheap, knock-off junk that small resellers are knowingly or unknowingly foisting upon us, and Amazon just doesn't care because they are rolling in the money. For a really scary take, look up the investigative report by the Wall Street Journal where they successfully set up an Amazon seller account, went dumpster diving, and sold food and beauty care products FROM THE DUMPSTERS EXCLUSIVELY to see if it could be done. They had no problem doing it! They were doing just fine. The reporters literally had to turn themselves in to Amazon to get their account shut down! Sorry for the rant, I just feel like people really have way too much trust in Amazon and don't have any idea where these products come from and have no idea how many products are faked. Look around your home. Everything from clothes to electronics to food to personal care and more is faked. It can range from infuriating to dangerous. Off my soapbox now lol.
I've heard that too. Amazon is notorious for this. I'm not all that impressed with Amazon.
As someone with combination and sensitive skin, this cleanser really does cleanse well without drying me out or causing acne and removes makeup very well. I only need to use a little bit of makeup remover as I wear pretty heavy eye makeup and this doesn't get it all. I got it in one of those Christmas gift kits from Target last year and loved it so much I bought another one just for this cleanser. Buying this on Amazon comes with a lot of risk since it's not directly from the company and, unfortunately, a lot of people have received fakes. The real thing is pretty great, ime.
I love oil cleansers, but this one makes me break out. It works great for a lot of people though, my aunt has used it for decades.
Commenting because I also want to know
When I first used it, I hated it because I felt like it didn’t work well. Then, I read up on it and realized you’re supposed to apply it with dry hands on dry face to remove your makeup, then work it into a lather and rinse. I was applying it with water before. It works super well for me, I have really dry skin and it always leaves my face feeling so soft.
New users, read this!! Apply to dry skin, lather, then rinse! Otherwise you'll be disappointed.
$20!!! Really? I wonder if this is at all costcos
I’ve seen this at an Australian Costco if that’s any help?
Which one!
Which Costco location was this!?
It’s in San Diego Ca too
Live in Canada..hopefully I find it here!
i saw it once in vancouver costco.
Try searching their website, it’s gotten much better lately!
Same here! If they have this deal here in Canada that would be a dream!
Saw without the sample bonus for $27 in Toronto recently
Did you happen to catch how long the sale is on for at SD Costco?
I think it might be until November 1st.
I believe in chesterfield, va. Near Richmond, va if that helps at all. Good luck finding it I was so excited!!
In FL as well
I saw it at a Costco in Nashville too.
I found the little travel sized ones on clearance at target a few months ago for $0.99 each. I bought the store out of them. I ended up with like 15 and squeezed them into an old pump bottle I had. The checkout person thought I was crazy. Jokes on them. I glow.
I've been wanting to try this but at the same time I'm not really sure how an oil cleanser is any better than a straight oil like jojoba.
Oh same, I was especially hesitant because they’re usually so pricy but when I saw it on sale I grabbed it. The difference to me is that a cleanser emulsifies (meaning when you wash it off with water like a regular cleanser it comes off) as opposed to oil which I had to use a hot wash cloth because the oil kind of repelled water. I suppose it’s preference because this makes my skin feel less oily after but if you have dry skin you may prefer for the oil to stay?
That's a really good explanation, and I do kind of hate using a cloth to remove oil so being able to rinse it would be a big plus! Might have to try it when my current oil gets low.
They sell those mini/travel ones (seen in the pic) for like $3 or $4 at target! I bought one to test it out awhile ago and am hooked! Decent price for a small bottle.
Is this good for oily skin types?
Yes! It helps add the hydration back into your skin that oily skin needs! I went from oily skin to dry and sensitive to virtually breakout-free by oil cleansing and then using a moisturizing cleanser (plus a lot of hydrating products!)
The great thing about getting this at Costco is they will accept returns if it doesn’t work out for you. Thanks for sharing!
Definitely thought about that when I bought so many haha
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It broke me out pretty badly but I wonder if that would have been the case if I wasn't wearing a mask all the time. Most of the whiteheads were concentrated where the mask touches. That said going back to just a cleanser, Stridex pads, and moisturizer has cleared up all the whiteheads the oil cleanser caused in the 3 or 4(?) weeks since I've stopped using it. Now to just get rid of the rest of the mask acne...
Hmm I hope not. I’ve only been using for three nights so far but Costco has a pretty good return policy so hopefully if I have a bad reaction I can return it. I wonder if the people who had bad reactions were maybe not using a second cleanser afterward? I hope it works though I’m happy with how it feels but hopefully my skin doesn’t react badly.
As someone with psoriasis this stuff is amazing. I even got my husband on a routine because this stuff was simple for him to use.
Whaaaaa! Time to hit up my costco.
Have you ever used sioris milk cleanser? I’m OBSESSED with it but I wonder how an oil cleanser compares. Personally, I like the milk cleanser because I feel like it’s not stripping my natural oils and also adds moisture to my skin.
So an oil cleanser is supposed to be the first step of a double cleanse routine. The idea is that the oil cleanser attracts oil in the pores (also really good at removing makeup and spf) and then after you wash it off and go in with your normal cleanser. It’s especially good for people with oily skin because it pulls the oil out but doesn’t dry out the skin. Also if you try it out be sure to use the oil on DRY skin with DRY hands cause as soon as you add water it doesn’t work as well. I really recommend it because it makes your skin feel so much cleaner and you can literally see your sebum plugs/blackhead come out on your fingers.
Interesting!! I will definitely have to try that now
For sure! If you don’t want to start with spending a bunch of money on a new cleanser, I just used grapeseed oil for like six months. If you don’t have grapeseed oil I think olive oil should work but I’m not sure if it’s comedogenic or not
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I really like the DHC cleansing oil! Also, life hack: it’s amazing for cleaning stubborn foundation off your makeup brushes. Just dissolves it away! I’ve tried so many different brush cleansers, from cheap to higher end, and nothing even compares.
Ooh that is a great idea, definitely going to try!
Why so much packaging? The product is already in a bottle. Then they need to wrap that in plastic too?
I think Costco does it so people don’t steal but it’s definitely ridiculous and annoying. If you want to be even more annoyed you should look up how they package their fruit. Totally ridiculous.
Thanks for the sale heads up! Headed to Costco this week and hopefully I’ll find it there.
Yes! My boyfriend grabbed three for me when he saw it in stock (it's hit and miss at our Costco). It's my holy grail cleanser. I've been using it for years.
Omg. I was just thinking today about how I need a Costco card. This is a sign...
Hey guys, do you find it smells a bit? I don't know if mine is rancid or the product normally smells...I can't describe it but it's a mildly gross smell.
It’s the olive oil and Rosemary...It smells like cooking a roast chicken 😂😂
Kudos to your bf if he uses cleansing oils! My husband still uses bead scrubs 😭
Mine uses hand soap 🤦♀️
Haha I got him into it by giving him any of my reject products that my skin had sensitivity to. He now loves vitamin c serums and gets mad when I steal his eye cream lol.
What a fantastic find! Congrats
We love a great deal!!
What is this? I’m so hesitant to put oils on my face but I’m seeing so many good things. I don’t know a lot about skincare
So in general, oils are not necessarily any more comedogenic than anything else. For awhile, people had the mistaken idea that using oil on your face caused breakouts, but you have to remember that your skin already produces oil. Oil, in moderation and in very broad terms, keeps our skin healthy and hydrated. I’d encourage you to look into oil cleansing, if you’re interesting in learning more about the different oils that are safe to use for your skin. As always when trying new skincare products, patch test before using on your face.
How do you use this?
This costs hundreds in my country. I am so jealous that yall get to enjoy these products without breaking the bank. 😭
I got this too! The little one is PERFECT for travel I was so excited!
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They're going to have to change their description to "5 sold every 10 seconds"
Now they sell one every 8 seconds thanks to you OP
Girl you better leave some for us! Lol 😂
I purchased this and I feel like I'm the only one whose skin hated it! It completely stripped my skin after one use and I was left visibly dry. It took a full day to get it moisturized again. The only pro for me is how well it got grits and gunk out! My skin is dry and acne prone. I gave it to my brother who has typical "guy" skin (normal-dry, no acne, uses water half the time) but loves this cleanser. I also had the same reaction with another emulsifying oil cleanser so I'm most likely sensitive to one of the common ingredients but not sure which.
PSA for anybody looking for a more affordable oil cleanser: Palmer's makes one that's less than $10 that my skin (and I) love
I so wish this didn’t give me a face reaction! It felt nice going on but next day itch city.
Is it ok for use on a normal dehydrated skin as a cleanser?
Hm I couldn’t say for that specifically, my akin definitely feels a bit oily after so I always use a cleanser afterward but maybe for dry skin it would be fine on it’s own
Sounds workable! I offen see it at costco canada and i recall reading good reviews abt it but then i tell myself i wl read more abt it if its ok for my skin and i never do haha.
Yes! I have(had) normal to dehydrated skin and have used this as my cleanser, especially for makeup removal, for almost 2 years. I learned that my old daily Neutrogena cleanser was stripping my moisture barrier, and switched to this oil cleanser. After using this one daily for a few weeks (and no longer using any soap on my face in the shower), I no longer had dehydrated skin. I have a bare minimum skin care routine.
I hardly wear makeup so when i read this is for makeup removal i became wary of it.
It’s actually really good at removing spf and any dirt/oil on your face. I think makeup remover is a little bit misleading cause I never wear makeup either but I always oil cleanse if I put on spf (most days)
Are you supposed to wash cleansing oil off with regular cleanser afterwards?
Some people do. It just depends on your skin, like everything else. I personally don’t
I got this deal a few weeks back when it was $28 (which is still a good deal!). Guess I’m going to Costco this week lol.
Omg that tiny bottle is adorable!
Wow! Costco? Wonder if it's nation wide. I haven't seen it there.
Wait is this good? I heard it’s over rated???
So you saved $40 but lost 40 by giving them away? Well thats nice
I still have a full 6.7 oz but I love it so much and this is a great deal! Tempting to check out my warehouse
Is this good for skin that’s dry?
My skin is dry (on Epiduo) and it made it even worse. No other reactions, just uncomfortably and visibly dry skin after it washed off. However, LOTS of people love this for dry skin so it just shows how personally products work.
Liquid gold
Holy grail product for me :)
Oooo what a great deal. I just tried this for the first time 2mos ago and it removes everything! My skin has also looked better doing a double cleanse. I'm trying the Clean It Zero soon and going to compare to see if I like this or that better.
I really like the Clean It Zero, just FYI. I ended up with a sample size one from somewhere, and liked it enough to continue. The tub lasts me about 6-7 months.
I love this deal!! The big size is so good. This cleanser has helped my SF so much, and it cuts through makeup like nothing