Curel Japanese Skin Care Makeup Cleansing Gel, 4.5 fl oz | Removes Waterproof Makeup, For Dry Sensitive Skin, pH Balanced, Fragrance and Alcohol Free, Step 1 Of 2

This is a makeup remover recommended by my dermatologist that won’t clog pores or cause breakouts. I need to wear sunscreen to reduce skin sensitivity, but micellar water isn’t an option because cotton pads irritate and worsen redness. Cleansing oils and balms don’t work either, as they typically contain fatty acids that feed Malassezia and can be hydrolyzed during cleansing.This is one of only two cleansing balms that are both seborrheic dermatitis friendly and suitable for sensitive skin. The other one is only 50 ml and costs 2.5 times as much, so I chose this one.I decided to write a review because it performs far better than I expected for the price. It’s very effective, helps loosen clogged pores and those tiny bumps, feels lightweight rather than greasy, rinses off quickly, and leaves my skin smooth and soft.

The consistency of the product isn’t what I expected from a cleansing gel. Its thick and very oily feeling and I expected it to be like a normal gel cleanser. I actually love it though. It takes off all my makeup and rinses completely clean with no residue and leaves my face soft and not tight. I use it as a first cleanse and use a different cleanser after. My skin is very acne prone but this isn’t breaking me out at all. I checked all ingredients before I ordered and it is noncomedogenic. I took off a star because the actual cleanser box was very dirty and beat up which made me suspicious but the tube looked totally fine so I decided to keep it and use it and so far it’s great!

Use it every day

This cleanser is fine for sensitive skins, I wish it had more of a foam to it, but it really cleanses the facevery well.

I find this cleansing gel easier to use than cleansing oil. It works especially well for removing light makeup or just sunscreen, and it feels gentle and convenient for everyday use.

Im sure this does a fine job for standard makeup removal but it doesn’t remove the cover girl waterproof mascara. I was disappointed.

It is not unloaded very cleanly, and after encountering water, there is no foam at all.

I usually use their cleaning oil for two step cleaning but don’t want to travel with oil. Imagine what a mess that could make. So this stuff, being a gel, is perfect for travel.

Didn't know a cleanser could have such an impact on skin!I have sensitive combo skin, type one rosacea and I'm extremely prone to acne and fungal acne. I'm really careful with my skincare and have spent lots of money on it. Still something was missing but didn't know what.I'm hesitant to try new stuff since my skin is so sensitive but heard good things about this cleanser and thought why not.Have been using this about a month and I'm so happy I had to purchase couple of backups. It cleanses well but doesn't cause irritation, dryness or leave film on skin.My pores look smaller, dry parts have disappeared and redness is gone. It is just so perfect product I'm happy I tried it!

I really like this makeup cleansing gel. I initially tried it in the Curel tester set they have and fell in love. I did then get full sizes of everything. Works brilliantly to get makeup off. This is meant to be followed by the Curel foam cleanser so you get a double cleanse. It has a gel like texture but after the double cleanse your skin is left feeling squeaky clean.Although this gel is brilliant, I always use Garnier micellar cleansing water to take off eye makeup as I feel that’s more gentle than using this.I have dropped a star as I found this doesn’t last long, so not great value for money. I have swapped it out with the Curel makeup cleansing oil which really lasts and is easier to apply.

Good product

Results nottcwhatcI expected

it does not foam. I got it as a solvent for (water-resistant) antiperspirant (eg Dove ) as Soap and Water will not remove it. It is better than scrubbing it with a mixture of carex and sanex shower gel.This is expensive deodorant/antiperspirant remover, but it does the trick.