https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:51:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793513 Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:00:34 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2793513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: Agree! $7 is a great price and is worth trying. I hope it works out for you!</p> <p>Also, came here to post on my favorite skincare youtuber - Gothamista... she offers a great explanation on essences in this video - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RL66d0-O2A" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RL66d0-O2A</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793503 Tue, 26 Dec 2017 11:15:14 +0000 snowjewelz 2793503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I highly recommend reading the different guides/articles from Sokoglam and then you can search the products on Amazon; most are available, cheaper and with prime shipping. I'm finishing up my Innnisfree one, but going to order the Banila Co one - <a href="http://a.co/a2Ae2NT" rel="nofollow">http://a.co/a2Ae2NT</a>. Essence wise, there are sooo many to choose from. Again, I really love the Sokoglam site for guidance and reading reviews. I really want to get the Corsx Vitamin C serum next. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793436 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 23:45:13 +0000 SweetiePie 2793436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m currently using Jurlique cleansing oil<br /> <a href="https://www.dermstore.com/product_Purely+AgeDefying+Nourishing+Cleansing+Oil_63173.htm" rel="nofollow">https://www.dermstore.com/product_Purely+AgeDefying+Nourishing+Cleansing+Oil_63173.htm</a></p> <p>And I love Mario Badescu aloe, herb &amp; rosewater toner. I either spritz on my face and pat in or spray in a cotton round and use more like a toner. I even spray a little on my beauty blender instead of water. Really really love it and it’s relatively affordable. </p> <p>I have the caudalie cleansing oil on my list to try. I like caudalie products in general. </p> <p>Also glossier cleansing jelly is nice. It’s not the same as an oil but it’s like a cousin. Definitely not the same as a traditional cleanser. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793378 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 12:49:53 +0000 catgirl 2793378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: thanks for the second response! I decided to give the face shop one a try - it was under $8 on Amazon, so not much to lose. </p> <p>@looch: thanks! I have been seeing the Missha essence pop up in many of my searches, it seems pretty well loved! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793359 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 07:16:58 +0000 looch 2793359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am currently making my own cleansing oil, using grapeseed oil and a tiny bit of tea tree oil and my skin (dry, rosacea prone) loves it. I put a few pumps in my hand, massage it in and then use a microfiber cleansing cloth to remove it. I sometimes follow up with a toner, a plain non alcohol formula, sometimes not. I use Missha Essence, that I've decanted into a bottle and spray onto my skin. For serums, I am currently finishing up a bottle of Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Supplement, but will probably change that when I am through the bottle.</p> <p>I love the idea of a cleansing balm, but Bobbi Brown's version is too expensive for me. I am looking for the Palmers brand balm, but I haven't seen it in stores yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793351 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 03:01:50 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2793351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catgirl: I tried to pay extra attention to the scent tonight when I used it, and honestly, it doesn't bother me. It's a light floral scent. But if you are sensitive to smells, then maybe it's better to be on the safe side and go with something else. If you want something in a pump, I have friends who swear by the DHC cleansing oil - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/DHC-Deep-Cleansing-Oil-6-7/dp/B001UE60E0" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/DHC-Deep-Cleansing-Oil-6-7/dp/B001UE60E0</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793313 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:41:11 +0000 catgirl 2793313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. High Heels: Thanks for the recommendations! I've been looking at the Face Shop Cleansing oil - how do you feel about the smell? I've been reading lots of reviews and the strong smell keeps popping up, I tend to be sensitive to smells so I'm a little worried. </p> <p>@BabyTsMom: The BanilaCo looks interesting but the jar part is a little off putting to me, seems like one more thing to mess with. Definitely looking into the Boscia since it's been brought up twice. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793289 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 23:34:04 +0000 BabyTsMom 2793289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have sensitive skin as well. I love, love, love BanilaCo's Purity cleansing balm, but hate that it comes in a jar and I have to use a little spatula every time. Especially since this stuff is like coconut oil- it's in a solid state in the jar but liquifies pretty easily so it's a little messy. I really loved the scent, though. And it works really well!<br /> I'm currently using Boscia's cleansing oil and really like it. It's in a bottle with a pump, so much less mess. It doesn't really have a scent.<br /> I tried but didn't like SkinFood's rice cleansing oil. Worked well, but the scent was offputting for me.<br /> Good luck! I really love using cleansing oils/balms before a gentle overall cleanser. I feel that my skin is in better shape now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793283 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 21:30:19 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2793283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My skin is also combination/sensitive! These are my recs:</p> <p>Heimish Cleansing Balm - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Heimish-Clean-Balm-Cleansing-120ml/dp/B01CJ639SM" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Heimish-Clean-Balm-Cleansing-120ml/dp/B01CJ639SM</a></p> <p>The Face Shop Cleansing Oil -<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Facial-Cleanser-Natural-Cleansing-Moisturizer/dp/B00809ERAM" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Facial-Cleanser-Natural-Cleansing-Moisturizer/dp/B00809ERAM</a></p> <p>Essences... I'm using a Whamisa Toner that I love. It's more thick and serum-like than a traditional toner, so I'd say it's more of an essence/serum than a toner - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whamisa-Organic-Flowers-Skin-Toner/dp/B01N7P9N8I" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Whamisa-Organic-Flowers-Skin-Toner/dp/B01N7P9N8I</a> - I only need to use a couple drops then dab it into my skin, so I expect it to last awhile. If you have a Costco membership, it's cheaper to buy it from the Costco website. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793279 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 20:15:21 +0000 catgirl 2793279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MOMTOLITTLEB: thanks for the options. I'll look into the boscia. </p> <p>@Raspberry: thanks!</p> <p>@yoursilverlining: thanks for the awesome break down! I definitely considered making my own but, honestly, think buying pre add just sounds easier haha. The Tatcha one sounds promising - will definitely look into it more! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793274 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:42:00 +0000 yoursilverlining 2793274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can recommend some! I have combination skin trending towards oily, which is also very sensitive. I LOVE oil cleansers. LOVE THEM. I have used some premade, made my own for a bit, but back to buying. Making your own oil cleaner is cheap (relatively) and super easy but the one I made after a while left a residue in the sink I didn't like and I couldn't get a scent I totally loved, so here we are. My top picks are:</p> <p>#1: Biodroga. I freaking love this oil but it really is just better for dry skin. Too heavy but otherwise ideal. If my skin could swing it, I would. </p> <p>#2 Tatcha pure camellia oil. Lovely light scent; light oil. Need to use more than they recommend on the bottle. </p> <p>#3 Fresh seaberry cleansing oil. I really want to love this one, but I just don't love the smell....at all. It's a sweet sweet, almost candy-like scent. It's just too much for me and what I like. But, it is good oil. </p> <p>#4 Derma-E rose cleansing oil. Doesn't really smell too rosy, unfortunately. Fine otherwise.</p> <p>ETA: #2 and 3 can be purchased through Sephora, #4 through Pharmaca (great site too for natural skincare) and #1 needs to be bought through Biodroga. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793273 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:06:35 +0000 Raspberry 2793273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like Origins Clean Energy.</p> <p>I don’t have combo or sensitive skin so I can’t recommend any targeted serums/essences. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793266 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 16:29:18 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2793266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer cleansing balms to cleansing oils but I love both. For cleansing oil, I'd get Boscia makeup breakup as a basic starter. I just bought the Ren one but I haven't used it. For balms, I like Clinique and The Body Shop. I recently bought Sunday Riley Blue Moon Tranquility cleansing balm, it has soft sugar in it for light exfoliation. It was a splurge because it's nice to use, not actually worth that much more money than others. The others are more everyday use types. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cleansing-oil-and-essence-recommendations#post-2793264 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:18:40 +0000 catgirl 2793264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have heard amazing things about using both, looking for any recommendations. I have combination skin that can be slightly sensitive. </p> <p>It would be awesome if they are available from Amazon, Target, or Sephora. Thanks! </p>