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You’ve probably already built up a star-studded line-up for your skincare regimen, but if a cleansing oil isn’t one of them, you may want to reconsider. In my humble opinion, cleansing oils are one of the best ways to effectively remove makeup without drying out your skin—so long as you choose the right one. For many shoppers, the Shu Uemura Clarifying Oil is one for the ages.
Quite literally—as one reviewer wrote on its product page, “I have been using this product for more than a decade. It gently removes all makeup, even the stubborn waterproof products, without drying my skin. I highly recommend!”
More specifically named the Anti/Oxi+ Cleansing Oil, the formula removes micro impurities and makeup without leaving any residue behind. It leans on three key ingredients—green tea extract, moringa extract and papaya extract—to not only cleanse the skin, but protect it from daily environmental aggressors that cause aging. It also surges the skin with a “refreshing and relaxing” feel and awakens your senses from the second it’s applied thanks to notes of elemi, mandarin, lavender, cardamom, geranium and ginger.
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Per the brand, this product should work so well that it eliminates the need for double cleansing. Simply grab a few pumps of the oil and emulsify it with some water and massage across your skin until it turns milky. You’ll instantly notice it breaks down grime, makeup and whatever else has landed on your skin throughout the day.
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As one of Shu Uemura’s best-selling products (the Iconic Eyelash Curler and Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil are also fan favorites), the Anti/Oxi+ Cleansing Oil has earned high praise from shoppers with sensitive and dry skin concerns. One person wrote that they’ve been using it for 30 years since it never leaves their skin feeling dry and their eyes “never irritated.”
“I’ve been using this cleansing oil for 20 years now; I was initially introduced to it in Asia,” shared another long-time user. “I’ve tried all sorts of cleansers and ALWAYS go back to this. I have dehydrated sensitive skin and this cleans without stripping or damaging my skin barrier. Love the antioxidant benefits as well. I’ve tried the pink and purple oils but green is my holy grail.”
“So I finally bit the bullet…yeah I’m never going back to my drugstore cleansing oils,” said another. “This one in particular is so light but powerful and a little does go a long way. For heavier makeup days I’ll do the 3 pumps but for everyday I just need one and my skin feels extremely soft AND clean. Absolutely wonderful way to treat yourself to beautiful skin!”
The Anti/Oxi+ Cleansing Oil is available on Shu Uemura’s website, starting at $43.
