Hello, hello!
I finally got around to trying the Tatcha Camellia Cleansing Oil sample that I got in last month’s Ipsy Glam Bag. (info in italics taken from the Tatcha website)
What it is:
A beautiful blend of Camellia and Rice Bran oils. A gentle, two-in-one makeup remover and cleanser that melts away even waterproof makeup, leaving behind purified, silky soft skin.
Why it’s different:
Nutrient-rich Camellia and Rice Bran oils combine to beautify skin, emulsifying completely with no residue.
I found this to be a mostly gentle cleanser. I say mostly, because it stung my eyes. It also did not remove my waterproof mascara even though it claims to do that. Let’s take a look at the ingredients:
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Glyceryl Behenate/eicosadioate, Water, Algae Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Fragrance (Natural), Phenoxyethanol.
I think I know why it stung – it has both alcohol and fragrance in it! I had to use another product to remove my waterproof mascara, this is not a deal breaker, but if it claims to be capable of removing waterproof makeup, then it should at least do that!
I prefer the Clear Bloom Cleansing Oil from Farmacy (reviewed here).
Have you tried this cleansing oil? Do you have a favourite one? I want to try more.
My December Ipsy Glam Bag arrived yesterday, so I’ll have an unboxing / unbagging and first impressions on Thursday.
Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day! ❤
a brash attitude 
I love this stuff, it worked well on my combo skin. But, I definitely want to find a drugstore version that works just as well cause this stuff is expensive.
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My skin liked it, but it liked the Farmacy one better. My skin is combination normal to dry.
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Oooo eye stinging is a deal breaker for me. I’m not really into cleansing oils, though. I prefer to have just one wash that does everything. I LOVE the Michael & Todd Honey Oat cleanser for night time! It’s not too moisturizing or drying and it does a pretty decent job of removing makeup (though I’ve never tried it with waterproof makeup).
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Eye stinging is the worst. I wouldn’t have put it near my eyes if it hadn’t claimed to work for removing waterproof makeup.
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Ouch, I don’t like oils that sting the eyes! Why do they not test these things? WHY is there ALCOHOL in this?!! 😮
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I know! I didn’t realize there was alcohol in it until after I used it!
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Great review
Thanks for sharing
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_zn7IqrAY1I44bRuN6dH-Q
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Thanks!
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Loved reading this
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Thanks!
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Thanks for this honest review! It’s scary sometimes to hear cleansing oil that sting the eyes. I do love Tatcha’s brand but now I know this is a product to stay away from.
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I had used it before reading the ingredients, I had thought that it only contained oil!
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Thanks for the review that’s shocking!
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I was surprised!
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Too bad this one didn’t keep its ‘removes waterproof make-up’ promise and that it stung your eyes. The latter would be a deal-breaker for me.
Anyhoo, I wanted to tell you that I found a few Sukin products at my local Boots store. They’ve only had cleansers (which is the last thing I need considering I’m using five different ones and I have lots more), but I’ll check back soon to find out if they’ve got anything else.
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Yeah I’m glad that it was an Ipsy sample and not a purchase!
Oooh, I look forward to finding out if you can find more Sukin.
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Fingers crossed! Sukin is new to Boots. And Boots and Superdrug (the two big drugstore chains in the UK) are very competitive when it comes to ‘exlusive to’ stuff. So I hope Boots will be selling all of Sukin’s products.
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I couldn’t handle the eye stinging. Great review!
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I really did not like the eye stinging. I should have checked the ingredients, but wrongly assumed that it was just oil.
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Well you would think you shouldn’t have to with something like that.
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I know, but normally I do check due to skin sensitivity!
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Ahhh true. I have sensitive skin as well.
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I just discovered you. And I must say you are really good at writing and explaining. I reviewed ipsy December bag for the first time on my blog please check it out. And keep posting.
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Thanks! I’ll check it out!
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for whatever reason, I kept thinking where did I hear about this product. And gosh.. this product is a waste (sounds like) as they didnt do a great job on what it’s suppose to do on your face.
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Im glad that I didn’t purchase a full size!
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