I’m finishing up my latest bottle of DHC’s cleansing oil and as much as I love it, I also really want to try something new!

I always double-cleanse when I wear makeup or mineral sunscreen and the DHC cleanser does a great job at removing everything quickly. I would love some suggestions for similar products that have worked well for you guys! 

Thanks for your help 😊

Favorite oil cleanser for removing makeup?

One flaw I found was that the base of the ampoule liked to absorb faster than the beads could dissolve which sometimes left me with grainy particles on my face. Rubbing the product between my fingers before applying helped some, but didn’t completely get rid of the issue. I imagine this could be irritating if you have sensitive skin since the beads are a bit rough.

The Madagascar Centella Brightening Ampoule claims to calm, brighten, and hydrate the skin. Key ingredients include:

🍃Centella Asiatica extract - soothes and replenishes skin hydration

🌱 Madecassoside - a primary compound of Centella Asiatica; encapsulated to maintain stability

🌿Niacinamide - helps keep skin clear and bright

I found this ampoule to be nicely hydrating and fast-absorbing true to its claims. It didn’t feel sticky or heavy in the slightest and contains no fragrance which is a huge thumbs up from me! I liked using it as the first step in my routine to make sure my skin had plenty of moisture for my other products to lock in. While using this ampoule, I noticed that my skin did appear brighter and more clear. Spots of hyperpigmentation from hormonal breakouts cleared up faster and it seemed to calm active breakouts as well. I also haven’t seen nearly as much dry, flaky skin since I added this ampoule to my routine. I thin for the price it’s a pretty great product that would work well for lots of people. 

👎 I didn’t notice any visible effects on skin firmness, but that wasn’t a big concern for me to begin with. This cream is also a bit expensive at $43 for 2.46 oz of product so I would hesitate to repurchase unless there was a sale. 

The Phyto Firming Cream claims to firm skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is deeply hydrating and reinforces the skin barrier on multiple levels. It has an added natural fragrance that shouldn’t irritate the skin. I received this product from Picky and Huecalm in exchange for my honest review. 

Key ingredients:

🪴 Soy, Pea, and vegetable protein to hydrate the skin

🌿 Cica, moringa ceramide, and macadamia ceramide: treat damaged skin barrier

🥑 Avocado oil, olive oil, and Shea butter: provide lasting hydration

👍 My skin has been absolutely loving this cream lately! It’s a very rich and moisturizing so it’s perfect for use overnight. I always wake up after using this surprised at how hydrated my face feels even after so many hours. It isn’t too heavy and it sinks in fast, but I think the brand’s description of it being “lightweight” isn’t very accurate. The scent is very light and herbal and my skin seems fine with it although I could always do without added fragrance. On their website, HueCalm states that the Phyto Firming Cream scored “0.00” on the skin irritation index, however, I would still use caution if you have sensitivities. The packaging feels high quality and I like that a small spatula is included to keep the product sanitary. Overall, The Phyto Firming Cream gets a a big thumbs up from me and my skin! 

💔This serum wasn’t hydrating enough for me to use overnight in place of my usual serum and I doubt it would be hydrating enough for people with dry skin. I also think it would be better packaged in a dropper bottle since the texture is so thin.


The Deep Sea Droplet Serum from Purito claims to give 48 hour hydration and dewy glow to parched skin.

*I received this product free from Picky and Purito in exchange for my review

Key Ingredients:

Deep sea water - rich in nutrients and dissolved minerals to replenish skin

Marine Complex - a blend of Kelp, Glasswort, and Sea Grapes that nourishes the skin

Snow mushroom - intensely hydrating

Peptides - improves skin elasticity and firmness

Thoughts: 

❤️ This serum is incredibly lightweight and has a very watery texture that feels refreshing when applied. It’s lightly hydrating and absorbs into my skin fast without any effort. I enjoyed using this during the day since it wasn’t heavy and didn’t cause my skin to become greasy in during hot and humid weather. It kept my skin looking healthy and layered wonderfully with my other products, never causing pilling or making my pores feel congested.  It claims to be suitable for all skin types and I’d agree, though it’s probably best suited for oily/combination with how light it is. There’s no fragrance, dyes, or other irritating ingredients so sensitive skin types shouldn’t have issues.


💔 Nothing bad to say! It’s a great medium-weight moisturizer that’s worked great in my routine.


Deep Sea Pure Water Cream

The Deep Sea Pure Water Cream from Purito claims to be a fast-absorbing, non-sticky gel cream that provides skin with long-lasting hydration.

*I received this product free from Picky and Purito in exchange for my review

Key Ingredients:

Deep sea water - rich in nutrients and dissolved minerals to replenish skin

Marine Complex - a blend of Kelp, Glasswort, and Sea Grapes that nourishes the skin

Hyaluronic Acid - hydrates and prevents moisture loss

Niacinamide - improves dull and uneven skin tone

Thoughts:

❤️This is a very hydrating gel-cream that has a texture on the thicker side, though not what I would describe as heavy. It sinks into my skin pretty fast and feels very moisturizing. I found that it worked best for me as a night cream, keeping my skin hydrated and soothing some angry hormonal breakouts without causing new congestion. It was too intense for me to use during the day this time of year, but I think I could use it 24/7 in the Wintertime! Purito recommends this cream for dry and combination skin types which seems pretty accurate from my experience, though you might be able to use it in moderation if you have oily skin. It’s fragrance-free and doesn’t contain any harsh ingredients so it should be safe for sensitive skin as well.


👎 Nothing! I really enjoyed the DIVE-IN serum. 

The DIVE-IN serum from Torriden is a lightweight hydrating serum meant to be non-irritating and suitable for all skin types. 

I received this product from Picky and Torriden in exchange for my honest review. 

✨ Key Ingredients:

💧 5D-Complex Hyaluronic Acid: 5 different sized HA molecules to penetrate all layers of the skin and maintain hydration

💧 Allantoin: soothes skin and improves texture

💧 Panthenol, Madecassoside: hydrating and soothing

💧Malachite extract: antioxidant ( and the reason for the blue color of the products )

💧 No fragrance or artificial colors

👍 The DIVE-IN serum has a fairly thin and watery consistency. My skin drank this stuff up and it made for a wonderful start to my skincare routine, providing lots of moisture for my other products to lock in. Sealing it with a layer of snail mucin made sure my skin was kept well-hydrated, even overnight. My face looked plump and glowy for a while after my skincare routine, and I’m used to those effects fading pretty fast. This serum plus the toner definitely helped my skin to retain moisture and benefit more from my other skincare products. I think any skin type could use this serum, although it’s probably best suited to oily and combination since its so light. 

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