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alexxis03

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Oil cleanser or cleansing balm?

I have sensitive and acne-prone skin. I've been using the oil cleanser for a while, but I fear it might be causing me clogged pores... Do you recommend me to use a cleansing balm instead?
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buba991

Oily/Resilient

Both are oil based products, so any of them could break you out. Just go through reviews and see if people with you skin type had any bas experiences, although skin1004 is well tolerated by most skin types
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Bitesizedbagel

Oily/Resilient

I agree with this. I would add, you need to make sure you’re using a water based cleanser after the oil based cleanser to ensure you’re washing off all the extra residue.
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robinhop

Dry/Sensitive

Oil based cleansers can be pore clogging. They are great at removing makeup, sunscreen and impurities but you may have better with a water based cleanser. These from B_Lab have matcha 🍵 in them to soothe skin, and do a good job of cleansing check them out. One is a oil cleansing balm!
Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser

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Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser

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Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm

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Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm

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friedeggblt

Oily/Sensitive

what oil cleanser are you using? i have some recommendations if you’d like!!
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seeying

Oily/Resilient

do you have any that emulsifies well? and the oil is abit on the more viscous side ? i need it to remove makeup and sunscreen :)
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circe

Dry/Sensitive

Oil cleanser!!
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