I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review.
I purchased the original version of this a few years ago. The eucalyptus scent, while refreshing, was very strong. In this updated version, the eucalyptus is still refreshing but alot less pungent and I think will be more agreeable for most people. Since the scent is more mild now I got to focus more on the formulation. Effectiveness: this is an effective oil based cleanser, it takes off face makeup well but struggles a little with eye makeup like most cleansing balms I’ve tried. I do find it to be more gentle than some- however I kind of like that aspect of it. When you rinse 95% of the product comes off- your face feels clean but theres a softness to it where it feels like it left a slight moisturizing component on your skin. My skin is left feeling clean but not too dry where my skin feels tight. I honestly think it’s the perfect oil based cleanser for people with dry skin who don’t want to double cleanse, or people with any skin type who are double cleansing. Personally I prefer to only cleanse once with an oil cleanser that will rinse cleanly- which I feel this does well enough to only do one step. My issue with it is that because it has essential oils & I have allergies, I don’t feel like I can use it around my eyes due to irritation. If you don’t have allergies I don’t believe you will have an issue due to the mild scent. Honestly it’s a great cleanser that most people will love- I still use it on days…