Dermalogica Precleanse

Requires two to three pumps to cleanse sunscreen off the face and is pricey for what it is

The smell is like a straight up spa. It has all these essential oils like kukui nut and apricot that make me actually look forward to washing my face at night instead of it being a chore.

I have super oily skin and was terrified that putting more oil on my face would give me massive breakouts but it actually did the opposite. It helps dissolve the hardened oil in my pores so I have way fewer blackheads now.

This is the only thing that gets my waterproof mascara off without me having to tug at my eyelashes until they fall out. I just massage a little over my eyes and the mascara just vanishes.

The way it turns milky when you add water is so cool. It goes from a thick oil to a light lotion and rinses off totally clean without leaving that greasy film that other cleansing oils do.

I bought the huge professional size bottle with the pump because I use it every single night. It is a bit of an investment up front but it lasts me nearly a year so it is actually cheaper than buying drugstore wipes.

I do hot yoga and its is the only thing that really gets the sweat and sunblock off my face before I go in with my regular cleanser.

Honestly my skin texture has completely changed since I started precleansing. My serums actually sink in now because they aren't trying to fight through a layer of leftover gunk and dead skin.

You have to use this on dry hands and a dry face or it won't work. I made that mistake the first time and it just slid around but when you do it right it turns all the makeup into a liquid mess that rinses away perfectly.

My skin used to be so red and irritated from scrubbing with cloths but now I just use my fingers and it is much gentler.

The pump is great because it doesn't leak or get messy. I hate oily bottles sitting on my vanity but this packaging stays really clean and looks nice.

If you wear long-wear lipstick or heavy sunscreen you 100 percent need this. A regular foaming wash just won't cut through those formulas but this takes them off in about 30 seconds.

I noticed my pores around my nose look so much smaller. They aren't actually shrinking but because this oil gets the dirt out of them they don't look like dark little dots anymore.

I love that it is plant-based and doesn't have mineral oil in it. My skin is sensitive to a lot of cheap fillers but this feels high quality and hasn't caused a single bump or rash.

It is very thin and spreads easily so you don't need a lot. Just one or two pumps is plenty to cover my whole face and neck and even behind my ears where my hair products build up.

My husband started using it to get the grit and grime off his face after working in the garage. He was shocked at how much better his skin felt compared to using bar soap.

It really preps the skin for the second wash. When I use my special cleansing gel after this it actually foams up better because it is cleaning my skin instead of just fighting through makeup.

I've tried the generic versions of cleansing oils and they always feel too thick or smell like cooking oil. This one has a luxury feel that justifies the price for me.

I struggle with dry patches in the winter and this oil keeps my skin from getting stripped. It leaves my face feeling soft and bouncy instead of tight and itchy.

It doesn't cloud my vision like some other eye makeup removers do. I can open my eyes while I'm rinsing and I don't get that blurry film over my pupils.

I use this even on days when I don't wear makeup. Just getting the pollution and the SPF off at the end of the day makes my face feel so much lighter and fresher.

It is a solid first step in a routine. If you are serious about skincare you have to start with a clean canvas and this is the best way to get there.

I caught a glimpse of the cotton pad I used after my old routine and it was still dirty. After switching to this the pad comes away totally white. That was all the proof I needed.

It has a very relaxing vibe. Massaging the oil into my face at the end of a long day feels like a little mini-massage that helps me de-stress before bed.

I noticed that my expensive night creams are working better. I think it is because they are actually hitting my skin directly for once.

It is just a classic product that works exactly how it says it will. My skin is clearer and smoother and I will never go back to just a single wash again.

The bottle lasts forever because the oil is so effective you don't have to keep adding more. One pump is usually enough for my whole face.

I used to think washing my face twice was a marketing gimmick but then I tried this oil and saw how much foundation was still on my skin after using a regular soap. It is gross but so satisfying to see everything actually melt off.