I've been using this cleanser as a pre cleanse, on dry skin, to remove my make up before using a foaming cleanser to actually clean my face afterwards. I figured that it would work in a similar way to an oil cleanser, as this gel turns into an oil, and then emulsifies and goes white when it comes into contact with water.

I've got oily skin so I wouldn't use this as my only cleanser, as I'd be nervous about any residue being left on my skin. It rubs on to dry skin and seems to do a very good job of getting my waterproof sunscreen and make up off. It hasn't irritated or broken my skin out, so in many ways I think I would use this again/re purchase it.

It should be £9 but I got it with a £5 off voucher, so for that price I think it was very good value. I might pay full price, I'm not sure.

One negative I have to mention is the fragrance. I'm not sensitive to fragrances (in fact I don't usually notice fragrances), but I have to say that this is one of the most heavily fragranced skincare items I've ever used. It's so strongly fragranced that I would even question if this gel is suitable for dry/sensitive skin types.

Overall, I'm very pleased with this as an oil cleanser that cost £4. I've got other balms/oils to use up in my stash so I'm going to move on to them, but if I did run out of everything I might buy this again.

Well I guess I am not alone when I say that this wacky winter and cold spring has done a number on my skin and unfortunately, they also coincided with the disastrous reformulations of my HG facial product line Beyond Belief Vita C+. I have spent a pretty penny buying and returning products over the past few months trying to find a replacement moisturizer and cleanser, and through it all the under layers of my skin have become tight and dry and my pores became consistently clogged. So now I have been trying the Boots melting gel cleanser for the past 3 days and I can already tell a difference. My skin is supple, looks bright, and no more uncomfortable tightness, thank goodness. My pores do look a bit clogged to my uber-critical eye (I study my skin daily :), so I will be sure to keep watch on this, and hopefully my skin will not take a turn for the worse. So far, so good...if these results keep up I will probably move on to try the night moisturizer as well.

I bought this hoping it would be similar to the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel as i had run out and wan't able to get more. This seemed like a cheap alternative. I was very wrong. It feels very odd when it goes on and turns into a milky wash too quickly. You also have to use a lot in order to get it to go on. It just doesn't feel like it is cleaning your skin! I do not have sensitive skin and never have an issue with products, but this (despite saying it is hypoallergenic) made me come out in a rash! My face is all bumpy after using it for a week. It is now banished to the back of my cupboard and I have bitten the bullet price wise and ordered more Dermalogica. If you a re looking for a good cleansing product I recommend that one instead!

Seems like it works well enough but it STINKS like I sprayed perfume on my face. pass.

I bought this trying to economise after using Shu Uemura's incredible cleansing oil - the green one - and hoping that this would be similar but cheaper

It's not and although I'm glad I tried it, I've got almost a full bottle left which will only get used in an emergency now.

Unlike most oil cleansers, the instructions say to apply to a damp face, which as far as I can see defeats the purpose of it being an oil as it immediately turns milky.

I've tried applying it dry, but really, I hate the smell and the texture is just like glue (as is the colour). Just a really unpleasant cleansing experience for me. I'd rather use a proper cleansing oil rather than this gel stuff.

UGH! This stuff made my chin and forehead break out so badly. I have mild acne, but this made me break out like crazy in spots I usually don't. I think it was the fragrance in it, which is a shame. Oh well, onto the next product.

This cleanser is nothing short of miraculous for me. I have oily but easily dehydrated skin, and most foaming cleansers irritate me and leave my skin flaky and parched. On the other hand, cleansers toted as being hydrating and non-irritating (e.g. Cetaphil) do nothing to remove my makeup and leave an off-putting film on my skin. This manages to avoid both issues! It starts off as a gel but quickly transforms into an oil, whisking away every last trace of makeup. It leaves my skin feeling super smooth, but not unclean or greasy in the slightest. It also does not irritate my eyes one bit! I noticed that oil production is greatly reduced after using this, I think the rosehip oil in it balances my skin. I highly recommend for all skin types.

I love this cleanser. I need to use an oil based cleanser in the evenings because I use an oil based sunscreen. I've tried traditional cleansing oils--Shu, Philosophy, and Josie Maran, but they all were somewhat drying and slightly irritating. The Boots cleanser is gentle, removes all my facial make up and sunscreen, rinses clean, plus it's inexpensive. It does have a strong fragrance, which I don't mind, but some might find it to be a problem. This has become a staple for me.

I love this product. I received it in a swap from another MUAer and I'm in love. It makes my skin feel so clean and yet not dry in the slightest. The scent is lovely and it really does make my skin look beautiful! At £9 it's not the cheapest cleanser but a bit goes a long way and with a No. 7 voucher it's very reasonable. Can't wait to try some of the other products in the Beautiful Skin range!

Wow, this is good, smells beautiful, makes my skin feel clean yet not dried out. Only used it twice but I am hooked already , I like the packaging and I would definitely repurchase.