the best product ever! my skin is very very dry and i needed smth oily and hydrating! well, this is my ultimate product! leaves my skin smooth, alive and moisturises for all day!

this, to me, is nothing more than a fancy packaged cleansing oil. cannot say this provides any superior cleansing abilities nor is it any more gentle to the skin compared to other cleansing oils. the residue left on my face after use is actually harder to remove than regular cleansing oils. would not repurchase again. very expensive and rather unnecessary for my needs.

I was lucky to get 2 little tubes of the sample :D (so i didn't know the exact price of this product) the lady in the counter was very nice, my friends and I were seeking the milk cleanser (we thought its the best seller) and they're out of it, and she recommended this, compared to the milk cleanser, so I asked for samples!
Two tiny tubes are enough to tell how this cleanser leave my skin soft and silky! I'm kind of addicted to it, but after few hours my combo skin started to look oily..so I didn't buy the full tube. (still giving this product 3 lipsticks cause it really cleanse and gave great feeling when massage!)
Just now I read a review here, it says when using this should be massaging and wash, massage and wash again until the oily film left is gone completely. This made me change my mind and I'll purchase this soon! We'll see if it still works great! :)

This is basically a solid cleansing oil which leaves residue so must be followed by another cleanser. I love the feel of this product but this is a complete rip off and the tube doesn't last very long. It is great for dry skins and completely removes all product. It spreads well, emulsifies nicely with water and feels incredibly smooth. I use this for heavy eye makeup and removes everything. LIke I said though, it is very expensive for a makeup remover so I would not repurchase. It is very gentle and gives something back to the skin when traditional makeup removers can be stripping. I will still stick with buying cheaper asian style cleansing oils since they do the same but at a third of the price. One lippie off for the price, otherwise a 5 star product.

I really like this cleanser. when i first got it i was dissapointed - it did leave a film on the skin. however, i perservered and found that what you have to do is massage it on to the dry face and then loosen the oil with a little water, keep massaging, adding bit by bit more water and eventually rinse it away. leaves your skin baby soft with no residue. if you try and just rinse the product off in one big splash it will not work for you and leave a greasy residue. just keep loosening and massaging the product with waemish water -- it is very calming and thereuptic and only takes an extra 30 or so seconds.
i also use this product to double cleanse - i precleanse with it then follow with a cleansing gel or my liz earle - works a treat. also its great value for money as you get a massive tube!

I ran out of my beloved PTR gentle foaming cleanser whilst I was at a conference and ran to the Clarins spa in the hotel. A very kind therapist gave me a generous free sample of this after carefully looking at my skin.
Firstly, I really liked the packaging - the soft tube with a flip lid that allows you to see how much product is left is great for travelling. The cleanser smells lovely and I enjoyed the whole process of gently massaging it in as a gel, feeling it liquefy and rinsing it off (I used a soft washcloth). However, as others have said I had to rinse and rinse and rinse and I still felt as though there was a film left on my skin.
Sadly by the 3rd day of using this I realised it was breaking me out. My skin became blotchy and I developed some horrid ugly pus filled spots - nothing like this ever happens with my PTR cleanser.
Back home again I'm using my PTR and my skin is slowly getting back to normal. I like some Clarins products, but sadly this one isn't for me.

I love this cleanser. I like the look of the gel and I love how it comes out of the tube as a gel, then transforms to a lovely gooey thick honey coloured gel on my skin. It really cleans well, removing all traces of makeup. I then apply some water to my hands and starts massaging the oil with my wet hands and the oil transforms to a lovely light milky emulsion. I then clean it off and my skin feels fresh and totally clean. I will repurchase. I wish I could buy this from SNet in a Salon sized tube.

There are a lot of complaints I've read in MUA about this cleansing oil but one thing you have to do before rinsing off fully is to emulsify. How you do that is when your face is dry with the gel on it, get some water onto your hands rub onto your face, the product will react to the water, then after a good rubbing, finally wash the makeup remover off. Without that step of emulsification, this will be definitely leave a greasy feel, otherwise if you emulsify, it's pretty AWESOME! Takes off make-up, then I follow with their foaming cleanser. Personally, oil emulsification makeup removers work best for me with the least irritation (if any at all!). I have used DHC's version (recommended) and Shu Uemura (recommended, beautiful packaging) but they are hard to travel with. Clarins' version comes in a tube so I can take it on trips, sleepovers, etc. You also don't need too much, just enough to form a slick surface on your dry face. Then give it a rub for a bit, then add water to your hands (i like to make sure all product has been removed from my hands before moving onto the face) and EMULSIFY before rinsing. Or you will definitely have a greasy face after using this product.

I looooooove this! First of all, it's nice to apply something to dry rather than damp skin - maybe it's just personal preference, but I dislike getting my face wet and this cleansing process cuts a bit of that out. My favourite thing, though, is the point where the gel transforms into a thick oil on your skin. Massaging it round your face feels really nice, and you can actually see it lifting off your makeup.
After rinsing (the oil turns into a light foam when it comes into contact with water), skin feels clean and tight but not uncomfortably dry. It feels and smells light and gentle to use.
I can't really comment on the price as the tube I'm using was a gift, but this is such a good cleanser I'd be willing to pay a little more for it. Packaging is as usual for Clarins - simple but high-end. Overall, I may repurchase this if I can afford to do so!

I love this product! I have combination skin, typical dryness in the cheeks and normal to oily in the t-zone. This left my skin feeling comfortable and not tight. The draw for me is the feeling that my skin is not "stripped". I like my skin clean but still hydrated. I agree with others that there seems to be something left behind on the skin, but I don't find this to be problematic in my case. I kind of like this as it makes me think that there is still something to protect my skin from becoming too dry. I tend to like a nice moisture rich glow on my face, but not an oily appearance - this is precisely what I get. Never have I experienced a breakout while using this. I honestly have no complaints here. Even though the price is a bit much for a cleanser, I will continue to purchase and use this product for as long as it is available.

I saw this product and it looked like a good cleanser to use in the winter when my skin is drier. The woman at the counter kindly gave me a large sample to try. I'm so glad she did - this didn't work for my skin at all. It left a greasy feel and I had breakouts afterwards. So far, I haven't had any luck with Clarins products, so I guess this is just one line that I'll have to keep away from.

I really like the packaging of this product and it's light scent. It's in a clear squeeze tube so you can get every little bit of product out and so you can see how much product you have left. I'm not too big a fan of it's color 'cause I prefer something with less added ingredients, but it's not that big of a deal. This comes out of the tube a gel, and as you massage this into your face, the heat of your fingers melt this into an oil on your face that emulsifies with water. I've been using this for about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks once daily and I notice that it has improved the texture and tone of my skin. I have some redness but after using this, I noticed that I was only a little bit red on my problem (acne) areas. I was using MAC's studio fix fluid that broke me out terribly and this helped to fix it! After you wash this off, it does feel like something's been left on your skin, but my cotton ball with toner comes up clean. Also, when your face dries, you don't feel the residue. I think this clogs the pores on my nose faster than usual but it hasn't caused any breakout/whitehead/blackhead (KNOCK ON WOOD). I also noticed that I get a few dry patches around my mouth that don't even go away after a lot moisturizer - it just ends up feeling like oily, dry, rough skin. I will continue to use this but I plan to try something else before I repurchase this.

I normally use Dermalogica products (and I'm also a fan of Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish for night time cleansing). I just felt like a change for a while and used to use (happily so) Clarins products, so thought I'd try this out. I also live overseas right now so Clarins is easier for me to get hold off. Pure Melt leaves my combo skin feeling sparkly clean, clear and ultra soft. I love the feel of it on my skin, which helps with encouraging me to cleanse thoroughly and for a good length of time. It removes all my make up and I haven't had problems with residue. It seems to be doing exactly what it says on the tin. In fact, I had a couple of spots beginning to take residence on my cheek but they've gone away without amounting to anything. The only thing I've done differently is cleanse with this product. The price is pretty pricey as I don't think the tube will last as long as some products do. But it's leaving my skin at it's best, so I'd re purchase. I look forward to using the multi active day/night cream I purchased at duty free, once my Dermologica cream runs out. continued >>

Left residue on my face that would not rinse off with water. Maybe OK if you use a toner afterwards, but left my face sticky and filmy. I like other Clarins products, but not this one.

This is an amazing product! I use it for makeup removal / cleansing and trust me, it works VERY well! It's gentle, grease free, does not sting, takes out blackheads and removes make up!! My blemishes are visibly diminishing!
If you are not sure how much gel to use, just fill your palm pit and it will just be enough.
If you have combination skin, this is the right cleanser for you.

This is a great cleanser. It removes all makeup gently and effectively. However, the fact that it is rather pricey prevents me from wanting to repurchase it. After all, there are cheaper cleansers on the market that are just about equally as effective as this one.

OMG this is the most creative skincare invention ever!!! And what's more it actually works really well! As they state on the description, it is a gel consistency to start, then as you massage it in, it turns into a nice smooth oil and finally when you add water to rinse it off, it turns into a very gentle cleansing milk. Because it is such a 'deep' cleanser, I only use it to remove make up and cleanse at night. I feel it is an unnecessary waste to use it in the morning so I just use a foaming cleanser in the shower for the am. Also, although I have acne-prone, sensitive skin, it doesn't irritate me or cause any breakouts so all-in-all, this is a MUST BUY!

This product goes on like a gel, you massage it in until it warms and feels like an oil, then you add water and it becomes milky and you rinse it off. I usually use Liz Earle and was on my way there to buy more when I bought this on a whim after having used it once at my mum's house and enjoyed the experience. I don't regret it! My skin is quite sensitive to new products and I have to be careful what I use, but I feel like this is working really well for me. Although I agree with other reviewers that sometimes it feels like there is a little bit of residue on my face somehow my skin still feels really clean and fresh after using it. Also there is something really pleasureable about the whole gel to oil to milk experience, it makes my morning and evening face cleansing feel both fun and luxurious. I get that with Liz Earle and Eve Lom as well and find it a really important part of my routine - I am happy to spend a bit more money on things which make me feel happy when I use them! I don't find the smell in any way offensive like some reviewers do. All in all I highly recommend.

This cleanser is basically a semi-solid oil having a gel-like consistency at room temperature. When warmed by the fingertips, it melts into an oil, and upon addition of water, the oil emulsifies to a milky emulsion.
The idea of a gel-oil is clever since it's not liquid and runny like traditional oil cleansers, which makes it easier to work with and the squeeze bottle it comes with is convenient for traveling. But because it's a gel and it's a cleanser, you'll find yourself finishing off the tube quicker than you realize, so it's probably not cost-effective if you're on a budget considering a tube costs $32 and 4 oz of gel can get used up in less than 2 months.
Another thing that's unique about the Pure Melt Cleansing Gel is its base oil is marula oil. Marula oil is great for dry skin since it hydrates the skin, it heals skin tissue, reduces redness, makes the skin smooth and supple, has high anti-oxidant content, and high stability.
In my experience, indeed, I find the cleanser gentle on my sensitive, normal-dry skin. After cleansing, I find my skin hydrated and soft, but oddly enough, I don't feel my skin fresh and clean. Like there's a weird waxy residue left over, making my skin feel conjested, so I -must- use a second cleanser afterwards. The cleanser has a very strong fragrance which I do not like at all; it's overwhelming and makes me feel nauseated. I guess I'm sensitive to strong smells. It makes my cleansing experience particularly unpleasant.
As for its cleansing abilities, it only cleanses waterproof makeup and sunscreen decently, but not thoroughly. A little bit of makeup remains, not to mention you get that icky waxy residue. I use a separate eye-makeup remover to remove my mascara, but I don't find it irritating when the cleanser gets in them.
All in all, the Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel is a gel-type oil cleanser that's easy to work with and convenient for traveling. It's soothing and hydrating and gentle on my sensitive skin, but it doesn't remove heavy makeup/sunscreen as well as I had hoped. It doesn't leave my skin fresh and clean, but leaves a weird waxy residue after cleansing. The cleanser has a strong, overwhelming fragrance that I personally do not like. It's a decent cleanser that washes waterproof makeup and sunscreen well, but because it leaves a weird feeling after cleansing and has a strong fragrance, I don't consider it a favorite. I would say it would be a good emergency substitute if I run out of Fancl since Fancl is harder to get and Clarins is easily available in department stores in the US.
(Edit: I forgot to mention, Clarins says this cleanser is suitable for all skintypes, but I think it's good for normal-dry. I don't think oily skintypes would enjoy this cleanser since it's so thick and hydrating (not to mention that weird residue. Using a second cleanser is a must!)

I purchased this product around two months ago. For reference I usually have oily skin, but at the moment it's combination due to the colder weather.
The product starts out as a gel, you rub it into dry skin and it transform into an oil and when you apply water it turns milky and rinses off. The gel allows for easy, mess-free application,it gets rid of all make up- even mascara (often 3 coats), it feels gentle on the skin, it washes off leaving behind no residue and afterwards skin is left feeling soft, smooth and comfortable.
I've used this for three months and it hasn't made my skin break out. I still have over half a bottle left even though i use it twice a day. I use it even when I'm not wearing make up because i love the way it feels on my skin. Some reviewers have complained of a residue on the skin after washing off- to avoid this, ensure you apply to dry skin. I would recommend to all skin types, even oily skins.
The reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because even though i like the product, for me I can get similar results from other oil based cleansers, so I may be tempted to try others. However, it is less messy to use because it starts off as a gel and its travel- friendly because of the plastic tube packaging.