77%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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ingredients

mineral oil, corn germ oil, polysorbate 85, safflower seed oil , sorbitan trioleate , ethylhexyl stearate, jojoba seed oil, avocado oil , sea water, glycerin, tocopherol , limonene, canola oil, linalool, c12-15 alkyl benzoate , dicaprylyl carbonate, isopropyl myristate, ethyl oleate, rapeseed seed oil, butylphenyl methylpropional, bitter orange peel extract, tomato extract , capsicum fruit extract, fragrance

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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16 years ago

My skin is sensitive due to Differin, and this cleansing oil is a bit too drying for me. Also I think something in it is slightly irritating my skin -- it tingles a bit when I use it. It hasn't...

About reviewer (123 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel



5.0
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16 years ago

This stuff is the Chewbacca Defense of cleaners. It makes no sense. This is oil. My skin is oily. It should make it oilier, right? Wrong. I don't know how, but it makes my skin clean and...

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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16 years ago

This smells pretty good and doesn't break me out, but for some reason , even though it strips my skin, I don't feel clean after washing. Sadly, the almost-full bottle is just sitting in my bathroom.

About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

This was the first cleansing oil that I ever tried and I liked it a lot. I had to get used to the process of it. Apply a pump or so (I often got away with less) to a dry face, add water little by...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrown

EyesBlack


1.0
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17 years ago

From the reviews, it would appear that those with allergies to mineral oils or oils in general should stay away from this product. I wish I had paid as much attention to the negative reviews as the...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

the cleansing oil is great. It got rid of the redness and dryness I have experiencing in my cheeks and has evened out my overall skin tone. I don't have to wear foundation anymore! I can get away...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I had been using Shiseido's cleanser for a while and decided to try Shu Uemura for a change (and because I was swayed by the gorgeous packaging). This is excellent as a makeup remover and takes...

About reviewer (117 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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17 years ago

overall: i have the high performance cleansing oil in fresh(pink). i have been using it as a waterproof makeup remover instead of a cleanser or toner. i think it feels really greasy and gross....

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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17 years ago

I have oily/combination skin, and for the first week this cleanser was wonderful, I really thought I found my HG. It reduced my blackheads and pores, and made my skin feel really soft. However,...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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17 years ago

I waited a couple of weeks before writing this review, so bare with me if I change it again. I was skeptical about using "oils" on my skin but every other oil-free, acne wash, acne control, oil...

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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17 years ago

the first time i got my makeup done at the Shu counter, I was obsessed with this stuff. could swear by it, thought it made my skin clear up, etc etc etc. it really did make my skin clear...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

<p>I waited for a week before giving an impartial review for this <b>Shu Uemura </b> product, particularly, the <b>High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil, ORIGINAL. (Yellow)</b></p> When you...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I am in my 30s who's developed very sensitive, dry and allergy prone skin. I break out in painful cystic acne as a reaction to many dif. products and I've tried every fashiony skincare line and...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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17 years ago

This stuff is amazing, it acts like makeup remover and a facial cleanser in one. I have combo normal skin and it removes all of my makeup (even waterproof mascara) without leaving my skin greasy...

About reviewer (1644 reviews)

Age

SkinOther, Other, Warm

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


4.0
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17 years ago

i bought the travel size cleansers from yahoo auctions. perfect for remover makeup (including the toughest mascara which is fasio mascara IMO) and it doesn't leave my face oily (be sure to use...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


2.0
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17 years ago

I really wanted to like this product, and I am in love with the chic packaging and handy dispenser pump. I thought it was great that I could get such a large quantity to last a long time (but oh,...

About reviewer (508 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I can't use this as a daily cleanser but it is GREAT at removing make-up. Works better on mascara and eye liner than anything else I've tried, and there is definitely a feeling of glamour when...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

I love it! This is my HG cleanser. It removes all traces of makeup --- waterproof eyeliner and mascara included --- but washes away cleanly without leaving my skin tight and itchy. Sometimes I...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

After reading all the fantastic reviews about this product on here, I decided to get 1 for myself! Went to the Shu Uemura shop and was advised by the SA to get the pink one when I told her I have...

About reviewer (141 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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18 years ago

I've been using this cleansing oil (the yellow one) for over year, and it's my favorite cleansers so far. I have sensitive skin, especially around my cheeks, and this cleanser is very mild and...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack