Review: Kanebo Freshel White C Cleansing Oil

After reading Paris‘ take on double cleansing, I thought I’d give it a go. My initial opinion of double-cleansing was “Huh? Clean twice? Won’t it activate even more sebum on my face?” The answer, after trying it out for a bit, is no.

The oil-based cleanser I’m currently using is Kanebo Freshel White C Cleansing Oil. I know that Shu Uemura has a popular range of cleansing oils, but as they’re currently a bit too expensive for me, I thought I’d try out Kanebo’s lower-end range. And I was not disappointed.

Kanebo Freshel White C Cleansing oil

Ingredients:

Mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), Ethylhexyl palmitate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Diglyceryl sebacate/ isopalmitate, Water (aqua), Squalane, Olea Europaea (olive) fruit oil, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Tocopherol.

I use the cleansing oil on the days which I wear makeup. Since I wear foundation, blusher and all that to work, I tend to do the double-cleansing ritual after work. The cleansing oil did a good job removing all the foundation and other makeup off my face, leaving no residue. What was even better was that it left my skin feeling soft and smooth. It was not at all oily, nor did it cause extra sebum builtup on my face. Props to Kanebo for that.

A little information about double cleansing, for those who aren’t too sure about how that works:

1. Apply the cleansing oil to your entire face and massage it into areas with more makeup, gently working into the eyes.
2. Wash it off with water, thus removing all makeup (leave the eyes for last, but be very gentle with them). Make sure your hands are absolutely dry when you pour the cleansing oil onto your hands before working it onto your face. When the oil mixes with water, it will emulsify.
3. Next, lather your face with your normal cleanser, and wash your face thoroughly.
4. Tone, and then moisturise.

I have combination skin, and so far, there are no problems with my skin, which is good. I’m quite liking this cleansing oil; I might just buy another bottle of this once it’s finished 😉

The Kanebo Freshel White C Cleansing Oil retails at RM43.70 at Sasa.

What I like about it: Doesn’t leave any makeup residue on the skin; after wash, it leaves my skin soft and supple.

What I did not like about it: Nothing really.

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7 comments… add one
  1. Parisb

    YES! You made the absolutely right choice. Shu Uemura breaks me out and some other people I know. Kanebo has some of the best skincare out there both in their high end and low end brands. Freshel is a really good brand, honestly. And its pretty affordable too. Yay for highlighting this!

  2. Tine

    Paris: Oh I agree. I was quite surprised at how good it was, and how CHEAP. I’m definitely going back to check out more of the Freshel range. It really is too bad that I only started using now; they were PLENTY of these in Japan! 🙁

  3. prettybeautiful

    haha i tried shu uemura cleansing oil before, but i just seemed to have some problems with cleansing oil

  4. jess

    does Kanebo Freshel White C Cleansing Oil contains mineral oil? Coz i can’t touch mineral oil at all. will break me out.thanks babes

  5. Tine

    Jess:
    I’m afraid it does contain mineral oil. Shucks.

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