I double cleanse. I’m almost fanatical about double-cleansing. Years ago, and it pains me to admit this, but I used to only wash my face with a cleanser, and that was it. It wasn’t until I started reading more about skincare and Korean skincare routines that I stumbled upon double-cleansing.
I once tried a cleansing oil that broke me out, and I gave up on double-cleansing. I thought, “why am I putting oil on my already oily face?” But now I know. It takes oil to wash away oil, grime, dirt, makeup, and sunscreen. And instead of blaming double-cleansing, I know now it was that specific oil cleanser. So I tried other brands. I mistakenly bought one from Miniso, and it was awful. It left the dreaded ‘oily residue’ behind on my face, smelled like plastic, and didn’t remove my makeup or sunscreen.
I found my favourite oil cleanser from The Face Shop (shoutout to Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil). However, I can only purchase it from eBay, and with the pandemic raging and our mail carrier overwhelmed, I gave up on it (for now).
I needed something accessible, easy to find, and something that wouldn’t leave an oily residue behind. Enter Skinfix’s Barrier+ Foaming Oil Cleanser!
The Specifics:
Brand: Skinfix
Claims:Ā “This 98-percent naturally-derived formula is clinically proven to support natural hydration, smooth the look of uneven texture, reduce the appearance of blotchiness, and visibly reduce redness. This velvety cleanser effectively removes dirt and makeup without stripping skin.” (x)Ā
Ingredients: Water/Eau/Aqua, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Gluconolactone, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Squalene, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Coconut Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate.
Affordability: I paid $38 CDN for 177ml/6oz. I thought it was a little expensive for what I would normally pay for a cleansing oil, but it’s been seven months and I still have almost half a bottle left. I think for the amount needed for your face versus the price tag, it’s worth it.
Condition of my skin: I’ve used this cleanser on broken skin, blemished skin, dehydrated skin, and skin in good condition. I’ve also used this cleanser after slathering my face in heavy oils and creams the night before and sunscreen.
Skin prep: I dampen my face.
How do I use this product?: I only need 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of this cleanser. I rub my hands together to create a lathering foam and gently massage it into my damp face for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, I wash it off. I use it on my face, eye area, and neck.
Smell: Fragrance-free!
Texture: Unlike regular cleansing oils, this one looks like a milky gel cleanser. It’s thicker than oil but thinner than a gel cleanser. It’s an oil/gel hybrid.
How does it leave my face?: Clean and refreshed.
How does my face feel afterward?: It leaves my face smooth, soft, and clean without stripping my face and making it feel painfully dry. I was hesitant to use this product on my eyes because they’re sensitive, but this cleanser didn’t aggravate them or make them sting.
Does it meet its claims/results?: Yes! I can honestly say that this oil cleanser is fantastic and effective. It doesn’t aggravate my (sometimes) sensitized skin, and it effectively removes dirt and grime without leaving a greasy residue behind.
Love or hate?:Ā I absolutely love this product. I love the fact that it’s free from “fragrance, parabens, sulfates, formaldehyde, phthalates, silicones, lanolin, petrolatum, propylene glycol, PEGs, gluten”(x), and it’s great for all skin types. The bottle will last me almost a year (or longer), helps clear out my pores (preventing blackheads), and is effective. It has become my favourite cleansing oil.Ā Ā
Repurchase: Yes. I’d like to try other cleansing oils, but I will be keeping this in my skincare repertoire.
Recommend: I cannot recommend this product enough! If you’re looking for a cleansing oil, new to cleansing oils, are afraid of washing your face with oils, don’t want to break out from using oils, have very dry or sensitive skin, etc., I recommend this product. Overall, I recommend you give this product a try.
Final thoughts: I’m glad I stumbled upon this oil cleanser. I’m new to Skinfix, but I enjoy the efficacies, the streamlined and neat packaging, the free from fragrance and parabens, etc. of their products. Though the formula and feel of this oil cleanser are different than regular oil cleansers, this product is just as good as my absolute favourite Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil.
- free from fragrance, parabens, sulfates, formaldehyde
- cruelty-free
- leaves skin soft and supple without drying the skin
- is gentle but effectively removes sunscreenĀ
- a lot of product in the bottle
- good for all skin types
- non-irritating
- doesn’t leave a greasy residue behind
Honeysuckle Haiku 
My findings are very similar to yours. I could never use an oil, even though my skin is dry/dehydrated. But then I came upon this brand and liked what I read about skin barrier repair & care. I tried the cleanser first & loved it. Now I also regularly use their serum & moisturizer.
Cheers to you!
Debi