this is a super long overdue post. i've used up the refill pouch, and then i bought the real bottle just so i can take proper picture of the product, and now i almost finish with it too. and i haven't written any review yet. oh dear. so i decided to make time to take picture (life has been hectic lately with my nanny and maid taking turn in getting on leave which force me to do their workload), and write a review soon. i also have tried the speedy version, so if you are curious about that, you can read about it here. but for now, let's find out about the deep version.
this is the description from sasa website: kose cosmeport softymo deep cleansing oil remove all trace of makeup, including stubborn waterproof mascara. cleanse and purifies deep in pores. it washes away sebum that blocks pores. improve blackheads problem. pores are cleared. skin is refreshed, purified and clean.
the packaging: it comes in a yellow plastic bottle with pump head, it's a clear plastic so you can clearly see the remaining products inside. at the back there's a lot of text, but everything is in japanese. there's plastic sealing around the bottle and stopper under the pump that secure the pump so no product is being spilled during transport. there's nothing else unfortunately. the bottle comes in 230 ml. the refill is a big pouch that has the picture of the deep version bottle at front. at the back there's description in japanese as usual. however, the tip of the pouch is something else. usually, my refill pouch doesn't have anything inside the tip of the opening, so when i try to refill the bottle, sometimes it will collapse or go flimsy and it will make the product spills all over my sink. but the japanese has thought about it. they put a short straw-like hard plastic inside the tip of the opening, so when you pour the refill to the bottle, it will go smoothly.
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| the bottle |
the scent: as usual, it's unscented. at first, i use the refill and i don't smell anything. but... when i change into using the real bottle, somehow i smell a bit like DHC cleansing oil. like olive oil scent that makes me nauseous. but as i'm using it regularly, it doesn't smell as strongly as when i just open it.
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| back of the bottle |
the product: compared to the speedy one, this is still a runny cleansing oil, but a tad more richer and more oily slip feeling. although the bottle is yellow, the cleansing oil is pale gold, if not almost transparent. it spreads easily because of the runny texture and i can massage it all over my face easily without any irritation. this is a cleansing oil that gets emulsified when you mix it with water but don't expect foams or crazy bubble.
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| the refill pouch |
the result: it can remove basic makeup easily, like base makeup, eyeshadow, eyeliner (not easily, though), liquid lipstick and even mascara. but i don't use it to remove mascara because i have separate mascara remover that's easy and reliable, not to mention that i have to rub my eyes a bit harder to remove all the mascara, sooo... no thank you. oh, and not forgetting that it will sting your eyes if you accidentally get it into your eyes. but not crazily sting your eyes, but still.. it stings.
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left: bb cream, cream blush, highlighter, liquid lipstick, eyeliner and mascara
second from left: after applying the cleansing oil and massage it around (you can see that eyeliner is the hardest thing to clean)
second from right: after adding water the eyeliner is starting to fade
right: after washing it off and pat dry - nothing is left! |
compared to the speedy version, this "deep" version is a little bit rich, more oily slip. but both works well removing makeup, so it totally depends on your preference. but on the downside, both is on the drying side, compared to biore. but my skin could take both even though i've used it everyday. not as drying as innisfree, but not moisturizing like DHC. as for the price, both kose cleansing oil are still more affordable than DHC. if i have to pick favorites, mine would be biore first, then the speedy version then this deep version. basically because i don't like the olive oil scent and the slippery feeling. i honestly can't say whether i would recommend this or not. based on the performance, this is a good and affordable cleansing oil. but other aspect, it's just preference. you should try it yourself. i think you could get it from watsons, or straight from japan's drugstore. or online. this is a widely-known brand, so it's easier to get it. and it won't break your wallet. so try it and let me whether or not you like it.
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