i have a bad habit of not checking products first. i was in muji store browsing travel sizes items to try. one of them was their cleansing oil. i have tried their toners and i like it, so i wanted to see their cleansing oil as well. i didn't check their ingredients first, so i kind of regret buying it before checking first. you'll see the reason later.
this is the description on their website: a skin-friendly cleansing oil that uses olive oil as the main ingredient and 100% of the oil components are plant based. fragrance- free, color-free, mineral oil-free, paraben-free, alcohol-free, allergy-tested (not all people are allergic).
ingredients list: hydrogenated polyisobutene, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, ethyl oleate, sorbitan oleate, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil. simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, helianthus annuus (hybrid sunflower) oil, DPG, orange (citrus aurantium dulsis) flower water, water, BG, tocopherol, prunus persica (peach) leaf extract, prunus armeniaca (apricot) juice, glycerin, propylparaben, butylparaben
the packaging: the oil comes in transparent plastic bottle with flip top since it's only a travel size. it has description at the back in japanese, but since i bought it in singapore, there's another label with short description as well as the ingredients list in english on it. this is the travel size so it only comes in 50 ml. i honestly forgot if this one came with any sealing on it at all.
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the scent: this is where i regret it. i was looking at the label and saw that olive oil was not at the top, so i thought it won't be a problem. but the moment i tried it, i instantly regret it. it smells just like DHC cleansing oil that i don't like at all. so i have to hold my breath as long as i wash my face. however, this really has no added fragrance, so it would be okay for sensitive skin.
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the product: the oil is a clear one, it might have a tinge of color because of its natural ingredients. the consistency is quite runny, it's just a bit viscous than water. it's easy to spread around, and emulsify a bit after adding water.
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the result: it does clean well. even mascara. but i don't use japanese mascara that's hard to erase. i think western mascara are easier to get rid of. i also don't use lip tint or heavy eye makeup as well. so for my daily makeup routine (bb cream or tint moisturizer, blush, bronzer, a bit eyeshadow, tint balm or lipstick and mascara), it still works well. after rinsing it off with water, i don't feel it's drying my skin at all. no residue at all.
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it's clear so it doesn't show on my hand
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now you'd know why i don't like this one. although this works well, doesn't strip my skin and really affordable, i really can't stand the smell. just like DHC one. however, the website stated that this one is fully plant based, so if you're looking for a vegan skincare product, you can try this one. i guess muji is easier to get worldwide, so you don't have to go to japan to buy it. as for me, i don't think i'll repurchase this one.
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