tatcha camellia cleansing oil

this is the description from their website: this moisturizing 2-in-1 makeup remover and cleanser is formulated with camellia oil to gently remove even waterproof makeup, melt away excess oil, and nourish skin to feel softer than silk. the camellia cleansing oil thoroughly cleanses the skin without stripping it of its natural moisture, leaving skin feeling balanced and nourished. it does not contain mineral oil, so the liquid emulsifies completely with no oily residue. the hydrating formula of this facial cleansing oil draws out oils, removes sunscreen and waterproof makeup (even mascara), which makes it perfect for incorporating into your skincare ritual. ideal for all skin types, including dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, and combination skin.

featured ingredients:

- japanese camellia oil (tsubaki): this featherweight botanical oil has been prized in Asia for centuries for its superb moisturizing and antioxidant activity. it is richer in oleic acid than olive oil, and is an excellent source of vitamin A, B, D and E. it is also blessed with nourishing omega fatty acids 3,6 and 9. all of these ingredients aid in the nourishment of your skin from the inside out.

- hadasei-3: a proprietary complex of rice, green tea, and algae. this trio of timeless, antioxidant-rich superfoods works in harmony to deliver plump, petal-soft skin at any age. crafted through a process of double fermentation, hadasei-3 contains essential amino acids and gentle AHAs like lactic acid to gently resurface as it deeply hydrates. 

the packaging: since i bought this in a set, it comes in a pink/purple pouch with cardboard belt with descriptions on it. there's a plastic tray with all the products inside so everything is safe and secure. the cleansing oil comes in the mini size of the full size one. it comes in a white plastic bottle that's shaped like a bullet with screw cap. the opening is as big as any other cleansing oil opening. there's a very short description at the back of the bottle in english/french. the mini size is 50 ml which is quite decent for a mini size. 

the scent: there's no distinctive scent but it's been a while since i have this cleansing oil, so it might mess up with the scent.

the product: the oil is a bit thick, slightly thicker than my usual kose softymo one. but it's still spreadable. it emulsifies when i add a bit of water and rub it around. it doesn't sting my eyes when i open my eyes but it still makes my eyes cloudy. it also feels a bit slick compared to my previous cleansing oil.

the result: i never try this to remove mascara. i always use another mascara remover, so i can't say for sure about its ability to remove mascara. however, it works well to remove other makeup, like foundation, blush on and eyeliner. however, i feel the need to rub it a bit harder than usual. and after i wash it off, i can't get rid of the feeling the need to wash my face twice because i still feel like there's some residue left.

anyway, it's such a shame that this high-end brand can't beat my favorite drugstore cleansing oil. oh well. however, this one works well, non stripping and unscented, so i guess it will be okay for sensitive skin. so if you have the budget to buy this and you are curious to try it, then do it. but for me, i won't repurchase nor purchasing the full size one.