Vichy Pureté Thermale Beautifying Cleansing Micellar Oil

I am already on my third bottle of this, it is a lovely product and it does not make claims to which it doesn't stand up. Vichy’s micellar oil is something in-between a cleansing oil and a micellar water. It needs to be rinsed off and not a wiped off as with the classic micellar water. The oil emulsifies when it comes into contact with water, but not so much so that it disappears.

I love using this as a pre-cleanse / the first step in a double cleansing routine. It removes makeup brilliantly and even waterproof mascara melts away in its presence. My skin is left soft and smooth and without any residue. The smell is soft and fresh, not strong or overwhelming at all.

I use three to four pumps of product, depending on how much makeup I still have on. I warm it in my hands and then rub it into my face. It doesn’t seem to work as well if my face or my hands are wet beforehand, so I start off with dry {clean} hands and a dry face.

I absolutely love oil cleansers - they really agree with my dry skin, which feels tight and itchy after using foam or gel cleansers. I like to double-cleanse, using an oil first to remove makeup and a gentle soap-free cleanser to get rid of excess impurities.

Vichy Pureté Thermale Beautifying Cleansing Micellar Oil is perfect for double-cleansing. It effectively removes even waterproof makeup. I apply three pumps to my dry face, rub it in and add a little water. It forms a milky foam that feels quite luxurious and nourishing on the skin. After it is rinsed off, my skin feels so refreshed and clean. The non-greasy oil leaves no residue and the fragrance is fresh and invigorating.

I highly recommend this cleanser, even for those with oily skins. Oil cleansers do not strip the lipid layer while removing impurities, so they're surprisingly suitable for all skin types.