This is the first in my Kanebo Blanchir skincare review series.
The Blanchir Make Off Conditioner is actually an oil cleanser. Although oil cleansers are usually marketed to those who wear makeup to act as a makeup remover, Kanebo recommends this as the first part of its double-cleansing routine. They recommend that you use this first to clean your face of all inpurities and dirt before using another foaming cleanser.
I’ve used a bunch of cleansing oils before this, but I must say the Blanchir Make off Conditioner takes top points. The texture is clear and liquid unlike some other brands which are more viscous and thicker in texture. There is a light fragrance which I find rather soothing after a long day.
Because it is more liquid, I find that its easier to spread and you actually end up using less. I pump 2 pumps of the oil into my dry hands and spread it all over my face, then rinse it off with warm water while gently massaging my face.
This make off conditioner takes off makeup like a charm and because the texture is light, it doesn’t leave your face feeling sticky as some other oils do. It cleans off easily which is a bonus. I don’t like rubbing my face any more than is necessary and I found other cleansing oils did have a tendency to take a long time to remove.
My skin feels smooth and clean after using this, and you don’t really need another cleanser as is recommended. So, I sometimes don’t use another cleanser as I don’t see the need to. I did not have any reaction to this cleansing oil, unlike Shu Uemura Enriched cleansing oil and DHC Cleansing Oil. I will be reviewing these in due course.
This Make Off Conditioner retails at RM125 for 150ml at all Kanebo counters in department stores. Quite pricey but a bottle can last up to 3 months and I think its worth every dollar.
Pros: Liquid, Rinses off easily, Soothing Smell
Cons: Expensive
[rating:5/5]
domestic rat says
July 30, 2007 at 12:39 pmOoh… this sounds good! I broke out badly and almost immediately after using Shu’s cleansing oil. Just placed an order for DHC cleansing oil so hopefully that works out well for me else it’s money down the drain again.
PB says: DHC wasn’t bad but I found some possible little breakouts associated with it for me. Maybe its too thick for me, I dunno. Do let us know how you like it when you get it
Tine says
July 30, 2007 at 2:12 pmI tried this out too. It’s not bad, but too pricey for me, when their lower-end Freshel range cleansing oil can do the same job as well 🙂
PB says: That’s true about Freshel 🙂 Shall try that one next so I don’t burn a hole in my wallet hehe
Jo says
January 23, 2009 at 2:45 pmhey, i was wondering.. what are the ingredients in this oil cleanser? any mineral oil? thanks!
Melissa says
April 19, 2011 at 11:44 amyea i also wanted to ask if there is any mineral?
i’ve use this for quite some times but i can see my pores is clog after use it, so i always have to use cleanser after remove my make up.
ParisB says
April 19, 2011 at 5:05 pmI’m not sure of its ingredients but I’ve never experienced clogged pores. That said, I always double cleanse i.e. oil cleanser followed by foaming cleanser.