Product Reviews Rated 4.63 out of 5 stars
134 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Very gentle and very effective makeup remover! This is my first ever review for Ulta of a product, but I love this cleanser so much that I wanted to share! This truly does dissolve all of my makeup and it rinses easily.
About me: I'm in my very early 30s, no acne (but the occasional little bump shows up), very fair skin. I don't wear heavy makeup; usually I wear a tinted moisturizer, blush stain, setting powder, powder eyeshadow, and waterproof eyeliner pencil and waterproof mascara.
I have sensitive/dry skin and am prone to redness on my cheeks and nose, so I don't like to have to scrub and scrub to get makeup to come off. I follow the directions, massaging the oil on my dry face, concentrating on areas where makeup often sticks—next to my nose, around my lips, and my eyes and eyebrows. Then, I wet my hands with warm water and massage my face for another 30 seconds or so. When I rinse, absolutely everything comes off. Afterward, my skin doesn't feel tight and stripped the way it always has after using other cleansers, but it doesn't feel greasy or oily at all.
The main reason I love this oil is because it gently but effectively removes my eye makeup, and I don't have to worry about tugging or scrubbing at an area where I'm trying to avoid irritation and wrinkles. I used to wash my face and have a little bit of makeup left around my eyelashes, but I'd have to choose between scrubbing really hard or just thinking "good enough" and leaving what was left. I also always had tons of black and brown goop in my eyes for an hour or so after washing my face. This cleanser is different!
The Boscia cleansing oil takes off all of my waterproof eyeliner (I use Stila gel pencil) and waterproof mascara without having to scrub at the area with a washcloth, which inevitably leads to eyelashes breaking or being pulled out. And every last bit of my eye makeup is GONE—none of the little bits of residue at the base of my lashes that usually are left, and NO goop in my eyes afterward.
Full disclosure: I picked up this MakeUp BreakUp cleansing oil as part of a sale at *the other big makeup store* but plan to buy more from Ulta when I run out.
Most Helpful Critical Review I wanted to like it, but doesn't remove makeup well I've been looking for a new cleansing oil, and I decided to give this a try. First off, I will say that my expectations for a cleansing oil are for it to easily remove my makeup, including non-waterproof mascara, without much effort. I also expect it to leave my skin feeling soft and nourished after rinsing it off. This product did not do either of these things. I usually have to go back in with a second cleanser to get all of the mascara off my eye area after using this, which is not the case for any of the other cleansing oils I've tried because I don't wear waterproof mascara. My skin also feels dry and on the tight side when I wash this off, which I find very strange. The smell isn't unpleasant, but it smells vaguely like like jello, which isn't great, although I could definitely overlook that if I liked the other aspects of it. Overall, this did not meet my expectations and I will not be repurchasing.
Reviewed by 134 customers Great first cleanse! 4
Saralisa10 from TX
This product is very gentle and non-irritating to the eyes. After using this I'll go in with my face wash and my face is left feeling very clean. I also love that there's a pump! Prior to this product, my go-to was the Farmacy Green Clean Balm, which I still like, but hate having to scoop out the product cause I'm lazy lol
I'm in love 5
Aaleen from California
I'm a religious makeup wipe sort of gal but when I tell you I will never use a makeup wipe after using this product… WOW! you literally need one pump to melt all your makeup off and it has a clean scent nothing too overpowering. My skin feels so soft and supple after and I'm glad I'm not tugging at my skin like I was with makeup wipes. It's a teeny bit pricy because the bottle looks bigger online, but with the amount you need honestly this should last you a few months. Please do yourself a favor and buy this NOW!
Love this! 5
Pat from New York
Feels amazing on the skin, leaving my face feel hydrated and super clean, dissolves makeup perfectly, I have sensitive skin and I definitely recommend
THE BEST 5
D from Athens, Georgia
Would buy this product again and again and again. LITERALLY MY HOLYGRAIL. Have tried many other oil cleansers but keep coming back to this one. When you wash your face with this it comes out soft like a baby's butt and you feel clean and you also don't break out either!! This product is a staple in my skincare and I've literally put everybody on this product!! Mom, sister, friends literally will promote this product because it's just so GOOD.
LOVE 5
D from Athens, Georgia
Would buy this product again and again and again. LITERALLY MY HOLYGRAIL. Have tried many other oil cleansers but keep coming back to this one. When you wash your face with this it comes out soft like a baby's butt and you feel clean and you also don't break out either!! This product is a staple in my skincare and I've literally put everybody on this product!! Mom, sister, friends literally will promote this product because it's just so GOOD.
The best makeup remover 5
Redhead Beauty Queen from Orlando, FL
This is the best oil-based makeup remover. It removes all of my makeup with such ease including waterproof mascara. I have repurchased it more times than I can count. Make sure you use it on completely DRY skin. Do not wet your face before using it or it won't work. Follow up with a regular facial cleanser and you're golden!!!
DONT DISCONTINUE!! HOLY GRAIL!! 5
Meg from n/a
I've been using this stuff for about two years now and I really love it. I have somewhat sensitive skin & sensitive eyes and I love that this product doesn't burn. It's light and gentle, but still effectively removes all my makeup. I follow up with another cleanser as well. This product is so so good and the pump is sanitary & convenient. I will continue to repurchase!!!
Removes every little particle of makeup IF USED CORRECTLY 5
Maddawg from Orange County
If this doesn't remove your makeup, you're probably using it wrong! Read the instructions on here, and follow up with your normal cleanser!!! Eons better than miscellar water. And doesn't leave an oily residue like other oil cleansers (if used right)
Please don't ever stop making this cleansing oil! 5
JLV from San Jose, CA
My favorite makeup cleansing oil of all time! Has been using it every day for years, it removes my daily makeup and even stage makeup easily; doesn't irritate my eyes at all. I always stock up on this and please don't ever stop making this product, its so so good!
i love this product 5
skm from satx
this is an amazing makeup remover. i have sensitive skin and it does not irritate my face. it removes all of my makeup well and even my most stubborn mascaras that my old makeup removers struggled to get off.
Works great for dry skin too, skin feels clean! 5
Sonia from Chicago
I have dry skin and I remove my makeup with micellar water and a cotton pad. Then I go in with this cleanser and my skin feels really clean without drying. It lathers up really well and one pump is more than enough so a little goes a long way. Sometimes I try to just half a pump. I've repurchased this a few times. I've used it as my only face wash for about two years now.
Wonderful Product 5
Mariah P from Kansas City
I have been using this product for a couple of weeks now and feel like this is making the difference my skin needed. I felt like my makeup remover wipes just weren't doing much for me. I read about double cleansing with cleansing oils or balms. I decided to go with this cleansing oil because I like this brand and the ingredients in it are very clean. I use this product as directed before using my normal cleanser and it really takes it all off. I no longer see makeup on my cotton ball when I use toner after cleansing. My skin has been less dry, feels cleaner, and just feels more supple. I'm a fan.
Awesome product, faulty bottle 4
cyberchristie from Vancouver, BC
Love this product and have used it for years. Better than every other competitor out there. But the new bottle has a pump that always locks or gets stuck in a pressed position (without turning it to intentionally lock it). I never had this issue with the previous bottle. Please fix it!
Best product everrr!!! 5
Sassyfish3 from Marietta, GA
I'm literally obsessed with this makeup removing oil! It's not drying at all and I love that since my face has been so dry from using acne products a few times a week. This product gets rid of all my foundation and mascara, and I wear a lot of mascara! When I put on makeup, I always do I whole full face with lots of makeup on. I highly recommend this makeup removing oil to get all of your makeup off! Then go in afterwards with whatever cleanser you want to!
WORTH IT! 4
Sahara desert skin from California
This is the only makeup remover oil I have tried that actually gets off all of my makeup, even waterproof. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the bottle pump jammed on me after a couple uses and it is not travel friendly bc the pump doesn't have a twist to close option. Other than that it is really a great product! I have dry and acne prone skin, it doesn't break me out or dry out my face.
Great cleansing oil 5
Jackie from New York
This product really lives up to why cleansing oils are the best way to cleans your face at night! It feels wonderful on my skin, the smell and the coolness are a huge plus for me. It breaks down my mascara and rinses with no residue on my face. I LOVE this product!
Irritated my skin 1
anonymous from Undisclosed
Did not work for my skin type. I have rosacea sensitive prone skin and after washing off the cleansing oil, my skin was a bit irritated, red, and burned a little.
Great product! 5
anonymous from Undisclosed
I really like this cleansing gel. It feels so good on your face and your skin.
This Is My Favorite 5
anonymous from Undisclosed
I feel this product does an excellent job of removing makeup, even eye makeup, and it feels so good on my mature, dry skin.
This is a great addition to evening cleanse 5
anonymous from Undisclosed
Great product. Removes all traces of makeup and leaves you clean with no oily residue. Dos Not Clog Pores!
Application Matters 4
Echo from Springfield, OR
I tried this with just my hands and it left alot of eye makeup on. I gave it another chance, using it with a cotton ball, and it preformed much better. It doesn't leave an oily residue, which is nice. Pump sucks but that seems to be the standard opinion
Holy Grail 5
anonymous from Undisclosed
Favorite oil cleanser. This is golden. The holy grail for me personally. I only use this. I've tried others and this has the perfect texture to remove oil and leave skin hydrated
great for acne-prone, not so much for sensitive 4
hannah from boulder, co
Pros:
- I'm acne-prone and I never got a breakout from this. Always followed it with a water-based cleanser
- The smell is amazing and the oil somehow has a bouncy feel when you work it into your skin. It feels so good to use
Cons:
- this started irritating my skin after a few months. I moved to a dry climate and my skin became more sensitive. I'm using up the rest of it as a body oil cleanser when I shower, and wow it's still incredible!
I would buy this product again & again. 5
anonymous from Undisclosed
Does a great job removing all make up.
The best! 5
Fayette Mom from Atlanta
Use it every night as a first cleanse, follow up with your favorite cleanser. I have re-purchased at least 3 times- it's worth the $$$!!