Product Reviews Rated 4.29 out of 5 stars
83 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Just as good as balm I've had this for a few weeks now and I really like it! It's way less messy than the balm and I love that I can just pump a few pumps into my hand instead of digging in a jar. It removes my eye makeup pretty well but i do have to admit i still have a little residue under my eyes from eye liner. I used this before I actually cleanse though so it works perfectly for me. I do have acne prone skin but this doesn't appear to break me out thankfully. Don't be scared of the liquidity of this, I just pump in into my cupped palm and rub my hands together then put on my dry face and I don't get it anywhere.
Most Helpful Critical Review No... Just no. I used this product how it was recommend to use. Apply to dry skin with dry hands and massage all over face and eyes to remove makeup, and rinse. Well it works.. but my skin started breaking out EXTREMELY bad. I rarely get breakouts due to finding a skin care routine that works for my skin. After a week of using my skin was covered with breakouts!!! This was my first and LAST Clinique purchase.
Reviewed by 83 customers Love this but wish it were less $$$ 4
Hannah from Portland, Maine
This is so far my favorite cleansing oil. I prefer it t the balm because as far as I know it doesn't contain micro plastics. It's also not hard to rub in like a lot of other cleansing oils or balms I've tried! Definitely use a second cleanse with this though ... of course. Will repurchase but I do wish it were a bit less expensive! $20 or under. 🤷🏻♀️
LOVE THIS CLEANSING OIL!!! 💜 5
LOVE THIS CLEANSING OIL!!! 💜 from Hollywood
This cleansing oil removed my makeup so easily and so gently!!! I wear a lot of makeup just on a daily basis and makeup wipes are too harsh on my skin. But, when I tried this is absolutely fell in the love!! This removed my makeup without any harsh rubbing or anything like that and just did the trick! I also have sensitive, combination skin and I never had a problem with this oil and I've been using it for almost a week now and have absolutely no complaints!!
Not Right for My Skin 3
RB from Kentucky
I have very oily thick skin. This product is so heavy and thick that I can't get it to completely rinse off. However, it does break up all my makeup and doesnt have a strong smell. I personally wouldn't buy again but it is a good product.
New holy grail 5
Alison from TX
I used to use the Burt's Bees cleansing oil, and I hated the smell of that stuff. It was effective to an extent, but this Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Oil has virtually no scent, takes off my waterproof mascara (let it have time to dissolve the mascara), and I use the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser to double cleanse. These two products work together to deliver wonderful results. I'm very pleased with the Clinique cleansing oil.
Not as effective as actual oils 2
stephmeetsdress from Illinois
I'm not getting as deep of a clean as I have with other cleansers, and it shows in the size/appearance of my pores. I didn't realize when I bought it that it doesn't actually contain any recognizable oils, it just has the texture of an oil. It's totally unscented and light in texture, if that's important to you, but it's not moisturizing at all, and not as effective as a true oil.
Great remover 5
Kimmieshell from CA
This remover is great. I use it nightly to take off eye makeup. It removes makeup quickly and easily.
New holy grail 5
Kelsey from Atlanta, GA.
I religiously used makeup wipes for ages, but my skin hated them. I switched to micellar water a few years ago but was never really felt totally makeup free after using it. (my eyelashes always felt crusty after and my lids were red). I decided to pick this up on an impulse and after the first use I'm a believer. My face felt super clean immediately and all my eye makeup was gone. Super gentle and didn't aggravate my eyes at all. Highly recommend.
YOU HAVE TO TRY IT!!! 5
Stef from Brownsville, TX
I use this product to remove my make up at night and omg it melts it right off!!! This product not only takes my makeup off but it also cleanses my skin as it does it and although it's oil, after rinsing it off you don't feel oily at all! Obviously follow up with your own night cleanser but overall this product is a MUST HAVE! Súper light weight and i honestly feel that it detoxes my skin every night! I wake up woth amazing clean smooth skin!
Fave 5
KC from Oklahoma
I used Boscia's Makeup Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil for years, but there was some weird point in time where it was sold out. I needed something fast, and found this. Saved a couple bucks, too! Been using this for 2 years now. It's lightweight, rinses clean, and is the perfect beginning to my double cleanse. It has never made me break out and I appreciate that it's unscented. For reference, I have oily, sensitive skin.
too oily 1
char from va
made my skin a lot oilier than i thought. if you have oily skin this is not for you
Perfect! 4
gabby678 from New York
This is the perfect oil cleanser! It works so well! Just remember to use another cleanser afterwards so that there is no leftover oil!
Amazing! 5
Jessica from Hot Springs, AR
I suffer from rosacea and I was struggling finding something gentle to remove my makeup. Since I have rosacea I wear makeup daily to cover the redness. I love to use this as part of my double cleansing. I apply this oil and then massage my face until the makeup is dissolved. Then I rinse my face with lukewarm water. I then apply a gentle cleanser and cleanse. Pat dry! Immediately put on moisturizer.
Works great! 5
Angie from Killeen, TX
Love this product. For the most part, my skin is usually dry with a couple oily patches in summer (Texas). Works great no matter if it's a light day of make-up or caked on. The pump top makes it so easy to squirt a bit on your fingers (I don't use cotton rounds) and go in with a bit more, if needed. No sensitivities when used on my lids or around my eyes. Gently washes away with water and doesn't leave me feeling greasy before going in with my cleanser.
Good stuff 4
Tex from Priest River Idaho
I like it but the part where it comes out is a little unnecessary if you don't cover it it will squirt far and make a mess
How it works 5
Mimi from Minneapolis
So happy to have found this stuff! Makeup wipes were ok, but this stuff melts the make up off of my face, helping me to remove every last bit.
Best makeup remover 5
Dallas from Bristol, TN
My friend that is an esthetician recommended this to me and at first I was skeptical because I do have combo skin and very sensitive skin at that. However, I wanted to stop using makeup wipes because they tug at the skin and always break me out even after cleansing afterwards. I started using this with my skincare line and the makeup comes off so easy! Even waterproof mascara that usually won't budge with makeup wipes! I did purge the first day or two because my skin was not used to the double cleansing but after that no more bumps! I absolutely love this product and I feel like it's definitely worth a shot if you are looking for an alternative makeup remover.
I've been using this for years, it's fine 4
iem from Louisiana
I've been using this for about five years. I have tried other oils and micellar waters as attempts to replace this (Posay, Garnier, Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, TTDO Balm/Milk, Lancome) and none of them work as well as this. That being said, it's not out of this world. It works well enough. I always wake up with a little mascara under my eyes the next morning (I don't use waterproof mascara), so it's eh. But it doesn't hurt my eyes, my skin doesn't mind it, and removing a little mascara every morning isn't terrible. It also doesn't take my eyelashes and eyebrows when I use it. However if I found something to replace this, I would. It isn't worth the price, but it's good enough.
Tried and True 5
Kristie S from Colorado
I've used this product for two years. I previously used the clinique cleaning balm as well. This is the only cleansing oil I will trust. Yes, it's greasy - it's an oil! I suffer from large, clogged pores and get breakout here and there. I massage this onto my face for about two minutes. That may seem like a long time, but I treat myself to a facial massage as I work the product into my skin. I do follow up with a double cleanse from another brand cleanser that has more active ingredients. I feel that the oil cleans my pores so that my active ingredients can penetrate my skin deeper.
I won't be switching oil cleansers anytime soon!
Works to take makeup off but.... 3
Heather from AL
The oil takes my makeup off but I cannot remove my eye makeup with out oil getting in my eyes and creating a film on my contacts and eyes. I close my eyes but the oils still seems to make a film on my eyes and contacts.
Works like a charm!! 5
Ari from Iowa
I use this every night to remove my makeup! I apply to dry skin and then immediately wash my face with Dove sensitive skin soap. My skin has never felt cleaner! I highly recommend. I like this product so much that I bought a bottle for my mom for Christmas!!
Best Eye Makeup Remover Ever 5
Sherrie from O'Fallon MO
This is the only remover I will ever use on my eyes. I have long lashes, and waterproof mascara keeps them from being weighed down. So I need a great remover that is gentle and doesn't irritate my eyes. I've tried LOTS of different removers, and this is hands-down the very best
Melts eyeliner away like no other I've tried 5
Aging but still engaged from Los Angeles
Remove make up at the end of the day. Leaves face clean but not dry. Refreshing.
Broke me out and barely removed makeup 3
AA from Wisconsin
I love Clinique, especially their Acne Solutions line, but this cleansing oil did nothing but irritate my skin and spread around my makeup. My skin is oily and acne prone, for reference.
Not an oily oil... 5
Venice nieghbor from Venice Florida
I've been using this product for quite some time and love it. It feels like oil, but it rinses off in a flash and doesn't leave an oily residue. Take off all makeup easily.
2nd Bottle: Last one lasted me a year & I wear makeup daily 5
Construction Lady from Columbus, OH
This is my second bottle. My first one lasted a year and I wear a lot of makeup daily.
