It's been a while since I've tried a new cleansing oil, so I was excited when a friend sent this to me for my birthday. A little about the brand - Kinvara is Irish, Galway-based and was founded by Dr. Joanne Reilly. Obvs I wanted to find out what kind of doctor she is - her LinkedIn Profile says she has a PhD in Zoology and Elephant Ecology, which wasn't what I was expecting.
Anyhow, in 2010 Dr Reilly founded Kinvara skincare and although I've only recently been made aware of the brand through social media, the reviews are glowing and I'm really enjoying this cleanser.
Size - 100ml (my only gripe about the product is that I wish it was bigger😂)
Packaging - Sturdy plastic. Pump that turns to lock and works faultlessly. Good for travel, IMO.
Smell - Essential oils, citrus, gorgeous.
Ingredients - Helianthus Annus (Sunflower)* Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame)* Seed Oil, Citrulius Vulgaris (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Carthamum Tinctorius (Safflower)* Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark (Cedarwood) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, (Limonene in essential oils).
*certified organic ingredients
Claims - 'To restore balance and cleanse your skin gently, effectively without stripping. It removes makeup, even stubborn mascara effortlessly. Daily use will leave you feeling fresh-faced, fabulous and a step closer to great skin'
Price - €22.95
Whos's it for? According to the Kinvara website 'Recommended for all skin types including oily, sensitive & dry skin'. It then goes on to say that it is dermatologically tested, contains sesame and that they recommend patch testing - I concur, some people have issues with plant oils or are allergic to sesame (I literally had no idea that was a thing before writing this post - you learn something every day!). But aside from that, I do think that anyone from oily to combo to dry would like this.
It's a beautiful silky oil and a real treat to use. The website recommends using it on damp skin but as usual I just apply it directly to my face, no wetting beforehand. The most surprising thing about this oil is it's ability to remove a full face of makeup flawlessly. Not a single trace of mascara, liner - totally clean after one application. Generally I use it as a second cleanse, and again it does a fabulous job of ensuring my face is totally cleansed while also feeling utterly luxe on the skin. It doesn't irritate my eyes, but they do get a little 'filmy' for a minute or so after I use it but no stinging - as usual, if you have sensitive eyes beware. It feels beautifully nourishing on the skin and after use my skin is happy, soft and clean.
This review is short and sweet because, in a nutshell, I have nothing negative to say about it.
This is for you if -
*You are dry-skinned and want something nourishing, ditto for oily skins as the myth that oily skinned people cannot use oil is exactly that - a myth
*You like plant oil based cleansers
*You prefer an oil based second cleanser to get rid of the last of your makeup - this destroys everything, even stubborn mascaras and liquid lipsticks.
In short, it's nourishing, soothing, gorgeous and effective - if you haven't tried it you should!
Thanks for reading!
A x
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Anyhow, in 2010 Dr Reilly founded Kinvara skincare and although I've only recently been made aware of the brand through social media, the reviews are glowing and I'm really enjoying this cleanser.
Size - 100ml (my only gripe about the product is that I wish it was bigger😂)
Packaging - Sturdy plastic. Pump that turns to lock and works faultlessly. Good for travel, IMO.
Smell - Essential oils, citrus, gorgeous.
Ingredients - Helianthus Annus (Sunflower)* Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame)* Seed Oil, Citrulius Vulgaris (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Carthamum Tinctorius (Safflower)* Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark (Cedarwood) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, (Limonene in essential oils).
*certified organic ingredients
Claims - 'To restore balance and cleanse your skin gently, effectively without stripping. It removes makeup, even stubborn mascara effortlessly. Daily use will leave you feeling fresh-faced, fabulous and a step closer to great skin'
Price - €22.95
Whos's it for? According to the Kinvara website 'Recommended for all skin types including oily, sensitive & dry skin'. It then goes on to say that it is dermatologically tested, contains sesame and that they recommend patch testing - I concur, some people have issues with plant oils or are allergic to sesame (I literally had no idea that was a thing before writing this post - you learn something every day!). But aside from that, I do think that anyone from oily to combo to dry would like this.
It's a beautiful silky oil and a real treat to use. The website recommends using it on damp skin but as usual I just apply it directly to my face, no wetting beforehand. The most surprising thing about this oil is it's ability to remove a full face of makeup flawlessly. Not a single trace of mascara, liner - totally clean after one application. Generally I use it as a second cleanse, and again it does a fabulous job of ensuring my face is totally cleansed while also feeling utterly luxe on the skin. It doesn't irritate my eyes, but they do get a little 'filmy' for a minute or so after I use it but no stinging - as usual, if you have sensitive eyes beware. It feels beautifully nourishing on the skin and after use my skin is happy, soft and clean.
This review is short and sweet because, in a nutshell, I have nothing negative to say about it.
This is for you if -
*You are dry-skinned and want something nourishing, ditto for oily skins as the myth that oily skinned people cannot use oil is exactly that - a myth
*You like plant oil based cleansers
*You prefer an oil based second cleanser to get rid of the last of your makeup - this destroys everything, even stubborn mascaras and liquid lipsticks.
In short, it's nourishing, soothing, gorgeous and effective - if you haven't tried it you should!
Thanks for reading!
A x
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