EltaMD Oil-In-Gel Facial Cleanser, Daily Gentle Face Cleanser, Removes Long-Wear Makeup, Sunscreen, and Sweat, Cleansing Oil For Face, 3.4 oz Tube Review
Our verdict
EltaMD's Oil-In-Gel Facial Cleanser starts as a gel and transforms into a silky oil as you massage it in, formulated to lift away long wear makeup, sunscreen, and sweat without stripping the skin. It carries a 4.2 star average from 233 reviewers, a respectable if more mixed showing than some other cleansers in this batch.
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Sensitive skin types who want a gentle, transforming cleanser that can remove sunscreen and long wear makeup in one step.
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You want a cleanser with strong current sales momentum, since this listing shows only 3 units bought in the past month.
- Priced 85% above the category median ($19.99 across 238 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 233 owner ratings
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Popularity1.6/5
233 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
EltaMD's Oil-In-Gel Facial Cleanser is built to change texture as you use it, starting as a gel and turning into a lightweight oil once massaged into the skin. It's formulated with turmeric and vitamin E and positioned to remove long wear makeup, sunscreen, and sweat while aiming to preserve the skin's moisture barrier rather than stripping it.
The formula is fragrance free and paraben free, and it's marketed for sensitive, acne prone, and oily skin alike. It comes in a 3.4 ounce tube from EltaMD, a brand best known for its sunscreen line, which lines up with this cleanser's focus on removing sunscreen residue effectively.
With 233 reviews and a 4.2 star average, it holds a solid but somewhat more mixed reputation compared to some of the higher rated cleansers in this batch, and a reported 3 units bought in the past month points to lighter current sales volume.
Pros
- Transforms from gel to oil to lift away long wear makeup, sunscreen, and sweat
- Turmeric and vitamin E included in the formula
- Fragrance free and paraben free
- Marketed for sensitive, oily, and acne prone skin
Cons
- 4.2 star average is on the lower end within this batch of cleansers
- Only 3 units reportedly bought in the past month, a weaker recent sales signal
- Oil based texture may not suit buyers who prefer a foaming or gel only cleanser
Performance notes
Turmeric and vitamin E are included as supporting ingredients, often used to target the appearance of a calmer, more even looking complexion. The gel to oil transformation is the key mechanic here, designed to dissolve sunscreen, long wear makeup, and sweat effectively while aiming to leave the skin's barrier and natural moisture intact rather than stripped.
What buyers say
A 4.2 star average from 233 reviewers suggests generally positive but somewhat more mixed feedback compared to some other cleansers in this batch, and the low reported purchase volume of 3 units last month points to lighter current demand.
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Frequently asked questions
How does an oil-in-gel cleanser work?
It starts out with a gel texture, then transforms into a silky oil as you massage it into dry skin, which helps dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and sweat before you rinse or follow with a water based cleanser.
Is this cleanser good for removing sunscreen?
Yes, it's specifically marketed to lift away sunscreen along with long wear makeup and sweat, which fits well for anyone using a heavier daily SPF routine.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, it's formulated fragrance free and paraben free and marketed for sensitive, oily, and acne prone skin types.