After a brief affair with the numbuzin cleansing oil (which wasn’t bad but just… not it), I’ve returned to ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil like the skincare prodigal child I am. Honestly, I don’t know what I was thinking leaving in the first place.

As someone with dry skin, cleansing is a risky game—you want a product that thoroughly removes SPF and makeup without compromising hydration. This one does just that. It melts everything off: foundation, sunscreen, mascara, lip tint. It even handles my water-resistant eyeliner like a champ, and I never have that post-cleanse tightness I dread.

Here’s how I use it in my routine:

— Evening cleanse only

— 1-2 pumps on dry skin

— Massage gently for a full minute

— Add warm water to emulsify

— Rinse and follow up with a gentle cream cleanser

The fact that it’s fragrance-free and doesn’t sting my eyes is huge. It’s also more affordable per ml than most of the trendy TikTok oils, and the bottle lasts forever. No breakouts, no irritation—just consistently clean and calm skin.

It’s reached “lazy day holy grail” status for me: dependable, gentle, and effective. I honestly recommend it to every dry-skin friend I know, especially if they wear makeup or SPF daily.