i have combination skin on my face, and sometimes this cleanser can be a bit too stripping, which is why i prefer to use it only at night after a hot day of using thick/heavy sunscreens on my face to wash away all that product/sweat/oil. it does have somewhat of a fragrance which may bother people but it hasn't been a problem for me. 

definitely a powerful cleanser. i like using this after a day in the sun when i have to remove layers of thick and sticky mineral sunscreen, oil, and sweat from my face. as you can see from the video, it doesnt froth up too much, which is nice because it's less likely to get in your eyes. (note: the designs on my hands are tattoos, not drawings, which is why they aren't washing off in the video) 

this product is also marketed as safe for sensitive skin, which is definitely true, because my mother has very sensitive skin and has never had an issue with this cleanser. 

although this product is branded as a face and body wash, i prefer to use it only on my face, as i think it would be too strong for the skin on the rest of my body, which is generally pretty dry. 

if you struggle with body acne and oily skin on parts of your body other than your face, i think this product could really help. 

sebamed is a european brand less popular in the united states, but i really do love their products, especially since everything is dermatologist developed, ph balanced, and paraben free. being a european company, their products are subject to more rigorous eu regulations in terms of what ingredients can be included, which is another thing i like. 

finally, the quality of sebamed products is very good for the price, and that is especially true for this cleanser.

i promise this isnt sponsored lol i've just been using their products for years and really like them. i want sebamed to become more popular in the us!!! i'll review their moisturizer soon. 

there can be a bit of a learning curve if you're not familiar with how to use oil based cleansers (doesnt work as well if you mix it with water first or emulsify it before applying it to your face)

cleanses skin without stripping/drying out your face. so so gentle. i like to massage it into my face for a good 30sec-1min when my skin is completely dry (will feel like ur just rubbing a slick oil all over ur face) and THEN add water to emulsify the product and rinse it off. i find that's how i get the deepest cleanse

fragrance could be an issue for some, wasn't a problem for me

lightweight, watery, and bouncy, not greasy at all like most sunscreens, hydrating, no white cast

not particularly hydrating, would definitely pair this with a lightweight moisturizer underneath... also pretty expensive!

consistency was milkier than i expected, very lightweight, feels like basically nothing is there, doesn't leave much of a white cast, and shiseido is known for excellent sun protection... would definitely bring along a sunscreen stick to reapply if you're going to be out all day though

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