I use this as an bedtime cleanser and make-up remover.

It's a cleanser and make up remover. You don't need to use another cleanser in addition to using this product. It works as both. If you don't wear any or very little make up then it's a great cleanser too.

I find this not only removes makeup but, also is a great overall wash. I only use it at the end of the day without any other type of cleanser. Works great for me. But, if you plan to use a clarisonic, I think you should get rid of your makeup first. Then maybe use a little more of it with the clarisonic. After all, the point is to clean your pores deeply with a clarisonic, not to push dirt and bacteria from makeup around your face. Hope that helped.

I use it as a cleanser and makeup remover in one, BUT what works best (for me) is to wipe it off with a damp face cloth first and then rinse with a few splashes of water. Skin comes out totally clean.

Just to be sure everyone knows how to use an oil cleanser correctly...1)the cleansing oil is applied to the face dry 2)gently rub the product over your eyes and face 3) wet your hands and work that into the areas that you have applied the oil...the product will then turn a milky white 4) your face is then ready to rinse. The only reason you would get an oily residue is if the product did not go thru the milky phase. I had that same problem until I saw the proper technique on YouTube.hope that helps

You definitely need to rinse off with another cleanser. You might find it too oily afterwards. It's a cleansing oil that removes makeup or any grime (like if you've been on the plane for too long, or if you were exposed to a lot of dust for a long period of time).

It can definitely be used alone as a cleanser as it rinses off surprisingly well. However, since I have such an oily complexion, I prefer to follow up with a more astringent cleanser after this one.

It is a make up remover and cleanser all in one but if you still feel that you need to wash your face with a cleanser with your clairsonic, then that would probably be okay but i wouldn't use this product WITH the clairsonic together. Better to use this product first and use to take off all makeup using fingertips.

I use it as an overall cleanser. My skin feels soft but clean afterward. It doesn't leave a greasy residue the way that some makeup removers do.

I don't use an additional cleanser, this works just fine!

A pump a day, 3 month supply.

I think it would last several months. You don't need to use a lot of it. I bought one of the small bottles a couple weeks ago and have used less than a quarter of it.

if I remember correctly, I purchased my first bottle in Jan and just bought a new bottle and its the end of July. You only need one pump.

I received a small sample bottle when I first tried it and it lasted me a good year. I just got the big bottle in January and I haven't even made a dent it in. Besides, all you need is one pump...

3 months if used once a day

I've only had this product for 3 weeks but the product is only 1/2 inch lower in the bottle. I anticipate it lasting another 2 months.

I use it once a day , about 2 -3 pumps each time and one bottle last me 6 weeks.

It lasts about a 2-3 months for me and I use it every day. No need to overload it. Pump about 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon size into your hand and work it around BOTH hands, than move it around your face without adding water. When its on add water and move it around more. Trust me -- it reallyl works great!

It should last about 6-8 weeks.

This bottle will last me about 3-4 months if I use it 4-5 times a week.

I think it can be used both morning and night. But I always removed my make up at night time. This is one of the gentle make up remover I love the most!

This is primarily a product that removes makeup, so I use it at night!

You can use it both morning and night, but you really don't need to. If you use it at night, it completely removes all of your makeup, so you shouldn't need to remove it again in the morning. All you need to do the next morning is rinse your face and you're good to go!

Because it's a make up remover I would only use it if you were removing make up.

i only use it at night to remove makeup

I use it just at night. Good for removing makeup.

I use it at night but morning would be good too.

I use it at night to remove all of my make up and in the morning I just rinse my face with warm water only. Another cleanser after 8 hours of sleeping really isn't necessary. This method also allows the product to last even longer.

Just use it at night to remove all the day's makeup, etc.

I use it both am and pm. My skin has improved dramatically since using this oil.

I have dry, sensitive skin and it leaves it soft and not dried out. You may want to try the sample size for $10 that you can find in the little boxes around the cashier. It will still last you a long time since you only need a small amount.

I have combination skin (oily T-zone and dry cheeks) and I have been using this stuff for a month now and I can honestly say that it leaves my face feeling balanced-- not dry or oily. It rinses out clean, leaving your face soft, clean and fresh. Go to your local store and ask for a sample just to try it out. That's what I did at first.. but, then I was back in two days to buy it... and no buyers remorse yet!

I have combination/oily skin and this didn't strip my skin. My skin did oilier than usual after using it once a day for several days in a row. If you have oily skin I would recommend using this just 1-2 times a week as a skin rejuvenator. That has worked for me so far.

I think this is a great product for what your concerns are. It does not strip the skin but still cleanses it- leaving it soft and smooth. Balanced.

As a licensed esthetician and a devotee of this product AND someone who has oily skin and breakouts, I highly recommend this product. It will not strip your skin. It sounds to me, you're using too much of either a benzoyl peroxide product or too much salicylic or glycolic acid. I would recommend using this and then a toner for oily skin. Make sure to use a moisturizer after for oily skin and this should alleviate any redness you're experiencing. I only have the small amount of info you wrote to go by, so I hope this helped somewhat. Oh, and if you experience any redness, it's not really because you've "stripped" your skin -- it's just that you've caused irritation and dryness. Any type of toner you use should be one that will balance the Ph of your skin. And, most, high-end ones will do that.

I've read that stripping oils by washing oily skin just continues the problem too. I've tried the Japanese face oils which don't strip the good moisture away, they clean really well and leave your skin soft. This one is a ight gel texture, you only need a tiny bit on your face and you'll probably like it. It cleans off all the makeup, even waterproof mascara and leaves the skin w/o a residue. I use a damp cotton pad to gently get the city gunk/makeup off, & 1 more damp pad to cleanse any remainder, then whatever ever night cream. try a sample from your Sephora store - I think you'll be happy with this.

This is most effective when you do not mix with water. Just use two pumps, rub gently on your skin, then rinse well. The oil is water soluble so it should slick off after a while. You will find that your skin is soft but a little too oily, so use your regular cleanser. It does not strip the skin of any moisture! I have oily acne prone skin msyelf, and this product is effective.

For your purpose, this cleanser will do an amazing job. It will leave your skin feeling cleansed and soft without ever being stripped or harsh.

I have acne and oily skin too, and this stuff is awesome. My skin is left feeling soft and CLEAN. Definitely worth a shot!

I have oily, acne-prone skin myself, and I found this product was very gentle and did not have the stripping, astringent kind of quality that other makeup removers do. I'm also trying to go the route of killing my blemishes with gentle moisture, and so far it's working! I found that this product fit in well with that objective, and that it did not irritate or inflame my skin. It really just left my face feeling totally clean. It's probably worth at least a try for you!

I use a pump to a pump and a half depending on how much make up I have on.

It depends how much makeup you wear. I wear waterproof eye makeup and some powder so I use one pump for my eyes so I don't have to rub too much to remove it and half a pump to remove the powder.

I find 2 pumps plenty

One full pump is definitely enough. Sometimes I'll use just a little bit less. I haven't had the product too long, but I think it should last a few months.

You really only need 1 pump to remove all your makeup
2 pumps if you were rocking a TON of make up.

I use 1-2 pumps. Two is more than enough.

I use only one pump for my whole face, including eye makeup.

I used the Shu Uemura before too. I was also using 4-5 pumps. Personally, I only need 1-2 pumps of the Boscia. By the way, the Shu Uemura is MUCH better than this one...

I use 2 pumps most of the time.

I use about a nickel to quarter size amount and that covers the whole face and neck. The eye area I do separately however.

I swear this cleanser will remove everything. I also wear full coverage foundation and I love the way my skin is soo clean afterwards..

I agree with the sales lady. I use a makeup wipe to take my makeup off as a first step and then follow with the oil and wash it off with warm water. Even then I can sometimes still find a small coat of makeup on a cotton pad when I rinse.

The only longwear foundation I have used is the Mac ProLong wear, and this removes it just fine, it doesnt differ from any other foundation I have ever used, it is truely a wonderful makeup remover!

It removes any kind of makeup with fantastic results.

It removes everything. I wear waterproof eyeliner and it does a great job removing it.

Yes, this will absolutely remove all waterproof makeup, including waterproof mascara. My face tends to get really damp, so all my eye makeup is waterproof, including concealer, primer, cream eyeshadow and mascara. I've never used a product that removes waterproof makeup so completely. It takes only a few seconds to completely dissolve makeup and doesn't require you to scrub at your eyes or face to get the job done. I'm so impressed with this product and can't say enough good things about it!

I wear Clarins Double 'Fix Mascara, which can only be removed with Shu Uemura or MAC cleansing oil, but Boscia Cleansing Oil removed it perfectly with just 1 to 2 pumps. No residue, and so refreshing! I totally recommend it.

Rinses off easly with warm water. No scrubbing required.

The Boscia oil does not require a lot of rubbing to loosen makeup. Once you splash water on your face, it turns into a milky, watery liquid that comes off fairly easy. However, I prefer to follow with a wash cloth, but there is definitely no scrubbing involved :-). Can't give you a comparison to Jurlique - it's been too long since I used it.

I cannot compare this product with Jurlique's make up remover, but... it is very easy to rinse off and never leaves an oily residue. Apply it to a dry face with clean, dry hands. Gently rub and massage. Rinse with warm water (the oil will become milky and rise right off). Pat your face dry. Your face should feel soft, refreshed and clean.

I don't find it too oily at all. I'm not sure about the brand you used, but I can tell you that I used to use a Laszlo cleansing oil. Even though it removed my makeup, after I'd use it I'd have to use something else just to remove it. I don't find this cleansing oil like that at all. My eyes are fairly sensitive to products, and this one has never caused me any irritation whatsoever. I really do love it.

I can't address Jurlique, but I also find this stings my eyes, and isn't easy to rinse off. That makes me wonder if it's then a barrier to the serum I would put on. I gave this one star: $26 and it just didn't cut it for me.

This rinses completely clean without any wiping. ...At least that has been my experience. I cup water in my hands and splash about three to four times.

I've never used Jurlique, but the Boscia one comes off easily with water for me! I never use a cotton, and in fact I started using it because I hate using cotton things on my eye area.

Yes. i've had good results with the removal of clay based lipsticks

Of course I can't give an official answer, but I use it to remove make up all over my face - eyes, lips and skin. It works great to dissolve my lipsticks and lip stains.

It works great on lipstick. Including those super hard to remove long wear lipsticks that are like industrial paint on your mouth.

I can't see why not, it's all natural. I use it to wash everything off, eyes and lips included.

Yes, it is good for taking off makeup - if your skin can tolerate menthol.

It works for me. I use it to take off lip products, eye makeup and foundation. If it doesn't work, use olive oil.

removes anything!

These are the instructions for the cleansing oil from Boscia's website:

Apply to dry skin and gently massage onto the face in a circular motion. A unique cushioning effect will allow your fingers to glide without pulling or tugging. Rinse clean with water and follow with Balancing Facial Tonic.

I have been hooked on oil based make up removers since my twenties when my skin was very oily and broken out. I can not live without them. I use them on dry skin first to break up foundation and all eye make up. Once I have done an effective rubbing to break up the bond of cosmetics, I add a small amount of water to continue the cleansing effect, then rinse with warm water until everything is removed. I then bring out my Clarisonic brush and favorite cleanser of the month to really get a deep clean. I do not get break outs with any of the oil based removers and I am sure the second cleansing with the brush are a big part of that. I have always called the oil based products a make up remover, not cleanser, and my face loves me for it. The thought of cleansing my face without removing make up first, even with the Clarisonic, gives me the chills. It would feel like I would be pushing all that make up around with cleanser and brush, but not truly clearing my pores of all that gunk. Some claim their brush heads are actually stained with the color of foundation. The thought of that, does not make me feel perfectly cleansed. I do not want to find make up residue on my toner pad after all that cleansing. These oils are a must for me and they do not cause break outs when used as directed. I get glowing skin from the few extra steps but it is worth it at my age. I want clear, youthful skin way into my 60's.

Make sure to apply the cleansing oil to dry skin. You do not need to wet your hands or face so do not use water unless you're rinsing off. I've learned that water only dilutes the oil and it becomes less effective. Hope this was helpful! :)

I don't use water first, and it's working great!

Don't wet your face, it doesn't work as well. I think it does specify somewhere on the box you should only apply on dry skin, I don't remember where though. Sephora skin care specialist also said the same thing, don't wet your face.

I have used other cleansing oils and you usually (which i do with this) rub it on a dry face, getting every area so it softens the makeup first, THEN get your hands really wet, rub around and it turns milky. rinse after that then cleanse. I think it works amazingly. I don't know that it would dissolve the make up half as well if your face was wet first

I usually wet my hands before I pump the cleanser into my palm. This seems to work well for me.

I believe if you don't wear make-up you shouldn't use it. There are other cleansers out there that you could use to treat you're acne and are meant for dry skin. I recommend boscia purifying cleansing gel.

My skin isn't dry, but it is definitely acne-prone if I'm not careful, and I've had absolutely no problems with this. It rinses very clean but doesn't strip the skin.

I have acne prone skin and I don't know if this will "treat" acne but I don't find it causes breakouts. It is a deep cleanser and not over drying so I think perhaps it would help prevent acne as it will help keep your pores clean.

i wouldnt use this if you dont wear makeup. its not used for treating dry skin. if you have acne with dry skin i would try the GO CLEAR line at sephora. ive been using it for about a month and im really liking it. i dont have dry skin but this line is for all types of skin and the cleanser is gentle and hydrating and cleans very well. it doesnt have any acne active ingedients like saliycic acid. the lady at sephora said this GO CLEAR was creaated for people who have dry skin with acne. and also you could look into hyaluronic acid, it hydrates your skin day and night. its attracts moisture or something. i use the peter thomas roth one during the winter.
hope this helps! good luck!

I would find a nother product to use if you're not lokking for a make-up remover. I found it not to be a great cleanser. I would stick with a cleanser from either Murad or Philosophy.

no, this doesn't help with dry skin or acne. It is only helpful if you wear a good amount of makeup as it breaks it up whereas other cleansers can't. It wouldn't hurt dry skin but something else would be much more effective. A creamy, soap-free cleanser. Then use a treatment w/ salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide or glycolic acid for the acne.