What it is: A mineral makeup remover made with botanical extracts.What it does: Cleansing Spa Water is Koh Gen Do's bestselling skincare product that is easy and gentle to use for all skin types. Made with mineral-rich hot spring water, it is infused with six essential herbs to protect and nurture skin. White birch sap, harvested only three weeks each spring, adds minerals and Xylitol as it removes makeup, oils, and residue. Rich in nutrients, it replenishes and rejuvenates as it cleanses.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Phthalates- GMOs- TriclosanWhat else you need to know:The formula includes the extracts of essential herbs including: rosemary leaf, sage leaf, lavender, artemsia princeps leaf, perilla ocymoides, and ginger root. This product is suitable for sensitive skin and eyes.

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Is this meant for only eye makeup removal, or can it be used on the whole face?

asked 1 year, 5 months ago

missix

(Eugene, OR)

on Cleansing Spa Water

6 answers

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answer 1

I used it for eyes and for face. Removed everything well and didn't leave a greasy film.

answered 7 months ago

pumaroo

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 2

this can be used all over the face, i even use it as a toner and i use it to remove everything off my entire face and there is no need to rinse sometimes becasue it cleans everything and leaves skin soft and hydrated

answered 7 months ago

firstaid

(coatesville, pa)

answer 3

you can use it on the whole face, I do.

answered 7 months ago

astarte

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 4

I use it on my face too and in the morning my skin is glowing. I love it.

answered 8 months ago

vanelo

(Chicago, IL)

answer 5

I read that it can be used for the whole face, which is why I decided to purchase :)

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

virtuouswife888

(Downey, Ca)

answer 6

This product can be used wherever there is sweat, grime or makeup on skin that needs to be cleaned! It's great for taking off suntan lotions, sweat & grime and even makeup that landed on your beautiful outfit!

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

chloe2015

(Seattle, WA)

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Do you need to wash your face afterwards?

Does it clean your face well enough to apply moisturizer and go straight to bed afterward or is an additional cleanser needed as well?

asked 1 year, 6 months ago

verbeana

(Florida)

on Cleansing Spa Water

6 answers

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answer 1

Nope. You can use this in place of & it won't make you break out ! I would know, I have break out prone skin.

answered 4 months ago

lovelyevenstar

(Olympia,WA)

answer 2

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

galagirl

(Columbus OH)

answer 3

I think it's personal preference. I generally like to use a cleansing water, oil or balm to remove make-up and then an actual cleanser on my face to make sure everything is clean and ready for a moisturizer. On nights when I'm exhausted I've gotten away with simply using this to remove make-up and then fall asleep!

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

mlmac

(Washington, DC)

answer 4

no you do not , when i go out and am so tierd that i cant wash my face, i just go ahead and use this and it makes my face so clean.

answered 7 months ago

firstaid

(coatesville, pa)

answer 5

It says on the bottle that you do not need to wash it off after. It feels just like water and it absorbs quickly, so I would say you shouldn't bother with washing it off.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

feori

(Honolulu)

answer 6

I do not think you need to wash your face afterwards. When I do later use a toner, my face is already clean and makeup free!

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

aec484

(Boston. MA)

Question

So, if I want to remove all of my makeup, I just hold it in the spot I want gone? Or do I put it on a spot on my face then spread everywhere?

asked 6 months ago

StephThompson

(cincinnati, ohio)

on Cleansing Spa Water

6 answers

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answer 1

I pour some of this product on a squared cotton pad and just gently swipe it all over my face. It has to be done at least a couple of times in order to get all the grime out.

answered 1 month, 1 week ago

YirlaRubi

(McAllen TX)

answer 2

I soak a cotton pad and hold that on my eye to dissolve the makeup but you can use a pad on your face to wipe it off as well. You really don't want to wipe that delicate eye skin. :)

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

astarte

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 3

Don't just hold it in one spot. Use it like a toner-or more precisely like a makeup remover with like those cotton round things. Saturate the pad and then wipe a section of your face with it then flip the round to the other side and wipe another section. Repeat with all sections of your face using more cotton rounds and going back a couple more times over each section if necessary until there is no more makeup or residue on the cotton round.

answered 4 months ago

lovelyevenstar

(Olympia,WA)

answer 4

You will have to wipe gently to remove the make-up. I generally hold a cotton pad with the cleansing water over an eyelid for a few seconds and then gently wipe.

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

mlmac

(Washington, DC)

answer 5

Pour some on a cotton pad/ball. Wipe it around your face as you would a toner.

answered 5 months ago

snactres

answer 6

That depends on how much makeup you're wearing and whether it's cream or liquid product i.e. how hard does the cleansing water have to work. For a typical removal job, I'll apply it to an organic cotton pad which I'll dab all over the face, pressing on for 2 seconds per area, then finish up by wiping all over with a second pad.

answered 6 months ago

mizred

(Los Angeles, CA)

Question

Does it remove eye make up as well as Lancome's BiFacil?

asked 1 year, 3 months ago

breebrains

(VT)

on Cleansing Spa Water

5 answers

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answer 1

do not like lancome product. irritates my eyes. this is very gentile

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

galagirl

(Columbus OH)

answer 2

i think it is better in my opinion andi wear coates and coates of mascara and dark gel waterproof eyeliner and it removes everything

answered 7 months ago

firstaid

(coatesville, pa)

answer 3

I think it removes makeup as well as Lancome without the greasy feeling and the film it leaves behind on my skin. And it doesn't sting my eyes the BiFacil.

answered 7 months ago

astarte

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 4

It doesn't work as fast but for me it removed all my makeup. Bi facil always felt a bit oily for me and the spa water left no residue whatsoever. I'd say give the travel size a try. You could always use it as a toner if it doesn't work out.

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

macaronchick

(CA)

answer 5

This removes all of my eye makeup, even waterproof mascara. I find that it is more effective than the oil based cleansers and highly recommend it.

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answered 1 year, 1 month ago

beautyprofessor

(Seal Beach, CA)

Question

Is this safe enough to where my lashes will not fall off?

I have tried other removers where, especially when wiping off mascara, my lashes will come off when I wipe. Has anyone had any issues with this remover?

asked 6 months ago

esteph

(Austin, TX)

on Cleansing Spa Water

5 answers

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answer 1

use on cotton pad. hold against lashes for 3-4 seconds than gently rub off remaining. have not lost any lashes.

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

galagirl

(Columbus OH)

answer 2

Super gentle. I haven't had any issues.

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

mlmac

(Washington, DC)

answer 3

This is very neutral and won't affect your lashes at all - be careful, though! The simple act of rubbing to remove mascara may cause a few lashes to drop out!

answered 6 months ago

mizred

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 4

Very gentle. You just let it soak on your eyes for a few seconds and your makeup just glides off.

answered 6 months ago

audreysrose

(San Antonio, TX)

answer 5

I've used this on waterproof mascara and haven't lost any lashes. I saturate a cotton pad and hold it on my lashes for about 30 second and mascara melts off.

answered 6 months ago

reginao

(MD)

Question

I have oily/sensitive skin.

I normally use waterproof mascara but have problems getting it off. Will this work?

asked 1 year, 6 months ago

Anonymous

(st pete, fl)

on Cleansing Spa Water

3 answers

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answer 1

This has removed every waterproof mascara I've tried it on so far. :)

answered 6 months ago

mizred

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 2

Yes! I use Benefit "they're real" mascara, and when you apply 2-3 coats it is so hard to get off. I tried this and it just wipes off without any irritation to my eyes.

answered 8 months ago

vanelo

(Chicago, IL)

answer 3

This product takes waterproof makeup and mascara off. It even takes off Sharpie markers from your skin without any irritation! Some waterproof mascaras really dry hard and the only one that took longer than usual in removing was Surge Lutens comb mascara for me.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

chloe2015

(Seattle, WA)

Question

toner or makeup remover

is this a toner or makeup remover?

asked 1 year, 6 months ago

sunshine817

on Cleansing Spa Water

3 answers

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answer 1

Definitely a makeup remover.

answered 6 months ago

mizred

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 2

This is a makeup remover that simultaneously tones your skin (though cleansing is its chief purpose). I have never used a cleanser that is this effective while still being gentle and balancing to my skin!

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answered 1 year, 1 month ago

beautyprofessor

(Seal Beach, CA)

answer 3

It's a makeup remover.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

tiffanybt

Question

Will it remove waterproof mascara?

My guess is that it won't.I sure wish I could find a gentle eye make up remover suitable for very sensitive, eczema prone skin that will also remove WP mascara. Anyone have any luck with this? Thank you!

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

anonymousjenny

(Dallas, TX)

on Cleansing Spa Water

2 answers

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answer 1

i do wear waterproof mascara and eyeliner and it does remove both. i am a heavy eyeliner and mascara wearer too, i pile on coates and coates of mascara and this gets off everything

answered 7 months ago

firstaid

(coatesville, pa)

answer 2

I don't use waterproof mascara, but many reviewers stated that it did. Lotsa folks rave about this stuff, including celebs.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

virtuouswife888

(Downey, Ca)

Question

Does this clean waterproof mascara off easily?

This product sounds like something I would love to try, but I need to know if it easily removes waterproof mascara and concealer? I sweat a lot on my face so I always wear waterproof make-up. Does any one know??? Thanks!

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

sleepswithdogs

(Wadesboro, NC)

on Cleansing Spa Water

2 answers

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answer 1

I wear a lot of stage make-up, including waterproof mascara, and this product removes EVERYTHING - for mascara, I make sure the cotton has plenty of the water and I hold it over my eye - mascara and eye shadow will melt away. I use this product over my entire face until the cotton balls are clean - no need to wash. Overall, since using the Koh Gen Do line, I've had significant improvement in my skin - I highly recommend their products, well worth the price to have clear, healthy skin.

answered 10 months ago

olantheterrible

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 2

sorry, but it did not remove any waterproof makeup for me. i don't recommend this product at all.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

skgus

(Wallingford, CT)

Question

essential herbs ingredients

how is Xylitol used in this product when it has been proven to kill dogs?? What does the product do to my skin?

asked 5 months, 1 week ago

detroitlola123

(Detroit, Mi)

on Cleansing Spa Water

2 answers

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answer 1

Wow I didn't know xylitol was proven to do that. And don't cats and dogs have food and other things that are poisonous or detrimental to them that aren't to humans? Not trying to be mean but that's just a fact. I am all for the environment and being safe about what I put in and on my body but there's just no such thing as absolute safety in this toxic world we live in...unless you grow and make everything yourself unfortunately.

answered 4 months ago

lovelyevenstar

(Olympia,WA)

answer 2

xylitol is an artificial sweetener. Chocolate kills dogs too and you can eat that, right? Dogs do not work the same way as humans do. Xylitol isn't digested by bacteria the way sugars are so it won't degrade on your face. It's just another product and I don't know its function in this product, but just letting you know it's not harmful, either.

answered 5 months ago

snactres

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