This product went viral and I folded faster than the plastic fork in a instant ramen noodle cup.
I not only bought one but two of the Manyo Pure Cleansing Oil because firstly, I love a good deal and secondly the idea that I could clean out my pores and actually feel all the gunk balling up and rolling off my skin when I use this oil was the stuff of dreams.
Key Ingredients
The key ingredients are….. Drum roll please…. OILS!
- Soybean oil: Helps dissolve makeup, sunscreen and excess sebum
- Hazelnut seed oil: Smooths and conditions skin
- Olive fruit oil: Moisturises and protects the skin barrier
- Sunflower seed oil: Supports hydration and skin barrier
- Argan oil: Smooths and softens skin
- Squalene: Moisturises
- Rice bran oil: Softens and calms skin
Bonus ingredients include:
- Tea tree leaf oil: antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help with blemishes and minor breakouts
- Green tea leaf extract: Calms and protects skin from environmental stressors
- Vitamin E/ Tocopherol: Supports skin repair and protects against free radicals
The complete ingredient list: Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Good), Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil (Good), Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate (Neutral), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (Good), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (Good), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Good), Squalane (Good), Isoamyl Laurate (Neutral), Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (Good), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (Good), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Good), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (Good), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Good), Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil (Good), Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract (Good), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Good), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil (Good), Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake) (Good), Decyl glucoside (Neutral), Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (Good), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil (Neutral), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Good), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil (Good), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (Good), Tocopherol (Good)
Fragrance free but it does have essential oils and all the extracts increases the risks of allergic reactions.
Application
Based on the instructions on the bottle you apply this onto dry skin, rub it in, put water on your hands and then rub it in some more before washing it off.
Since you are rubbing it on dry skin you can’t be stingy with the product, I use 2-3 pumps and still I found it hard to rub into my eyelashes to remove my mascara. When you wet your hands and rub again it goes much easier.
Washing it off was difficult. It takes forever and it leaves a greasy residue behind especially on your eyelids because I try not to rub vigorously in that area. You would definitely need to double cleanse when using this product.
Suitability
Who Should Use a Cleansing Oil?
- heavy sunscreen wearers
- waterproof makeup
- dry or sensitive skin
- people who double cleanse
- very oily or acne-prone skin that dislikes rich textures
- people who prefer quick foaming cleansers
- anyone sensitive to essential oils
Use
When to use: At night when you are double cleansing.
What ingredients to use it with: You MUST follow this up with a second cleanser. Then proceed with your skincare routine as usual.
What ingredients not to use it with: N/A
Final Comments
Overall the application experience was okay, not terrible that it is a deal breaker but also not the most enjoyable. There is also a strong smell, not unpleasant and excusable given that it comes from the oils and not artificial fragrances.
When you go in a second time with wet hands as you are rubbing the oil in your skin you do feel little bits of what I’m assuming is just dead skin cells rolling off which is satisfying, but I don’t think it goes deep into your pores and to be honest I think that is just too much to expect from any cleanser.
Not a holy grail for me but still a good product that is worth a try i.e. only buy one bottle first.
Other comments
Summary of the 1 star reviews from popular online retailers:
- caused breakouts
- consistency was too thick
- strong smell
- ineffective at removing makeup
- didn’t receive the product
This blog is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional dermatological advice. Individual skin responses may vary.