This may sound weird but… I love cleansing my skin with oils.
I know what you’re thinking: Oils?! Don’t they turn your skin into a greasy mess and invite pimples to party on your face?
Not when done right. There’s nothing like a good oil cleanser to remove all makeup and impurities from your skin quickly.
Plus, it’s a time-saver. Oils double up as moisturisers too. 😉
My new crush is Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil. Here’s why:
What’s In Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil?
NATURAL OILS TO CLEANSE SKIN
Oil cleansing works thanks to the “like attracts like” principle: the oils in your cleanser attach to the oils in your makeup, sunscreen and anything else that’s on your skin, taking them on a journey down the drain.
The main oils in Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil are:
- Safflower seed oil: High in linoleic acid, a fatty acid with moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties. It makes skin soft and smooth, reduces irritations and even helps treat acne.
- Squalane: Very similar to human sebum, it’s very moisturising, fast-absorbing and non-comedogenic. It’s safe for fungal acne, too.
- Rosehip oil: A natural source of retinol, it helps moisturize skin, fights wrinkles and reduce acne.
- Pumpking seed oil: Rich in antioxidants and zinc, it moisturises skin and helps prevent wrinkles.
- Oat kernel oil: A soothing oil that calms down redness and irritation.
Thanks to their superpowers, these oils cleanse and moisturise skin at the same time. Chances are, you may even not need a moisturiser afterwards!
Related: What’s The Oil Cleansing Method And Why Should You Use It?Â
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Texture
Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil IS an oil, so it does feel a little greasy when you first massage it into your skin. But it’s very light and doesn’t make you look like you’ve just dipped your head into a frying pan.
Fragrance
Pumping pie served with freshly squeezed orange juice. Who else is hungry now?
How To Use It
For me, using Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil is a pampering treat every time. Here’s the ritual:
- Gently massage a generous amount of oil into your skin for one minute.
- Drape a warm, wet washcloth over your face and let it cool down.
- Lightly pass the washcloth over your skin, gently wiping away dirt, makeup and excess oil.
It takes only a couple of minutes and it’s so relaxing.
Performance & Personal Opinion
I use Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil at night to remove my makeup and cleanse my skin.
When I wipe it off with a washcloth, my makeup comes off easily. Just a couple of swipes and my skin’s rid of all the excess oil, impurities, foundation and everything else I have on.
You can use this oil as the first step of double cleansing but I don’t. No need to. It doesn’t leave any greasy film or oily sheen on my skin.
I don’t even need to use a moisturiser. After I wipe it off, my skin feels so soft and smooth. Mind you, if your skin is dry you may still need one. But if you’ve got normal or oily skin and love a minimalistic routine, Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil can do double duty.
Related: Do You Need To Double Cleanse?
Who Is This For?
Everyone can use it, but it’s most suitable for:
- Dry skin
- Anyone who wants a minimalistic routine
- Natural skincare lovers
Who Is This NOT?
If you don’t like oil-based cleanser, this isn’t for you.
Packaging
A dark bottle with a practical pump applicator.
Does Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil Live Up To Its Claims?
| CLAIM | TRUE? |
|---|---|
| Radiance boosting blend that softens & smoothes while gently removing impurities & imperfections | True. |
| Non-comedogenic & perfect for naturally removing makeup! | True. |
Price & Availability
$17.99 at Mad Hippie and Ulta
Do You Need It?
If you’re into oil cleansing, this is one of the best oil cleansers I’ve ever tried.
Dupes & Alternatives
- Botanics All Bright Bi-Phase Facial Oil ($17.99)
- Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil (£27.00)
Ingredients
Organic Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (High Linoleic), Squalane (vegan), Organic Rosa Canina (Rose) Fruit Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Organic Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Extract, Steam Distilled Citrus Aurantifolia Extract
Hi! I’ve been wanting to try this cleansing oil because I love some of the other Mad Hippie products! So I know it says to use a warm washcloth to wipe off the oil, but can you just use a water-based cleanser afterwards to wash everything off? Or is that redundant so it’s better to just use a washcloth? Thanks!
Katie, if you use a washcloth, the second cleanser will be redundant.
Hi just bought this product. This is my first time using an oil cleanser. I have some stubborn hormonal breakouts and hoping this my saving grace. I am wondering if i am supposed to tone my face afterwards? What steps do you recommend? I also use mad hippies vitamin C serum.
Anna, no you don’t need a toner: https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/is-toner-really-necessary/