Description
Weleda Make-up Removal Cleansing Oil is a fragrance free cleansing oil formulated for both face and eyes, which makes it a genuinely useful option if you wear eye makeup and want one product that handles all of it. It comes in a 150ml glass pump bottle.
Built on organic apricot oil and witch hazel
The formula centres on organic apricot oil and witch hazel water. Apricot oil is a light, easily absorbed carrier oil, commonly used in oil cleansers because it dissolves makeup and sunscreen effectively without feeling heavy. Witch hazel is included alongside it, traditionally valued in skincare for its toning, refreshing qualities. Weleda lists the ingredients as 100% natural origin, and the product carries NATRUE certification.
Why an oil cleanser works for makeup
Oil dissolves oil, which is the basic idea behind cleansing oils and why they tend to shift makeup, sunscreen and the day's grime more effectively than a water-based cleanser used on its own. Because this one is fragrance free, it's also a sensible option if you find scented makeup removers irritating around your eyes, or if you simply prefer to keep fragrance out of anything that goes near them.
How to use it
Apply to dry skin, including closed eyes, and massage gently to loosen makeup and impurities. Add a little water to emulsify the oil into a milky texture, then rinse thoroughly or wipe away with a damp cloth or cotton pad. Because it's formulated for the eye area as well as the face, there's no need for a separate eye makeup remover alongside it.
Where it fits in your routine
This is a first-cleanse step rather than a complete skincare routine on its own. Most people follow an oil cleanse with a second, gentler cleanser like Weleda Deep Cleansing Gel to make sure everything is properly removed, especially if you're wearing a full face of makeup or sunscreen. It also works well as a simple evening ritual on days without makeup, to lift away sunscreen and general daily buildup.
Good to know
- 150ml glass pump bottle
- Fragrance free
- Formulated for face and eyes
- Organic apricot oil and witch hazel water
- 100% natural origin ingredients
- NATRUE certified natural cosmetics
If you have particularly sensitive eyes, test on a small area first, and avoid direct contact if any irritation occurs, as you would with any new eye-area product.
