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EltaMD Acne Oil-in-One Gel Cleanser.

EltaMD Acne Oil-in-One Gel Cleanser
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About this product

A gel cleanser combining oil and water-based cleansing agents designed to remove makeup and impurities from acne-prone skin.

Guru Score

62%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
0Yay
1Mixed
1Nay

What they liked

  • Fragrance-free
  • Anti-inflammatory ingredients

What they flagged

  • Pricey at $34 for a cleanser
  • Makeup removal not exceptional

What the gurus are saying

This cleanser handles makeup removal adequately, though it's not remarkable at the job. One dermatologist found it functional but unremarkable, while another passed on it entirely. If you're looking for a straightforward cleanser that won't irritate acne-prone skin, it may work; don't expect it to outperform more specialized makeup removers.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take February 2024

What the gurus are saying.

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~Mixed
"It has lactobacillus pumpkin ferment which may enrich for anti-inflammatory compounds, it has turmeric root extract which may also be anti-inflammatory, it's fragrance-free. It does what it's supposed to do. Is it the best product I've ever tried for makeup removal? No. But it's not the worst. Like I said, it does what it's supposed to do. I think for the price though, I'm going to stick with a cleansing oil or a cleansing balm."
~Nay
"This is a complete pass. [...] If a cleanser in general goes beyond $10 or $15, I don't really think it's worth it. For me at $34, it's a complete pass."

Frequently asked.

What is EltaMD Acne Oil-in-One Gel Cleanser?

A gel cleanser combining oil and water-based cleansing agents designed to remove makeup and impurities from acne-prone skin.

Is EltaMD Acne Oil-in-One Gel Cleanser worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 62%.

What is EltaMD Acne Oil-in-One Gel Cleanser's Guru Score?

EltaMD Acne Oil-in-One Gel Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 62%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is EltaMD Acne Oil-in-One Gel Cleanser best for?

EltaMD Acne Oil-in-One Gel Cleanser is generally suited to acne-prone skin.

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