
About this product
Water-activated cleansing pads that dissolve into a lather to remove makeup and cleanse the face, available in fragrance-free and scented formulas with actives like hyaluronic acid, retinol, and vitamin C.
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Full ingredients
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Fragrance, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid*, Citric Acid, Black 2, *Vitamin C
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
These melts earn consistent praise for delivering a gentle yet thorough cleanse without stripping the skin, and dermatologists and estheticians highlight the fragrance-free hyaluronic acid and retinol options as particularly useful for sensitive skin and travel. The retinol version offers short contact therapy, which may suit those who have not tolerated retinol well before, though it is worth being cautious around the eyes. Multiple reviewers rotate between formulas by season, preferring the hydrating hyaluronic acid or retinol in colder months and vitamin C in warmer weather.
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Water-activated cleansing pads that dissolve into a lather to remove makeup and cleanse the face, available in fragrance-free and scented formulas with actives like hyaluronic acid, retinol, and vitamin C.
Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 80%.
Olay Cleansing Melts holds a Guru Score of 80%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
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