When Plum launched the cleansing oil, I was excited to try it out. I waited for some reviews and still was intrigued to try out the product since Plum is one of my favourite brands. However the cleansing oil doesn’t work well for me and the packaging is also not up to the mark. Let us check Plum Cleansing Oil Review
Brand Claims
Light yet luxurious cleansing oil that effectively and effortlessly dissolves & removes makeup & impurities. Thoughtfully formulated with a Lipophilic-Surfactant Blend infused with the goodness of Hemp Seed Oil that’s rich in omega fatty acids 3, 6 & 9 which helps repair & strengthen the skin’s barrier. Enriched with olive derived Squalane & soothing Bisabolol that gently cleanses without over-drying, leaving skin feeling baby soft & smooth. Effortlessly removes makeup or even as a pre-cleanse in your double cleansing skincare routine to leave your skin extra clean & nourished
Ingredients
Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Squalane, Cannabis Sativa(Hemp) Seed Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Packaging, Texture and Fragrance
The cleansing oil is packed in a plastic bottle with a plastic nozzle. The pump packaging works good and dispenser works well. The texture of cleansing oil is very light weight and literally feels like water. It is very runny in consistency and has clear, transparent appearance. The product has some kind of plastic fragrance that might be due to the formulation I think because the product is fragrance free. The packaging is a bummer and my outer cap was broken when I purchased it. The bottle may leak since mine leaks if kept in horizontal position. Due to the leaking cleansing oil the label of my bottle is coming off.
Price, Shelf life and Availability
525 INR for 75ml with a shelf life of 24 months from date of manufacturing. Available on Plum website, Nykaa and Amazon.
My experience with Plum Cleansing Oil
I mostly follow double cleansing whenever I use a silicone based sunscreen or BB cream and an eyeliner. Being light weight in texture, Plum cleansing oil spreads easily across the skin. When you dispense the oil on palms take care since it drips easily from the palms due to runny consistency. The oil is easy to work upon and glides beautifully on the skin even with a light hand.
I usually take 3-4 pumps per use for face and neck. If I massage little oil on the face, it just gets absorbed into the skin instantly. So whenever you use this product, make sure to use little extra quantity since the oil readily absorbs into the skin.
The oil emulsifies well with water be it lukewarm or normal water. It turns milky immediately on contact with water and rinses well. Upon washing off the oil, I can’t feel any oily residue behind. I like how it reduces whiteheads with regular use.
But it does give me zits in random places every time I use it. Since my skin is very acne prone and I easily suffer from clogged pores, currently am using it only on my neck to just finish the product. I suspect the ingredient that maybe causing the problem is Isopropyl Myristate. Initially I used to follow up with a foaming cleanser only to face dehydrated skin. Recently I stopped using a second cleanse and the product works good for me.
People who use high to medium coverage makeup might find the need to follow up with a second cleanse. I use the cleansing oil to mainly remove sunscreen and it does this job very well. Once emulsified, if it enters the eyes it makes the eyes uncomfortable but doesn’t sting at all. People who use eye make-up might find how easy it to work upon the eye area due to light weight texture.
Pros
- Light weight consistency
- Glides across the skin well without any extra efforts
- Helps remove of sunscreen, BB cream, eyeliner
- Emulsifies well with normal as well as lukewarm water
- Affordable price
- Reduces whiteheads with regular use
Cons
- Plastic kind of fragrance
- Gives me small zits at random places every time I use it
- Packaging is not sturdy, my outer cap was broken when I purchased it
- The bottle leaks if you accidentally keep it horizontal
- The label is coming off
- The manufacturing date ink has vanished in a couple of uses from the label
Plum Cleansing Oil Review
I wish I could say Plum Cleansing Oil is one of the best cleansing oil in India. This product just didn’t work for me and gives me small zits every time I use it. Light weight consistency, easily emulsifies, no need of second cleanse, affordable price even with more quantity, easy availability is something which people look out for in a cleansing oil. Plum cleansing oil may work for other skin types but if you have oily, acne prone skin think twice before using this cleansing oil.
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