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02 August 2011

Kanebo Freshel Cleansing Oil Review

If you're eager to try out oil cleansers but do not have the extra budget to spend for Shu Uemura or DHC cleansing oils, I will not hesitate to recommend you a bottle of Kanebo Freshel Cleansing Oil. It works at par with Shu and DHC without the prohibitive price.

Kanebo Freshel Cleansing Oil, 180mL, 720php


What I love about it:
  • excellent cleansing ability
  • inexpensive (720php) yet effective 
  • 2 pumps'll do the trick, A 180mL bottle can last you several months
  • no break outs, been using this for the 3 months already (photo above was taken weeks after my first month of using it)
  • no scent
  • i attribute my decreased tendency to break out from my using this product (all cleansing oils, really)
One reviewer even noted that this cleansing oil fared better than Shu and DHC when taking off the notoriously stubborn Majolica Majorca Lash Expander. Perhaps there is truth to this claim because among all the makeup removers I've used (Shu, DHC, Pond's), this product managed to perfectly clean my face in one emulsification!

Uh-ohs:
  • if you're a Shu fan, Kanebo Freshel Cleansing Oil's consistency is thick
  • it takes too much time to emulsify the oil, this is not for the lazy and impatient ladies
  • not all Kanebo counters in SM Beauty carry the product. Got mine from SM Beauty Megamall
  • lose the tiny stopper and you ruin the entire sealing system



I do not recommended this for those who want a clean face FAST before hitting the sack. Because of its thick consistency (N.B. thicker than Shu, thinner than DHC), you'll need the extra time to emulsify this properly.

Helpful Hints:
  1. Do not skimp on the product just because it's thick. The lesser amount you use, the more difficult it is to emulsify the oil. Use a minimum of 2 pumps.
  2. Add water in small parts. Running water will not remove the oil and dirt. This takes genuine patience for it to give you a squeaky clean, makeup-free, unclogged skin.
  3. Emulsify properly via hint number 3 lest you clog your skin with oil + dirt
  4. I recommend washing with soap and water after properly rinsing the oil off (double cleansing).

Kanebo Freshel is the first inexpensive yet effective cleansing oil I've ever used. It may be a shame that I take a few added minutes in doing my evening skincare regimen with this cleanser (and not have the liberty to sleep the soonest when I feel beat up), but looking at a cleaner cotton pad after toning makes it worth the extra time! 

15 comments:

  1. Shop N' ChompAugust 2, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I love my cleansing oil to be on the thick side (hence my love for Shu's). Thanks for the rec! Now I just have to see if it's sold here. ;)

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  2. Miss Shopcoholic August 2, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    haven't tried cleansing oils yet, pero maganda to ha coz its not expensive compared to Shu. Natry mo na si Muji?

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  3. herroyalbleaknessAugust 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Kanebo Freshel is thicker than Shu. I checked Sasa today and sadly, they're still out of stock on this variant.

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  4. ur_prettyprincessAugust 2, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    i wanna try this! been using DHC for almost 2 yrs... i love it but it's not locally available plus expensive! :( where can i buy this sis? :P thanks for this awesome review! ;)

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  5. kuriAugust 2, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I don't think I've tried this cleansing oil yet. Thanks for the review!

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  6. herroyalbleaknessAugust 2, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    @Khymm

    I haven't tried Muji (google mode). definitely not as pricey as shu and it's got 30mL more product in it :)

    @ur_prettyprinces

    You'll love this better than DHC i think. I stopped DHC and just used this kasi. I got this from SM Beauty Kanebo counter sa Megamall

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  7. herroyalbleaknessAugust 2, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    @ Kuri

    You are welcome! I'm thinking twice about recommending cleansing oils for dry skin since i'm blaming cleansing oils for sucking up so much oil off my combination skin. but that's still an allegation against these types of cleansers. i have yet to complete the investigation ;D

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  8. kuriAugust 2, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    heh, yeah, I think cleansing oils dry out my combination skin a bit too, but it's not severe and I think it clears my pores well.

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  9. MsRinzAugust 3, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I love Kanebo and thanks for posting this! Definitely worth a try:)

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  10. sugar sugarAugust 3, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Thanks for this review. :) I'm using Etude House's cleansing dream which is also a cleansing oil. it's lighter than other oils i've tried such as shu uemura but haven't tried DHC or kanebo. will keep this in mind when i run out of it. ;)

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  11. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    I've never tried anything like this and I really should because it looks like a great product!

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  12. JanetAugust 4, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Thanks so much for this review..I think I'm gonna get try this one out..=)

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  13. PammyAugust 6, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I don't know why I saw this review just now when I have been waiting for your verdict on this product. I <3 Kanebo, will definitely try this once I'm done with all my cleansers. :)e

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  14. Kaycee EnervaAugust 10, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Haha I think I was the one who mentioned that this works better than Shu and DHC on my majo mascara

    I just ran out of this bottle.. need to gemme some new stock..

    your post reminded me how great this cleansing oil is

    good thing its available in shiseido counters

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  15. kumiko maeAugust 17, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    i am thinking of trying this out :D is it better than human nature's sunflower cleansing oil?

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I'd love to hear what you think!