When should you use Garancia’s milky oil to remove makeup?
Garancia’s Ultra-Cleansing Milky Oil from the Deux Coups de Baguette line is a makeup remover and cleanser that transforms into a milk upon contact with water. It can be used on the face, eyes, and lips and removes makeup in a single step. Delicately scented with notes of rose, it is 98% naturally derived and comes in a pump bottle.
Its formula combines four plant-based oils—sunflower, hazelnut, castor, and jojoba—with glycolipids in the Oil4Tech complex. When massaged onto dry skin, the oil loosens makeup, including waterproof mascara. In a clinical trial conducted on 22 people over 21 days, 100% of the 17 users of waterproof makeup found that it effectively removed waterproof makeup, and 95% of the participants felt their skin was thoroughly cleansed.
Adding a little water changes the texture: the oil emulsifies into a milk that rinses off cleanly, leaving no oily film. Garancia describes it as a residue-free cleanser. In the same test, 91% of participants found their skin softer after rinsing. The castor oil in the formula helps strengthen eyelashes and eyebrows, making them softer, shinier, and more resilient.
Tested under dermatological and ophthalmological supervision, it is suitable for sensitive eyes and skin. Non-comedogenic, it’s also suitable for combination to oily, acne-prone skin: it helps reduce blackheads and excess sebum without causing tightness. It fits perfectly among facial makeup removers as the first step in an evening skincare routine.
We recommend pairing it with Garancia’s Diabolique Tomate Water Cream. After rinsing, clean skin absorbs moisturizer better: this lightweight water cream follows the makeup removal step and is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
How do you use this cleansing oil?
Directions for Use
Shake well before use. Dispense 1 to 2 pumps and massage over the entire dry face, including the eyes and lips. Add a little water to emulsify: the oil transforms into a milk. Rinse with lukewarm water, then finish with a splash of cold water to tone the skin.
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Precautions
- For external use only.
- Massage the area around the eyes with your eyelids closed. In case of direct contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Contact lens wearers: Remove your lenses before removing makeup.
- Do not apply to broken skin or to an irritated or infected eyelid (stye, conjunctivitis, blepharitis).
- The formula contains hazelnut oil and soybean oil: if you have a known allergy to hazelnuts, tree nuts, or soy, consult your pharmacist before use.
- Contains fragrance. Discontinue use if redness, stinging, or swelling of the eyelids occurs.
- Store between 15°C and 30°C. Close the pump tightly after use. Keep out of reach of children.
What are the ingredients in this milky makeup remover?
INCI Ingredients
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL*, POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEATE*, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE*, CORYLUS AVELLANA SEED OIL*, RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL*, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL*, GLYCOLIPIDS*, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL*, AQUA (WATER/EAU)*, ETHYL VANILLIN, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), TOCOPHEROL*, SODIUM BENZOATE.
*Naturally derived.
Product Details
150 ml pump bottle.
Our Expert Tips on the Ultra Cleansing Milk Oil
The key to getting the most out of a milky oil is the order of application: apply it to dry skin and hands first, then add water. If you apply the oil to a face that’s already wet, it emulsifies too quickly and slides over the makeup instead of dissolving it. Take the time to massage for one minute, paying special attention to the lashes, before adding water.
On oily skin, using oil can often be surprising—but not in a bad way: it’s the emulsification step that ensures a thorough rinse, so don’t skip it. For waterproof mascara, apply the oil to your lashes with your eyes closed and let it sit for a few seconds before massaging: it’s the rubbing—more than the product itself—that irritates the eye area.
FAQ
Does Garancia’s Ultra-Cleansing Milky Oil leave an oily film on my skin?
No. Upon contact with water, the oil emulsifies into a milk that rinses off—first with warm water, then with cold water. Several users note in their reviews that it doesn’t leave an oily finish; however, a small number find the texture a bit rich.
Is Garancia’s Ultra Cleansing Milk Oil suitable for my oily skin?
Yes. Garancia also formulates it for combination to oily, acne-prone skin and markets it as non-comedogenic. The oil effectively dissolves sebum and makeup, and its emulsification into a milk upon rinsing prevents any oily residue from remaining on the skin.
Does Garancia’s Ultra Cleansing Milk Oil remove my sunscreen?
Yes. Garancia lists sunscreen among the products the oil removes, along with waterproof makeup, long-wear makeup, and impurities. Simply massage it onto a dry face, then emulsify with a little water before rinsing, just as you would when removing makeup at night.
My Garancia Ultra Cleansing Milk Oil has changed color—is this normal?
Yes. Garancia notes that this naturally derived oil may develop a slight haze or see its color change slightly over time. This change is normal. Just be sure to shake the bottle well before each use.
