A gel that turns to oil to melt away makeup and daily grime
Thalgo Éveil à la Mer Cleansing Gel-Oil is a makeup-removing cleanser for all skin types, part of Thalgo's Éveil à la Mer marine cleansing range. It starts as a gel and turns into an oil as you massage it onto dry skin, dissolving makeup, sunscreen and the day's impurities. Adding water turns it into a light milk that rinses away easily, so the skin feels clean and soft rather than tight. Like the rest of the range, it draws on the sea, the signature of the French marine-cosmetics brand.
The texture
A soft gel that becomes a silky oil under the fingers, then a milky emulsion on contact with water. It leaves no greasy film after rinsing.
Who it suits
- People who wear makeup or long-lasting sunscreen
- Normal to dry skin that dislikes foaming cleansers
- An evening double-cleanse routine
- Fans of Thalgo's marine skincare
Worth knowing before you buy: The full ingredient list is not published online, so check the box if you react to fragrance or specific oils. Very oily or blemish-prone skin may prefer a foaming cleanser.
How long one tube lasts
Used every evening with a hazelnut-sized amount, the 125ml tube lasts about two months.
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- Texture: gel-to-oil, turns milky with water
- Skin type: all skin types
- Concerns: makeup, sunscreen and impurities
- When to apply: evening, or morning and evening
- Main benefits: removes makeup, cleanses without tightness, rinses clean
How to use
Apply to dry skin and massage over the face to dissolve makeup. Add a little water to emulsify, then rinse thoroughly.
Manufacturer information
Brand: BLC Thalgo Cosmetic S.A.
Address: Domaine des Châtaigniers, 83520 Roquebrune-sur-Argens, France
EAN: 3525801685845
