Rose Bloom & Balance
Cleansing Face Oil

Yes. Oil cleansers operate on the principle of like-dissolves-like — the lipid-soluble components of makeup, sunscreen, oxidised sebum, and particulate pollution dissolve into the oil phase rather than being scrubbed or stripped away. A 20–30 second massage on dry skin is enough to lift even waterproof mascara and high-SPF sunscreens. No separate makeup remover is needed. For the deepest cleanse — particularly after a full day of makeup, SPF, and city air — we recommend finishing the first cleanse with the Aphora 100% cotton face cloth to lift any last residue, then following with the Charcoal Konjac Facial Sponge as the second cleanse.

Not when the oils are chosen carefully. The misconception comes from heavy, oleic-acid-dominant oils that can sit on the skin and trap impurities. Rose Bloom & Balance is built around a balance of jojoba (a wax ester that mimics sebum), grape seed and prickly pear (linoleic-acid-rich, non-comedogenic), and squalane (mirrors human sebum). All of these are well-tolerated by oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types — and crucially, they fully rinse away thanks to the plant-derived emulsifiers in the formula.

The formula contains plant-derived polyglyceryl emulsifiers (Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate and Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate). On dry skin, these sit dormant, allowing the lipid phase to dissolve oxidised sebum, makeup, and SPF. When water is added, the emulsifiers activate and bind the oil to the water — visibly turning the formula into a milky emulsion. This is the moment everything you have just cleansed gets lifted away. A final rinse carries it cleanly off the skin, with no surface residue.

Yes. The misconception that oily skin should avoid oil is one of the most stubborn myths in skincare. In fact, oily skin is often producing excess sebum precisely because it has been over-stripped by harsh cleansers — and adding linoleic-acid-rich oils (like grape seed and prickly pear, both in this formula) has been shown in research to actually help regulate sebum production over time. Rose Bloom & Balance is suitable for all skin types, including oily and combination.

The 20–30 second dry massage is when the work actually happens. Oil dissolves oil — and if you wet your face first, the emulsifiers activate prematurely and the milk phase begins before the oils have had time to dissolve oxidised sebum, oil-soluble makeup, and SPF. Apply to dry skin, take your time massaging, and only add water at the end to begin the rinse phase. This is the difference between a cleanse that works and one that simply moves things around.

Rose Bloom & Balance is the foundation step — the first cleanse. Everything that follows is only as effective as the surface it lands on. After massaging in the oil and rinsing, wipe the skin clean with the Aphora 100% cotton face cloth — the finishing motion of the first cleanse, lifting any last film the rinse leaves behind. Then follow with the Charcoal Konjac Facial Sponge as the second cleanse, which physically lifts the remaining surface debris. Then Rose Tonic Mist to reset the skin's pH and prime it for treatment. PROTECT (AM) or RECOVERY (PM) as your active treatment layer. Finally, Lumé Deep Hydration Face Cream to seal the full ritual. Each step is designed to amplify the next.

Rinse the cloth thoroughly under warm water immediately after each use, gently squeeze (don't twist — twisting breaks the cotton fibres over time), and hang to dry between uses. Machine-wash once or twice a week at 60°C / 140°F with a fragrance-free detergent — high heat is what kills anything the air-dry doesn't, and skipping fabric softener is important because softeners coat the fibres in residue that then transfers to the face. Tumble dry low or lay flat. The cloth typically stays soft and absorbent for 6 to 12 months of daily use; replace when it starts to feel rough, thin, or stops lifting the rinse residue cleanly. The cotton is 100% biodegradable, so retired cloths can go into the compost or be cut up for kitchen use rather than landfill.