One of the hardest “facts” to stomach in skincare expertise is the counter-intuitive idea that oil cleansers are good for oily skin.  Wot" There you were, dreaming of zit-zapping tea tree or foam-alone grapefruit cleansers when the experts are telling you that putting oil on oil is good"
Oil cleansers can help balance oily skin, and with some blind faith and a bit of patience, chances are your preconceptions will be blown out of the window (along with your acne, hopefully).  It’s a bit like good fats are good for you…good oils on oily skin will help rebalance it, the last thing you want to do is over-strip your skin, that’s how vicious cycles begin.

Pure Glow Cleanser, suitable for all skin types, balancing oily skin while rehydrating dry skin. Doubles as an eye makeup remover, too.
OM Skincare is one of the newer brands on the market, it’s had a lot of press lately and it takes its name from skincare expert and scientist Dr Om Prawarisa, the woman behind the brand. So this is her capsule collection of essentials including a primer, serum, cleanser, moisturiser and No-Lines Nourishing Cream (to tackle eye issues like puffiness and the dreaded “no, I’m a human, not a panda” dark circles, the fastest way to look rough on a Monday morning).

But back to the Pure Glow Cleanser…here’s a snapshot of it to give you an idea (I tried this last year and earmarked it for a very overdue review – bett...