I first use DHC's Olive oil cleanser on my face before I get into the shower, and I have found that using that and the Loreal to clean up and residual is great, the DHC cleansing oil washes off so cleanly, it takes off all my makeup, even water proof mascara!! I use Loreal's, its in a blue bottle, and it is like using water, but BJ's makes the same thing in their bottle and you get like 3 in a package.