Everyone on TikTok is swearing by BYOMA‘s Milky Oil Cleanser as the gentle answer to double cleansing. But here’s the thing — it’s not an oil. It’s a milky gel that feels like watered-down lotion.
The whole “clean beauty” angle is getting tired. This brand swaps harsh sulfates for synthetic emulsifiers, but that doesn’t automatically make it better. Just different.
It’s $15.99 for 150ml. The claim: removes makeup + sunscreen without stripping your moisture barrier. That’s it.
Texture Lie
Feels like a thin yogurt — not oily at all. First pump had me checking the bottle.
Emulsifies Weirdly
Turns white and foamy with water, but leaves a slight film. Rinse twice.
Scent-Free
No fragrance. Smells vaguely like wet cardboard. That’s the “clean” tax.
They use a blend of glycerin, squalane, and something called “hydrolyzed jojoba esters” — which is just fancy talk for a gentle emulsifier that dissolves sunscreen. No soap. No stripping surfactants. But also no real oil cleansing power.
- Glycerin: Humectant that hydrates instead of stripping
- Squalane: Lightweight moisturizer, not heavy
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters: Synthetic emulsifier, not natural oil
- Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate: Helps rinse without residue
First use: feels like rubbing cold cream on your face. Melts into a milky slip. Waterproof mascara? Laughs at it. You’ll need a separate eye makeup remover — don’t believe the claims.
Week 2: my dry patches calmed down. But my nose still felt tight after rinsing. Not “stripped” — just… thirsty. The film thing is real. Rinse with a damp cloth or you’ll wake up with clogged pores.
My redness went down 30%. Breakouts stayed the same. Not a miracle, not a scam. Just a cleanser that didn’t hate me.
It’s not greenwashing — it’s just a normal cleanser wearing a “clean” costume. Works well for dry skin. Won’t change your life.