Purchase: Michael Todd
Price: $22
I’ve been hearing great things about Michael Todd products. The main thing that I have heard over and over again is that once you try a Michael Todd product, you won’t want to go back to using anything else. I decided to purchase the Michael Todd Honey and Oat Cleanser, something that is similar to what I have used from other companies, to test and review. Note that while I am using affiliate links in this post I did purchase this product myself. As always my reviews are 100% honest and are of my own opinion, neither Michael Todd nor the affiliate company swayed my opinion in anyway.
Application
The Michael Todd Honey and Oat and Cleanser is a foaming gel cleanser, that is important to note right from the start. What this means is that it goes on as a thick gel and you then add a bit of water and work that into the gel and it starts to loosen and foam. At first this product is super thick and hard to spread, however, once you add the water and it starts to foam you can cleanse just about anywhere on your face. One thing to note is that this cleanser is gentle enough to use on and near the eyes.
Score: 10 out of 10
Color / Scent
When you first open the bottle you will notice a citrus scent, orange to be exact, while not overpowering it is noticeable. As you are applying the cleanser you will start to notice more of a honey scent, although it won’t be as strong as the citrus. Personally, I do not find either of these scents to be that strong, they are like I said just noticeable.
Score: 10 out of 10
Feel
Upon first applying the cleanser to the skin it is super thick, however, as you add water it becomes looser and easier to spread. Due to the type of product that this is that is to be expected and is not harder to spread than one would normally expect from a similar product. After rinsing and drying my skin felt very soft and hydrated.
Score: 10 out of 10
Cleansing Ability
This cleanser does a great job of removing ALL of the makeup, even including waterproof eye makeup. In the pictures above I applied a foundation and several different types of eyeshadow to the back of my hand and let them settle. I then applied the cleanser and just a little bit of water, I just wet the fingertips from my other hand and used that to loosen up the gel. After working the little amount of water and the cleanser together for a few seconds I wiped away with a paper towel. That’s right I didn’t even rinse the cleanser off with running water! Below are the results.
Score: 10 out of 10
Overall
Score: 10 out of 10
I bet that smells SOOO good! I could really use something like this in my life.
Cleansers are a must-have and a splurge item for me! This looks like it works absolutely fabulously! <3
Wow, that really did a thorough cleaning! I actually love citrus scents, so I know I’d like that!
I have loads of cleansers this is just tempting me to get some more lol.
10 out of 10 is a great score. I think I’d like this cleanser! Happy to know about it.
I love the scent of honey. Sounds like something I need to try.
I love citrus smells and it cleaned so well! I will have to try this out!
Sounds like a great cleanser! Really looks like it works great.
wow – that really did clear up well! Do you know if it’s “tear free” or anything? One time I got peppermint soap in my eye and I thought I was going to perish….
Oh my goodness I HATE when that happens. I got some of the Philosophy Purity in my eyes one time and my eye still hurt after an hour. As for this one, I don’t if it’s tear free BUT it is gentle enough to use around the eyes and I do and have even used it with eyes open and it didn’t burn. I would assume that means that it’s tear free but I don’t want to tell you yes and it’s actually not and my eyes are just super strong now because of the Purity incident lol.
Great review! Looks like it worked 🙂
Michelle
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Oooohhh this looks amazing! I think I totally need this. Super great cleansing power and cleansers are a for sure splurge worthy purchase for me. Great post!
That looks like a great cleaner. And, citrus is one of my favorite scents!
Thanks for such an honest review! I’m always looking for a cleanser that WORKS. I need something that is going to take all of my makeup off, not leaving any traces. 🙂
I haven’t used this brand before. I will have to give it a try. Looks like it worked great
Looks like a great cleanser. Glad it worked for you.
Definitely impressive. I love your towel test – great way to compare what was taken off.
The smell of many cleansers is awful. The smell of this one sounds really good!
I hate cleansers that have stinky smells. I just can’t use them when they stink!
Ten out of ten, it must be really good !
This sounds like an amazing product and it isn’t to expensive! Might have to look into that when I run out of my current face wash!
I love beauty products with honey and I am always looking for a good cleanser. I hate washing my face and not being able to get everything (usually the waterproof stuff) off!
I hate when the waterproof mascara stays on and just breaks down a little bit. You walk out of the bathroom looking like a raccoon.
You gave this such a high rating that I really want to try it! I could use something to clean out my pores.
This actually shrinks my large pores as well. So if you have an issue with large pores you want might want to give it a try 🙂
I somehow have never heard of Michael Todd products, and I love beauty products. I’ll have to try these products.
I have never heard of this brand so thank you for sharing a potential new obsession with me!
Beth
This stuff looks awesome. I have to be so careful when I change up my skincare routine, but this looks gentle.
It is super gentle. When I switch up my skincare I always have a few days where I break out more. When I switched to this it actually wasn’t that bad.
It’s amazing how well it cleaned the makeup off. Looks like a quality product.
I have really been loving Michael Todd lately especially the Charcoal Detox Cleanser. It has done wonders for my skin. I will have to try this one because I am always looking for a new cleanser to shake up my usual routine!
The Charcoal cleanser is next on my list to buy and review 🙂
Ohhhhhh I want to try this!
I’ve heard nothing but great things about Michael Todd products!
10 out of 10 eh? I have never heard of this brand before. I need to go and look in my local beauty stores!
I need a new cleanser this looked like it really worked well for you. I am gonna keep this brand in mind soon thanks!
Never tried this but I bet it smells good!
It really does smell good!
OOOH now I want to try this out 🙂
We love trying new facial cleaners in our house. It’s kind of a fun thing to do with my teenage daughter. I look forward to checking this one out it sounds fabulous
That is a huge bottle, looks like a lot of good ingredients working together, I can practically smell it!
I have this and LOVE it!
Looks like a great product. I’ve heard awesome things about this brand!
Wow, wasn’t expecting all high marks from you! Now I need to try this!
Yeah I’m usually more reserved with my 10’s so you know if I gave it a 10 out of 10 overall that it HAS to be good!
Looks like it did an awesome job cleaning, and I bet it smelled good too!
I have to give this a try! I have recently started breaking out and really need a deep pour cleaner! Checking it out!
it cleaned up all that black so well. I’m used to seeing bits left in the pores. this works really great
This looks great and it seems you really like it too! How does it smell? I’d like to try it!
The smell is excellent. It’s an orange citrus smell with a hint of honey.
Ooohh I love honey and oat ingredients in my beauty and skin products. I would definitely give that a try.
I gravitate toward products with a citrus scent. I am glad to learn about these products.
I love refreshing citrus scents so I know I’d like that. I hadn’t heard of this company. Will check them out.
Wow! That is powerful stuff! I’m always on the look out for something new to take off my mascara- it is impossible to get entirely off without washing two or three times! Thanks for sharing.
I love citrus scents and this seems like a quality product. It seems to have really worked for you and that is the most important thing.
Oat and honey combo is one of my favorites for body care. This cleanser sounds amazing!
Mine as well 🙂
I’ve been trying different cleansers for a few weeks now. I bet would like this one.
Great before and after photos. This definitely a product I could use. Thanks for sharing.
I’m definitely planning a big Michael Todd purchase soon!
I Love the scent of anything citrus! I bet this smells divine!
I have heard great things about this brand. Great review, I’ll have to try some one of these days.