Shu Uemura Ultime8∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil

Depends on your priorities. It removes makeup just as thoroughly as budget options like Kose Softymo or DHC. What you're paying for is the luxurious texture, the 8 botanical oils (camellia, jojoba, squalane) that improve skin texture over time, and the fact that it doesn't strip your skin. Makeup artists swear by it. If you just need makeup removal, cheaper oils work fine.

Yes. This removes waterproof makeup effortlessly, including waterproof mascara and long-wear foundation. Massage it onto dry skin, emulsify with water, and rinse. That's why makeup artists use it professionally.

Oil cleansers don't clog pores if you emulsify and rinse properly. The key is massaging with water until it turns milky white, then rinsing thoroughly. If you skip the emulsification step or don't rinse well, any oil cleanser can leave residue. The formula itself is non-comedogenic.