Gubba's Cleansing Oil (Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Let me start by saying I NEVER write reviews. I like to read reviews and make decisions off of them, however I never take the time to actually review literally anything. That being said...

I have been following the creator of Gubba Homestead for a long time on Instagram and finally decided to give her skincare line a try after YEARS of doing the right thing left my skin constantly looking dull and lifeless. By doing the right thing, I mean using top-rated brands like EltaMD, getting regular facials, laser treatments, micro needling, LED treatments - I was doing everything RIGHT, supposedly. I am only 41, however I haven't been looking that way; my skin has looked hollow and patchy and it was constantly irritated by my simply existing.

Because I had such "sensitive" skin, I was wary of trying any new products. I had been brainwashed to believe that without these particular treatments and skincare lines, I would immediately break out. But as I began the journey of detoxing everything in our household, I knew my skincare routine had to be next. If the chemicals used to spray down our food can affect our hormones, I knew that what I was putting on my skin every day had to matter just as much.

So, with fear, I gave this line a try. I was sure there was going to be a major breakout, but there wasn't. I was sure that the breakout would come eventually, but it's been two months and there hasn't been one in sight. I was sure it wouldn't make a difference, but suddenly my skin is plump again, filled with life, and dare I say it: youthful.

The cleansing oil is wonderful.

The tallow balms are magical not only on the face, but on any skin irritation and even as tattoo care! I mixed the tallow with coconut oil and my fresh tattoo healed beautifully and evenly.

The rose spray is heavenly.

I have since bought a starter kit for every woman I love.

Make the switch, your skin will thank you!

I picked up my second bottle of this cleansing oil last week and I am just as happy with it as the first time. My face gets oily by lunch and I have had a few breakouts on my chin, so I wanted something that would clean without leaving my skin tight. I use two pumps on dry skin and add a little water to turn it milky, then rinse. It takes off sunscreen and the day without any rubbing, and my face feels clean but not stripped. After about three weeks my chin has calmed down and the oil on my forehead is less by the afternoon. I keep it in the shower and it has not clogged my pores at all. If you have oily or acne prone skin and hate that squeaky feeling after washing, this one is worth a try.

If you have oily or acne prone skin, give this cleansing oil a try. It removes my makeup and sunscreen without leaving my face feeling tight. After two weeks, my skin looks clearer and less shiny.

Have you ever tried an oil cleanser that actually respects your skin instead of leaving it angry? I picked up this one after reading a few comments online, mostly because my T-zone gets slick by lunch and I break out along my jaw if I look at a rich cream the wrong way. The texture is light enough that I forget I used it, and it takes off sunscreen and the day without any tugging. After about two weeks, the little bumps on my forehead have settled, and my cheeks do not feel stripped. I still follow with a gentle gel cleanser at night, but this step has become the one I look forward to. If you are on the fence about oil cleansing with acne-prone skin, I get it, but this one has been steady for me.

I bought this cleansing oil after my sister kept talking about it. My skin is oily and breaks out often, and most cleansers leave my face feeling tight or cause more bumps. This one is different. I use two pumps and massage it over my face, then rinse. It takes off sunscreen and makeup without leaving a heavy film. After a week, my skin feels balanced and I have had fewer breakouts. I am glad I gave it a try.