Review of BOTANICSENS’s Decanal Cleansing Lotion
Botanicsens is a Korean brand that prefers to find the functionalities of aroma compounds in the improvement of wrinkles, promoting hair growth, reducing stress and more. Their Decanal Cleansing Lotion is designed as a refreshing and soft cream type cleansing cream that helps you remove the buildup in your skin. Key ingredients include: 1% of decanal (an aroma compound derived from dill, grapefruit, and bitter oranges; boosts collagen production), madonna lily extract (prevents dark spots, evens out skin tone, brightening, rejuvenating), rose extract (antimicrobial, skin healing, soothing, hydrating, moisturizing), lilac extract (antifungal, astringent, healing, antibacterial), rosemary extract (rejuvenating, anti-acne, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, healing) and tea tree leaf extract (soothing, antiseptic, anti-acne, moisturizing). This product retails for between $15-20 USD, you can get it here for $14.99 + shipping (free on prime).
Ingredients
Water, Mineral Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Decanal (1%), Beeswax, Stearic Acid, Freesia Alba Extract, Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily) Extract, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trideceth-6, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
To quickly note, I received this for a small fee from 0.8 Liter for my honest review, this post is not sponsored.
This cleansing lotion contains 150 ml (5.07 oz) and it has a very sharp scent. The top notes are lemon, ginger, and basil. The middle notes are jasmine, rose, and mugwort. The bottom notes are musk and amber.
The lotion comes in a squeeze tube and dispenses easily.
The top is Kylie Cosmetics' Autumn Matte Liquid Lipstick. The bottom is Lime Crime's Beet It Matte Velvetine Liquid Lipstick.
The lotion is just as it states, it's a loose white lotion.
It does take some effort to remove the liquid lipsticks. For regular makeup, it works much faster.
The lotion leaves a slightly oily residue.
It removed about 85% of the makeup and it left my skin moisturized and it was not irritating.
Recommended use is with dry hands, apply the proper amount of cleansing lotion to your face and gently massage to cleanse. Then wash off with warm water. After using, this cream is definitely not ideal for sensitive skin due to its strong fragrance. Definitely avoid if you have any problems with fragrance or just have sensitive skin. The scent is unique as it's sharp and also citrusy keeping it from being sweet. But it's not unpleasant and the texture of the lotion is very nice. It's very loose and feels cooling on the skin, it's pleasant to apply this over makeup and massaging it in. It's very soothing and it removes most makeup well, it does have some issues with very strong makeup like liquid lipsticks or possibly super pigmented eye shadow. I do think it best to use a cleansing water or another gentle cleanser after this one if you're wearing a full face. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a soothing way to remove makeup from your face and eyes.
What I like: this lotion is very gentle and soothing and it has unique ingredients. It feels cooling and does a good job of breaking down makeup, it removes basic makeup pretty well and that's nice if you don't wear a lot of makeup. It's hydrating and has a really nice texture and it rinses off leaving a very moisturized finish. What I don't like: this cleansing cream has a very strong scent and this is not suitable for sensitive skin.
Pros:
Hydrating
Soothing
Gentle
Nice ingredients
Nice texture
Breaks down basic makeup very well
Cons:
Strong fragrance
Not good for sensitive skin
Would I buy again?
Probably not
Rating: 7/10












