fixation: Seikisho cool cleansing gel

So lovelies, we're not even officially in the summer season yet, but the recent hot weather and smog up here has not only made me feel like I'm melting a la the wicked witch of the West, but has also made my face feel like one big Exxon oilslick (ick!). Such is the joy of being blessed with oily skin. So to brace myself for more smogginess to come, I'm on operation cleansing watch. My most recent beloved remedy? Seikisho Cool Cleansing Gel. This little wonder from Japanese line Kose is a gel-to-oil concoction (yes, I said oil!), which I was a bit scared of at first. But it doesn't feel at all oily - in fact, it left my skin feeling baby soft, clean and refreshed, courtesy of all kinds of plant and herb extracts. It's got a kind of cooling, menthol-like effect that feels like it's decongesting my skin and letting it breathe a sigh of relief. Perhaps best of all, this gel deeply cleanses and tightens pores without stripping your skin of its dignity. Plus, it's great for all skin types!