I was so anxious about an oil based facial cleanser because I have been conditioned to believe the false truth "oil=acne" my entire life, and worried that switching to an oil based routine would lead to more breakouts (I have very oily, sensitive, acne-prone skin). But I took the leap and committed to putting the Rose cleanser into my routine morning and night and it has truly changed the quality of my skin (and have not had a blemish since, unless i skip my routine for 2+ days). It wakes my face up in the morning and settles it down before bed. I wet my face with warm water, pat my skin dry, then massage in 3-4 pumps for 3-5 minutes (which is like a mini-meditation and helps center me). After I'm done I use a moist washcloth (although you can use dry towel too) and the Rose Cleanser wipes right off. It's always surprising to me how the ingredients in rose come off so easily with a washcloth and never leave a greasy residue. Most of the time I follow cleansing with one of the Monastery serums like Gold or Flora, but even when I don't my skin feels great. I know this is getting effusive but Rose is really one of those products that has changed my whole skin philosophy so I will talk about it to anyone who will listen. If you are on the fence about it just buy it and I swear you will not regret.

Well …… very pleasantly surprised!

I normally don’t use oil cleansers because I never feel like my face is clean, especially after sunscreen and beach.. My skin just seemed to

Absorb the Rose as I was massaging onto face

And I was initially very skeptical about it actually

removing all the Kauai sea and jungle air and occasional VOG! But it did and left skin happy and moisturized and clean!

I have sensitive and even cleansers from other organic brands either cause irritation or don’t remove all the sunscreen and days dirt.

This is a keeper and I ordered the large size after using the small size for a few weeks!

With continued use of ROSE and XX and REI followed by GOLD skin is looking healthier and happier with a soft glow of moisture.

Thank you for such wonderful products !

Got the rose one for my sister for a Christmas gift!! I can say I absolutely loved it and so did she! The company and the brand is absolutely amazing. Just perfect down to the little details!! Smelled amazing and so natural!! Most of all I loved the handwritten note! It was so sweet and I love the owner for taking the time to write a personal letter for her costumers!! I definitely will be buying again for myself!! Thank you!!

This is the first product I tried from Monastery after I had a facial in their lovely studio. My skin was extremely irritated at the time, which I had grown to think was normal. I’ve dealt with very sensitive and reactive skin for most of my life and this cleanser has totally changed that. It has become a favorite part of my day, a true ritual. I use this every night and I have noticed a decrease in redness, inflammation and flair ups. Overall, my skin is more even and clear. It’s so good that last Christmas I bought this for each of my sisters and Mom. I always try to keep an extra bottle on hand because I never want to run out.

Rose smells fantastic and my sensitive skins loves it. My skin feels clean, soft, and looks amazing! My skin is more firm, has an even complexion, and is left with a radiant glow.