Last month, I did something crazy and tried an oil cleanser. I respect oil as an ingredient and know many people who love it. However, when I was living in Chicago my friend* (*best friend) Lily introduced me to Daniela. When you see Daniela, she questions you about each and every product you’re using, and tells you which ones to throw away and replace with better ones. Known as the “Acne Whisperer” her philosophy is essentially to not use any products that clog your pores and hydrate hydrate hydrate! This philosophy has really worked for me, and I have deeply internalized it when it comes to which products I use and want to try. Simply put, Daniela would have my head if I told her I was using an oil cleanser. But that was years ago, and I was really intrigued to try something new! (Spoiler alert, I’m glad I did.)

I set out to find *the one* and soon landed on a Marie Veronique oil cleanser. Marie Veronique’s Vitamin C E Ferulic serum has been incredible over the last few months that I’ve used it, so I wanted to try something else from the brand. I did a little research on where to buy it in my hometown of Nashville where I was going to be traveling, and found the ONE store in town that sold Marie Veronique – Poppy & Monroe.

Upon arriving, I was greeted (in a mask #covid) by the owner, Karen. I told Karen what I was looking for – an oil cleanser that would smell lovely and be refreshing. Initially she recommended Tata Harper, which I have used before and enjoyed, but my skin didn’t LOVE. I told her about my interest in Marie Veronique, and she immediately told me I should try the Pure E.O. Oil Cleanser.

So, I did! AND MY SKIN LOVES IT! Clear, calm, glowing. More even skin tone and smoother across my forehead. This oil cleanser worked into my routine of double cleansing and facial massaging so easily.

Over the last couple of months, I’ve used two bottles of this cleanser. I found myself in Nashville for a long weekend, so I got in the car and drove on over to Poppy & Monroe, and this time I decided to try a couple new Marie Veronique products as well. Can you tell I’m a skincare addict?

Thanks again to Karen’s help! So nice to find someone and a store that fits so well into my love of skincare! I’ll definitely be back, and highly recommend you check out the shop too. They offer mani/pedi and facials too (I actually think this is their main focus).