Orobaa Face Cleanser 7.6 / 10

The full breakdown

Orobaa Face Cleanser relies on African black soap and jojoba oil to lift makeup and excess oil effectively. It offers a thorough deep cleanse though drier skin types might need to follow immediately with a rich moisturizer.

Ingredient breakdown

• African Black Soap
  Limited evidence

  A 2021 dermatology review found real evidence that traditional African black soap has antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcal and some Streptococcal organisms, and describes it as gentle and superfatted; the same review notes that many other popularly claimed benefits -- such as anti-acne, exfoliating and scar-fading effects -- remain anecdotal rather than clinically established.

• Jojoba oil
  Limited evidence

  Commonly used as an emollient and carrier oil. A laboratory study found jojoba wax has real antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus 1, and it has been used as a delivery vehicle in dermatological microemulsion formulations. Direct clinical efficacy data for jojoba oil's own moisturizing/sebum-balancing claims, beyond its function as a carrier oil, is limited.

Best suited to

Oily, Combination, Acne-Prone, Normal