Tarte Cosmetics Rainforest of the Sea Deep Dive Cleansing Gel - Reviews | MakeupAlley (2025)

For years, I’ve been using the Clinique Cleansing Balm and decided to try something new. I received a smaller size in a Christmas gift set and thought I’d try it. This cleanser is nice - has a...

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Kinky, Fine

EyesBlue

I tried a sample of this Tarte cleanser and thought it was just OK, but I won't be buying a full bottle ($25 for 5 oz or 150 ml). Why? Because it's so very basic, and there are...

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

After trying tiny sample bottles of this, I finally bought the big bottle with the 30% off Christmas sale. I don’t use this to remove a full face of make up but it’s one of my favorite cleansers...

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

Purchased this cleansing gel along with Boscia's Clear Skin cleanser and used one for AM and for PM for several months cuz they last forever. Then for about a month, I used only one each per day...

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown

Purchased this to try a cleansing gel and will Not repurchase. This does Not get off all the make up so I follow up with witch hazel on a cotton pad. Also its very drying and not great for...

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen

I received this as a sample in my Play! box. While washing, I felt like I could not remove the oily microfilm it left on my skin, so I would have to use Origins Checks and Balances to truly cleanse...

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue

I tried this first as a deluxe sample that came in a beauty box. I wasn't at all expecting to care, let alone go out and buy it. I never get excited about skin care, especially cleansers, as I...

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGray

I had quite a different experience with this cleanser than other reviewers. First off, this cleansing gel has a GORGEOUS, calming lavender scent that kept me coming back to it, so I'm not sure why...

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

https://youtu.be/Buj6Zdi282EI got a deluxe sample of this in a skin care set. It's a really lovely and gentle formula that takes off your makeup really well. I'd say it's perfect for sensitive...

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel

I bought the trial set that comes with this cleanser and OMG I think I'm in love! It removes make-up and leaves my skin feeling clean & baby soft. I am always skeptical about cleansers being too...

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

So I've used this one for over a year and it has lasted a year. Usually once my cleanser is used up I move on to another product; however, I am really impressed with this one and will continue to...

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown

This is a vegan friendly facial cleanser. At $25 for a 150ml bottle, it is pretty pricey. I have mixed feelings about it, however.On the positive side: it doesn't really have a smell; it cleans...

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen