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Description
Starry Eye Carely Make Off 150 ml — Oil-Free Amino Acid Gel Cleanser
Overview
A clear, medium-density cleansing gel from Starry Eye, a Japanese brand that builds its range around gentle daily cleansing. It is oil-free and weakly acidic, with a surfactant system based on an amino acid derivative rather than sulfates — which is the practical reason skin does not feel that squeaky tightness afterwards.
Use it as a first cleanse: dry hands, dry face, a minute or two of light massage, then rinse. It is fragrance-free and dye-free, and it declares rooibos, artichoke leaf and soy extracts, water-soluble collagen, acetylated hyaluronate and shea oil alongside the cleansing base. It pairs naturally with the Starry Eye Carely soap if you prefer a bar for the second cleanse. Ships from Kobe, Japan.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Amino acid derived surfactant instead of sulfates — noticeably less stripping than a foaming wash
- ✓ Oil-free and weakly acidic, so no oily residue and no harsh alkaline finish
- ✓ Fragrance-free and dye-free — a short list of things that commonly irritate reactive skin
- ✓ Clear gel with enough body to spread without dragging at the skin
- ✓ Declares potassium glycyrrhizinate, rooibos, artichoke and acetylated hyaluronate alongside the cleansing base
- ✓ 150 ml pump bottle at roughly 3 pumps per use — realistically around 50 applications
- ✓ Authentic Japanese product, dispatched from Kobe with tracking
Product Details
| Brand | Starry Eye |
|---|---|
| Product name (EN) | Starry Eye Carely Make Off |
| Category | Cleansing |
| Subcategory | Gel cleanser / makeup remover (first cleanse) |
| Product type | Cosmetic (not a quasi-drug) |
| Size / net content | 150 ml |
| Form | Clear medium-density gel, pump bottle |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Base | Oil-free; amino acid derived surfactants |
| pH | Weakly acidic (per manufacturer) |
| Fragrance / colourant | Fragrance-free and dye-free |
| Skin type / target user | Sensitive, dry and blemish-prone skin |
| Main concerns | Tightness after cleansing, visible pores, makeup left behind |
| Key ingredients | Amino acid surfactants, rooibos, artichoke leaf, soy seed extract, water-soluble collagen, acetylated hyaluronate, shea oil, damask rose water |
| Animal-derived components | Water-soluble collagen |
| JAN code | Not published for this SKU |
Who Is This For?
- Your skin feels tight and squeaky after washing and you want to stop that
- You have sensitive, dry or blemish-prone skin and want a fragrance-free option
- You dislike cleansing oils and balms, or the film they can leave
- You wear light to medium makeup and want one product that handles both makeup and daily grime
- Not for you if you rely on a rich cleansing balm to take off heavy, long-wear or waterproof makeup in one step
How to Use
- Wash your hands thoroughly and dry them — the gel needs dry hands to work.
- Dispense about 3 pumps onto a dry face and spread without pressing.
- Massage lightly to dissolve makeup, paying attention to the T-zone and, gently, the eye area.
- Rinse with lukewarm water without stretching the skin.
- Follow with your lotion and moisturiser while the skin is still slightly damp.
Frequency: Once daily in the evening; morning use also works well on oily skin
Full Ingredients
Full declared ingredients: Water, DPG, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 lauryl ether, lauryl betaine, acrylate copolymer, potassium glycyrrhizinate, disodium lauroyl lysine glutamate, polyquaternium-51, water-soluble collagen, acetylated sodium hyaluronate, rooibos extract, artichoke leaf extract, soy seed extract, shea oil, damascus rose water, orange oil, BG, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol.
The 'amino acid cleansing' the brand refers to is disodium lauroyl lysine glutamate — a lysine and glutamic acid derived surfactant, which is milder than the sulfates in a classic foaming wash. Two notes the source page left out. First, water-soluble collagen is animal-derived, so this is not the botanical formula the marketing implies. Second, the list is fragrance-free in the sense that no perfume is added, but it does contain orange oil far down the list — worth knowing if citrus oils bother your skin.
Cautions
- Apply to a dry face with dry hands — wet hands are the usual reason a cleansing gel seems ineffective
- Contains water-soluble collagen of animal origin — not suitable for a vegan routine and not halal-certified
- Contains soy seed extract — take care if you have a soy allergy
- Contains orange oil low in the list; citrus oils are a common contact allergen even in small amounts
- Avoid getting the gel into the eyes; rinse with plenty of water if it happens
- Check with your technician before using it on lash extensions
- Patch test before first use on sensitive skin; keep out of reach of children and away from heat
Package Contents
One 150 ml pump bottle of Starry Eye Carely Make Off. Made in Japan. No cloth, sponge or sample is included.
Shipping & Store Notes
- Ships directly from Japan
- Processing time: 2–6 business days
- Tracking number provided after dispatch
- Import duties and taxes may apply depending on destination country
- Opened cosmetics cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
Authenticity Guarantee
Every product at Tsujimoto Market is sourced directly from Japan and verified for authenticity. We never sell fakes or grey-market goods. Each order is carefully packed in Kobe, Japan and dispatched with full tracking.
FAQ
What does 'amino acid cleansing' actually mean?
It refers to the surfactant type. This gel uses disodium lauroyl lysine glutamate, built from the amino acids lysine and glutamic acid, instead of sulfates such as SLS. Amino acid surfactants clean less aggressively, which is why skin does not feel stripped afterwards. It is a formulation choice with a real difference in feel — not a claim about what the cleanser does to your skin beyond cleaning it.
Will it make my pores smaller?
No. Pore size is largely set by genetics and skin type, and nothing you rinse off after two minutes will change it. What thorough gentle cleansing does do is stop pores looking more congested than they need to, because makeup and sebum are not left sitting in them. That is a real benefit, and it is a different thing from shrinking pores.
Is it vegan?
No. The formula contains water-soluble collagen, which is animal-derived, and the manufacturer does not state the source. The rest of the actives are botanical, which is probably why the product reads as plant-based at first glance, but the collagen rules it out for a vegan routine. There is no halal certification either.
How long will one bottle last?
At the recommended three pumps per use, a 150 ml bottle works out at roughly fifty applications — so about seven weeks of nightly use. That is an estimate from the dose and the volume, not a manufacturer guarantee; if you use more product or cleanse twice a day it will go faster.
Can I use it every morning as well as at night?
Yes, if your skin is oily or combination — that is what the brand suggests, and a gentle cleanse in the morning can help makeup sit better. If your skin is dry or sensitive, water alone in the morning is often kinder, and this gel stays as the evening step. Watch how your skin feels and let that decide rather than the label.
