Sometimes, the workings of my brain really do make me worry. I am highly analytical by nature: I can dissect the imbalances in my wardrobe down to the tiniest details and have got my skincare routines down to a science. And yet, I recently discovered that while I had 15 different face cleansers on the go (not counting micellar waters and eye make-up removers), I was completely out of eye cream. What is this insanity?

Cleansers are the avocados of the beauty world: everybody knows that cleansing is important, even if you don’t use make-up, so buying one is a virtuous investment, rather than frivolous spending. Cleansers are also instantly gratifying, as you can see the results immediately. There’s also a luxurious and comforting aspect to many of them, so as a result of all this, I keep trying and collecting new products. These are the products I’ve acquired after the previous round-up:

1. Caudalie Make-Up Removing Cleansing Oil. Of all the seven new additions, this is the one I’ll definitely be repurchasing. It’s a wonderful oil at a reasonable price point and there’s a full-length review here.

2. Sunday Riley Blue Moon Tranquility Cleansing Balm. As an official Sunday Riley fangirl, I was very excited to try this one. And it is lovely, but I’m not sure it’ll replace my absolute favourite balms any time soon. This one has a beautiful blue colour, an unusual chocolate-y scent and a surprisingly hard texture that makes getting it out of the jar without a spatula somewhat challenging. It does work well on the skin, though, and leaves it lovely afterwards, so I’d say it’s best as second cleanse and when you have some time for a little face massage.

3. Bobbi Brown Extra Balm Rinse. I bought this because a) Caroline Hirons recommended it and b) I’m a cleansing balm nut. This thick, citrus-scented, bright yellow balm is effective, but I find it a bit too heavy and sticky for my taste. As with Sunday Riley, it’s definitely worth trying if you’re looking for a perfect balm cleanser to match your preferences.

4. RMS Raw Coconut Cream. An alternative to traditional cleansing balms, this is a lovely product. If you happen to be an effortlessly beautiful Scandinavian vegan who only eats organic food and loves minimalist design, I think this would be perfect for you. It does move make-up well and smells like coconut oil (because it IS coconut oil), which might be a plus or a minus, depending on your taste. Not a must-have for me, but great for those moments when I feel one of my Goop-moods coming on.

5. Erborian Solid Cleansing Oil. Trust the Koreans to come up with a novel texture. This thing is perfectly named – it does work as an oil, but looks and feels solid (although very soft and greasy) in the tub. It’s lighter and gentler than traditional balms and I enjoy using it. There are better balms for removing make-up, but it does a decent job. I think it would be especially good for dry, sensitive skin and for people with boredom issues.

6. Erborian Cleansing Creme. My cleansing routine usually involves a balm (or an oil) first and some sort of more liquid/creamy cleanser second. I’ve been using the two Erborian products in tandem quite a few times now and they work well. The cleansing cream has some lovely ingredients and a pleasant, creamy-gummy texture. I like it even better as a morning cleanse, as there’s no greasiness, but it’s absolutely not harsh either. It also smells nice and fresh.

7. Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Ageing Melting Cleanser. Don’t get me started on the name of the product, but I do like Algenist as a brand. It’s possibly slightly overpriced, but everything I’ve tried, I’ve liked, and that’s also true for this cleanser. I use it exclusively for the second cleanse, so I wouldn’t know how well it performs as make-up remover (apparently pretty great). The texture is a gel-oil-cream hybrid, feels beautiful and truly doesn’t strip the skin: I suspect this works very well on experienced faces.

I may have to start cleansing four times a day, to use it all up.