About Optase Manuka Oil Eyelid Cleansing Gel

• Gel formulation
• For cleansing, moisturizing, soothing
• Contains manuka oil, sodium hyaluronate and aloe vera
• Rinse off with water
• 50mL bottle

Description (Rebecca's)

This is the latest lid hygiene product from Scope (Optase brand). I am continuing to enjoy seeing the eyelid care market continue to diversify beyond tea tree oil. Manuka products have been trending for some time.

As a gel, this product is in a rather small minority of lid hygiene products. Eyelid gels come in a variety of consistencies, and this one is definitely on the "liquidy" end of the spectrum. Squeeze slowly, otherwise it will squirt out! The gel has the classic "slimy" feel and lends itself very well to massaging into the lids and lashes. 

I found this gel quite gentle and not at all irritating. That, however, assumes you actually follow instructions and rinse it off with water afterwards. I tried just wiping it off with a tissue out of curiosity and while it didn't cause actual irritation, I certainly started to notice it within about 5 minutes. 

In recent years, my eyes have tended to be easily irritated by water, so for my personal use, I avoid lid products that must be rinsed off. (I mostly stick with hypochlorous spray on a cotton ball.) However, I think that for people who don't have that issue, this will likely be a well-liked product, especially by those trying to avoid tea tree oil.

Added November 2026

Description (Manufacturer's)

OPTASE® Manuka Oil Cleansing Gel is a gentle 3 in 1 formula that cleanses, soothes and hydrates eyelids. 

• Foaming Action: To effectively cleanse the area around the eye
• Formulated: With gentle surfactants to remove oil debris
• Hydrates: The skin around the eyes for up to 4 hours
• Effective: Cleansing suitable for sensitive skin
• Formulated: With gentle and hydrating ingredients
• Suitable: For people with dry and sensitive skin around the eyes

When To Use OPTASE® Manuka Oil Cleansing Gel

OPTASE® Manuka Oil Cleansing Gel effectively & gently removes impurities, dirt, debris and make-up from the eyelids, skin around the eyes & the base of the eyelashes. Enriched with manuka oil, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and provitamin B5 to leave eyelids feeling clean, soothed and hydrated. 

Preservative free and suitable for daily use. 

How It Works

The foaming cleanser is formulated with powerful-yet-gentle surfactants that produce foam to help effectively remove oil debris.

Formulated with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid, Provitamin B5 and Aloe Vera.

Tested on sensitive skin and formulated with gentle ingredients suitable for sensitive eyes.

The OPTASE® Manuka Oil Gel is ideal for gentle cleansing and assists in the removal of oil, makeup, scruff and debris from the eyelids.

How to Apply OPTASE Manuka Oil Eyelid Cleansing Gel

Use daily, by applying morning and evening following these steps:

1. Wash your hands thoroughly.
2. Place the gel on clean fingertips.
3. Close your eyes and gently clean and massage the eyelids and eyelashes with the gel.
4. Gently rinse eyelids and eyelashes with warm water and towel dry the area.
   

Two months supply based on twice daily usage for both eyes. 6 months use from opening.

For Best Results: Begin with the OPTASE® Moist Heat Mask, followed by the application of OPTASE® Manuka Oil Eyelid Cleansing Gel, and finish with OPTASE® Dry Eye INTENSE Drops to hydrate and soothe the eyes.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Decyl Glucoside, Linseed Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Glyceryl Heptanoate, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Wheat Amino Acids, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Gluconate, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka) Branch/Leaf Oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Lactic Acid.