What Is the Best Cleansing Oil For My Skin Type?
12 Cleansing Oils That Will Change the Way You Clean Your Face
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An effective beauty routine always starts with a supreme cleansing ritual. Taking off every trace of makeup at the end of the day will not only improve your canvas for the following morning, but it can prevent clogged pores and unexpected breakouts, and improve the overall health of your skin.
Applying soap and water directly onto a face full of makeup can result can eventually strip down your pores of their natural oils. Plus, it takes longer to scrub it all off. Cleansing wipes can also help muddle through makeup, but using cloths alone can leave behind residue and traces of product. An oil cleanser is your best bet because it won't dehydrate skin and it takes even the most stubborn waterproof mascaras off easily.
Cleansing oils also act as more than just a makeup remover. Many of the options available on the market target specific skin care concerns including acne, hyperpigmentation, and premature aging. Yes, it can do all of this in addition to replenishing your mug with moisture.
We've rounded up the best cleansing oils to add to your skin care routine year-round. These will make sure no makeup is left behind on your face at the end of the day, so you can wake up to hydrated, beaming skin.
— Additional reporting by India Yaffe
Neutrogena Ultra-Light Cleansing Oil
An effective cleansing oil doesn't have to be pricey. You can pick up Neutrogena's Ultra-Light Cleansing Oil ($7) at the drugstore as a basic, yet effective option. Gently glide it through your skin to erase makeup and impurities. This oil is especially safe if your skin is prone to acne because of it is noncomedogenic.
Tatcha Pure One-Step Camellia Cleansing Oil
The Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil ($48) is like magic in a bottle thanks to camellia oil. Camellia oil is a popular ingredient used in Japan to reduce redness and inflammation, and to brighten your skin. Use one pump of this to remove all makeup, or to massage your skin if it is feeling dull and irritated.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Oil
The Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Oil ($23, originally $25) will make your skin feel like silk. The simple cleanser is free of moisture-stripping agents like mineral oil, parabens, and sulfates. It has a rich, luxurious texture that easily rinses off without leaving behind a greasy residue.
Caudalîe Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil
Some cleansing oils are extremely gentle on the face but can be slightly irritating if used on the eyes. To ensure that your waterproof mascara and liner can be removed without burning your pupils, use the Caudalíe Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil ($28). The mixture is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested to make sure your skin and eyes are safe. Sweet almond and castor oils will also make sure your skin is properly hydrated. Blend this with a splash of water to turn the oil into a milky cleanser.
Dermalogica Precleanse
Use Dermalogica's Precleanse ($38) before washing your face to break down all the remnants of the day. The thorough cleansing oil will melt away makeup, sunscreen, and any waterproof cosmetics to prepare your skin to absorb the benefits of your cleanser and moisturizer.
Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil
This Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil ($46) is a raved-about cleanser that removes makeup without stripping or over-drying the skin. The combo of jojoba and sunflower oils delivers a soothing, yet hydrating cleanse.
Boscia MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil
A certified clean product at Sephora, the Boscia MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil ($32) gets every drop of makeup off your skin, and it's natural astringents make it great for people with combination and oily skin.
Julep Love Your Bare Face Hydrating Cleansing Oil
A cult favorite, this Julep Love Your Bare Face Hydrating Cleansing Oil ($28) can be used sans water, so you can do it from your bedroom as opposed to the bathroom sink. Just rinse when your done massaging into skin and go.
Erborian Solid Cleansing Oil
This Erborian Solid Cleansing Oil ($39) starts off as a balm and transforms into an oil once you introduce a splash of warm water to the mix. It completely dissolves your makeup, and smells pretty good too. Y
Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil
Seriously, what can't Aesop do? The brand's Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil ($60) is a mild cleanser for dry or combination skin that will give it a great glow, and if you don't love overly sweet scents, this is a good bet.
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil
This Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil ($32) is part of the cult-favorite Midnight Recovery Line, and it lives up to the hype. It's the ideal start to your nighttime routine; the oil dissolves into a cleansing milk, removing impurities from your skin.
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
There's a reason one bottle of DHC Deep Cleansing Oil ($21) sells every 10 seconds worldwide: It's gentle yet effective, and because a little goes a long way, it'll last you months.
