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oil based cleanser

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for oil based cleanser.

If you're looking for an all-purpose cleanser that can handle everything from face oil to eye makeup, an oil-based cleanser is the way to go. They're easy to find and don't require a lot of product.

SulwhasooGentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover

ITEM: 2708477

Size: 6.76 fl oz / 200 ml

454 Reviews

$54.00

I received the Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover as a gift from Sulwhasoo . I really enjoy oils and this one is amazing, it helps to remove all your makeup and the best part is the oil also remove regular mascara (not water proof)the oils are really helpful for my skin....And it didn't feel heavy, greasy and didn't break me out! This oil cleanser felt hydrating, and didn't strip my skin of it's natural oils. ...Nice Cleansing Oil

What it is: A transforming oil cleanser that melts away sebum and oil-based impurities including waterproof makeup. 


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Uneven Texture, Oiliness


Formulation: Lightweight Gel


Highlighted Ingredients:

Korean Herbal Oil Complex: Helps melt oil-based purities while softening and nourishing skin. Hydra Capture Complex™: Helps skin retain moisture even after cleansing.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, for

ShiseidoPerfect Cleansing Oil

ITEM: 1641778

Size: 6 oz/ 180 mL

159 Reviews

$47.50

I have been using oil based cleansers for a couple of years to remove water proof sunscreen and makeup. ...Subpar cleansing oil...I’ve never used an oil cleanser that didn’t instantly melt my mascara.

What it is: A lightweight, hydrating facial cleansing oil that thoroughly dissolves makeup and removes visible impurities.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Grape Seed Oil: Helps improve the look of skin roughness and dullness.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan.

What Else You Need to Know: This multitasking cleansing oil quickly melts away waterproof makeup while maintaining skin’s moisture. It can be used on wet or dry skin.

$35.00

Not an oil cleanser as it says, but does the job...This cleanser is named as a cleansing oil, but it is not like other cleansing oils. ...I was hopeful for this product as an oil based cleanser and could combine that with their regular cleanser to make a FAB 2-step cleanser.

What it is: An oil-to-foam, two-in-one cleanser that melts makeup and cleanses in a single step, leaving skin supremely clean and makeup-free with no oily residue.

Skin Type:
Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycerin: Helps hydrate and smooth skin’s appearance.
- Calendula: Helps calm and soothe signs of distress.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Helps calm and relieve dry or distressed skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$119.00

Purchased this cleaner as I noticed my aging skin was getting drier with my previous cleanser. I was a little skeptical about using an oil cleanser, but it is gorgeous. ...Removes the most stubborn make-up. I even got oil based stain from staining the banisters on my hands and this was the only thing that got it off!

What it is: A lightweight multi-vitamin cleansing oil that melts makeup and dissolves buildup with natural oils and esters.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dullness/Uneven Texture and Dryness

Formulation: Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Alfalfa: Nourishes skin with biotin and vitamin E.
- Vitamin A in Sacha Inchi Oil: Fights and neutralizes free radicals.
- Squalane: Helps maintain skin’s hydration.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

DermalogicaPrecleanse Cleansing Oil

ITEM: 2002079

Size: 5.1 oz/ 150 mL

1.3K Reviews

$68.00

This is the first step in a 2 step cleansing process. First you use an oil based cleanser to grab dirt and oils. Then you use a water gel based cleanser to pick up the oil based cleanser. ...I start seeing differences in a week.This oil based cleanser makes my skin feel so smooth and it removes make-up easily.

What it is: A thoroughly cleansing oil that melts away waterproof makeup, SPF, debris, and oil without clogging pores or stripping your skin’s natural oils.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin E and Rice Bran Extract: Antioxidant-rich ingredients that moisturize, smooth, and soften skin.
- Kukui Nut Oil and Borage Seed Oil: Supply vitamins A and C, as well as skin-barrier-supportive omega-3 fatty acids.
- Apricot Kernel Oil: Soothes irritated skin, nourishes, and moisturizes.

$18.00

I started to use Oil-based cleanser instead of a makeup wipe when I do double-cleansing. ...BEST OIL CLEANSER...It didn’t leave my skin overly oily afterwards like other oil based cleansers either. SO OBSESSED!

What it is: A gentle cleansing oil that effectively melts away makeup and excess oil while leaving skin feeling refreshed.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Dullness


Formulation: Lightweight Gel


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Hydra Capture Complex™: Contains four herbal ingredients that help skin stay hydrated.

- Mulberry Leaf and Mountain Yam Extracts: Soften and cleanse skin.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, c

$38.00

Holy Grail of Oil Based Cleansers...This is the best oil based cleanser I have ever used and I have tried many. ...Perfect first cleanse but please follow up with a water based cleanser!! (this is true for all oil based cleansers)

What it is: A vegan cleansing oil that melts away makeup, cleanses, and hydrates without leaving a greasy finish.

Skin Type: Normal and Dry

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, Uneven Texture

Formulation: Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sweet Almond Oil: Softens, strengthens, and soothes.
- Grape Seed Oil: Moisturizes and nourishes with antioxidants.
- Sunflower Oil and Castor Oil: Dissolves makeup and supports lash growth.

The OrdinaryMini Squalane Cleanser

ITEM: 2238988

Size: 1.7 oz/ 50 mL

164 Reviews

$13.10

I love this oil based cleanser! its my first step in a double cleanse and it never makes my skin (oily) feel greasy aftee...New favorite cleanser!...The other reviews are correct, this is not a sudsy bubbly cleanser, and more of an oil based product. It does well with my combination skin, but may not be the best for oily skin.

What it is: A gentle, moisturizing facial cleanser.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Dryness

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This gentle cleansing product is formulated to target makeup removal while leaving the skin feeling smooth and moisturized.

$51.50

Was a little skeptical of an oil based cleanser......Great oil to cream cleanser...I have been using this oil to cream cleanser for years. This melts away all traces of makeup and leaves skin feeling soft and clean.

What it is:
A unique, luxurious melting cleanser that gently dissolves all traces of makeup, removes impurities, and improves skin’s radiance.

What it is formulated to do:
This non-drying, rich melting cleanser is the best of biotechnology and offers an unparalleled sensorial experience. The powerful formula combines both alguronic acid, a patented antiaging breakthrough, and microalgae oil, a new source of nourishing oil, to visibly replenish and smooth skin. This transforming cleanser melts into a silky oil to lift away all traces of long-wearing makeup gently and effectively.

$47.00

I first tried the travel size version, and was shocked at how good it was at removing makeup and not leaving my face greasy, just clean and hydrated without the typical waxy, oily residue from typical traditional oil based cleansers. This is great for oily dry combo skin that breaks out. ...best oil cleanser to remove all the make up...I've tried many oil cleansers in my life. Very expensive oil cleanser, natural oil cleanser and etc.

What it is:
A cleansing oil to immediately dissolve tenacious face makeup, oil, and impurities.

What it is formulated to do:
This powerful oil dissolves all traces of makeup and impurities. Recommended for all skin types, it easily glides on and rinses off cleanly with water, leaving no residue behind.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

What else you need to know:
This product has been ophthalmologist tested.

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