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.
$38.00
HANYUL Artemisia Soothing Oil Cleanser...It rinses off beautifully and doesn’t leave that heavy or greasy feeling that some oil cleansers do. After using it, my skin feels calm, soft, and refreshed. ...Absolutely loveee this soothing oil cleanser! Other oil based products I’ve tried in the past break me out but this one leaves my skin feeling cleaner and more hydrated than ever before.
What it is: A watery oil cleanser with Korean Artemisia and AHA/PHA that removes waterproof makeup and impurities for an intense-yet-soothing first cleanse.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Dryness
Formulation: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Artemisia-Cica (Mugwort and Centella Asiatica): A proprietary active that soothes and calms.
- Arginine, Glycerin, and Phytosterol: Moisturize and cleanse.
- Triglyceride Oil Formula (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride): Gently cleanses the skin with similar properties as skin lipids.
$49.00
This was okay, I didn’t find it any different from other (cheaper) oil cleansers. At the price I wouldn’t repurchase, I didn’t find it much different from the Glossier oil cleanser....I have been using oil based cleansers for a couple of years to remove water proof sunscreen and makeup.
What it is: A lightweight, hydrating facial cleansing oil that thoroughly dissolves waterproof and hard to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Grapeseed Oil: Improves 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 multi-tasking cleansing oil quickly melts away waterproof makeup while maintaining skin’s moisture. It can be used on wet or dry skin
$54.00
Finally found the perfect oil-based cleanser!...Love this oil cleanser! I've used other oil-based cleansers in the past and had mixed experiences given my combination skin so it was amazing to come across this product that has worked so well with my skin. ...Great cleanser and good for doubling cleansing...A must in your skin care routine. This Oil cleanser helps clear deep inside pores and in combination with a a water based cleanser really cleans pores.
What it is: A silky blend of Ayurvedic oils instantly melts away all traces of sunscreen, makeup, and pollution while nurturing the delicate moisture barrier.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Redness
Formulation: Lightweight Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Moringa Oil: Antioxidant-rich with antipollution cleansing benefits, it gently purifies.
- Rose Oil: A delicate fragrant oil, it soothes and moisturizes the skin.
- Squalane: Plant based, it deeply hydrates, leaving skin soft and smooth.
$18.00
Best cleanser ever...This is the only oil cleanser I use. It is absolutely gentle on the face and it has a thin consistency as it is oil-based....Never switching oil cleansers...I have oily skin and was sooo scared of using an oil cleanser but doing a double cleanse with this and a water based one after has changed my skin immediately after one use
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
$54.00
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 transforming oil cleanser that melts away waterproof makeup and other impurities, leaving the skin soft, moisturized and feeling hydrated.
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 af
$40.00
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.
$122.00
Gifted by Dermalogica: I’ve tried several oil-based cleansers and this one was definitely at the top! ...Contains amazing oils like Apricot Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil & Grapefruit Peel Oil....Great Cleansing Oil!...Great cleansing oil
What it is: A deep-cleansing oil that thoroughly melts waterproof make-up, SPF, and impurities from without clogging pores or stripping skin’s natural oils.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rice Bran and Vitamin E oils: Antioxidant-rich ingredients that moisturize, smooth, and soften skin.
- Kukui Nut Oil and Sunflower 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.
$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...Really like this face wash. Is oil based and takes off makeup really easily. Always follow up with another cleanser to clean off the oil but I do love it on double cleanse days
What it is: Designed to effectively cleanse the skin by removing makeup, dirt, and impurities, while also supporting the skin’s moisture barrier through hydration.
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.
$45.00
I really like this! I am new to oil based cleansers and this feels and smells really nice...PERFECT oil cleanser for double cleansing!...I wanted to start double cleansing and a Sephora employee recommended this product to use for the first cleanser (an oil based one) breaks down makeup for a thorough clean!
What it is: An antioxidant-rich cleansing oil that gently removes long-wear makeup and impurities to leave skin looking and feeling hydrated.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Lightweight Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 8 Plant-Derived Oils and Extracts: Calm, soften, and deliver nourishing, antioxidant-rich oils to the skin.
- Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Weightlessly locks in essential moisture.
- Sugarcane-Derived Hemisqualane: Gently and effectively cleanses and removes makeup.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$68.00
Nice oil-based cleanser....Perfect for daily use. This gentle oil-based cleanser is dream come true!!!
What it is: A cleanser that gently melts away dirt, oils, waterproof makeup, and sunscreen, leaving behind silky, soft skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese Camellia Oil: A lightweight, nourishing botanical oil rich in vitamins and omegas.
- Hadasei-3™, Tatcha’s Proprietary Complex of Rice, Green Tea, and Algae: Amino acids and AHAs (lactic acid) from double fermentation resurface and plump.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This formula cleanses the skin without stripping natural moisture, leaving it balanced.
