6 Facial Cleansing Oils to Strip All Your Makeup Away in the Evening
Do you ever wear a full face of makeup and don't feel clean during your nightly wash? It's almost like the particles linger, lurking and ready to pounce at the right moment. Then, it happens. You wake up in the morning with a giant crater on your face. You knew your face wasn't as fresh as you thought it was.
Well, we might have a solution: double cleansing. It's a staple commonly used in Korean skincare. You wash first with oil or balm to break down skincare or makeup, then use your standard daily foaming gel wash to remove daily bacteria and other pollution.
Ahead, here are six facial cleansing oils we love. Your skin will thank you in the morning.
Glossier Milky Oil: $16
We always love Glossier because their products are always gentle. Nothing has ever aggravated our sensitive acne and eczema-prone skinโnot even the ingredients that usually break us out (like squalane). Their Milky Oil melts (even waterproof) makeup with micellar water and vitamin B5.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil: $16.99
La Roche-Posay is the most lush brand you can find at any CVS, Walgreens, or Ulta. Yes, it comes with a heftier price tag than other "drugstore" brands, but it is worth every penny. Their oil has niacinamide and shea butter to promote intensely hydrated skin. You'll feel as soft as a baby's bottom after you use it.
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Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil: $17.99
Mad Hippie was the first oil cleanser we used, and it did not disappoint. It has a small bottle, but a little goes a long way. The brand emphasizes its non-comedogenic nature, which is necessary because closed comedones are our ultimate arch-nemesis. It also reveals "radiant" skin, thanks to a blend of ginger, rosehip and pumpkin seed oil.
Mixsoon Bean Cleansing Oil: $25
Since double cleansing originated in South Korea, you know the best brands you'll find will be straight from our neighbors to the East. Mixsoon uses a one-of-a-kind mixture of soybean-fermented extract, fermented barley, pomegranate and Korean pear. It's gentle but mighty. That's why it has a perfect five stars. Plus, $25 is a great deal.
Peach & Lily Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser: $35
Peach & Lily's Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser received one of Allure's 2022 Best of Beauty awards. That speaks for itself. Made with ginger and an assortment of tropical fruits, it's the closest you'll get to authentic brands like Mixsoon. It guarantees "spotless skin with zero residue." Say goodbye to the day's unruly oil.
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover: $40
We have one more item for you, and it might be the most luxurious. Sulwhasoo is one of the hidden gems of Sephoraโeach product feels so beautiful on your skin and reveals your innermost beauty once applied. For their Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover, they unite a Korean Herbal Oil Complex with their innovative Hydra Capture Complex to ensure your skin stays hydrated after your wash.
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