The Best Emulsifying Oil-based Cleansers for Every Skin Type

Cleansing your skin with oil may sound counterintuitive, especially to people who have never tried an oil-based cleanser before. However, it’s actually an incredibly effective way to gently dissolve waterproof makeup and grime without robbing your skin of its moisture, unlike foaming cleansers with high pH levels that can turn your skin alkaline. Alkaline skin is basically a petri dish for bacteria, which is why breakout-prone skin can really reap the benefits of an oil-based formula.
So, do your skin a favour and opt for these nourishing, one-step emulsifying oil cleansers instead.
 

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shu uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil

No surprises here. Shu Uemura’s basically perfected the art of creating effective cleansing oils with superior quality. Thanks to the Ultime8 Complex, a sublime combination of 8 naturally-derived botanical oils such as Japanese camellia, Korean ginseng, and golden bamboo, this mineral oil-free formula delivers soothing skincare benefits with an unparalleled silky texture. Ideal for normal skin that isn’t sensitive to fragrances. Great for mature skin types, too!
$65 for 150ml, $165 for 450ml; available at shu uemura stores and counters. 
 
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Fresh Seaberry Skin Nutrition Cleansing Oil

Fresh’s Seaberry Cleansing Oil is packed with omegas 3, 6, 7, and 9 that’s derived from seabuckthorn, camellia seed, cranberry seed, grapeseed oils to leave your skin soft and plumped. If your dry skin needs a little boost in hydration, then this gentle cleansing oil is for you. Not to mention, it’s got a great refreshing scent that’ll lift your mood, too.
$68, available at Fresh stores and sephora.com.
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Erborian Solid Cleansing Oil

Erborian’s Solid Cleansing Oil is enriched with Centella Asiatica Extract, a medicinal herb used in traditional Korean skincare rituals. The mineral oil-free cleansing oil combines the potent performance of an oil-based cleanser with the hydration of a moisturiser, which makes it a great option for dehydrated skin. It imparts moisture, promotes collagen production and elasticity as it minimises pores.
US$39, available on sokoglam.com.
 
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Banila Co. Clean It Zero Resveratrol

K-beauty junkies are probably familiar with this one. Banila Co.’s award-winning cleansing balm comes in a solid form but transforms into a silky oil when it touches your skin. Its sorbet-like texture and lightweight formula dissolves stubborn makeup effortlessly. This formula includes resveratrol, which is a natural antioxidant that helps to fend off free radical damage, making it perfect for oilier skin types.
US$25, available on sokoglam.com.
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Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

If you’ve got sensitive skin that’s also prone to breakouts, using a heavy cleansing balm may seem intimidating. But trust us, this fragrance-free one by Clinique could be your ticket to great skin. It’s formulated with safflower oil, which is a non-comedogenic oil that will nourish the skin. The unique solid-to-oil-to-milk formulation helps to break down the most tenacious of makeup, impurities, and even sunscreen. What’s more, the creamy formula is less waxy compared to other balms and washes off to leave you with clean, hydrated skin.
$53, available at Clinique counters and Sephora.
 
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