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beplain Mung Bean Cleansing Oil for combination skin

High

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A great choice for combination skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Highly suitable for your combination skin, this cleansing oil effectively dissolves makeup and impurities with Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, while Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract and Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil offer antioxidant benefits to help manage oily shine.
  • The inclusion of Allantoin and Panthenol further supports your skin's barrier function and provides soothing effects, contributing to overall skin health.
  • This formula is safe for your skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and is designed to minimize irritation.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
  • Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
  • Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
  • Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
  • Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.

People Say

★4.8Overall rating based on 1.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this cleansing oil is highly regarded for its lightweight, watery texture and gentle, non-stripping formula, making it suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. It effectively removes makeup and sebum, and some users note improvements in blackheads and skin texture. A small number of users reported breakouts or found the consistency too thin and messy.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “feels like oil-infused water”
    • “not thick or heavy”
    • “glides easily”
    • “rinses off quickly”
  • Effective removal Often Mentioned
    • “melts waterproof mascara”
    • “removes sunscreen easily”
    • “dissolves daily grime”
    • “cleanses thoroughly”
  • Gentle, non-stripping Often Mentioned
    • “doesn't sting eyes”
    • “skin feels soft not tight”
    • “safe for sensitive skin”
    • “no irritation”
  • Blackhead care Sometimes Noted
    • “helped clear sebaceous filaments”
    • “unclogs pores”
    • “smooths skin texture”
    • “good for blackheads”
  • Too runny Sometimes Noted
    • “drips everywhere”
    • “hard to control pump”
    • “too thin to massage”
    • “lacks grip”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “triggered comedonal acne”
    • “gave me small bumps”
    • “skin rebelled”
    • “caused whiteheads”
  • Leaves residue Rarely Noted
    • “leaves a slight film”
    • “needs second cleanse”
    • “foggy eyes”
    • “oily residue left”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
    • “smells like cooking oil”
    • “raw bean smell”
    • “faint chemical scent”
    • “smells like oil paint”

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Questions and answers

What makes beplain Mung Bean Cleansing Oil a great fit for combination skin?

This cleansing oil is a great fit because it effectively melts away makeup while helping manage oily shine with mung bean extract and green tea seed oil. Allantoin and panthenol also support your skin barrier and calm irritation to keep your skin healthy.

Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?

Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Cetyl Ethylhexanoate dissolve makeup and impurities, while Mung Bean Extract and Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil help manage oily shine. Allantoin and Panthenol further support the skin barrier and provide soothing effects.

Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

What does Mung Bean Extract do for combination skin?

Mung bean extract helps combination skin by fighting oxidative stress and calming the skin. It clears out harmful radicals and boosts natural antioxidant enzymes to keep your skin balanced and healthy.

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 2013

What does Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil do for combination skin?

Camellia sinensis seed oil helps keep combination skin hydrated and balanced without feeling heavy or causing irritation. It supports the skin barrier and improves overall moisture, making it a great fit for managing both dry and oily areas.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026Scientific Reports, 2023

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your regular cleanser. It is safe and gentle for your skin, effectively washing away makeup while helping manage oily shine.

Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cleansing oil before applying a retinol treatment in your evening routine, as it gently removes makeup while helping to soothe the skin and protect its barrier. Using a gentle cleanser and barrier-supporting ingredients is unlikely to interfere with retinol and may help reduce the dryness and irritation sometimes caused by retinoids.

Cutis, 2006The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine to wash away makeup and impurities. It is designed to be gentle on your skin, helping to manage oily shine while keeping your skin calm.

Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This cleansing oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, as it is designed to gently dissolve makeup and impurities without harsh ingredients. Reviewers rarely report breakouts, and soothing ingredients like Allantoin and Panthenol help keep skin calm.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Tea seed oil makeup remover successfully removed foundation and eyeliner without causing skin irritation in 20 human volunteers, with the 60% formulation showing superior foundation removal compared to other formulations and an olive oil benchmark.

    Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 2017
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • Mung bean sprout aqueous extracts demonstrated excellent antioxidant properties with DPPH radical scavenging rates above 85% and chelation abilities approaching 80%, alongside demonstrated safety in red blood cell, CAM, and human skin patch tests.

    Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014
  • A combination of five-colored plants (mung bean, white truffle, black truffle, chrysanthemum, and Lycium barbarum) at 0.5% concentration improved fibroblast wound healing by 59.89%, reduced cellular senescence markers by 76.32%, and increased epidermal thickness and collagen levels in an ex vivo skin model compared to a negative control.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2025
  • Phenolic extracts and compounds from mung bean hull protected HaCaT and HSF cells against H2O2-induced damage and aging, with the ethyl acetate extract, isovitexin, and vitexin providing the greatest protection by modulating oxidative stress and autophagy.

    The Science of the Total Environment, 2022
  • Tea seed oil loaded nanostructured lipid carriers prepared with a combination of surfactants (NLC-C) showed significantly greater nontoxicity and hair growth-stimulating effects on human follicle dermal papilla cells compared to intact oil, while improving the sensory and diffusion properties of the hair serum.

    Pharmaceutics, 2022
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020
  • Topical application of a plant body oil blend for 8 weeks reduced the Observer Scar Assessment Scale score by approximately 5% and the Patient Scar Assessment Scale score by approximately 20% in volunteers with non-hypertrophic scars or striae compared to an untreated control region.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018
  • Plant extracts from Gomphrena globasa L., Clitoria ternatea L., Carthamus tinctorius L., Punica granatum L., and Papaver rhoeas L. demonstrated no cytotoxicity, high antioxidant potential, strong collagenase inhibition, moderate elastase inhibition, effective skin hydration, and varying suitability as stable cosmetic dyes when tested on keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines and incorporated into face cream formulations.

    Molecules, 2021
  • Water extracts of Papaver rhoeas L., Punica granatum L., Clitoria ternatea L., Carthamus tinctorius L., and Gomphrena globosa L. showed no cytotoxicity on skin cells while exhibiting antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and enzyme-inhibiting properties, with P. rhoeas, C. ternatea, and C. tinctorius demonstrating strong permanent coloring ability in cosmetic products.

    Molecules, 2022

Ingredients

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Phaseolus Radiatus Extract Sprout, Phaseolus Radiatus Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Gardenia Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Panthenol

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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