Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil for oily skin
Jasmine Flower
Nymphaea Alba
Lycium Barbarum Extract Berry
Kukui Oil Nut
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin as jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed oil provide emollient action, though it lacks sufficient ingredients for strong seboregulation to address oily shine.
- The formula effectively removes makeup and impurities with isopropyl palmitate and peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, providing general cleansing and soothing benefits.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like Bisabolol and Lavender Oil.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine. Start 3×/week and increase to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It prepares your skin by melting away excess oil and makeup.
- Gently press a small amount onto your dry skin using your fingertips. Massage softly and avoid harsh rubbing to protect your pores.
- Apply this product on dry skin to effectively break down heavy makeup and surface oil. Massage it gently before washing it off with water.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers with dry and sensitive skin frequently praise this cleansing oil for its ability to effectively remove waterproof makeup while leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated. A moderate number of users report experiencing eye irritation or finding the product to be expensive. A low number of users have noted potential skin reactions, dislike the scent, or suspect a recent formula change.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “Melts waterproof mascara”
- “Removes long-wear foundation”
- “Dissolves stubborn eyeliner”
Non-stripping, hydrating Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “Feels comfortable/not tight”
- “Maintains moisture barrier”
Luxurious texture Sometimes Noted
- “Lightweight "water-light" feel”
- “Emulsifies into milk”
- “Glides easily”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Spa-like aroma”
- “Relaxing lavender notes”
- “Subtle jasmine fragrance”
Rinses clean Sometimes Noted
- “No greasy residue”
- “Washes off easily”
- “Leaves face fresh”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Causes cloudy vision”
- “Stings eyes”
- “Leaves oily film in eyes”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “Expensive for a cleanser”
- “Pricey investment”
- “Not budget-friendly”
Formula change Rarely Noted
- “Thinner consistency”
- “Less effective than before”
- “Different smell”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “Smell is too strong”
- “Dislikes lavender”
- “Smells chemical (recent formula)”
Skin reactions Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts”
- “Triggered cystic acne”
- “Clogged pores”
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Questions and answers
How well does Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil work for oily skin?
This makeup remover works moderately well for oily skin, as it cleanses effectively and feels safe without causing irritation, though it lacks oil-controlling ingredients for oily shine. Oily skin needs a cleanser with oil-balancing ingredients and lightweight textures that remove impurities without adding extra richness.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed oil make this cleanser a moderate fit for oily skin by helping soften the skin. However, oily skin needs cleansers with ingredients that help control shine and manage excess oil.
What does Jasmine Flower do for oily skin?
Jasmine Flower helps calm oily skin while keeping it balanced and smooth without feeling heavy. Plant extracts of this type are generally lightweight and unlikely to clog pores, making them a great fit for daily use.
What does White Water Lily do for oily skin?
White Water Lily helps calm oily skin and keeps it feeling fresh and balanced throughout the day. This ingredient is unlikely to clog pores and works well to soothe any redness or irritation you might experience.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and in the weekly routine. Oily skin needs a cleanser of this type to also contain strong oil-balancing and purifying ingredients to manage shine.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your PM routine before your cleanser and treatment, but to best manage oily skin it needs ingredients that help control oil and shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine to clear away makeup and impurities. Oily skin works well with a cleanser of this type when it includes ingredients that help control oil and shine.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but because it relies on oils rather than strong oil-controlling ingredients, it may not manage shine as well as other options. Cleansers for this skin type need balancing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help keep pores clear and control excess oil.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool).
What the research says
Fermented flower extracts of Jasminum sambac enhance cell viability and attenuate UVB- and H2O2-induced reactive oxygen species production, collagen degradation, MAPK activation, and premature senescence in human dermal fibroblasts compared to untreated damaged cells.
Environmental Toxicology, 2021Jasminum sambac cell extract reduces cytosolic reactive oxygen species, decreases AGE formation, increases collagen type I production, activates the Nrf2/ARE pathway, and decreases NO levels in LPS-stimulated macrophages.
Antioxidants, 2022Topical application of Jasminum grandiflorum leaf extract ointment accelerated cutaneous wound healing by enhancing collagen synthesis, increasing tissue growth, improving antioxidant status, and reducing lipid peroxidation in rats.
International Wound Journal, 2013A 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, 2025Topical administration of phenolic-containing Lycium barbarum extract decreased ROS levels and matrix metalloproteinase expression while increasing antioxidant defenses, skin collagen content, and barrier proteins, leading to an improvement of UV-induced skin erythema, thickness, and wrinkles in mice.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2022Lycium barbarum polysaccharide pretreatment effectively protects HaCaT cells and mouse skin from blue-light-induced oxidative damage, apoptosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction by reducing elevated cellular autophagy and mitophagy levels.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2024A 1-year clinical study on human facial skin demonstrated that Zingiber officinale (L.) Rose extract inhibits the UV-induced decrease in skin elasticity and prevents or improves wrinkle formation around the eye.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008Ginger extract transethosomal hydrogel improved skin permeability, sustained drug release, and exhibited significant inhibition of edema swelling along with reduced reactive oxygen species and prostaglandin E2 compared to free ginger extract hydrogel and ketoprofen gel in a rat-paw edema model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2023Topical delivery of ginger extract-loaded nanoemulsions significantly reduced arthritic symptoms, paw edema inhibition by 27.7%, and inflammatory cytokines in RA-induced rats compared to the negative control.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023
Ingredients
Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Isohexadecane, Triisostearin, Triethylhexanoin, Peg-8 Diisostearate, Isododecane, Peg-12 Diisostearate, Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil Kukui Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Jojoba Seed Oil, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Cranberry Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Wolfberry Fruit Extract, Opuntia Tuna Extract, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Spilanthes Acmella Flower Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Jasmine Wax Flower, Yeast Extract, Glyceryl Laurate, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Linalool
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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