TOCOBO Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil for oily skin
Soap Grass Extract
Rice Extract
Average
- HighOily 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 cleansing benefits for your oily skin due to ethylhexyl palmitate and olive oil, which effectively dissolve makeup and impurities, though they do not specifically target oily shine. Calamine and soap grass extract provide mild astringent and seboregulating properties, offering some control over oiliness.
- Rice, oat, and soybean extracts contribute to general skin conditioning, but their impact on managing excess oil is limited.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no identified risks of irritation from harsh or prohibited ingredients.
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 300+ reviewsThis cleansing oil is frequently praised by users with oily and sensitive skin for its unique "milky" texture and ability to dissolve sebaceous filaments without stripping moisture. While many find it effective for removing makeup and soothing redness due to the calamine content, a notable minority experienced breakouts or found the formula too thick and difficult to rinse off completely.
Highlights
Efficient makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “gently melts makeup”
- “removes stubborn makeup”
- “dissolves dirt effectively”
Effective pore care Often Mentioned
- “blackheads come right out”
- “dissolves sebum in pores”
- “felt sebaceous filaments grit”
Gentle and non-stripping Often Mentioned
- “clean but not stripped”
- “skin feels wonderfully soft”
- “moisturizing finish”
Soothing for sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “soothes sensitive skin”
- “calms redness”
- “didn't cause irritation”
Oily residue Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a moisture film”
- “doesn't get emulsified easily”
- “residue feels heavy”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out horribly”
- “caused cystic acne”
- “using this caused blemishes”
Thick consistency Rarely Noted
- “greasiest and thickest”
- “too thick to work with”
- “extremely greasy”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells rancid in 3-4 months”
- “strong scent”
- “fragrance my skin did not like”
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Questions and answers
How well does TOCOBO Calamine Pore Control Cleansing Oil work for oily skin?
This cleansing oil works for your oily skin by dissolving makeup and impurities, though other products fit it better. It is safe to use and helps calm skin, but an oily skin type needs lightweight or oil-controlling ingredients that manage excess shine without heavy oils.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Calamine and soap grass extract help make this cleanser a fit by providing mild astringent and oil-controlling properties. To best care for oily skin, a makeup remover needs lighter ingredients that clear away excess oil and shine without relying on heavy oils.
What does Soapwort Extract do for oily skin?
Soapwort extract helps clear away dead skin and excess oil while calming redness. It is unlikely to cause irritation and leaves oily skin feeling smooth and balanced.
What does Rice Extract do for oily skin?
Rice extract helps keep oily skin balanced by providing lightweight moisture and soothing properties without clogging pores. Because this product is a weaker fit for your skin type, a product of this type needs added oil-absorbing ingredients and lightweight hydrators to properly control shine and keep skin smooth.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022International Journal of Toxicology, 2006
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your regular cleanser. Oily skin works best with cleansers that balance oil production while keeping the skin calm.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser and retinol treatment. It is safe for your skin, though an oily skin needs a product that specifically targets excess oil and shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine to take off makeup and impurities from your oily skin. It is safe to use daily, though products of this type for your skin need stronger oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage excess shine.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause severe breakouts or irritation on oily skin, though some reviewers mention a low chance of breakouts and a moderate oily residue. Oily skin works best with cleansers that deeply clear out excess oil and shine using targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or clay.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of uncoated or silane-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles under occlusive conditions and on barrier-impaired skin of human volunteers results in no measurable penetration into or local toxicity in the viable epidermis.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2016Saponaria officinalis callus extract suppressed inflammatory mediators in macrophages, showed no skin irritation in 30 volunteers, and significantly reduced desquamation by 44.07% in 21 participants, demonstrating significant anti-inflammatory and exfoliating effects.
Plants, 2025Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles selectively inhibited C. acnes, outperformed erythromycin in preclinical acne models, and safely reduced acne lesions and redness in a clinical trial.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2025An antiacne herbal cream containing Saponaria officinalis, Inula helenium, and Solanum nigrum extracts led to the disappearance of 91.4% of acne lesions by the end of six weeks in 27 acne patients compared to placebo.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020Daily application of a cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice extract in 20 human volunteers for 28 days resulted in a significant decrease in melanin index and skin roughness by -14.05% and -9.95%, and increases in skin hydration and elastic recovery by +48.73% and +35.98% compared to initial values.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The iontophoretic delivery of hyaluronic acid nanogel-loaded Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate significantly reduced advanced glycation end products and mitigated skin stiffening in an ex vivo skin tissue glycation model.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2025Red rice extract suppressed UVB-induced inflammation and skin aging in human skin fibroblasts by inhibiting the MAPK signaling pathway, leading to decreased NF-kappa B and AP-1 activation, reduced ECM degradation, and increased ECM synthesis compared to UVB-irradiated controls.
Natural Product Communications, 2016
Ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Solves-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Triethylhexanoin, Olive Oil, Calamine, Soap Grass Extract, Rice Extract, Oat Extract Flour, Soybean Extract, Coconut Palm Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Castor Sebacic Acid Copolymer Oil, 2-Hexanediol, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butylhydroxyhydrocinnamate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol
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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