ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean for dry skin
Grape Seed Oil
European Hazelnut Seed Oil
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Bergamot Oil
Lavender Oil
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- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 high suitability for your dry skin as grape seed oil and sunflower seed oil effectively dissolve makeup and impurities while providing essential hydration. European hazelnut seed oil further supports your dry skin by smoothing intercellular lipids, though additional humectants could enhance moisture retention.
- The formula is safe for your dry skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing grape seed oil and sunflower seed oil to prevent irritation.
- This cleansing oil provides excellent makeup removal and general skincare benefits, including cleansing and soothing, which are supportive for your dry or flaky skin.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover in your PM routine every evening to gently clean your face. Always pair with a gentle cleanser afterward.
- Apply this makeup remover as a pre-cleanser step before using your regular cleanser and moisturizer.
- Gently wipe a small amount of makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid any harsh rubbing on dry or flaky skin.
- Apply the makeup remover directly onto dry skin to easily dissolve makeup without stripping your natural moisture. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Avoid direct contact with your eyes and do a patch test before first use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis oil cleanser is widely praised by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its lightweight, watery texture and ability to dissolve stubborn waterproof makeup and sebaceous filaments without clogging pores. While effective at deep cleansing and leaving skin hydrated, some users find the formula too potent for daily use on sensitive skin or experience eye irritation.
Highlights
Effective deep cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “melts off waterproof mascara”
- “cleared my sebaceous filaments”
- “removes heavy makeup in one go”
- “dissolves impurities instantly”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “feels like water”
- “not heavy or greasy”
- “rinses off completely”
- “no oily residue left”
Acne & sebum control Sometimes Noted
- “great for acne-prone skin”
- “helped with my oily T-zone”
- “doesn't cause breakouts”
- “keeps pores clear”
Non-stripping finish Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels moisturized”
- “no tight feeling after washing”
- “leaves face soft and smooth”
- “hydrating finish”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “stings my eyes bad”
- “makes vision cloudy”
- “burns if you're not careful”
- “irritates sensitive eyes”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused tiny bumps”
- “too drying for daily use”
- “broke me out”
- “irritated my barrier”
Strong scent Rarely Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “heavily scented”
- “fragrance is overwhelming”
- “dislike the herbal smell”
Too watery Rarely Noted
- “runs through fingers”
- “too drippy”
- “messy to apply”
- “prefer thicker oils”
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Questions and answers
What makes ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean a great fit for dry skin?
This cleansing oil is a great fit for your dry skin because grape seed oil and sunflower seed oil dissolve makeup while helping to provide essential hydration. European hazelnut seed oil also supports dry skin by smoothing your skin barrier, while the gentle formula avoids harsh ingredients to prevent irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
Grape seed oil and sunflower seed oil make this cleanser a great fit by dissolving impurities while adding hydration, and European hazelnut seed oil helps by smoothing your skin barrier. These oils are gentle and unlikely to cause irritation.
What does Grape Seed Oil do for dry skin?
Grape seed oil helps dry skin by boosting hydration and locking in moisture to keep your skin feeling soft and smooth. Studies show it may also improve skin texture and elasticity while reducing roughness. To care for dry skin, products of this type need nourishing oils and hydrating ingredients that support the skin barrier.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2007
What does Hazelnut Oil do for dry skin?
Hazelnut oil helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture and boosting hydration. Formulas made with virgin hazelnut oil may work even better to keep your skin comfortable and well-moisturized throughout the day.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as a weekly step before cleansing when using a nourishing mask. It helps dissolve makeup and impurities while providing hydration for dry skin.
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 then apply retinol after cleansing. It is safe for dry skin and helps dissolve makeup while soothing irritation without harsh ingredients.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your PM routine, or during your weekly routine before cleansing. It is a great fit for dry skin because its plant oils dissolve makeup and impurities while providing essential hydration.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleansing oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin since it contains no harsh ingredients and uses oils that help maintain skin barrier integrity. However, because it is a rich oil cleanser, you may want to rinse thoroughly to prevent any residue buildup.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool and limonene).
What the research says
An emulsion with virgin hazelnut oil produced a significantly greater skin moisturizing effect in 56 volunteers compared to an emulsion with refined oil, an effect replicated by enriching refined hazelnut oil with isolated phospholipids.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1990Topical application of a water-in-oil emulsion containing 2% Muscat hamburg grape seed extract significantly improved melanin, elasticity, and sebum content compared to a placebo in human volunteers over 8 weeks, with no reported skin hypersensitivity.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024Thymoquinone-loaded liposomal chitosan gel demonstrated superior in vivo anti-inflammatory activity over thymoquinone gel and a comparable effect to marketed indomethacin gel in rats with carrageenan-induced paw edema.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2018Thymoquinone pre-treatment attenuated UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial apoptosis in human HaCaT keratinocytes through COX-2 inhibition via the activation of the NrF2/ARE pathway.
Molecular Immunology, 2021Topical application of thymoquinone treated with cold plasma significantly improved wound healing potential, augmenting skin regeneration indices, reducing tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and enhancing hyaluronic acid, collagen type I, interleukin-10, alpha smooth muscle actin, and vascular endothelial growth factor compared to thymoquinone alone in a rat wound model.
International Immunopharmacology, 2023Combining bergamot essential oil-loaded nano-phytosomes with spironolactone significantly improved therapeutic response against acne vulgaris compared to bergamot essential oil-loaded nano-phytosomes alone in patients.
Pharmaceuticals, 2023Topical cutaneous administration of bergamot essential oil and ammonium glycyrrhizinate co-loaded ultradeformable vesicles showed superior anti-inflammatory activity compared to vesicles containing ammonium glycyrrhizinate alone in human volunteers.
Biomedicines, 2022Topical application of suntan preparations containing bergamot oil with 5-methoxypsoralen produced no phototoxic response under solar simulated radiation but caused a photosensitizing effect in skin type I volunteers exposed to high ultraviolet A doses, along with low photogenotoxicity and low systemic concentrations.
Skin Pharmacology, 1993Polysaccharide-based O/W emulsions incorporated with lavender essential oil applied to cellulosic support are non-irritating, provide softness and moisturizing effects, and are safe for topical patch applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Gellan gum hydrogel films co-encapsulating ofloxacin with tea tree or lavender oil achieved 98% wound contraction and completely healed epidermis in rats after ten days of treatment compared to baseline.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical application of lavender oil significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast differentiation with up-regulation of TGF-beta in a rat model compared to control.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016
Ingredients
Grape Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Solves-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Dicaprylyl Ether, European Hazelnut Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Bergamot Oil, Lavender Oil, Candida Bombicola Glucose Methyl Rape Citrate Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Water, Linalool, Limonene
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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