ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean for oily skin
Grape Seed Oil
European Hazelnut Seed Oil
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Bergamot Oil
Lavender Oil
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
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 excellent makeup removal for your oily skin due to grape seed oil and sunflower seed oil, which effectively dissolve impurities, though these ingredients do not specifically target oily shine.
- European hazelnut seed oil and nigella sativa seed oil provide additional emollient benefits suitable for oily skin.
- The product is generally safe for your oily skin, with a low risk of irritation from ingredients like bergamot oil 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
★4.7Overall 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
How well does ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean work for oily skin?
This makeup remover works for oily skin by dissolving impurities with grape seed oil and sunflower seed oil, though it does not target oily shine. A makeup remover for oily skin needs oil-controlling ingredients and a lightweight feel that avoids rich oils which can clog pores.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Grape seed oil and sunflower seed oil make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin by effectively dissolving makeup and impurities. European hazelnut seed oil and nigella sativa seed oil also provide soft, nourishing benefits that work well for this skin type.
What does Grape Seed Oil do for oily skin?
Grape seed oil helps balance oily skin by reducing excess sebum while keeping the skin hydrated and smooth. Studies show it is safe to use and unlikely to cause skin irritation.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021
What does Hazelnut Oil do for oily skin?
Hazelnut oil helps keep oily skin soft and smooth while adding lightweight moisture. An emulsion with virgin hazelnut oil may improve skin moisture well.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This makeup remover goes as the first step in your evening routine to dissolve makeup and impurities before cleansing. Oily skin works best with products that clear away excess oil and shine while keeping skin balanced.
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 follow with a retinol treatment and moisturizer. It helps dissolve impurities, but oily skin also needs ingredients that specifically target oily shine.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine whenever you wear makeup, as it is generally safe for oily skin. Oily skin works best with products that contain lightweight plant extracts and oil-controlling ingredients to help manage shine.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe profile and washes away cleanly. However, because it does not specifically target oily shine, oily skin often needs a lightweight formula with ingredients that help balance excess oil and clear pores.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool and limonene).
What the research says
Grapeseed 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, 2024An 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, 1990Thymoquinone-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
Why other pre-cleansers fit oily skin better
- Bergamot oil in this pre-cleanser
UVA and UVB sunscreens at low concentration in model perfumes containing bergamot oil cannot suppress its phototoxicity on human skin, though a UVA sunscreen is more efficient at decreasing these phototoxic properties than a UVB sunscreen.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 1990
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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