Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil for dry skin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Amino Acids
Omega 3
Micellar Technology
Superior
- SuperiorDry Skin Fit
- SuperiorEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best pre-cleansers for dry skin.
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
- Excellent suitability for your dry skin is provided by Brassica Campestris Seed Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, which smooth intercellular lipids and support barrier repair, while Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Brassica Campestris Seed Oil effectively dissolve makeup and impurities.
- Sodium PCA and Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract offer hydration and soothing benefits, addressing your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Sodium PCA and Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsThis cleansing oil is highly effective at gently dissolving waterproof makeup and SPF, leaving sensitive skin feeling soft and nourished. While most users find it suitable for reactive skin, a notable number of those with oily or combination skin report a lingering residue that requires a second cleanse, and some experience temporary blurry vision after use.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts every bit of make up and SPF off”
- “waterproof mascara disappeared easily”
- “removes persistent makeup especially waterproof”
Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
- “doesn't cause any irritation”
- “soothing and nourishing the skin”
- “respects my skin's natural pH”
Hydrating feel Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin feeling hydrated”
- “skin is left clean, soothed, and nourished”
- “never dries out my skin”
Oily residue Often Mentioned
- “requires a thorough follow-up”
- “feels slippery and that greasy feeling won't go away”
- “left a film on my skin”
Good emulsification Sometimes Noted
- “emulsifies well and washes off”
- “oil to milk texture”
- “rinses clean away”
Blurry vision Sometimes Noted
- “coat the eyes with a milky film”
- “made my vision a bit blurry”
- “cloudy effect in eyes”
Thick texture Rarely Noted
- “a little on the thick side”
- “dragged on my skin”
- “heavier texture”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “scent a little off putting”
- “smells like cooking oil”
- “natural oil scent”
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Questions and answers
What makes Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil one of the best fits for dry skin?
This cleansing oil is one of the best fits for dry skin because its Brassica Campestris Seed Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride smooth your skin and help repair its barrier while dissolving makeup. It also brings soothing hydration with Sodium PCA and Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract to help keep flakes away.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride make this cleanser a great fit by smoothing skin lipids and helping repair the skin barrier, while Ethylhexyl Palmitate effectively dissolves makeup. Additionally, Sodium PCA and Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract bring hydration and soothing care to flaky skin.
What does Ethylhexyl Palmitate do for dry skin?
Ethylhexyl Palmitate helps keep dry skin soft by improving how hydrated and smooth the outer skin layer feels. It works to support the skin barrier so moisture stays locked in longer.
What does Canola Oil do for dry skin?
Canola oil helps calm dry skin and significantly reduces visible signs of irritation and moisture loss. It works by keeping hydration locked in the upper layers of the skin.
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 first step before cleansing. It helps dissolve makeup and impurities while supporting barrier repair and calming dry or flaky 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 when using retinol. Using a gentle oil cleanser like this helps dissolve makeup while supporting your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover daily as the first step of your evening routine to melt away makeup and impurities without irritation. It is gentle on dry skin, helping to keep it calm and hydrated.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 1996
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts on dry skin since it avoids harsh ingredients and includes soothing agents. It smooths skin and supports moisture barriers with nourishing oils, though some users may notice an oily residue afterward.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023A single application of a sterol-enriched fraction from canola oil significantly reduced visible signs of irritation and transepidermal water loss compared to water in SLS-irritated skin of 21 healthy subjects.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1996A novel natural carrier-free assembled gel composed of sodium pyrrolidone carboxylate and baicalin alleviates UVB-induced skin photodamage by scavenging reactive oxygen species, protecting mitochondria, restoring oxidative homeostasis, inhibiting inflammatory responses, and regulating collagen-related proteins.
Biomaterials Advances, 2026Polymeric micelles of oleanolic acid applied around the eyes of 23 female subjects for 8 weeks significantly improved all five optical profilometry skin parameters and visual evaluation scores without causing skin irritation.
Nanoscale Research Letters, 2020The overall unpleasant sensations score improved by 47.7%, 57.9%, and 62.7% at D2, D14, and D28 respectively compared to baseline in 400 individuals using a micellar solution.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021Optimized vinpocetine-loaded TPGS-ALA micelles enhanced transdermal skin penetration compared with raw vinpocetine transdermal film formulation.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2019
Ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Water, Sodium Pca, Propanediol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
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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