Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil for oily skin
Castor Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Sunflower Seed Oil
Grape Seed Oil
Tocopherol
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 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil provide emollient benefits, but it lacks ingredients specifically for strong seboregulation to reduce oily shine.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing due to sunflower seed oil and castor seed oil, which are supportive but not directly targeted at reducing oily shine.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh 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
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry and sensitive skin frequently praise this oil for its ability to dissolve makeup and SPF without stripping moisture, often noting a softening effect. A subset of users with sensitive eyes report blurry vision or a filming sensation, and some oily skin types experienced breakouts or felt it was too heavy.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts waterproof mascara”
- “removes daily SPF”
- “dissolves heavy glam”
- “clears foundation easily”
- “breaks down lipstick”
Gentle and hydrating Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin soft”
- “non-stripping formula”
- “soothes dry patches”
- “comfortable after rinsing”
- “no tight feeling”
Clean rinse Sometimes Noted
- “emulsifies into milk”
- “no greasy residue”
- “rinses clean”
- “washes off easily”
- “doesn't clog pores”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like marzipan”
- “lovely almond fragrance”
- “spa-like scent”
- “delicious cookie smell”
- “subtle sweet aroma”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “cloudy vision”
- “film over eyes”
- “stings my eyes”
- “blurry for minutes”
- “foggy eyesight”
Breakout potential Rarely Noted
- “caused cystic acne”
- “tiny bumps appeared”
- “clogged my pores”
- “skin felt congested”
- “triggered breakout”
Mascara removal issues Rarely Noted
- “raccoon eyes remain”
- “didn't remove mascara”
- “requires extra rubbing”
- “left black smudges”
- “need separate eye remover”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like cooking oil”
- “scent like play-doh”
- “rancid oil smell”
- “weird chemical odor”
- “too strong fragrance”
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Questions and answers
How well does Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil work for oily skin?
This cleansing oil works moderately well for oily skin, offering gentle cleansing and hydration without causing irritation, though it lacks ingredients to reduce oily shine. A makeup remover for this skin needs oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight, non-greasy oils that cleanse effectively without adding extra richness.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Castor oil and sunflower seed oil make this cleanser a good fit because they clean effectively and hydrate without causing irritation. To truly suit oily skin, this type of product needs oil-controlling ingredients that reduce shiny excess oil.
What does Castor Oil do for oily skin?
Hydrogenated Castor Oil provides a gentle scrubbing action that helps clean oily skin without causing irritation or redness. It is a very safe option for cleansers and leaves the skin feeling comfortable.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010International Journal of Toxicology, 2007
What does Sweet Almond Oil do for oily skin?
Sweet Almond Oil is a weak fit for oily skin because it is heavy and may clog pores. Oily skin needs lightweight ingredients that help control oil production and keep pores clear.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also in your weekly routine before cleansing. Oily skin of this type needs products with ingredients that actively help reduce shiny 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 your retinol treatment afterwards. Oily skin also needs ingredients that balance oil production and reduce shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine to wash away makeup safely without causing irritation. Oily skin works best with products that also control excess shine and balance oil production.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleansing oil is unlikely to cause irritation for your oily skin, and reviewers report a low breakout potential. However, because it lacks ingredients specifically targeted at reducing oily shine, this skin type needs a cleanser with strong oil-controlling ingredients.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Topical castor oil on the ocular surface increases tear film lipid layer thickness and stability while improving ocular surface staining and symptoms.
Clinical & Experimental Optometry, 2021Grapeseed 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, 2024Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Castor Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Parfum
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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