Clé de Peau Beauté Cleansing Oil for oily skin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Glycerin
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Hydrolyzed SilkHigh
- HighOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even 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
- This cleansing oil is highly suitable for your oily skin, effectively dissolving oil-based impurities with Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Triethylhexanoin to combat oily shine.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil provide emollient action without being overly heavy, supporting general hydration and conditioning beneficial for oily skin.
- The formula is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of 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
★4.6Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsThis cleansing oil is highly rated for its ability to effectively remove makeup, including waterproof types, while leaving skin feeling hydrated and soft. It is particularly praised by those with dry and sensitive skin for being gentle and non-irritating. A significant number of users find the luxurious feel and scent appealing. However, a notable portion of users consider the product to be expensive, and some mention that it may leave a slight residue requiring a second cleanse.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “removes makeup effectively, including mascara”
- “melts away eye make-up”
- “effortlessly dissolves impurities”
Hydrating and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels soft and hydrated”
- “super soft not tight feeling”
- “leaves skin smooth and soft”
Luxurious experience Often Mentioned
- “smells so luxurious”
- “glides on like silk”
- “chic packaging”
Expensive price point Often Mentioned
- “price is relatively higher”
- “tad expensive”
- “nothing special with such expensive price”
Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “no breakouts”
- “gentle yet effective”
- “soothing experience”
Leaves residue Rarely Noted
- “doesn't rinse clean”
- “leaves quite a film”
- “felt really heavy on the skin”
Scent sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “nice soft feminine smell”
- “fragrance”
Struggles with heavy makeup Rarely Noted
- “still had some foundation on the towel”
- “had to use a lot of product”
- “did not cleanse my face”
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Questions and answers
What makes Clé de Peau Beauté Cleansing Oil a great fit for oily skin?
This cleansing oil is a great fit for oily skin because it effectively dissolves oily shine using light ingredients without feeling heavy. It also hydrates and conditions your skin safely with no risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Triethylhexanoin help dissolve extra oil to fight oily shine, while grape seed oil and meadowfoam seed oil provide light conditioning without feeling heavy. The formula also includes glycerin and argan oils to support hydration safely.
What does Ethylhexyl Palmitate do for oily skin?
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is an isopropyl ester, which is a known pore-clogging ingredient that is likely to cause breakouts on oily skin. Oily skin needs non-clogging, lightweight ingredients like precipitated sulfur or carmine to keep pores clear and calm.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
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 as part of your weekly routine before cleansing. It effectively removes oil-based impurities and helps manage oily shine while keeping skin conditioned.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleansing oil in your evening routine before applying your cleanser and retinol treatment. The gentle formula helps remove makeup and impurities without harsh ingredients, making it unlikely to cause irritation when paired with retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine to dissolve excess oil and impurities. It is safe for oily skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleansing oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, as it effectively dissolves oily impurities without harsh ingredients. It helps keep your skin feeling clean and calm without triggering extra shine or irritation.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Grapeseed 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, 2024A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Topical application of an argan oil NLC-based hydrogel formulation increased skin hydration in healthy volunteers over a one-month period through a synergistic effect of NLC occlusion and argan oil hydration.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014Incorporating allantoin into argan oil enriched liposomes improved its accumulation in the dermis (~8.7μg/cm(2)) and permeation through the skin (~33μg/cm(2)) compared to conventional liposomes, water dispersion, and a commercial gel.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016Bacterial cellulose wound dressing containing silk sericin and PHMB improved wound quality and reduced pain compared to Bactigras in patients with split-thickness skin graft donor-site wounds.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018A bacterial nanocellulose wound dressing incorporating polyhexamethylene biguanide and sericin showed no skin irritation in healthy volunteers and significantly promoted wound healing with lower wound size and higher collagen formation in full-thickness rat wounds compared to controls.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016Topical application of sericin gels increased skin intrinsic moisturization, hydroxyproline content, and epidermal hydration while decreasing transepidermal water loss and skin impedance in healthy human volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2005
Ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Paraffinum Liquidum Huile Minerale Mineral Oil, Isododecane, Peg Ppg-36 41 Dimethyl Ether, Water, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Bht, Parfum, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Theanine, Trehalose, Peg Ppg-14 7 Dimethyl Ether, Glycine, Tocopherol, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
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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