DHC New Mild Touch Cleansing Oil for combination skin
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil
Epigallocatechin Gallate
High
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin, as Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride provide emollient action, though they may not be sufficient for optimal results in all areas.
- The formula effectively removes makeup with Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ethylhexyl Palmitate, but lacks specialized ingredients to target your oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil and Epigallocatechin Gallate.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
- Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers with sensitive or dry skin praise this cleanser for its ability to remove makeup gently without stripping moisture, often highlighting its shower-friendly formula that works with wet hands. While it effectively dissolves daily makeup and leaves skin soft, some users note it struggles with heavy waterproof mascara compared to the original "Deep" version.
Highlights
Gentle and non-drying Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels soft”
- “no tight feeling”
- “good for sensitive skin”
- “moisturizing finish”
Usable with wet hands Often Mentioned
- “Works in shower”
- “wet hands okay”
- “no drying needed”
- “convenient for bath”
Effective for light makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Melts foundation easily”
- “clears daily grime”
- “good morning cleanser”
- “removes BB cream”
Pleasant lavender scent Sometimes Noted
- “Relaxing lavender smell”
- “smells like spa”
- “natural herbal scent”
- “better than olive smell”
Struggles with waterproof makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Mascara left behind”
- “needs separate eye remover”
- “requires rubbing”
- “not for heavy duty”
Lighter texture Rarely Noted
- “Not as thick”
- “easier to spread”
- “less drag”
- “rinses clean quickly”
Hard to find Rarely Noted
- “Discontinued in stores”
- “shipping is expensive”
- “hard to locate”
- “stock issues”
Runny consistency Rarely Noted
- “Too liquidy”
- “drips easily”
- “runs through fingers”
- “consumed quickly”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “Smells like glue”
- “weird plastic scent”
- “scent is off-putting”
- “chemical undertone”
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Questions and answers
What makes DHC New Mild Touch Cleansing Oil a great fit for combination skin?
This cleansing oil is a great fit because Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride keep skin soft while washing away makeup safely, without harsh ingredients. It has a great safety profile and is unlikely to cause irritation on combination skin.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride make this cleanser a good fit because they soften dry areas, while Epigallocatechin Gallate helps keep skin calm.
What does Moringa Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Moringa seed oil helps calm inflammation and supports skin balance by reducing redness and soothing irritated areas. It is unlikely to cause irritation and works well to keep both dry and oily zones comfortable.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate do for combination skin?
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate helps blend formulas smoothly and assists in delivering beneficial ingredients like ceramides deep into combination skin. This surfactant is unlikely to feel heavy, making it a gentle choice for balancing oily and dry areas.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2012
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as a weekly step before your cleanser. It is unlikely to cause irritation on combination skin because it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing components like Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil and Epigallocatechin Gallate.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before cleansing, and it is safe to use alongside retinol because the formula lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing components. It helps keep your skin calm while you use your treatment.
How often should I use this cleanser?
Use this makeup remover in the evening to gently take off your makeup. It is safe for your combination skin and is unlikely to cause irritation.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleansing oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on combination skin, as it contains soothing components like Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil and Epigallocatechin Gallate that help keep the skin calm without harsh ingredients.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool).
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, 2023Moringa seed oil stimulated sebaceous lipogenesis, reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion, and exhibited a low n-6/n-3 index in cultured human SZ95 sebocytes compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023Emulgels containing Perilla frutescens seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, and mixed seed oil microemulsions exhibit good stability, lack of cytotoxicity in PBMC, and no skin irritation or allergic reactions in human subjects.
Polymers, 2022Topical application of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to human skin before UV irradiation decreases UV-induced production of hydrogen peroxide by 68-90% and nitric oxide by 30-100%, inhibits leukocyte infiltration and lipid peroxidation by 41-84%, and restores glutathione levels and glutathione peroxidase activity compared to UV exposure alone.
Carcinogenesis, 2001Topical Moringa oleifera seed oil and its main constituent oleic acid reduced acute and chronic skin inflammation and epidermal hypertrophy in mice through glucocorticoid receptor activation without dexamethasone-like adverse effects on organ weights.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2020Polysaccharide-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, 2016Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate, Glyceryl Behenate Eicosadioate, Dextrin Palmitate Ethylhexanoate, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Tocopherol, Dequalinium Chloride, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Linalool
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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