EPICUTIS Oil Cleanser for oily acne-prone skin

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Extract Wood
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
Macadamia Ternifolia Oil Nut Macadamia Oil Nut
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 emollient oils like Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Limnanthes Versicolor Seed Oil effectively dissolve impurities for cleansing. However, it lacks specialized ingredients to target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While the blend of oils like Macadamia Ternifolia Oil provides nourishment, it does not offer strong seboregulation for your oily skin.
- The product is safe for your oily 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 to clear away impurities. Start by using it 3×/week before working up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. Follow it with your usual cleansing steps to ensure all residue is thoroughly washed away.
- Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using soft cotton pads. Avoid harsh rubbing to prevent irritating your blemishes and active breakouts.
- Apply the makeup remover on completely dry skin to effectively break down excess oil and makeup. Clean away thoroughly before moving on to the next skincare steps .
- Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin highly recommend this cleanser for its ability to effectively remove makeup and sunscreen without causing irritation. It is frequently noted for leaving the skin feeling soft, hydrated, and calm, making it suitable for post-procedure care and reactive complexions. Some users find the price point high and occasionally mention the bottle size is small.
Highlights
Gentle and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “removes makeup without irritating my sensitive skin”
- “face feels clean, soft, and never tight”
- “cleanses thoroughly without stripping my skin”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “melts away makeup and sunscreen effortlessly”
- “removes spf/dirt easily”
- “dissolves face makeup... in a flash”
Hydrating and softening Often Mentioned
- “leaves my skin feeling clean and hydrated”
- “skin feels soft, smooth and velvety”
- “nourishes my skin and leaves it feeling hydrated”
Expensive price point Often Mentioned
- “good products but stupidly expensive”
- “price tag is indeed hefty”
Acne-safe, non-clogging Sometimes Noted
- “acne safe, my skin is so sensitive”
- “helped balance my skin, reduce breakouts”
- “unclogs pores without stripping”
Lacks scent Rarely Noted
- “feels a little… too plain”
- “just very 'meh' for me”
- “no perceptible scent”
Occasional breakouts Rarely Noted
- “oil cleanser broke me out so bad”
- “tiny bumps on my cheeks”
- “skin got a little angry (oily, acne prone)”
Small bottle size Rarely Noted
- “wish it came in a bigger bottle”
- “go through it quickly”
- “wish it came in a larger size”
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Questions and answers
How well does Epicutis Oil Cleanser work for oily acne-prone skin?
Epicutis Oil Cleanser works moderately well for your oily acne-prone skin, as its oils dissolve impurities effectively without causing irritation, though it lacks targeted ingredients to control oil and breakouts. A makeup remover for this skin needs soothing ingredients like aloe and chamomile, oil-controlling elements, and hydrating components that do not add excess oil or clog pores.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Limnanthes Versicolor Seed Oil help dissolve impurities for cleansing, making this cleanser an average fit for your oily acne-prone skin. Because it lacks ingredients to control oil or target blemishes, an oily skin type needs a cleanser with oil-controlling ingredients and lightweight hydrators like hyaluronic acid, aloe, or chamomile instead of heavy oils and butters.
What does Hinoki Wood Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hinoki Wood Extract helps keep oily, acne-prone skin clear by fighting the bacteria that can cause breakouts. Its natural antimicrobial properties may also calm redness and soothe irritation without clogging pores.
Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2004International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
What does Hinoki Wood Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hinoki Wood Oil helps calm oily, acne-prone skin because it has mild antimicrobial properties that fight breakout-causing bacteria. This ingredient may also reduce redness and irritation, making it a soothing addition to your routine.
Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2004International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as a weekly step. It has a safe profile for your oily skin, though an oily acne-prone skin needs a product with targeted acne-fighting ingredients and oil-balancing benefits.
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 it is safe to follow with your retinol treatment because the gentle formula is unlikely to irritate your skin. However, since this type of product lacks specialized blemish-fighting ingredients and oil control, oily acne-prone skin needs a cleanser with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or seboregulating ingredients to properly target breakouts.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening and during your weekly routine as part of your skincare steps. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also brings ingredients to target blemishes and control oil.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Epicutis Oil Cleanser is unlikely to irritate oily acne-prone skin because it contains no harsh ingredients, but it may occasionally cause breakouts since it lacks specialized ingredients to target blemishes and control oil. This skin type needs products with targeted acne-fighting and oil-regulating ingredients to stay clear.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 65.3% compared to 38.2% with tea tree oil in 34 patients over 8 weeks, demonstrating superior efficacy, faster onset, and safety.
Dermatology, 2014Hinokitiol treatment attenuates LPS-induced proinflammatory factors, NF-kappaB activation, and cell migration in primary human keratinocytes via Sirt1 histone deacetylase activation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017A lipid mixture representing major components of Chamaecyparis obtusa extract up-regulated HBD-3 and LL-37, exhibited bactericidal effects against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, protected against keratinocyte cell death, and accelerated skin wound healing and healing of S. aureus-superinfected wounds in an animal model.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2018
Why other pre-cleansers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate significantly improved acne in patients compared to the control side during an 8-week clinical trial.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013
Ingredients
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Limnanthes Versicolor Seed Oil Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Oil Nut Macadamia Oil Nut, Rice Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Tocopherol
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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