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Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm with Rosewood for oily skin

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Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm with Rosewood

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  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

A weak match for oily skin; the pre-cleansers alongside 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 Jojoba Seed Oil and Rosewood Oil provide some emollient action, but lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients to effectively address oily shine.
  • The formula provides excellent makeup removal due to Hydrogenated Polydecene and Jojoba Seed Oil, which effectively dissolve impurities.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Rosewood Oil Wood and Jojoba Seed Oil.

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 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, this luxurious balm is highly praised for its spa-like scent and rich texture that effectively removes makeup while leaving dry and dull skin feeling soft, hydrated, and radiant. Some users find the scent strong and the price point high.

Highlights

  • Divine Spa-Like Scent Mostly Mentioned
    • “smells absolutely incredible”
    • “divine thanks to Marula Oil”
    • “like a well deserved me time”
    • “ambiance of tranquility”
  • Luxurious Texture Often Mentioned
    • “honey-like balm”
    • “transforms into a silky milk”
    • “rich and heavy consistency”
    • “lush and lavish sensory experience”
  • Non-Stripping Hydration Often Mentioned
    • “never made my skin feel dry”
    • “leaves face feeling nourished”
    • “skin is glowing and dewy”
    • “epitome of hydration”
  • High Price / Low Value Often Mentioned
    • “price is quite steep”
    • “burning through my tub”
    • “not good value”
    • “amount is too small”
  • Effective Makeup Removal Sometimes Noted
    • “melts away makeup”
    • “removes face makeup really well”
    • “takes off eye and face makeup”
    • “cleanses squeaky clean”
  • Indulgent Ritual Sometimes Noted
    • “invitation to indulge”
    • “treat myself”
    • “relaxing skincare ritual”
    • “blissful purifying spa experience”
  • Difficult to Rinse Sometimes Noted
    • “nightmare to remove”
    • “leaves a coating”
    • “sits there as a white milky substance”
    • “hard to wash off”
  • Packaging Issues Rarely Noted
    • “inconvenient... use a spatula”
    • “heavy glass jar”
    • “pain when travelling”
    • “hassle to unscrew”
  • Potential Irritation Rarely Noted
    • “tingling sensation”
    • “eyes sting”
    • “irritate someone's skin”
    • “strong scent”

Sources: lovi.care, walmart.com, allbeauty.com, mecca.com, notino.co.uk, escentual.com, and more

Questions and answers

Why is Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm with Rosewood a weak match for oily skin?

This cleansing balm is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients to address shiny skin and contains rich, nourishing oils that are a better fit for dry skin. An oily skin type needs oil-absorbing or balancing ingredients to keep the complexion fresh and clear.

Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for oily skin?

This cleanser is a weak match for oily skin because its heavy oils and rich softening ingredients add too much nourishment without controlling shine. Oily skin needs lighter cleansers with oil-balancing ingredients that clear away excess oil without adding extra weight.

What does Rosewood Oil do for oily skin?

Rosewood oil helps balance oily skin by regulating excess oil while keeping your face feeling fresh and calm. It is generally gentle and unlikely to clog your pores when used properly in your routine.

What does Jojoba Seed Oil do for oily skin?

Jojoba seed oil helps balance oily skin by providing lightweight moisture that is unlikely to clog pores. It may also calm redness and soothe irritation thanks to its natural soothing properties.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2013

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 the weekly routine. Oily skin needs a cleanser of this type to include ingredients that help balance oil.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before applying retinol, as it is unlikely to irritate your skin. A product of this type needs ingredients that balance oil and control shine to be a good fit for oily skin.

How often should I use this cleanser?

This makeup remover is for evening use to clear away makeup before your regular cleanser. Because it is a weak match for oily skin, oily skin types need oil-controlling and balancing ingredients to manage shine.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to cause purging, but its rich oils may feel too heavy and lead to breakouts on oily skin. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free formulas with ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help control excess shine and keep pores clear.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (linalool and benzyl salicylate) and drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.

    Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024

  • Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.

    Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012

  • Linalool treatment at 30 μM prevented UVB-induced oxidative stress, oxidative DNA damage, and the activation of MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways in human dermal fibroblast cells compared to UVB exposure alone.

    PloS One, 2017

  • Cinnamomi cortex extract and its components epicatechin and linalool enhanced circadian amplitude, reduced oxidative stress, and upregulated skin barrier-related and ceramide synthesis genes in HaCaT keratinocytes compared to untreated controls.

    Scientific Reports, 2025

  • Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.

    Biomolecules, 2025

  • Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014

  • Volatile compounds including 1,8-cineole, borneol, camphor, and thujone reduce PMA/I-stimulated IL-6 and IL-8 release by more than 50% in human gingival fibroblasts, proving more effective than rosmarinic acid.

    Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2013

  • Gelatin/vanillin/Fe3+/AGP-AgNPs hydrogels promoted wound contraction, reduced inflammation, upregulated dermal growth factors, and minimized skin irritation in rats and rabbits compared to untreated controls.

    ACS Omega, 2025

  • L-arginine-loaded chitosan/PVA/vanillin hydrogels achieved 95% wound healing after 24 hours and demonstrated sustained drug release for over 7 days alongside strong antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria.

    RSC Advances, 2024

  • Vanillin exhibited cytocompatibility, protected human keratinocytes and fibroblast cells against ROS-induced cell death with >80% survival, and increased cell migration in vitro.

    Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research, 2023

Ingredients

Hydrogenated Polydecene, Oleic Linoleic Linolenic Polyglycerides, Glycerin, Hydroxystearic Linolenic Oleic Polyglycerides, Sorbitan Oleate, Peg-10 Laurate, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Behenate Eicosadioate, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate Eicosadioate, Decyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Hydroxystearate Stearate Eicosadioate, Jojoba Seed Oil, Rosewood Oil Wood, Cananga Odorata Oil Flower, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Water, Beta-Carotene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Behenyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dextrin Palmitate, Hexylene Glycol, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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