Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for dry skin
Mineral Oil
Peg-12 Laurate
Isododecane
Decyl Glucoside
Glyceryl Oleate
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for dry skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 dry skin due to the emollient action of mineral oil and isostearic acid, but it lacks sufficient humectants to fully address your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The formula provides general cleansing benefits and contains tocopherol for soothing, which is beneficial for your dry skin.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover in your PM routine every evening to gently clean your face. Always pair with a gentle cleanser afterward.
- Apply this makeup remover as a pre-cleanser step before using your regular cleanser and moisturizer.
- Gently wipe a small amount of makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid any harsh rubbing on dry or flaky skin.
- Apply the makeup remover directly onto dry skin to easily dissolve makeup without stripping your natural moisture. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Avoid direct contact with your eyes and do a patch test before first use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis oil cleanser is highly regarded for its exceptional ability to remove waterproof makeup without leaving a greasy residue, making it a popular choice for daily cleansing. A significant number of users report that it effectively dissolves stubborn makeup. However, some users, particularly those with sensitive eyes, have experienced stinging, and a smaller group with acne-prone skin noted potential breakouts. The cleanser has a pleasant scent and rinses cleanly, leaving skin feeling soft.
Highlights
Clean rinse Often Mentioned
- “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily.”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation.”
Non-stripping Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face.”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing.”
Wet/dry use Sometimes Noted
- “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face.”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Stings eyes, causes blurry vision, burns if enters eyes.”
Acne triggers Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne.”
Drying effect Rarely Noted
- “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use.”
Incomplete removal Rarely Noted
- “Struggles with lip tints, requires extra rubbing.”
Runny texture Rarely Noted
- “Too liquidy, thin consistency, messy application.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Biore Perfect Oil work for dry skin?
Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil works moderately well for your dry skin, as it softens and soothes with mineral oil and tocopherol, but it lacks enough moisture-attracting ingredients to fully handle flaky skin. A makeup remover for dry skin needs deep-hydrating ingredients like multiple types of hyaluronic acid and rich nourishing oils to keep moisture levels high.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
Mineral oil and isostearic acid help soften dry skin by locking in moisture, while tocopherol provides soothing benefits. However, because this cleanser lacks enough moisture-attracting ingredients, a makeup remover for dry skin needs extra hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and nourishing oils to fully prevent flakiness.
What does Mineral Oil do for dry skin?
Mineral oil helps soothe and soften dry skin by locking in moisture and protecting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and is effective at keeping the skin smooth and hydrated.
What does PEG-12 Laurate do for dry skin?
PEG-12 Laurate helps cleanse the skin while softening dry areas so it feels smooth. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated and is unlikely to cause irritation when used in your daily routine.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and you can also use it weekly when you want extra cleansing. It is unlikely to irritate dry skin, but this skin type needs added ingredients that draw in moisture to fully handle dryness and flaky spots.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser, but it needs to be followed by a rich moisturizer containing humectants to prevent dryness.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine to take off makeup. A product for this skin needs plenty of hydrating ingredients that draw and hold water to fully address dry or flaky skin concerns.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as it has a low risk for acne triggers and a good safety profile. However, a product for dry skin also needs plenty of moisture-attracting ingredients to fully address dryness and flakiness.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Isostearyl isostearate significantly improved stratum corneum water permeability barrier function compared to isopropyl isostearate, glyceryl monoisostearate, and petrolatum without acting as a true occlusive agent.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010Application of glycerol, urea, and isopropyl isostearate moisturizers increased water levels and altered water distribution with distinct morphological effects in human skin equivalents compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2012A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019Liquid crystalline systems based on glyceryl monooleate and penetration enhancers significantly reduced inflammation in an aerosil-induced rat paw edema model compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018
Why other pre-cleansers fit dry skin better
Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
Ingredients
Mineral Oil, Peg-12 Laurate, Isododecane, Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 85, Glyceryl Oleate, Isostearic Acid, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether, Myristyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Bht, 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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