DHC New Mild Touch Cleansing Oil for dry skin
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Superior
- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best pre-cleansers for dry skin.
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
- Excellent for your dry skin, this cleansing oil effectively removes makeup with Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ethylhexyl Palmitate while Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride provide essential hydration and nourishment to combat dryness and flakiness.
- The inclusion of Epigallocatechin Gallate further supports skin barrier repair, enhancing the emollient action for smoother, more comfortable skin.
- This formula is safe for your skin, as it contains soothing ingredients and lacks harsh components, ensuring no irritation for dry skin.
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 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 New Mild Touch Cleansing Oil one of the best fits for dry skin?
DHC New Mild Touch Cleansing Oil is one of the best fits for dry skin because it effectively melts away makeup while nourishing oils and plant extracts deliver essential hydration to combat dryness and flakiness. The formula also helps repair the skin barrier and soothe irritation, leaving your dry skin feeling much smoother and more comfortable.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ethylhexyl Palmitate effectively remove makeup while Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride provide essential hydration and nourishment to combat dryness and flakiness. Epigallocatechin Gallate further supports skin barrier repair for smoother, more comfortable skin.
What does Moringa Seed Oil do for dry skin?
Moringa seed oil helps hydrate dry skin and keeps it feeling soft and smooth. It also helps calm redness and supports skin comfort without causing irritation.
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate do for dry skin?
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate helps deliver moisturizing ingredients deep into dry skin to make it feel soft and smooth. It acts as a helper in formulas to boost how well beneficial ceramides reach the skin layers that need them most.
European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2012
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also as the first step of your weekly routine. It is an excellent fit for dry skin because it effectively removes makeup while nourishing and hydrating to combat dryness and flakiness.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser when using retinol, as it provides gentle cleansing without causing irritation. Using a nourishing cleanser and makeup remover helps keep dry skin comfortable while you use active treatments.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine to wash away makeup without irritation. This formula may help combat dryness and flakiness while keeping your skin calm and comfortable.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleansing oil is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts or lead to purging on dry skin. It features nourishing and soothing ingredients that help maintain comfort without irritation, while supporting skin barrier repair for smoother skin.
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, 2023Topical epigallocatechin-3-gallate application and zonal priming reduced scar thickness and VEGFA, decreased mast cells, increased M2 macrophages and hydration, and improved elasticity compared with placebo in human scars.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2019Topical 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, 2001Lavandula angustifolia leaf callus extract enhanced skin cell viability, reduced oxidative stress and melanin content, improved wound healing, and enhanced skin barrier function in human skin cells and clinical tests.
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 2025Emulgels 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, 2022Moringa 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, 2023Topical 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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