numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil for combination skin
Zea Mays Oil
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Tocopheryl Acetate
Isopropyl Myristate
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other pre-cleansers fit it 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 makeup removal for your combination skin, as Zea Mays Oil and Ethylhexyl Palmitate help dissolve impurities, though the emollient oils like Zea Mays Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride are not specifically targeted for your oily shine concerns.
- While providing general cleansing and hydration, the formula lacks stronger ingredients for effective sebum control, which would better address your primary goal.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with Tocopheryl Acetate offering soothing benefits and no harsh ingredients present.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 1.7k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with oily and combination skin frequently praise this lightweight oil for effectively dissolving sebaceous filaments and stubborn waterproof makeup without stripping moisture. Users with sensitive eyes or acne-prone skin report mixed experiences, with some citing irritation and breakouts as significant drawbacks.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “melts away waterproof mascara”
- “removes makeup effortlessly”
- “glides off easily”
Clean rinse Often Mentioned
- “emulsifies well”
- “rinses clean”
- “no greasy film left”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “very lightweight oil”
- “watery texture”
- “not thick or heavy”
Pore and blackhead care Sometimes Noted
- “gunk came out of pores”
- “cleared blackheads on nose”
- “smooths texture”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “burns my eyes”
- “cloudy vision”
- “stings if it gets in eyes”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “broke me out”
- “caused cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
Drying effect Rarely Noted
- “stripped my skin”
- “felt dry afterwards”
- “too harsh for dry skin”
Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “fragrance irritated me”
- “perfumey scent”
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Questions and answers
How well does numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil work for combination skin?
This cleansing oil works moderately well for combination skin, dissolving makeup while keeping your skin calm, though it does not target oily shine as effectively as top-rated options. A cleanser of this type for combination skin needs balancing plant oils and hydrating ingredients like squalane or hyaluronic acid to manage oily areas while keeping dry spots smooth.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Zea Mays Oil and Ethylhexyl Palmitate make this cleanser work for your combination skin by dissolving impurities, while Tocopheryl Acetate and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride help calm and hydrate your face. However, this type of product needs stronger sebum control ingredients and lighter balancing oils to fully manage oily shine and dry areas.
What does Corn Oil do for combination skin?
Corn oil helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by acting as a semi-occlusive layer that locks in moisture. This type of oil is unlikely to clog pores for most people, but combination skin can benefit most from lightweight formulas that balance dry patches without feeling heavy.
What does Macadamia Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Macadamia seed oil helps balance combination skin by providing lightweight moisture that softens dry areas without feeling heavy on oily zones. It strengthens the skin barrier and supports skin recovery to keep the face smooth and calm.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also as part of your weekly routine. Combination skin needs a product of this type that also balances oil and controls shine with stronger ingredients.
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 a combination skin type needs a product that also controls oily shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine to wash away makeup and impurities safely, though a product of this type for combination skin needs stronger oil-control ingredients to better address oily shine.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleansing oil has a low chance of causing breakouts for your combination skin. It is safe for your skin and unlikely to irritate, but a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to properly balance oily shine.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Repeated 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, 2019Increasing the softness of pressure-sensitive adhesives using isopropyl myristate decreased pain and stripped corneocytes during removal without significantly changing human skin dermal peeling force.
Skin Research and Technology, 2007A modern cold cream formulation using a self-emulsionable excipient with isopropyl myristate shows improved preparation ease, stability, rheological qualities, and moisture and emollient power compared to traditional cerates.
Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutico, 1996Topical 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, 2023
Ingredients
Zea Mays Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cyperus Esculentus Oil Root, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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