Orien Mugwort Zero Film Cleansing Oil for dry sensitive skin
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Jojoba Seed Oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Sunflower Seed OilAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, 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 as jojoba seed oil and argania spinosa kernel oil provide emollient action, but it lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
- The formula effectively removes makeup and impurities with ethylhexyl palmitate and sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, while artemisia capillaris extract and centella asiatica extract offer supportive hydration and soothing benefits for your dry or flaky skin and sensitivity.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry and sensitive skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use your makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine. Start 3×/week daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. It prepares your face for a thorough double-cleansing routine.
- Gently press a small amount onto your skin using a soft cotton pad. Avoid rubbing to protect your sensitive and flaky skin.
- Apply the makeup remover on completely dry skin to ensure better tolerance and comfort. This prevents any extra irritation for reactive skin types.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your very first use to prevent irritation.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users highly praise this cleansing oil for its effective "Zero Film" technology, noting it emulsifies and rinses completely without residue. It is frequently recommended for sensitive and acne-prone skin due to soothing ingredients like Mugwort and Centella Asiatica. A minority of users reported potential breakouts or found the herbal scent strong.
Highlights
Effective cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “melts waterproof makeup”
- “removes blackheads”
- “dissolves sebaceous filaments”
No oily residue Mostly Mentioned
- “clean finish”
- “rinses off completely”
- “Zero Film claim holds true”
Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
- “watery consistency”
- “easy to spread”
- “not thick or dragging”
Non-stripping Sometimes Noted
- “leaves skin soft”
- “hydrated feel”
- “barrier-friendly”
Soothing ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “calms redness”
- “contains Mugwort/Centella”
- “gentle on sensitive skin”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “strong herbal scent”
- “smells like mugwort/flowers”
- “overpowering for some”
Mediocre results Rarely Noted
- “just alright”
- “didn't see miracles”
- “stopped using it”
Potential breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused acne for some”
- “broke me out”
- “not for every skin trigger”
Texture disagreement Rarely Noted
- “some found it heavy”
- “felt greasy to a minority”
- “thick for oily skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does Orien Mugwort Zero Film Cleansing Oil work for dry sensitive skin?
This cleansing oil works moderately well for your dry sensitive skin, offering good makeup removal and soothing benefits without causing irritation. However, it lacks sufficient hydrating ingredients for optimal moisture, so a product of this type needs multiple types of hyaluronic acid and rich oils for deep hydration and nourishment.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Jojoba seed oil, argania spinosa kernel oil, sunflower seed oil, artemisia capillaris extract, and centella asiatica extract make this cleanser a fit by providing soothing benefits and helping to keep your skin calm and soft. Makeup removers for dry sensitive skin need a rich blend of multiple types of hyaluronic acid and nourishing emollient oils to deliver deep hydration and optimal moisture retention.
What does Mugwort Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Mugwort Extract helps calm and soothe dry sensitive skin, making it feel soft and comfortable. This gentle ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation and supports a smooth, calm face.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for dry sensitive skin?
Centella asiatica extract helps calm dry sensitive skin by reducing irritation and improving moisture while protecting the skin barrier. Clinical studies show that regular use noticeably decreases redness and discomfort while keeping the skin soft and hydrated.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also in the weekly routine. It is unlikely to irritate dry sensitive skin, but this skin type needs extra water-attracting ingredients for optimal hydration.
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 product of this type for dry sensitive skin needs extra water-attracting ingredients to keep your skin fully hydrated.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine. It works for dry sensitive skin by softening it with plant oils, though this skin type needs extra water-attracting ingredients for ideal hydration.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
Orien Mugwort Zero Film Cleansing Oil has a low likelihood of causing breakouts for dry sensitive skin. Its safety profile is very good with no harsh ingredients, though a product of this type for dry skin also needs extra hydrators to keep skin completely comfortable.
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 argan oil NLC-based hydrogel formulation increased skin hydration in healthy volunteers over a one-month period through a synergistic effect of NLC occlusion and argan oil hydration.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Artemisia princeps-derived nanovesicles accelerate cell proliferation, decrease senescence-associated beta-galactosidase activity, inhibit MMP-1 activity more effectively than EGCG, and increase procollagen type I expression in human dermal cells and skin models.
Journal of Extracellular Biology, 2025Artemisia annua aqueous extract increased the itching threshold, inhibited TSLP expression, and promoted FLG mRNA expression in in vitro and in vivo models.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024Artemisia Capillaris Thunb. extract protects human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis and inflammation by suppressing the cGAS/STING signaling pathway.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Clay 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, 2012Topical 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, 2024Topical 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, 2025Incorporating allantoin into argan oil enriched liposomes improved its accumulation in the dermis (~8.7μg/cm(2)) and permeation through the skin (~33μg/cm(2)) compared to conventional liposomes, water dispersion, and a commercial gel.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016
Why other pre-cleansers fit dry sensitive 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
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Jojoba Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
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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