# Votary Cleansing Oil - Rose Geranium & Apricot for oily skin

**Lovi Fit: Low fit for oily skin.**
Oily Skin Fit: Average · Effectiveness: Average · Safety: Excellent.

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/votary/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-and-apricot/for/oily-skin

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for France.

Brand: Votary
Category: [Makeup removers](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/best/makeup-removers)

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores based on a full skin profile (12D face scan, goals, preferences), use the Lovi app.

A weak match for oily skin; the pre-cleansers alongside fit it better.

## Why this fit

- Offers excellent makeup removal for your oily skin due to sunflower seed oil and apricot kernel oil effectively dissolving impurities, though it lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients to manage oily shine.
- Chamomile oil provides soothing benefits, but the presence of multiple emollient oils may not be ideal for managing excess oil.
- The formula is safe for your oily skin, with no harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing chamomile oil.

## Fit by skin type

- [Oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/votary/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-and-apricot/for/oily-skin): Low (this page)
- [Dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/votary/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-and-apricot/for/dry-skin): Superior
- [Combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/votary/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-and-apricot/for/combination-skin): Average
- [Sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/votary/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-and-apricot/for/sensitive-skin): High
- [Acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/votary/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-and-apricot/for/acne-prone-skin): Average
- [Skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/votary/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-and-apricot/for/dark-spots): High
- [Mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/votary/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-and-apricot/for/mature-skin): Average
- [Dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/votary/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-and-apricot/for/dry-sensitive-skin): Superior
- [Oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/votary/cleansing-oil-rose-geranium-and-apricot/for/oily-acne-prone-skin): Average

## Key ingredients

Geranium, Apricot Kernel Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Chamomile Oil Flower

## What the research says

- Topical treatment with Geranium thunbergii extract lotion improved skin elasticity and reduced skin wrinkling scores compared to placebo in healthy Japanese women by inhibiting HYBID-mediated hyaluronan degradation and down-regulating HYBID expression. ([Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30394005/))
- Geranium and Calendula essential oil-loaded ethanolic lipid vesicular creams exhibited notable antioxidant capacity, sun protection factor values of 10.26 and 18.54, and collagenase and elastase inhibition capacity compared to nonvesicular creams. ([BioMed Research International, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34552986/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22585103/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38344180/))
- 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41154623/))
- Daily application of 3% German chamomile oil for 4 weeks significantly reduced serum IgE levels, serum histamine levels, and scratching frequency in DNCB-sensitized mice compared with control groups. ([Journal of Veterinary Science, 2010](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20195063/))
- The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes. ([International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38433250/))

## What reviewers say

Users frequently describe this cleanser as a luxurious, spa-like experience that effectively removes makeup and grime without stripping the skin. It is highly praised for leaving dry, dull, or sensitive skin feeling plump, hydrated, and soft, with many users noting the calming benefits of the hot cloth method.

- Liked: Hydrating and soft (mostly mentioned)
- Liked: Effective makeup removal (often mentioned)
- Liked: Pleasant scent (often mentioned)
- Liked: Calming ritual (sometimes noted)
- Liked: Nice texture (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Expensive product (sometimes noted)
- Disliked: Cloth maintenance (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Glass packaging (rarely noted)
- Disliked: Scent not preferred (rarely noted)

## 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.
- Video: https://storage.pora.ai/c35a78bc839b6c00f5359ad6ae653522.mp4

## Questions and answers

### Why is Votary Rose Geranium & Apricot Cleansing Oil a weak match for oily skin?

This cleansing oil is a weak match because it relies on rich, nourishing oils that can lead to excess shine instead of controlling oil. Oily skin needs a cleanser with oil-balancing ingredients that clear away impurities without adding heavy oils.

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

This cleanser relies on rich, nourishing oils like apricot kernel oil and sunflower seed oil that do not control oily shine. Oily skin needs a cleanser with oil-balancing ingredients that clear away impurities without adding extra richness.

### What does Geranium do for oily skin?

Geranium helps balance oily skin by controlling extra shine and keeping your face feeling fresh. It works well to calm the skin and keep things clear without feeling heavy.

### What does Apricot Kernel Oil do for oily skin?

Apricot Kernel Oil is generally too heavy for oily skin because it can clog pores and make skin feel greasy. Oily skin needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients and oil-balancing extracts that help keep pores clear without adding extra shine.
Sources: [Journal of Oleo Science, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31292346/)

### Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, as a first step to take off makeup. Oily skin of this type needs a formula with oil-controlling ingredients to help manage excess shine.

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

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser, and it is unlikely to irritate your skin since it has no harsh ingredients. Oily skin used with retinol needs oil-balancing and pore-clearing ingredients to manage excess shine and impurities effectively.

### How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine to take off makeup. Oily skin needs a product of this type that also includes ingredients to balance oil and manage shine.

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

This cleanser is unlikely to cause purging, but the multiple rich oils may lead to clogged pores and breakouts on oily skin. A product of this type for this skin needs balancing ingredients that help control excess oil while removing makeup.

### Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene, citronellol, geraniol, and linalool).

## Alternatives for oily skin

- [Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/shu-uemura/ultime8-sublime-beauty-cleansing-oil/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €40.00 at Amazon
- [Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/pyunkang-yul/deep-cleansing-oil/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €21.99 at Amazon
- [MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/missha/ultra-hyalon-cleansing-cream/for/oily-skin) — High fit — €16.10 at Amazon

## Routine for oily skin

### AM

- Cleanser: [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €11.35 at Amazon
- Hydrating Toner: [SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/some-by-mi/snail-truecica-miracle-repair-toner/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €19.99 at Amazon
- Moisturizer: [COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/cosrx/oil-free-ultra-moisturizing-lotion-with-birch-sap/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €17.47 at Amazon
- SPF: [make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/make-p-rem/uv-defense-me-blue-ray-sun-cream/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €34.30 at Amazon

### PM

- Pre-Cleanser: [Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/shu-uemura/ultime8-sublime-beauty-cleansing-oil/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €40.00 at Amazon
- Cleanser: [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €11.35 at Amazon
- Cleansing Toner: [Pixi Glow Tonic](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/pixi/glow-tonic/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €29.29 at Amazon
- Serum or Treatment: [Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/peach-and-lily/glass-skin-refining-serum/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €86.15 at Amazon
- Moisturizer: [COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion with Birch Sap](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/cosrx/oil-free-ultra-moisturizing-lotion-with-birch-sap/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €17.47 at Amazon

### Weekly

- Pre-Cleanser: [Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/shu-uemura/ultime8-sublime-beauty-cleansing-oil/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €40.00 at Amazon
- Cleanser: [CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/cerave/foaming-facial-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €11.35 at Amazon
- Enzyme Powder: [Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/dermalogica/daily-microfoliant/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €49.00 at Amazon
- Cleansing Mask: [Herbivore Botanicals Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/herbivore-botanicals/blue-tansy-bha-and-enzyme-pore-refining-mask/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €79.97 at Amazon
- Hydrating Toner: [SOME BY MI Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/some-by-mi/snail-truecica-miracle-repair-toner/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €19.99 at Amazon
- Serum or Treatment: [Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/p/peach-and-lily/glass-skin-refining-serum/for/oily-skin) — Superior fit — €86.15 at Amazon

## Where to buy

No store in France has a checked price for this product, so the page shows none.

## Ingredients

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower Geranium Oil Flower, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower Chamomile Oil Flower, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this fit score: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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