innisfree Green Tea Moisture Amino Cleansing Oil for acne-prone skin
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Amino Acids
Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Jojoba Seed OilAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 combination skin as cleansing oils like Triethylhexanoin and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride effectively dissolve makeup and impurities, while Coconut Oil provides general hydration. However, these ingredients are not specialized for addressing your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The formulation includes Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract for emollient action, which may not be sufficient for optimal results across all areas of your combination skin.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away dirt and oil. Start 3x/week and work up to daily use if your combination skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before cleansing and using the rest of your skin products. This ensures all makeup and impurities are fully washed away.
- Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid rubbing the skin too harshly to prevent irritation.
- Apply the makeup remover on dry skin to easily dissolve makeup and clear out blemishes. There is no need to dampen your face beforehand.
- Do a patch test before first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid the delicate eye area while applying.
People Say
★3.8Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers with dry or dehydrated skin frequently praise this cleansing oil for its lightweight, non-stripping formula that leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated. A moderate number of users with acne-prone or sensitive skin reported breakouts and eye irritation. Some users also noted that it struggled to fully remove heavy waterproof makeup without a second cleanse.
Highlights
Hydrating & non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin feeling soft and replenished”
- “no tightness or tingling sensation”
- “moisturizes without stripping skin”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “feels light and fresh”
- “not greasy or suffocating”
- “emulsifies well with water”
Daily/light makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “dissolves sunscreen and base makeup easily”
- “melts away daily grime”
- “cleanses well for a first step”
Refreshing scent Sometimes Noted
- “subtle green tea scent is refreshing”
- “smells clean and spa-like”
- “pleasant fragrance, not overpowering”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “broke me out like crazy”
- “caused closed comedones on forehead”
- “skin slowly started breaking out”
Waterproof makeup removal Sometimes Noted
- “didn't remove waterproof mascara”
- “left residue of eyeliner”
- “struggled with point makeup”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “burned my eyes”
- “vision got blurry/cloudy”
- “stung when removing eye makeup”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “scent is too perfumey”
- “fragrance irritated my sensitive skin”
- “smell was overwhelming”
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Questions and answers
How well does innisfree Green Tea Moisture Amino Cleansing Oil work for acne-prone skin?
This cleansing oil works moderately well for acne-prone skin, as it dissolves makeup and impurities effectively but lacks ingredients specifically targeted for breakouts. To fit acne-prone skin better, a makeup remover needs soothing plant extracts and nourishing oils that calm blemishes while cleansing without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Camellia Sinensis Extract, amino acids, and plant oils like jojoba seed oil help make this cleanser a fit by offering soothing properties. However, a product of this type for acne-prone skin needs soothing ingredients and plant oils that specifically address breakouts and blemishes.
What does Green Tea Extract do for acne-prone skin?
Green tea extract helps calm acne-prone skin and reduces both inflammatory and non-inflammatory breakouts. It may also help lower excess oil production to keep your skin clearer.
Phytotherapy Research, 2021Archives of Dermatological Research, 2020
What do Amino Acids do for acne-prone skin?
Amino acids help acne-prone skin by forming complexes that provide strong antibacterial activity against acne-causing bacteria while maintaining a very safe profile on skin cells. Using amino acid cleansers with active ingredients like salicylic acid continuously for 28 days also significantly improves moisture, reduces redness, and strengthens the skin barrier.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also as the first step of your weekly routine for acne-prone skin. It works for this skin type by dissolving makeup and impurities, though acne-prone skin needs a product that also helps clear blemishes and breakouts.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
This cleansing oil works fine with your routine, but for acne-prone skin it needs acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to truly clear breakouts. Use it in the evening as your first step to melt away makeup before applying your regular cleanser and retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation since it has a good safety profile with gentle ingredients.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine to melt away makeup and impurities. This type of product needs ingredients that actively target blemishes and breakouts to properly care for acne-prone skin.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cleanser may cause breakouts for acne-prone skin, as some reviewers note. While it washes away makeup and impurities, it lacks ingredients specialized for managing blemishes and needs components like salicylic acid or niacinamide to keep pores clear.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, and limonene).
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, 2023Clay 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 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, 2019Overnight virgin coconut oil application provides a skin protective effect against damage and increased TEWL from frequent alcohol-based hand sanitizer usage in 60 volunteers, resulting in a 25% increase in perceived moisture content compared to the control group.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical 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, 2025Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014
Why other pre-cleansers fit acne-prone skin better
Co-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, 2023
Ingredients
Triethylhexanoin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Coconut Oil, Parfum, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Linalool, Limonene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Water, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, 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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