Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for mature skin
Mineral Oil
Peg-12 Laurate
Isododecane
Decyl Glucoside
Glyceryl Oleate
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for mature skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 normal skin, as mineral oil and isododecane effectively dissolve oil-based impurities, while tocopherol and isostearic acid provide antioxidant and emollient benefits.
- While it provides general cleansing, it lacks specialized ingredients to target your wrinkles and fine lines.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening. Start 3x/week and move to daily use as your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It acts as the very first step to melt away makeup.
- Gently massage a small amount of the makeup remover over dry skin to dissolve makeup, then rinse with warm water. Avoid any harsh rubbing around your eyes.
- Apply this makeup remover directly onto dry skin to effectively break down stubborn makeup and impurities. There is no need to dampen your face beforehand.
- Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid direct contact with your eyes while cleansing.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis oil cleanser is highly regarded for its exceptional ability to remove waterproof makeup without leaving a greasy residue, making it a popular choice for daily cleansing. A significant number of users report that it effectively dissolves stubborn makeup. However, some users, particularly those with sensitive eyes, have experienced stinging, and a smaller group with acne-prone skin noted potential breakouts. The cleanser has a pleasant scent and rinses cleanly, leaving skin feeling soft.
Highlights
Clean rinse Often Mentioned
- “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily.”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation.”
Non-stripping Sometimes Noted
- “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face.”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing.”
Wet/dry use Sometimes Noted
- “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face.”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Stings eyes, causes blurry vision, burns if enters eyes.”
Acne triggers Rarely Noted
- “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne.”
Drying effect Rarely Noted
- “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use.”
Incomplete removal Rarely Noted
- “Struggles with lip tints, requires extra rubbing.”
Runny texture Rarely Noted
- “Too liquidy, thin consistency, messy application.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Biore Perfect Oil work for mature skin?
Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil works moderately well for mature skin, dissolving makeup effectively while safely avoiding irritation. However, it lacks specialized ingredients to target wrinkles and fine lines. A makeup remover for mature skin needs nourishing oils, antioxidants, and hydrating ingredients to smooth the skin and target fine lines.
Which ingredients make this oil cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Mineral oil and isododecane make this oil cleanser a good fit by effectively dissolving impurities, while tocopherol and isostearic acid provide antioxidant and smoothing benefits. Because it lacks specialized ingredients for mature skin, a makeup remover of this type needs added hydrating and nourishing ingredients that target fine lines and wrinkles.
What does Mineral Oil do for mature skin?
Mineral oil helps mature skin stay soft and smooth by locking in moisture and protecting the outer barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and works well to keep dry areas comfortable.
What does PEG-12 Laurate do for mature skin?
PEG-12 Laurate helps cleanse and soften mature skin while supporting the skin barrier when formulated correctly. This type of ingredient works well in gentle cleansers that keep dry or aged skin feeling smooth without stripping away essential moisture.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2013Dermatologic Therapy, 2004
Where does this oil cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil goes in the evening routine as the first step before your regular cleanser. While it safely dissolves makeup and impurities, it lacks specialized ingredients for mature skin, so this skin type needs added firming peptides, antioxidants, or retinol to smooth fine lines.
Can I use this oil cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening before your cleanser and retinol, as its safe formula is unlikely to irritate mature skin.
How often should I use this oil cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover daily in the evening as the first step of your nighttime routine. A product for this skin needs nourishing oils and antioxidants to cleanse gently while helping smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Can this oil cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This oil cleanser has a low likelihood of causing breakouts or clogging pores for mature skin. Its safety profile is excellent, as it lacks harsh ingredients that could irritate your skin.
Is this oil cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Repeated 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, 2019Liquid crystalline systems based on glyceryl monooleate and penetration enhancers significantly reduced inflammation in an aerosil-induced rat paw edema model compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018
Why other pre-cleansers fit mature skin better
Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida prevented skin aging by improving procollagen type I expression, diminishing matrix metalloproteinase-1 secretion, reducing skin roughness and photodamage scores, and decreasing loss of skin moisture in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Camellia 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
Mineral Oil, Peg-12 Laurate, Isododecane, Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 85, Glyceryl Oleate, Isostearic Acid, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether, Myristyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Bht, 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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