DHC New Mild Touch Cleansing Oil for oily acne-prone skin
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil
Epigallocatechin Gallate
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- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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 oily skin as Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride provide some emollient action, though stronger seboregulating ingredients would be more beneficial for managing oiliness.
- The formula effectively dissolves makeup and impurities due to Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Ethylhexyl Palmitate, but it lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid to target your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing Epigallocatechin Gallate and Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away impurities. Start by using it 3×/week before working up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. Follow it with your usual cleansing steps to ensure all residue is thoroughly washed away.
- Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using soft cotton pads. Avoid harsh rubbing to prevent irritating your blemishes and active breakouts.
- Apply the makeup remover on completely dry skin to effectively break down excess oil and makeup. Clean away thoroughly before moving on to the next skincare steps .
- Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers with sensitive or dry skin praise this cleanser for its ability to remove makeup gently without stripping moisture, often highlighting its shower-friendly formula that works with wet hands. While it effectively dissolves daily makeup and leaves skin soft, some users note it struggles with heavy waterproof mascara compared to the original "Deep" version.
Highlights
Gentle and non-drying Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels soft”
- “no tight feeling”
- “good for sensitive skin”
- “moisturizing finish”
Usable with wet hands Often Mentioned
- “Works in shower”
- “wet hands okay”
- “no drying needed”
- “convenient for bath”
Effective for light makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Melts foundation easily”
- “clears daily grime”
- “good morning cleanser”
- “removes BB cream”
Pleasant lavender scent Sometimes Noted
- “Relaxing lavender smell”
- “smells like spa”
- “natural herbal scent”
- “better than olive smell”
Struggles with waterproof makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Mascara left behind”
- “needs separate eye remover”
- “requires rubbing”
- “not for heavy duty”
Lighter texture Rarely Noted
- “Not as thick”
- “easier to spread”
- “less drag”
- “rinses clean quickly”
Hard to find Rarely Noted
- “Discontinued in stores”
- “shipping is expensive”
- “hard to locate”
- “stock issues”
Runny consistency Rarely Noted
- “Too liquidy”
- “drips easily”
- “runs through fingers”
- “consumed quickly”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “Smells like glue”
- “weird plastic scent”
- “scent is off-putting”
- “chemical undertone”
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Questions and answers
How well does DHC New Mild Touch Cleansing Oil work for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleansing oil works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as it effectively removes makeup while being unlikely to cause irritation. However, because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid, an oily skin type needs products that help manage excess oil and breakouts.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013Polymers, 2022
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Epigallocatechin gallate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, and caprylic capric triglyceride help soothe the skin and calm breakouts. However, oily acne-prone skin needs specialized oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid and stronger seboregulating components to truly manage oiliness and breakouts.
What does Moringa Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Moringa seed oil helps calm swelling and redness in oily, acne-prone skin while posing a low risk of irritation. It may help balance oil production without clogging pores. This skin type needs lightweight oils and soothing ingredients that reduce inflammation.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2020
What does Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate do for oily acne-prone skin?
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate helps gently wash away daily dirt and excess oil without feeling heavy on your face. This ingredient is commonly used in lightweight cleansers to keep skin feeling clean and fresh.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also as the first step of your weekly routine. It gently takes off makeup and impurities while keeping your skin calm, though oily acne-prone skin also needs stronger ingredients to control oil and target breakouts.
Polymers, 2022The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening routine before your cleanser, followed by your retinol treatment and moisturizer. This product works for your skin, though an oily acne-prone skin needs stronger oil-balancing ingredients and blemish-fighting additions like salicylic acid.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine to dissolve makeup and impurities. This product works for your oily acne-prone skin, though this skin type needs stronger ingredients to control oil and salicylic acid to target breakouts.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause irritation for your oily skin, but it lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid to target your acne and breakouts. An ideal product for this skin type needs stronger oil-balancing ingredients and blemish-fighting additions to better manage breakouts.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013Polymers, 2022
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool).
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, 2023Moringa seed oil stimulated sebaceous lipogenesis, reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion, and exhibited a low n-6/n-3 index in cultured human SZ95 sebocytes compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023Epigallocatechin-3-gallate significantly improved acne in patients compared to the control side during an 8-week clinical trial.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013Emulgels containing Perilla frutescens seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, and mixed seed oil microemulsions exhibit good stability, lack of cytotoxicity in PBMC, and no skin irritation or allergic reactions in human subjects.
Polymers, 2022Topical application of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to human skin before UV irradiation decreases UV-induced production of hydrogen peroxide by 68-90% and nitric oxide by 30-100%, inhibits leukocyte infiltration and lipid peroxidation by 41-84%, and restores glutathione levels and glutathione peroxidase activity compared to UV exposure alone.
Carcinogenesis, 2001Topical Moringa oleifera seed oil and its main constituent oleic acid reduced acute and chronic skin inflammation and epidermal hypertrophy in mice through glucocorticoid receptor activation without dexamethasone-like adverse effects on organ weights.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2020Polysaccharide-based O/W emulsions incorporated with lavender essential oil applied to cellulosic support are non-irritating, provide softness and moisturizing effects, and are safe for topical patch applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Gellan gum hydrogel films co-encapsulating ofloxacin with tea tree or lavender oil achieved 98% wound contraction and completely healed epidermis in rats after ten days of treatment compared to baseline.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical application of lavender oil significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast differentiation with up-regulation of TGF-beta in a rat model compared to control.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016Topical 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, 2019
Ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate, Glyceryl Behenate Eicosadioate, Dextrin Palmitate Ethylhexanoate, Phytosteryl Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Tocopherol, Dequalinium Chloride, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Linalool
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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