SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil for oily acne-prone skin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit
Jojoba Seed Oil
Bergamot Oil FruitAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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 excellent makeup removal for your oily skin, as ethylhexyl stearate and cetyl ethylhexanoate effectively dissolve impurities without causing irritation. However, the inclusion of Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Olea Europaea Fruit Oil may exacerbate oiliness, making it only moderately suitable for your skin type.
- While the formula provides general cleansing benefits, it lacks specialized ingredients like salicylic acid or tea tree oil to directly address your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation 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 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
★4.6Overall rating based on 10.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this cleansing oil for its incredibly lightweight, water-like texture that effectively dissolves makeup and sunscreen without clogging pores. It is widely celebrated for being gentle on sensitive and acne-prone skin, often leaving the face feeling hydrated, soothed, and free of oily residue after rinsing.
Highlights
Clean finish Mostly Mentioned
- “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely.”
- “Leaves no oily film behind, just soft skin.”
- “Skin feels clean but not stripped or tight.”
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight.”
- “Feels almost like water, not thick or heavy at all.”
- “Glides smoothly without dragging my skin.”
Effective cleansing Often Mentioned
- “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly.”
- “Helped clear out my sebaceous filaments and blackheads.”
- “Removes everything in one go, no residue left.”
Gentle & soothing Often Mentioned
- “Does not sting my eyes or irritate my sensitive skin.”
- “Calms my redness thanks to the centella.”
- “Perfect for my acne-prone skin, didn't cause breakouts.”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing.”
- “Stung my eyes when I tried to remove eyeliner.”
- “Leaves a cloudy film over my eyes.”
Scent dislike Sometimes Noted
- “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy.”
- “Smells a bit like bergamot, wish it was fragrance-free.”
- “The scent is a bit overpowering for my sensitive nose.”
Breakouts rare Rarely Noted
- “Caused small whiteheads/closed comedones on my forehead.”
- “Broke me out after a week of use.”
- “My skin didn't react well to the essential oils.”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “The pump shoots the oil out too aggressively.”
- “Leaked a bit during travel/shipping.”
- “Hard to control the amount dispensed.”
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Questions and answers
How well does SKIN1004 Light Cleansing Oil work for oily acne-prone skin?
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, as its oils may increase oiliness while lacking acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid. A makeup remover for this skin type needs soothing ingredients like aloe or chamomile, lightweight hydrators like hyaluronic acid, and oil-controlling elements without heavier oils or butters that can clog pores.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Centella asiatica extract and jojoba seed oil make this cleanser a fit for your oily acne-prone skin by soothing and calming without causing irritation. To work best for this skin type, a makeup remover needs ingredients like salicylic acid or tea tree oil to target oiliness and breakouts, and a lightweight texture that does not add excess oil.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily acne-prone skin?
Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm red spots and supports skin healing in oily, acne-prone skin. It may also help balance moisture and reduce breakouts by soothing irritated areas.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
What does Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil do for oily acne-prone skin?
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps keep oily acne-prone skin smooth and protects the skin barrier without causing redness. Studies show that plant oils with a higher linoleic acid ratio support skin health well, making this oil a good fit for your routine.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and once a week as part of your weekly routine. It gently dissolves makeup, but a product for this skin needs lighter oils and targeted blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or tea tree oil.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this makeup remover in the evening before your cleanser and retinol. This product is safe for your skin, but because it contains plant oils that may make your skin more oily and lacks ingredients like salicylic acid for breakouts, oily acne-prone skin needs a product with acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or tea tree oil and lighter oils to clear blemishes and prevent extra oiliness.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine whenever you wear makeup, though some plant oils in the formula may add extra oiliness to your skin. To properly care for oily acne-prone skin, a cleanser of this type needs lightweight ingredients that dissolve impurities without heavy oils, along with specialized blemish-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or tea tree oil.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This cleansing oil dissolves makeup well, but some of its oils may make oily skin even shinier and it lacks ingredients like salicylic acid or tea tree oil to clear breakouts. A cleanser for this skin needs lighter oils and ingredients that target blemishes.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene and linalool).
What the research says
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, 2012Topical 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, 2019Topical 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, 2014Combining bergamot essential oil-loaded nano-phytosomes with spironolactone significantly improved therapeutic response against acne vulgaris compared to bergamot essential oil-loaded nano-phytosomes alone in patients.
Pharmaceuticals, 2023Topical cutaneous administration of bergamot essential oil and ammonium glycyrrhizinate co-loaded ultradeformable vesicles showed superior anti-inflammatory activity compared to vesicles containing ammonium glycyrrhizinate alone in human volunteers.
Biomedicines, 2022Topical application of suntan preparations containing bergamot oil with 5-methoxypsoralen produced no phototoxic response under solar simulated radiation but caused a photosensitizing effect in skin type I volunteers exposed to high ultraviolet A doses, along with low photogenotoxicity and low systemic concentrations.
Skin Pharmacology, 1993
Why other pre-cleansers fit oily acne-prone skin better
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate significantly improved acne in patients compared to the control side during an 8-week clinical trial.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2013
Ingredients
Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Bergamot Oil Fruit, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Jojoba Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Limonene, 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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