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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil for oily skin

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 Ethylhexyl Stearate and Cetyl Ethylhexanoate effectively cleanse impurities, while Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Jojoba Seed Oil provide emollient action without specifically targeting oily shine.
  • The cleansing oils help to dissolve makeup and impurities, but the formula lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients for optimal results on oily skin.
  • The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your oily 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. 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.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 10.8k+ reviews

Based 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 skin?

This cleansing oil works moderately well for oily skin, dissolving makeup safely without causing irritation, though it lacks oil-controlling ingredients. Because it contains richer oils, a makeup remover for oily skin needs lighter textures and oil-balancing ingredients to keep excess shine under control.

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?

Ethylhexyl Stearate and Cetyl Ethylhexanoate help cleanse impurities, while Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm your skin. However, oily skin needs oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine and prevent clogged pores, which this cleanser lacks.

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm redness and keeps oily skin feeling balanced by soothing irritation and supporting moisture levels. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and products of this type for oily skin need ingredients that control excess shine while maintaining hydration.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

What does Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil do for oily skin?

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is generally a poor fit for oily skin because it is a rich plant oil that can feel too heavy and clog pores. To properly care for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that balance moisture without adding excess oil or blocking pores.

Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2025

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

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your regular cleanser, or as a weekly first step before cleansing. It effectively removes makeup and impurities without irritating oily skin, though this skin type needs formulas with oil-balancing ingredients for best results.

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 safe to follow with retinol because the formula contains no harsh ingredients to irritate your skin. A cleansing oil of this type works well for removing impurities before retinol, but oily skin also needs oil-controlling and pore-clearing ingredients to keep shine in check.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine whenever you wear makeup or heavy sunscreen. It is unlikely to irritate your skin, but oily skin also needs oil-controlling and balancing ingredients to truly thrive.

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

This cleansing oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause irritation on oily skin, and reviews show that breakouts are rare. However, because it lacks ingredients that control oil production, an oily skin type needs a formula with targeted seboregulating ingredients for the best results.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

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

What the research says

  • Topical 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, 2020

  • A 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, 2017

  • Moisturizer 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, 2019

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Combining 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, 2023

  • Topical 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, 2022

  • Topical 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

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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