Votary Cleansing Oil - Rose Geranium & Apricot for dry skin
Geranium
Apricot Kernel Oil
Sunflower Seed Oil
Jojoba Seed Oil
Chamomile Oil Flower
Superior
- SuperiorDry Skin Fit
- SuperiorEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
One of the best pre-cleansers for dry skin.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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
- Excellent suitability for your dry skin is provided by Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, which offer deep hydration and nourishment to combat dryness and flakiness. Jojoba Seed Oil and Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil further enhance emollient action and barrier repair, ensuring your skin remains smooth and comfortable.
- The formula effectively dissolves impurities and makeup, making it a perfect choice for your cleansing routine.
- Safety is ensured with a gentle formulation free from harsh ingredients, and the inclusion of soothing components like sunflower seed oil and apricot kernel oil minimizes any risk of irritation for your dry skin.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover in your PM routine every evening to gently clean your face. Always pair with a gentle cleanser afterward.
- Apply this makeup remover as a pre-cleanser step before using your regular cleanser and moisturizer.
- Gently wipe a small amount of makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid any harsh rubbing on dry or flaky skin.
- Apply the makeup remover directly onto dry skin to easily dissolve makeup without stripping your natural moisture. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Avoid direct contact with your eyes and do a patch test before first use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsUsers frequently describe this cleanser as a luxurious, spa-like experience that effectively removes makeup and grime without stripping the skin. It is highly praised for leaving dry, dull, or sensitive skin feeling plump, hydrated, and soft, with many users noting the calming benefits of the hot cloth method.
Highlights
Hydrating and soft Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels clean and fresh without any tightness”
- “leaves my skin glowing and hydrated”
- “nourished feeling”
- “my dry skin feels so good”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “whisks away every trace of the day”
- “takes everything off in one cleanse”
- “lifts off even the most stubborn mascara”
- “melted away the day”
Pleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “smells incredible”
- “treat for the senses”
- “heavenly cleanser”
- “light herbal scent helps ease tension”
Calming ritual Sometimes Noted
- “moment of calm”
- “enjoyable and relaxing experience”
- “spa-like cleansing”
- “beauty ritual”
Nice texture Sometimes Noted
- “beautifully light”
- “lovely easy slip”
- “silky texture”
- “sinks effortlessly into complexion”
Expensive product Sometimes Noted
- “luxurious price tag”
- “investment purchase”
- “ain't cheap”
- “purchase it as a treat when I can afford it”
Cloth maintenance Rarely Noted
- “need to wash cloths frequently”
- “using a cloth twice a day is too much”
- “prefer rinse-off cleansers”
Glass packaging Rarely Noted
- “heavy glass bottle”
- “worried about dropping it”
- “not travel friendly”
Scent not preferred Rarely Noted
- “not crazy about the smell”
- “slightly earthy smell”
- “scent is not for everyone”
Sources: lovi.care, spacenk.com, cultbeauty.com, votary.co.uk, thegroomingclinic.com, amazingy.com, and more
Questions and answers
What makes Votary Cleansing Oil - Rose Geranium & Apricot one of the best fits for dry skin?
This cleansing oil is an excellent fit because sunflower seed and apricot kernel oils provide deep hydration and nourishment that helps combat dryness and flakiness. Jojoba and grape seed oils also repair your skin barrier, keeping your dry skin smooth and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?
Sunflower seed oil and apricot kernel oil give this cleanser excellent suitability for dry skin by providing deep hydration to combat dryness and flakiness. Jojoba seed oil and grape seed oil further help keep your skin smooth and comfortable by repairing the skin barrier.
What does Geranium do for dry skin?
Geranium helps keep dry skin feeling soft and smooth by locking in moisture and calming irritation. It is unlikely to clog pores, making it a gentle choice for daily hydration.
What does Apricot Kernel Oil do for dry skin?
Apricot Kernel Oil helps nourish dry skin and improves hydration by supporting the outer skin barrier. Natural plant oils with a balanced fatty acid profile may help restore lost moisture and keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This makeup remover goes in your evening routine as the first step before cleansing. It is a great fit for your dry skin because plant oils like sunflower seed oil and apricot kernel oil deeply hydrate and keep your skin smooth.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser when using retinol. A gentle formula with oils like sunflower seed and apricot kernel helps keep your dry skin soft and is unlikely to cause irritation.
How often should I use it?
Use this makeup remover in your evening routine to gently take off makeup and impurities without stripping your dry skin. Its nourishing oils help maintain your skin barrier while keeping your face feeling smooth and comfortable.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin. Its gentle plant oils help nourish and keep your skin smooth without heavy residues, and the formula is designed to remove makeup safely while minimizing the risk of irritation.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene, citronellol, geraniol, and linalool).
What the research says
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, 2024Topical treatment with Geranium thunbergii extract lotion improved skin elasticity and reduced skin wrinkling scores compared to placebo in healthy Japanese women by inhibiting HYBID-mediated hyaluronan degradation and down-regulating HYBID expression.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Geranium and Calendula essential oil-loaded ethanolic lipid vesicular creams exhibited notable antioxidant capacity, sun protection factor values of 10.26 and 18.54, and collagenase and elastase inhibition capacity compared to nonvesicular creams.
BioMed Research International, 2021Clay 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 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, 2014Daily application of 3% German chamomile oil for 4 weeks significantly reduced serum IgE levels, serum histamine levels, and scratching frequency in DNCB-sensitized mice compared with control groups.
Journal of Veterinary Science, 2010The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
Ingredients
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Flower Geranium Oil Flower, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower Chamomile Oil Flower, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, 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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