BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser for combination skin
Moringa Seed Oil
Squalane
Ceramide Np
Sphingolipids
Olive Oil Fruit
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for combination skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 and hydration for your combination skin, as Olea Europaea Oil Fruit and Squalane help dissolve impurities and strengthen the skin barrier. Ceramide Np further supports skin barrier function, providing essential moisturizing benefits.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits that are supportive for oily shine, though it lacks specific ingredients for optimal oil control on your combination skin.
- The product is safe for your combination skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like Olea Europaea Oil Fruit.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
- Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.
People Say
★4.0Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsUsers with dry and sensitive skin frequently praise this cleanser for effectively removing makeup and sunscreen while maintaining skin hydration. A moderate number of users with acne-prone or reactive skin reported breakouts or irritation, often attributing it to the essential oils in the formula.
Highlights
Hydrating & non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels soft”
- “never strips my skin”
- “leaves face hydrated”
- “good for dry patches”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “melts away makeup”
- “removes sunscreen perfectly”
- “dissolves foundation easily”
- “great first cleanse”
Rinses clean Often Mentioned
- “emulsifies well”
- “no oily residue”
- “washes off clean”
- “turns milky instantly”
Gentle on sensitive skin Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't irritate redness”
- “gentle daily cleanser”
- “great for sensitive skin”
Caused breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “broke me out”
- “caused cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores”
- “ruined my skin texture”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “smell is annoying”
- “rosemary scent is strong”
- “fragrance is potent”
- “smells like cooking oil”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “stings my eyes”
- “cloudy vision”
- “irritates eyelids”
- “burns if it gets in eyes”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump gets stuck”
- “leaks everywhere”
- “dispenses small amount”
- “messy bottle”
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Questions and answers
How well does BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser work for combination skin?
BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser offers moderate makeup removal and hydration for combination skin, though other products fit it better because they manage oily shine more effectively. This cleanser needs ingredients that balance oily and dry areas while providing lightweight hydration and oil control.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit and squalane help dissolve impurities and strengthen the skin barrier, while Ceramide Np provides essential moisturizing benefits for your combination skin. A product of this type needs soothing and nourishing ingredients, excellent hydration, and specific components to balance both oily and dry areas for this skin.
What does Moringa Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Moringa seed oil helps calm redness and balances dry and oily areas without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to clog pores and may soothe irritation while keeping your skin soft and smooth.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2020Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2024
What does Squalane do for combination skin?
Squalane helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports the skin barrier and provides lightweight hydration that works well for both dry and oily areas.
Skin Health and Disease, 2024Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also as part of your weekly routine before cleansing. A product of this type needs specific ingredients for optimal oil control on your combination skin.
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 use alongside retinol. Barrier-supporting cleansers with ceramides help reduce the dryness and irritation that often come with retinol use.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening to take off makeup and impurities. This product works for combination skin, though a product of this type needs specific ingredients for optimal oil control.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser may cause breakouts for some people with combination skin, as reviewers moderately complain about this issue. Combination skin needing makeup removal and hydration works best with formulas that also balance oil production without heavy oils that can clog pores.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A lipid mixture enriched by ceramide NP with fatty acids of diverse chain lengths significantly improved skin barrier recovery rate, stratum corneum integrity, and hydration compared to a vehicle cream in healthy adult male volunteers with corticosteroid-impaired skin.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Emulgels 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, 2022Moringa 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, 2023Topical 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, 2020Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025
Ingredients
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sphingolipids, Ceramide Np, Squalane, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
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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