Clarins Total Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots
Alpine Golden Gentian Extract
Melissa Officinalis Extract
Sunflower Seed Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil
Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 normal skin as Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil provide emollient action, but these ingredients do not address your pigmentation concerns.
- The formula provides excellent makeup removal, which is a general cleansing benefit, but lacks ingredients specifically targeting hyperpigmentation.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Tocopherol.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening to melt away makeup and impurities.
- Apply this makeup remover as the first step of your evening routine before using your regular cleanser.
- Gently massage the makeup remover onto your face using circular motions, then rinse thoroughly with water.
- For the best results , apply the makeup remover directly to dry skin to help break down makeup effortlessly.
- Avoid the immediate eye area and do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users frequently praise this lightweight oil for its ability to emulsify into a milky texture that removes waterproof makeup without stripping moisture, leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated. Many appreciate the floral scent and the post-wash feel. A minority of users with oily or sensitive eyes report issues with blurry vision or find the fragrance overpowering.
Highlights
Gentle and non-drying Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels supple”
- “doesn't strip skin”
- “good for sensitive skin”
Effective makeup remover Often Mentioned
- “melts everything away”
- “removes stubborn makeup”
- “no raccoon eyes”
Luxurious scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells amazing”
- “relaxing fragrance”
- “refreshing herbal scent”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “emulsifies beautifully”
- “silky consistency”
- “no greasy residue”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “cloudy eyes”
- “stings eyes”
- “oil film on contacts”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “pricey for face wash”
- “expensive habit”
- “steep price point”
Little goes long way Rarely Noted
- “one pump is enough”
- “bottle lasts months”
- “economical usage”
Breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused small bumps”
- “clogged my pores”
- “broke me out”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “smell is overwhelming”
- “too much perfume”
- “scent lingers”
Thin consistency Rarely Noted
- “very watery”
- “runs through fingers”
- “messy pump”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clarins Total Cleansing Oil work for skin with dark spots?
Clarins Total Cleansing Oil works moderately well for skin with dark spots because it removes makeup gently with nourishing oils, but it lacks ingredients that specifically target dark spots. A product for this skin needs soothing ingredients that address pigmentation concerns without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser works for your skin because sunflower seed oil and apricot kernel oil keep it soft and smooth, though a product of this type needs specific brightening ingredients to properly target dark spots.
What does Alpine Golden Gentian Extract do for skin with dark spots?
Alpine Golden Gentian Extract helps brighten skin with dark spots by supporting a more even tone. It is known to help fade discoloration over time when used regularly.
What does Lemon Balm Extract do for skin with dark spots?
Lemon balm extract helps with dark spots because it acts on skin cells to manage pigment production. Studies show it also protects the skin from sun-induced stress that can make dark spots worse.
Journal of Dermatological Science, 2016Experimental Dermatology, 2011
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, while a dark spot routine also needs specific brightening ingredients to target uneven skin tone.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover with retinol in your evening routine by applying it before your cleanser and treatment. This product of this type works well for this skin when it includes soothing oils and vitamins that keep the face calm and soft while you use strong treatments.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine as the first step to take off your makeup. It gently cleanses without causing irritation, though a product for this skin needs added brightening ingredients to help fade dark spots.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots because it has a good safety profile with soothing ingredients and no harsh components. To properly care for skin with dark spots, a product of this type needs brightening ingredients that actively target and fade areas of discoloration.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Gentiana lutea extract increases lipid synthesis and triglyceride levels in human primary keratinocytes in vitro via p38 MAPK and PPARgamma signaling, and significantly increases skin lipid content in a proof-of-concept trial of 33 volunteers compared to placebo.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Topical application of Gentiana lutea extract reduced average roughness, relief of the upper eyelid skin, and redness of dark circles in 22 subjects after 14 days compared to placebo.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Topical treatment with a lemon balm leaf extract formulation reduced eye-corner wrinkles in 20 healthy women compared to placebo by promoting Endo180 production and inhibiting the decline in collagen levels.
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2025Incorporating rosmarinic acid into sunscreens enhanced the in vivo SPF of octocrylene by over 157% and reduced lipid peroxidation in the human stratum corneum.
Antioxidants, 2025Aqueous standardized leaf extracts of Moringa oleifera showed the highest human dermal fibroblast and human keratinocyte proliferation and migration properties, leading to the development of an alginate-pectin film dressing with optimal physicochemical properties.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2018Topical administration of Moringa oleifera seed extract on excision wounds in male albino rabbits significantly increased the wound healing rate, elevated TGF-β1, VEGF, and Type I collagen relative expression, and reduced inflammatory markers like IL-1β and TNF-α compared to untreated and MEBO-treated groups.
Antioxidants, 2022Moringa oleifera leaf extracts provided significant UV protection with an SPF of 2 at 2% to 4% concentrations and showed no significant irritant potential in cosmetic formulations.
Molecules, 2018
Ingredients
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Water, Propanediol, Parfum, Tocopherol, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Citric Acid, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract
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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