K-SECRET Seoul 1988 Cleansing Oil for mature skin
Pine Cica
Madecassoside
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil- Centella Asiatica Extract
Grape Seed Oil
High
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- Highly suitable for your normal skin due to the emollient action of Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil and Olea Europaea Oil Fruit, which also help address your wrinkles and fine lines with Centella Asiatica Extract and its derivatives providing soothing and potential collagen-boosting effects.
- The formulation effectively removes makeup and impurities with Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, while Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil offer additional nourishment.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening. Start 3x/week and move to daily use as your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It acts as the very first step to melt away makeup.
- Gently massage a small amount of the makeup remover over dry skin to dissolve makeup, then rinse with warm water. Avoid any harsh rubbing around your eyes.
- Apply this makeup remover directly onto dry skin to effectively break down stubborn makeup and impurities. There is no need to dampen your face beforehand.
- Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid direct contact with your eyes while cleansing.
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with normal to dry skin highly recommend this oil for its nourishing consistency that effectively dissolves makeup and blackheads without stripping moisture. It is praised for its soothing Pine Cica complex and gentle nature, though a small minority find the texture too heavy or the natural oil scent unappealing.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “dissolves stubborn makeup”
- “melts away blackheads”
- “removes sunscreen effectively”
Gentle and non-stripping Often Mentioned
- “doesn't strip moisture”
- “skin feels soft”
- “no tight feeling”
Smooth gliding texture Sometimes Noted
- “glides on smoothly”
- “cushiony feel”
- “easy to massage”
Soothing for redness Sometimes Noted
- “calms irritated skin”
- “good for sensitive skin”
- “reduces redness”
Pore clogging potential Rarely Noted
- “might clog pores”
- “not fungal acne safe”
- “caused closed comedones”
Slow emulsification Rarely Noted
- “takes time to turn milky”
- “needs more water to emulsify”
- “hard to rinse”
Thick consistency Rarely Noted
- “slightly thicker than most”
- “feels heavy on skin”
- “too thick for oily skin”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells like cooking oil”
- “strong oil fragrance”
- “scent is average”
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Questions and answers
What makes K-Secret Seoul 1988 Cleansing Oil a great fit for mature skin?
This cleansing oil is a great fit for mature skin because plant oils like Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil and olive oil soften the skin, while Centella Asiatica Extract helps soothe the skin and may support collagen. It also safely removes makeup without harsh ingredients that could irritate mature skin.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil and Olea Europaea Oil Fruit help soften mature skin with their nourishing action, while Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside help address wrinkles and fine lines. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil provide additional nourishment that helps keep the skin smooth.
What does Pine Cica do for mature skin?
Pine Cica is an average fit for mature skin, because it lacks the firming and smoothing benefits that aging skin needs to stay firm and look its best.
What does Madecassoside do for mature skin?
Madecassoside helps mature skin by supporting collagen production to keep skin firm and smooth while calming irritation. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against signs of aging and sun damage.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2023Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises, 1995
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This makeup remover goes in your evening and weekly routine before your regular cleanser. It helps melt away makeup and impurities while softening your skin and smoothing fine lines with plant oils and Centella Asiatica Extract.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine and weekly routine to gently take off makeup and impurities. It is very well suited for your mature skin with nourishing oils and soothing plant extracts that help calm the skin and smooth out fine lines.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it has a negligible risk of pore clogging. Its plant oils and extracts help nourish and calm the skin without heavy residue.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Topical application of a water-in-oil emulsion containing 2% Muscat hamburg grape seed extract significantly improved melanin, elasticity, and sebum content compared to a placebo in human volunteers over 8 weeks, with no reported skin hypersensitivity.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015Chitosan-based hydrogels loaded with asiaticoside-rich Centella asiatica extract achieved controlled drug release, skin permeability, antimicrobial activity, and synergistic wound healing effects in an in vitro model.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023Centella asiatica extract significantly decreased markers of cell death, oxidative stress, cellular senescence, and apoptosis in hydrogen peroxide-induced human epidermal keratinocytes compared to cells treated with hydrogen peroxide alone.
Biology, 2025A topical spray containing Centella asiatica extract was non-irritating and achieved complete wound healing after 14 days in an excision wound rat model.
Acta Pharmaceutica, 2016Topical 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, 2019Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024
Ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycoproteins, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid
Behind this fit score
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