Clarins Total Cleansing Oil for sensitive skin
Alpine Golden Gentian Extract
Melissa Officinalis Extract
Sunflower Seed Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil
Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 normal skin with sensitivity, as Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil provide emollient action to support your redness and irritation. However, the formula lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
- The product effectively removes makeup and impurities, offering general skincare benefits like hydration and antioxidant functions from Tocopherol and Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract and Gentiana Lutea Extract.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine. Start 3x/week before building up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. Follow with your usual moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.
- Gently press a small amount of the makeup remover onto your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid any harsh rubbing to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the makeup remover on dry skin to ensure better tolerance for sensitive areas. This helps reduce any potential irritation or redness.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the direct eye area to ensure safe application.
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 sensitive skin?
Clarins Total Cleansing Oil works moderately well for sensitive skin, as its nourishing oils help support redness and irritation. However, the formula lacks enough moisture-binding ingredients for optimal hydration. A makeup remover for this skin needs effective hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, along with soothing agents and zero allergens to keep skin balanced and protected.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for sensitive skin?
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, and Gentiana Lutea Extract help support redness and irritation. To fit sensitive skin even better, this type of product needs deep hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, plus nourishing and protecting agents such as beeswax and citrus oils.
What does Alpine Golden Gentian Extract do for sensitive skin?
Alpine Golden Gentian Extract helps calm sensitive skin by reducing redness and soothing rough patches when applied daily. Studies show it improves the look of delicate areas like the upper eyelids and dark circles while being gentle enough for everyday use.
What does Lemon Balm Extract do for sensitive skin?
Lemon balm extract helps soothe sensitive and irritated skin while keeping it hydrated and protecting it from everyday damage. Clinical and lab studies show that it calms redness, reduces moisture loss, and defends against oxidative stress.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Journal of Dermatological Science, 2016
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, to gently take off makeup and impurities. Because it provides average suitability for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs added water-attracting ingredients to keep this skin properly hydrated.
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 retinol treatment. Sensitive skin of this type needs added hydrating ingredients to keep the skin feeling soft and comfortable alongside active treatments.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine and during your weekly routine as a first step to take off makeup and impurities. This product works well for sensitive skin, though a sensitive skin routine needs extra hydrating ingredients to keep dry areas comfortable.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for sensitive skin, as it has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients like Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract and Gentiana Lutea Extract. However, because it only offers an average fit for this skin type, a product for sensitive skin also needs plenty of water-attracting ingredients to keep it properly hydrated.
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, 2020Topical 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, 2023Gentiana 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 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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