Erborian Centella Cleansing Oil for oily skin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Sunflower Seed Oil
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Bisabolol
Tocopherol
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 oily skin as Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride provide emollient action to help manage oily shine, though they do not offer sufficient seboregulation.
- The formula provides general cleansing benefits, effectively dissolving oil-based impurities for your oily skin.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing Centella Asiatica Extract and Bisabolol.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine. Start 3×/week and increase to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It prepares your skin by melting away excess oil and makeup.
- Gently press a small amount onto your dry skin using your fingertips. Massage softly and avoid harsh rubbing to protect your pores.
- Apply this product on dry skin to effectively break down heavy makeup and surface oil. Massage it gently before washing it off with water.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 800+ reviewsMost users appreciate its non-stripping finish, leaving skin soft and hydrated, and its lightweight texture that emulsifies well. A small number of users with acne-prone skin reported breakouts, and some found the fragrance to be too strong.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “Dissolves waterproof mascara”
- “Melts stubborn makeup”
- “Removes daily grime”
Gentle and soothing Mostly Mentioned
- “Great for sensitive skin”
- “Calms redness”
- “Does not sting”
Non-stripping finish Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “Feels hydrated/moisturized”
- “No tight feeling after rinsing”
Nice scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells spa-like”
- “Fresh floral scent”
- “Pleasant fragrance”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “Lightweight oil”
- “Emulsifies well into milk”
- “Leaves no greasy residue”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Triggered cystic acne”
- “Caused tiny whiteheads”
- “Clogged pores”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “Blurry vision after use”
- “Mild stinging in eyes”
- “Cloudy eyes”
Price/value Rarely Noted
- “Bottle finishes quickly”
- “Considered expensive for the size”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “Perfume smell too intense”
- “Scent is overpowering for some”
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Questions and answers
How well does Erborian Centella Cleansing Oil work for oily skin?
Erborian Centella Cleansing Oil works moderately well for oily skin by dissolving oil-based impurities, though it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage oily shine. It has an excellent safety profile with soothing ingredients that help calm the skin without causing irritation. For oily skin, a makeup remover of this type needs targeted oil-balancing ingredients and lightweight formulas that control excess oil without clogging pores.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Centella Asiatica Extract and Bisabolol help calm the skin, while sunflower seed oil and caprylic capric triglyceride provide lightweight softening to help manage oily shine without causing irritation. However, because this cleanser lacks oil-controlling ingredients, an oily skin type needs a product with targeted ingredients that balance oil production and regulate shine.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for oily skin?
Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm redness and keeps oily skin feeling balanced by soothing irritation and supporting moisture levels. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and products of this type for oily skin need ingredients that control excess shine while maintaining hydration.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023
What does Sunflower Seed Oil do for oily skin?
Sunflower seed oil helps keep the skin barrier strong and improves hydration without clogging pores, making it a good fit for oily skin. Oily skin needs lightweight plant oils with a high linoleic acid ratio to balance moisture and support the skin barrier without feeling heavy.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also before your cleanser in your weekly routine. Oily skin of this type needs ingredients that regulate oil production and balance shine, alongside these cleansing benefits.
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. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and bisabolol, but oily skin needs oil-balancing ingredients that actively control shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine to effectively dissolve oil-based impurities. It has a very safe profile with soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and Bisabolol, but because it does not control oil enough on its own, oily skin needs an extra cleanser and ingredients that help balance oil production.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Erborian Centella Cleansing Oil is unlikely to cause severe irritation or breakouts for oily skin, as it contains soothing Centella Asiatica Extract and Bisabolol. However, because it provides only moderate suitability without strong oil control, an ideal product for this skin type needs targeted ingredients that actively balance oil production.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023Cosmetic 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, 2016Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Topical 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, 2019Application of an alpha-bisabolol-containing cream produced a significant skin-lightening effect in pigmented skin compared to a vehicle control in the majority of female subjects after 8 weeks.
International Journal of Cosmetic 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, 2024Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Olus Oil, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Parfum
Behind this fit score
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