EPICUTIS Oil Cleanser for sensitive skin
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Extract Wood
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
Macadamia Ternifolia Oil Nut Macadamia Oil Nut
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Average
- 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 normal skin, as Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Limnanthes Versicolor Seed Oil provide emollient action that supports your redness and irritation by hydrating and soothing. Macadamia oil further aids in emollience, offering general skincare benefits.
- The formulation is safe for your sensitive skin, with no harsh ingredients that could cause irritation.
- It effectively removes makeup and impurities, providing a good base for further skincare steps.
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
★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin highly recommend this cleanser for its ability to effectively remove makeup and sunscreen without causing irritation. It is frequently noted for leaving the skin feeling soft, hydrated, and calm, making it suitable for post-procedure care and reactive complexions. Some users find the price point high and occasionally mention the bottle size is small.
Highlights
Gentle and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “removes makeup without irritating my sensitive skin”
- “face feels clean, soft, and never tight”
- “cleanses thoroughly without stripping my skin”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “melts away makeup and sunscreen effortlessly”
- “removes spf/dirt easily”
- “dissolves face makeup... in a flash”
Hydrating and softening Often Mentioned
- “leaves my skin feeling clean and hydrated”
- “skin feels soft, smooth and velvety”
- “nourishes my skin and leaves it feeling hydrated”
Expensive price point Often Mentioned
- “good products but stupidly expensive”
- “price tag is indeed hefty”
Acne-safe, non-clogging Sometimes Noted
- “acne safe, my skin is so sensitive”
- “helped balance my skin, reduce breakouts”
- “unclogs pores without stripping”
Lacks scent Rarely Noted
- “feels a little… too plain”
- “just very 'meh' for me”
- “no perceptible scent”
Occasional breakouts Rarely Noted
- “oil cleanser broke me out so bad”
- “tiny bumps on my cheeks”
- “skin got a little angry (oily, acne prone)”
Small bottle size Rarely Noted
- “wish it came in a bigger bottle”
- “go through it quickly”
- “wish it came in a larger size”
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Questions and answers
How well does Epicutis Oil Cleanser work for sensitive skin?
Epicutis Oil Cleanser works moderately well for sensitive skin because its plant oils help hydrate and soothe, though other products fit this skin type better. A makeup remover for sensitive skin needs deep hydration like hyaluronic acid, nourishing protectants like beeswax, and calming ingredients that relieve redness without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for sensitive skin?
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, and Macadamia Ternifolia Nut Oil make this cleanser a good fit because they hydrate your skin and soothe redness and irritation. This type of sensitive skin needs products with deep hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, nourishing elements like beeswax and citrus oils, and an absence of allergens to truly thrive.
What does Hinoki Wood Extract do for sensitive skin?
Hinoki Wood Extract helps calm irritated skin and reduce redness by easing inflammation. It is unlikely to cause adverse reactions on sensitive areas, making it a soothing choice for reactive skin.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2015International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024
What does Hinoki Wood Oil do for sensitive skin?
Hinoki Wood Oil helps calm sensitive skin by soothing irritation and easing redness. Its active components support a strong barrier that is unlikely to react to everyday stressors.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2015
Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This oil cleanser goes in the evening routine before your regular cleanser to take off makeup and impurities. A cleanser of this type needs soothing plant oils and gentle hydrators to calm redness and irritation without causing stinging.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine before applying retinol, as it has a safe profile that is unlikely to irritate sensitive skin. A product for this skin type needs soothing plant oils and gentle, non-irritating ingredients that keep your skin calm and hydrated while washing away makeup.
How often should I use it?
You can use Epicutis Oil Cleanser in your evening routine to remove makeup and impurities, and also as part of your weekly routine before your cleanser. It is safe for sensitive skin, though a product of this type for your skin needs gentle, soothing plant oils and hydrating ingredients that calm redness and irritation without harsh chemicals.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
Epicutis Oil Cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts on sensitive skin, though it offers an average fit since some other cleansers may suit this skin type even better. To work well for sensitive skin without clogging pores, a cleanser of this type needs soothing oils like sunflower or macadamia and gentle plant extracts that calm redness while lifting away makeup.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Macadamia nut oil in nanocream dosage form showed better anti-aging activity regarding water content, pore size, melanin, and wrinkles compared to conventional cream.
Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2019Safety and skin sensitization testing of emu and macadamia nut oil applied via standard patch test showed no adverse reactions in 20 participants.
Data in Brief, 2017Hinokitiol treatment attenuates LPS-induced proinflammatory factors, NF-kappaB activation, and cell migration in primary human keratinocytes via Sirt1 histone deacetylase activation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 65.3% compared to 38.2% with tea tree oil in 34 patients over 8 weeks, demonstrating superior efficacy, faster onset, and safety.
Dermatology, 2014A lipid mixture representing major components of Chamaecyparis obtusa extract up-regulated HBD-3 and LL-37, exhibited bactericidal effects against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, protected against keratinocyte cell death, and accelerated skin wound healing and healing of S. aureus-superinfected wounds in an animal model.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2018Chamaecyparis obtusa 70% ethanol extract exhibited antioxidant, antiwrinkle, and anti-inflammatory effects in UVA-irradiated fibroblasts by suppressing cell death by 21.3% at 25 µg/mL and increasing collagen type I and superoxide dismutase mRNA levels.
Medicina, 2023
Ingredients
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Limnanthes Versicolor Seed Oil Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Oil Nut Macadamia Oil Nut, Rice Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Tocopherol
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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