DHC Deep Cleansing Oil for mature skin
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Tocopherol
Pentylene Glycol
Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for mature skin; other pre-cleansers fit it 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
- Suitable for normal skin, this cleanser effectively removes makeup and impurities with Olea Europaea Oil Fruit and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, which dissolve residue without stripping natural oils. Tocopherol and Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate provide antioxidant and soothing benefits, contributing to overall skin health.
- While it offers general cleansing and hydration, the formula does not specifically target concerns like wrinkles and fine lines, limiting its specialized benefits for your primary goal.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like Tocopherol and Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate.
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
★4.7Overall rating based on 4.7k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with diverse skin types, including dry, oily, and sensitive skin, widely praise this oil for its ability to dissolve stubborn waterproof makeup without stripping moisture. The vast majority report soft, clean, and hydrated outcomes, though a small subset of users experienced breakouts or eye irritation.
Highlights
Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
- “Melts waterproof mascara”
- “dissolves eyeliner”
- “removes full-coverage foundation”
Non-stripping hydration Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin soft”
- “feels moisturizing”
- “does not dry out face”
Rinses clean Often Mentioned
- “No oily residue”
- “emulsifies easily with water”
- “washes off completely”
Deep pore cleansing Sometimes Noted
- “Unclogs pores”
- “removes blackheads”
- “clears sebaceous filaments”
Gentle formula Sometimes Noted
- “Good for sensitive skin”
- “fragrance-free”
- “does not irritate”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Cystic acne”
- “whiteheads”
- “small bumps on forehead”
Counterfeit concerns Rarely Noted
- “Fake product received”
- “different color/smell”
- “broken seal”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “blurry vision”
- “stinging eyes”
- “burning sensation”
Thick consistency Rarely Noted
- “Heavy texture”
- “difficult to spread”
- “feels too greasy”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “Smells like cooking oil”
- “rancid odor”
- “strong olive scent”
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Questions and answers
How well does DHC Deep Cleansing Oil work for mature skin?
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil works for mature skin by removing makeup and impurities while keeping skin soft and calm, though it does not target wrinkles and fine lines. A makeup remover for mature skin needs nourishing oils and targeted ingredients that smooth fine lines and boost elasticity.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride help dissolve makeup and impurities without stripping natural oils, while Tocopherol and Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate provide antioxidant and soothing benefits. However, because it does not target fine lines and wrinkles, mature skin needs a makeup remover that also includes specialized anti-aging ingredients.
What does Olive Oil do for mature skin?
Olive oil is unlikely to be a good fit for mature skin because its high oleic acid content can weaken the skin barrier, and this skin type needs plant oils with a higher linoleic acid ratio to stay soft and strong.
What does Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride do for mature skin?
Caprylic/capric triglyceride helps keep mature skin soft and hydrated by locking in moisture and preventing dryness. Studies show that applying it increases skin hydration and reduces water loss.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is used as a makeup remover in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also as a step in your weekly routine. It gently takes off makeup and impurities without stripping natural oils, but a mature skin routine also needs products with active ingredients that target fine lines and wrinkles.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser in your routine before applying retinol, as it is safe and removes makeup without stripping natural oils. Mature skin using retinol needs a cleanser that also targets fine lines and provides extra barrier support with ingredients like ceramides and peptides.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening to take off makeup and impurities before cleansing. It is safe for daily use since it contains soothing ingredients like Tocopherol and Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, but because it does not target fine lines, mature skin needs added nourishing ingredients and treatments that smooth and firm.
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 contains no harsh ingredients and reviewers rarely report breakouts. However, a product for this skin type typically needs ingredients that target fine lines and wrinkles for better specialized benefits.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
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, 2023A 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, 2020Soy lecithin increased percutaneous absorption and provided a rapid anti-inflammatory effect, whereas solid lipid nanoparticles produced a delayed and sustained release of stearyl glycyrrhetinate.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013Topical 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, 2024Exposure of epidermal full-thickness skin equivalents to a blend of betaine, pentylene glycol, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Rhodiola rosea root extract significantly increased antioxidant, skin barrier, and oxidative stress biomarkers while reducing the negative impact of hydrogen peroxide on MMP3, MMP12, FBN2, ANXA1, and HGF, whereas a blend of Narcissus tazetta bulb extract and Schisandra chinensis fruit extract significantly increased 8 growth factors, 7 signaling, 7 structural/barrier function, 7 oxidative stress biomarkers, and specific microRNAs over control levels.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018Brucine-loaded beta-cyclodextrin nanosponges hydrogel containing rosemary oil enhanced anti-inflammatory activity (75.757%) compared to pure brucine (54.914%) in a carrageenan-induced inflammation rat model.
3 Biotech, 2024
Why other pre-cleansers fit mature skin better
Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida prevented skin aging by improving procollagen type I expression, diminishing matrix metalloproteinase-1 secretion, reducing skin roughness and photodamage scores, and decreasing loss of skin moisture in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin.
Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007
Ingredients
Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil Leaf Rosemary Oil Leaf
Behind this fit score
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