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Erno Laszlo Hydra-Therapy Cleansing Oil for dry skin

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  • SuperiorDry Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best pre-cleansers for dry skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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

  • Excellent suitability for your dry skin as jojoba seed oil, avocado oil, and grape seed oil provide deep hydration and nourishment, effectively addressing dryness and flakiness.
  • The formula also offers excellent makeup removal with high concentrations of ethylhexyl palmitate and jojoba seed oil, ensuring a thorough cleanse without stripping your skin.
  • This product is safe for your dry skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing oils like jojoba and avocado.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover in your PM routine every evening to gently clean your face. Always pair with a gentle cleanser afterward.
  • Apply this makeup remover as a pre-cleanser step before using your regular cleanser and moisturizer.
  • Gently wipe a small amount of makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad. Avoid any harsh rubbing on dry or flaky skin.
  • Apply the makeup remover directly onto dry skin to easily dissolve makeup without stripping your natural moisture. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
  • Avoid direct contact with your eyes and do a patch test before first use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

Users with dry, mature, or sensitive skin frequently praise this oil for its ability to deeply cleanse without stripping natural moisture, often describing a "soft" and "plump" post-wash feel. It is widely celebrated as the essential first step in a double-cleansing ritual, effectively dissolving makeup and surface impurities while improving overall skin texture and hydration.

Highlights

  • Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “saved my dry winter skin”
    • “leaves face feeling plump and moisturized”
    • “non-drying formula”
  • Double cleanse synergy Often Mentioned
    • “best partner for the sea mud soap”
    • “essential first step”
    • “completes the ritual perfectly”
  • Effective makeup remover Often Mentioned
    • “melts away foundation instantly”
    • “removes waterproof mascara”
    • “clears pores effectively”
  • Luxurious texture Sometimes Noted
    • “feels like a spa treatment”
    • “silky and lightweight”
    • “glides effortlessly on skin”
  • Hard to rinse Sometimes Noted
    • “leaves a film if not washed off with soap”
    • “hard to rinse clean”
    • “requires a second cleanse”
  • High price point Sometimes Noted
    • “pricey for a face wash”
    • “wish it was cheaper”
    • “luxury splurge item”
  • Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “smell is too strong”
    • “has a retro floral scent”
    • “fragrance lingered too long”
  • Thick consistency Rarely Noted
    • “texture is very thick”
    • “feels a bit heavy”
    • “dragged on my skin”

Sources: lovi.care, ernolaszlo.com, bloomingdales.com, lovelyskin.com, walmart.com, and more

Questions and answers

What makes Erno Laszlo Hydra-Therapy Cleansing Oil one of the best fits for dry skin?

Erno Laszlo Hydra-Therapy Cleansing Oil is one of the best fits for dry skin because jojoba seed oil, avocado oil, and grape seed oil provide deep hydration and nourishment to tackle dryness and flakiness. The formula also gently melts away makeup without stripping your skin, while soothing oils keep it comfortable and safe.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for dry skin?

Jojoba seed oil, avocado oil, and grape seed oil make this cleanser a great fit for your dry skin because they provide deep moisture and nourishment to help smooth away dryness and flakiness. These soothing oils and the lack of harsh ingredients help keep your skin comfortable and clean without stripping it.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024

What does Jojoba Seed Oil do for dry skin?

Jojoba seed oil helps dry skin by boosting hydration and keeping the skin soft and smooth. It may also calm irritation and support skin barrier repair.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017

What does Grape Seed Oil do for dry skin?

Grape seed oil helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy. It is lightweight and is unlikely to clog pores.

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as a weekly step before your cleanser and nourishing mask. Jojoba seed oil and avocado oil help deeply hydrate dry skin while thoroughly removing makeup without stripping natural moisture.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser when using retinol. Because it is packed with soothing oils like jojoba and avocado and lacks harsh ingredients, it is very gentle on dry skin.

Cutis, 2006Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine and weekly routine to gently melt away makeup while deeply nourishing dry skin. Its soothing oils help cleanse thoroughly without stripping your skin of essential moisture.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This cleansing oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of nourishing oils like jojoba and avocado.

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.

    Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
  • Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Topical treatment with SSFAO 50% or avocado oil increased wound contraction, reepithelialization, collagen density, and tensile strength while showing anti-inflammatory activity compared to petroleum jelly in rats.

    Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013
  • Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.

    Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
  • Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.

    Biomolecules, 2025
  • Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014
  • Grapeseed 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, 2022
  • Topical 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, 2011
  • An 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
  • Topical 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, 2025
  • Dermatological 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, 2021
  • Topical 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
  • Topical beta-carotene provided protection for the human skin of healthy volunteers against IR radiation by acting as a superficial antioxidant, though dermal carotenoid degradation was significantly higher for standard infrared radiator than for water filter infrared irradiation.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2011
  • Pre-treatment with beta-carotene at 1.5 microM modulated UVA-induced gene regulation in HaCaT human keratinocytes through multiple mechanisms not restricted to singlet oxygen quenching, reducing the effect for 143 genes and enhancing it for 180 out of 568 UVA-regulated genes.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2005
  • Alginate hydrogel dressings co-loaded with cinnamon-mediated silver nanoparticles, beta-carotene nanocarriers, and Centella asiatica extract demonstrated antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli over a 24-h period while mitigating silver-induced cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in human keratinocyte cells.

    Gels, 2025

Ingredients

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Jojoba Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Extract, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Beta-Carotene

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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