ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean for combination skin
Grape Seed Oil
European Hazelnut Seed Oil
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Bergamot Oil
Lavender Oil
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- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 makeup removal for your combination skin, as grape seed oil and sunflower seed oil effectively dissolve impurities, though they provide general cleansing rather than targeted oil control for your oily shine.
- European hazelnut seed oil and nigella sativa seed oil offer additional nourishing benefits, supporting overall skin health without exacerbating oiliness.
- The formula is safe for your combination skin, with soothing ingredients like bergamot oil and lavender oil minimizing irritation risk.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
- Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
- Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis oil cleanser is widely praised by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its lightweight, watery texture and ability to dissolve stubborn waterproof makeup and sebaceous filaments without clogging pores. While effective at deep cleansing and leaving skin hydrated, some users find the formula too potent for daily use on sensitive skin or experience eye irritation.
Highlights
Effective deep cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “melts off waterproof mascara”
- “cleared my sebaceous filaments”
- “removes heavy makeup in one go”
- “dissolves impurities instantly”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “feels like water”
- “not heavy or greasy”
- “rinses off completely”
- “no oily residue left”
Acne & sebum control Sometimes Noted
- “great for acne-prone skin”
- “helped with my oily T-zone”
- “doesn't cause breakouts”
- “keeps pores clear”
Non-stripping finish Sometimes Noted
- “skin feels moisturized”
- “no tight feeling after washing”
- “leaves face soft and smooth”
- “hydrating finish”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “stings my eyes bad”
- “makes vision cloudy”
- “burns if you're not careful”
- “irritates sensitive eyes”
Potential irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused tiny bumps”
- “too drying for daily use”
- “broke me out”
- “irritated my barrier”
Strong scent Rarely Noted
- “smell is too strong”
- “heavily scented”
- “fragrance is overwhelming”
- “dislike the herbal smell”
Too watery Rarely Noted
- “runs through fingers”
- “too drippy”
- “messy to apply”
- “prefer thicker oils”
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Questions and answers
How well does ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean work for combination skin?
This cleansing oil dissolves impurities on combination skin, though it provides general cleansing rather than targeted oil control for your oily shine. Plant oils nourish the skin without making it overly oily, while soothing oils minimize irritation risks. A makeup remover for this skin needs balancing hydrators and ingredients that manage both oily and dry areas effectively.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for combination skin?
Grape seed oil, European hazelnut seed oil, and sunflower seed oil help dissolve impurities while nourishing your skin without causing extra oiliness. Bergamot oil and lavender oil soothe the skin and keep irritation unlikely. Combination skin needs a product that balances hydration and oil control, featuring ingredients like squalane or hyaluronic acid.
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What does Grape Seed Oil do for combination skin?
Grape seed oil helps balance combination skin by smoothing dry areas and managing oil without causing irritation. It improves skin elasticity and hydration while keeping the skin soft and calm.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021
What does Hazelnut Oil do for combination skin?
Hazelnut oil helps keep combination skin moisturized by supporting hydration and smooth texture. It is unlikely to feel too heavy, making it a gentle option for balancing dry and oily areas.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, and also in your weekly routine before cleansing. A product of this type needs targeted oil control ingredients to better balance oily shine on combination skin.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser, while keeping retinol for a later step after toning and moisturizing. This product safely melts away makeup on your combination skin, but because it provides general cleansing rather than oil control, combination skin needs products with ingredients like gentle acids or clay to target oily shine and balance sebum.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine when taking off your makeup, as it works well for combination skin by dissolving impurities with grape seed oil and sunflower seed oil while avoiding extra oiliness.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your combination skin, as grape seed oil and hazelnut oil help dissolve impurities without leaving a heavy layer behind. Because this product provides general cleansing rather than targeted oil control, combination skin needs a lightweight formula containing ingredients that balance oily shine while deeply purifying pores.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1990International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool and limonene).
What the research says
Topical application of a water-in-oil emulsion containing 2% Muscat hamburg grape seed extract significantly improved melanin, elasticity, and sebum content compared to a placebo in human volunteers over 8 weeks, with no reported skin hypersensitivity.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015Grape seed extract based emulgel and emulsion formulations reduced skin roughness, scaliness, wrinkles, and sebum content while enhancing elasticity and hydration.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021An emulsion with virgin hazelnut oil produced a significantly greater skin moisturizing effect in 56 volunteers compared to an emulsion with refined oil, an effect replicated by enriching refined hazelnut oil with isolated phospholipids.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 1990Topical thymoquinone attenuated TPA-induced COX-2 expression and NF-kappaB activation and induced cytoprotective enzyme expression in female HR-1 hairless mouse skin.
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 2013Grapeseed 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, 2022Topical 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, 2011An 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, 2024Thymoquinone-loaded liposomal chitosan gel demonstrated superior in vivo anti-inflammatory activity over thymoquinone gel and a comparable effect to marketed indomethacin gel in rats with carrageenan-induced paw edema.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2018Thymoquinone pre-treatment attenuated UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial apoptosis in human HaCaT keratinocytes through COX-2 inhibition via the activation of the NrF2/ARE pathway.
Molecular Immunology, 2021Topical application of thymoquinone treated with cold plasma significantly improved wound healing potential, augmenting skin regeneration indices, reducing tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and enhancing hyaluronic acid, collagen type I, interleukin-10, alpha smooth muscle actin, and vascular endothelial growth factor compared to thymoquinone alone in a rat wound model.
International Immunopharmacology, 2023Combining bergamot essential oil-loaded nano-phytosomes with spironolactone significantly improved therapeutic response against acne vulgaris compared to bergamot essential oil-loaded nano-phytosomes alone in patients.
Pharmaceuticals, 2023Topical cutaneous administration of bergamot essential oil and ammonium glycyrrhizinate co-loaded ultradeformable vesicles showed superior anti-inflammatory activity compared to vesicles containing ammonium glycyrrhizinate alone in human volunteers.
Biomedicines, 2022Topical application of suntan preparations containing bergamot oil with 5-methoxypsoralen produced no phototoxic response under solar simulated radiation but caused a photosensitizing effect in skin type I volunteers exposed to high ultraviolet A doses, along with low photogenotoxicity and low systemic concentrations.
Skin Pharmacology, 1993Polysaccharide-based O/W emulsions incorporated with lavender essential oil applied to cellulosic support are non-irritating, provide softness and moisturizing effects, and are safe for topical patch applications.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Gellan gum hydrogel films co-encapsulating ofloxacin with tea tree or lavender oil achieved 98% wound contraction and completely healed epidermis in rats after ten days of treatment compared to baseline.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021Topical application of lavender oil significantly promoted wound contraction, collagen synthesis, and fibroblast differentiation with up-regulation of TGF-beta in a rat model compared to control.
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016
Ingredients
Grape Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Solves-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Dicaprylyl Ether, European Hazelnut Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Bergamot Oil, Lavender Oil, Candida Bombicola Glucose Methyl Rape Citrate Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Water, Linalool, Limonene
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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