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Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil for oily skin

Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil
  • Mineral Oil
  • Peg-12 Laurate
  • Isododecane
  • Decyl Glucoside
  • Glyceryl Oleate

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

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 mineral oil and isododecane effectively dissolve oil-based impurities, though they do not specifically manage oily shine.
  • Isopropyl palmitate and mineral oil provide emollient action, but the formula lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients for optimal results on oily skin.
  • The product is safe for your skin, with tocopherol offering antioxidant benefits and no harsh ingredients present.

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

★4.5Overall rating based on 400+ reviews

This oil cleanser is highly regarded for its exceptional ability to remove waterproof makeup without leaving a greasy residue, making it a popular choice for daily cleansing. A significant number of users report that it effectively dissolves stubborn makeup. However, some users, particularly those with sensitive eyes, have experienced stinging, and a smaller group with acne-prone skin noted potential breakouts. The cleanser has a pleasant scent and rinses cleanly, leaving skin feeling soft.

Highlights

  • Clean rinse Often Mentioned
    • “No greasy film, leaves skin fresh, rinses easily.”
  • Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
    • “Removes waterproof mascara, eyeliner, foundation.”
  • Non-stripping Sometimes Noted
    • “Leaves skin soft, doesn't dry out face.”
  • Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
    • “Fruity fragrance, smells like apple/grape, refreshing.”
  • Wet/dry use Sometimes Noted
    • “Works in shower, effective on wet hands/face.”
  • Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “Stings eyes, causes blurry vision, burns if enters eyes.”
  • Acne triggers Rarely Noted
    • “Caused breakouts, closed comedones, cystic acne.”
  • Drying effect Rarely Noted
    • “Can feel drying, skin feels tight after use.”
  • Incomplete removal Rarely Noted
    • “Struggles with lip tints, requires extra rubbing.”
  • Runny texture Rarely Noted
    • “Too liquidy, thin consistency, messy application.”

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Questions and answers

How well does Biore Perfect Oil work for oily skin?

Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil works moderately well for oily skin because it effectively dissolves impurities, but it lacks oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine. Oily skin needs a makeup remover with oil-regulating ingredients that cleanses without heavy oils or rich softeners.

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

Mineral oil and isododecane make this cleanser a good fit because they effectively dissolve makeup and oil-based impurities. However, because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients, oily skin needs a makeup remover with balancing and shine-managing ingredients for best results.

What does Mineral Oil do for oily skin?

Mineral oil helps trap moisture in dry skin, but it is unlikely to be a good fit for oily skin because it can feel too heavy. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators and ingredients that help balance shine.

What does PEG-12 Laurate do for oily skin?

PEG-12 Laurate helps mix ingredients together in skincare formulas so they spread easily on oily skin without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to clog pores, but oily skin still benefits most from lightweight formulas that keep the face feeling fresh and clean all day.

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

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before a cleanser. Because it does not manage oily shine, an oily skin routine also needs balancing ingredients to control excess oil.

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

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before applying retinol, as it safely lifts away makeup and impurities without harsh ingredients. Oily skin using retinol also needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients to help manage daily shine and keep pores clear.

How often should I use this cleanser?

Biore Makeup Remover Perfect Oil works well as an evening makeup remover for oily skin, though this type of skin needs ingredients that help control shine.

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

This makeup remover is unlikely to cause breakouts since acne triggers are low, but it offers only an average fit for oily skin because it lacks ingredients that control oil and shine. Oily skin needs products with oil-balancing and pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or niacinamide to help manage excess sebum and keep pores clear.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).

What the research says

  • Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
  • Liquid crystalline systems based on glyceryl monooleate and penetration enhancers significantly reduced inflammation in an aerosil-induced rat paw edema model compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018

Ingredients

Mineral Oil, Peg-12 Laurate, Isododecane, Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 85, Glyceryl Oleate, Isostearic Acid, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether, Myristyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Bht, 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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