Clarins Total Cleansing Oil for mature skin
Alpine Golden Gentian Extract
Melissa Officinalis Extract
Sunflower Seed Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil
Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractAverage
- AverageNormal 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
- Offers moderate suitability for normal skin as Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil provide emollient action, but it lacks sufficient humectants for optimal hydration.
- The formula provides excellent makeup removal, effectively dissolving impurities with its oil-based composition.
- The safety profile is excellent for your normal skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract.
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
★4.3Overall rating based on 1.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users frequently praise this lightweight oil for its ability to emulsify into a milky texture that removes waterproof makeup without stripping moisture, leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated. Many appreciate the floral scent and the post-wash feel. A minority of users with oily or sensitive eyes report issues with blurry vision or find the fragrance overpowering.
Highlights
Gentle and non-drying Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels supple”
- “doesn't strip skin”
- “good for sensitive skin”
Effective makeup remover Often Mentioned
- “melts everything away”
- “removes stubborn makeup”
- “no raccoon eyes”
Luxurious scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells amazing”
- “relaxing fragrance”
- “refreshing herbal scent”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “emulsifies beautifully”
- “silky consistency”
- “no greasy residue”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “cloudy eyes”
- “stings eyes”
- “oil film on contacts”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “pricey for face wash”
- “expensive habit”
- “steep price point”
Little goes long way Rarely Noted
- “one pump is enough”
- “bottle lasts months”
- “economical usage”
Breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused small bumps”
- “clogged my pores”
- “broke me out”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “smell is overwhelming”
- “too much perfume”
- “scent lingers”
Thin consistency Rarely Noted
- “very watery”
- “runs through fingers”
- “messy pump”
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Questions and answers
How well does Clarins Total Cleansing Oil work for mature skin?
Clarins Total Cleansing Oil works moderately well for mature skin because its oils help smooth and soften, though other products fit this skin type better. To work best for mature skin, a makeup remover of this type needs extra hydrating ingredients to boost moisture and target fine lines.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil help make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin by softening and smoothing it with nourishing plant oils. To work best for mature skin, a makeup remover of this type needs extra hydrating ingredients to lock in moisture and target fine lines.
What does Alpine Golden Gentian Extract do for mature skin?
Alpine Golden Gentian Extract helps smooth the look of lines and calms redness in mature skin when used daily. A clinical study showed that applying a cream with this extract twice a day for two weeks reduced skin roughness and redness around the eyes.
What does Lemon Balm Extract do for mature skin?
Lemon balm extract helps smooth out eye-corner wrinkles and keeps skin looking firm by protecting collagen levels and improving skin elasticity. It also helps protect mature skin from sun damage and oxidative stress.
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2025Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, 2017
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as a weekly first step before cleansing. A product for mature skin also needs added hydrating ingredients to keep the skin soft and smooth.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser and treatment, but mature skin of this type needs added hydrating ingredients and moisturizers to prevent dryness.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as part of your routine. It works well to dissolve impurities, though mature skin also needs added hydrating ingredients to stay soft and smooth.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to cause breakouts on mature skin, as it is free of harsh ingredients and uses soothing plant oils like sunflower seed and apricot kernel oil. However, because mature skin needs extra moisture, a cleanser of this type works best when it is paired with hydrating ingredients that keep the skin soft and plump.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum).
What the research says
Gentiana lutea extract increases lipid synthesis and triglyceride levels in human primary keratinocytes in vitro via p38 MAPK and PPARgamma signaling, and significantly increases skin lipid content in a proof-of-concept trial of 33 volunteers compared to placebo.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Topical application of Gentiana lutea extract reduced average roughness, relief of the upper eyelid skin, and redness of dark circles in 22 subjects after 14 days compared to placebo.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023Topical application of a cream containing the NHE1 activator rosmarinic acid decreased skin surface pH and transepidermal water loss while increasing skin hydration in 50-60-year-old adult females compared to vehicle cream and no treatment.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022Topical treatment with a lemon balm leaf extract formulation reduced eye-corner wrinkles in 20 healthy women compared to placebo by promoting Endo180 production and inhibiting the decline in collagen levels.
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2025Incorporating rosmarinic acid into sunscreens enhanced the in vivo SPF of octocrylene by over 157% and reduced lipid peroxidation in the human stratum corneum.
Antioxidants, 2025Aqueous standardized leaf extracts of Moringa oleifera showed the highest human dermal fibroblast and human keratinocyte proliferation and migration properties, leading to the development of an alginate-pectin film dressing with optimal physicochemical properties.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2018Topical administration of Moringa oleifera seed extract on excision wounds in male albino rabbits significantly increased the wound healing rate, elevated TGF-β1, VEGF, and Type I collagen relative expression, and reduced inflammatory markers like IL-1β and TNF-α compared to untreated and MEBO-treated groups.
Antioxidants, 2022Moringa oleifera leaf extracts provided significant UV protection with an SPF of 2 at 2% to 4% concentrations and showed no significant irritant potential in cosmetic formulations.
Molecules, 2018
Ingredients
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Water, Propanediol, Parfum, Tocopherol, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Citric Acid, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract
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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