EPICUTIS Oil Cleanser for oily skin

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Extract Wood
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
Macadamia Ternifolia Oil Nut Macadamia Oil Nut
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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 oily skin as Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Macadamia Ternifolia Oil provide emollient action to help dissolve impurities and manage oily shine.
- The formula effectively removes makeup and excess oil due to emollient oils like Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Limnanthes Versicolor Seed Oil, though it may not offer sufficient seboregulation for your oily skin.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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
★4.8Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users with sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin highly recommend this cleanser for its ability to effectively remove makeup and sunscreen without causing irritation. It is frequently noted for leaving the skin feeling soft, hydrated, and calm, making it suitable for post-procedure care and reactive complexions. Some users find the price point high and occasionally mention the bottle size is small.
Highlights
Gentle and non-stripping Mostly Mentioned
- “removes makeup without irritating my sensitive skin”
- “face feels clean, soft, and never tight”
- “cleanses thoroughly without stripping my skin”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “melts away makeup and sunscreen effortlessly”
- “removes spf/dirt easily”
- “dissolves face makeup... in a flash”
Hydrating and softening Often Mentioned
- “leaves my skin feeling clean and hydrated”
- “skin feels soft, smooth and velvety”
- “nourishes my skin and leaves it feeling hydrated”
Expensive price point Often Mentioned
- “good products but stupidly expensive”
- “price tag is indeed hefty”
Acne-safe, non-clogging Sometimes Noted
- “acne safe, my skin is so sensitive”
- “helped balance my skin, reduce breakouts”
- “unclogs pores without stripping”
Lacks scent Rarely Noted
- “feels a little… too plain”
- “just very 'meh' for me”
- “no perceptible scent”
Occasional breakouts Rarely Noted
- “oil cleanser broke me out so bad”
- “tiny bumps on my cheeks”
- “skin got a little angry (oily, acne prone)”
Small bottle size Rarely Noted
- “wish it came in a bigger bottle”
- “go through it quickly”
- “wish it came in a larger size”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Epicutis Oil Cleanser work for oily skin?
Epicutis Oil Cleanser works moderately well for oily skin by dissolving impurities and makeup with oils like Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Macadamia Ternifolia Oil, though it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients. Because it has rich nourishing oils, a makeup remover for this skin needs lighter textures and oil-balancing or shine-controlling ingredients.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Macadamia Ternifolia Oil help dissolve impurities and manage oily shine. Because this cleanser lacks oil-controlling ingredients, an oily skin type needs a makeup remover with targeted seboregulation and lightweight, non-clogging ingredients.
What does Hinoki Wood Extract do for oily skin?
Hinoki Wood Extract helps calm oily skin through its natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is unlikely to cause irritation while supporting a clearer and more balanced complexion.
What does Hinoki Wood Oil do for oily skin?
Hinoki Wood Oil helps calm oily skin because it has mild antibacterial properties that may keep pores clear. This type of skin needs ingredients that balance oil and soothe the surface without feeling heavy.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
Epicutis Oil Cleanser goes in the evening routine as a makeup remover before cleansing, and can also be used weekly. This type of product needs ingredients that control oil and keep shine down for oily skin.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying the cleanser first to remove makeup and excess oil before your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients. Oily skin used with retinol also benefits from targeted oil-control ingredients to properly manage shine.
How often should I use it?
You can use this makeup remover in the evening as the first step of your routine to take off makeup and excess oil. Oily skin works best with products that also provide oil-balancing and pore-clearing ingredients to properly manage shine.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Epicutis Oil Cleanser is unlikely to irritate oily skin, though it may occasionally cause breakouts since it lacks strong oil control for your skin type. Oily skin usually needs a cleanser with ingredients that help balance oil and clear pores without heavy oils.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 65.3% compared to 38.2% with tea tree oil in 34 patients over 8 weeks, demonstrating superior efficacy, faster onset, and safety.
Dermatology, 2014Hinokitiol treatment attenuates LPS-induced proinflammatory factors, NF-kappaB activation, and cell migration in primary human keratinocytes via Sirt1 histone deacetylase activation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017A lipid mixture representing major components of Chamaecyparis obtusa extract up-regulated HBD-3 and LL-37, exhibited bactericidal effects against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, protected against keratinocyte cell death, and accelerated skin wound healing and healing of S. aureus-superinfected wounds in an animal model.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2018
Ingredients
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Limnanthes Versicolor Seed Oil Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Oil Nut Macadamia Oil Nut, Rice Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, 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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