I know it sounds mad, especially if you have oily skin (like me), but it's time to ditch the soap and water and try a cleansing oil instead! They work marvelously well, whisking away dirt, makeup and other impurities, without over-drying your skin like soap can. Here are a few cleansing oils by brands you already know and love... why not try one today?
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1. Boscia Makeup-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil
Price: $30 at sephora.com
Looking for a cleansing oil that's made to remove your waterproof makeup? This is the one to try first.
2. Erborian Solid Cleansing Oil
Price: $39 at sephora.com
This oil is part of the growing K-beauty trend, designed to wash away impurities and hydrate your skin, and as a bonus, it smells divine!
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3. Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil
Price: $32 at sephora.com
If you already love argan oil as a moisturizer, you'll adore it even more as a cleanser.
4. Caudalie Make-up Removing Cleansing Oil
Price: $28 at sephora.com
This cleansing oil only feels lightweight - it's actually a hard-working heavyweight when it comes to removing your waterproof makeup and other impurities.
5. CLINIQUE Take the Day off Cleansing Oil
Price: $28 at sephora.com
It may sound silly, but I like this cleansing oil because it doesn't irritate my eyes when I'm washing away my eye makeup.
6. BareMinerals OIL OBSESSED™ Total Cleansing Oil
Price: $30 at sephora.com
This soothing oil just smells so good, you'll want to wear it as a perfume.
7. Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil
Price: $44 at sephora.com
This cleansing oil is designed to soothe and hydrate even the most sensitive skin.
Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil is a luxurious cleansing oil that is formulated to provide superior hydration and soothing benefits for even the most sensitive skin. It is enriched with natural oils, such as jojoba and olive oil, which help to remove dirt and makeup without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. The oil is also infused with vitamin E, which helps to protect the skin from environmental damage. It is a lightweight oil that won't leave your skin feeling greasy or oily. With regular use, this cleansing oil helps to improve skin texture and tone, leaving your skin feeling soft and refreshed.
8. Boscia Tsubaki Cleansing Oil-Gel
Price: $28 at sephora.com
If you suffer from tight, itchy dry skin, this is the cleansing oil for you.
9. Shiseido Perfect Cleansing Oil
Price: $32 at sephora.com
This award-winning oil is powerful enough to erase every trace of makeup and dirt, but gentle enough for sensitive skin.
10. Tatcha Pure One-Step Camellia Cleansing Oil
Price: $48 at sephora.com
Made to both cleanse and soothe your skin, this oil is dermatologist-tested, and cruelty-free.
11. Lancôme Energie De Vie the Cleansing Oil
Price: $42 at sephora.com
It sounds almost too good to be true, but this cleansing oil offers more than just makeup removal: it's also a hydrating luminizer.
12. L'Occitane Shea Cleansing Oil
Price: $24 at sephora.com
This is winter skin's best friend, made with 5% shea for extra hydration.
13. Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Nourishing Cleansing Oil
Price: $38 at sephora.com
This cleansing oil proves it's possible to fight the visible signs of aging in every step of the skin care process.
14. SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil
Price: $70 at sephora.com
If your daily makeup routine includes an array of stay-all-day and waterproof products, then this oil was made just for you.
15. AmorePacific Treatment Cleansing Oil Face & Eyes
Price: $50 at sephora.com
This cleansing oil is formulated to be gentle enough to remove your eye makeup, too.
16. NUDE Skincare Perfect Cleanse Clarifying Cleansing Oil
Price: $79.99 at amazon.com
Want the feeling of totally clean, refreshed, "nude" skin? This oil removes all impurities, leaving your skin feeling clear, clean, and totally nude.
17. Murad Renewing Cleansing Oil
Price: $28.88 at amazon.com
Refresh your skin at the end of a long day with this soothing, balance-restoring cleansing oil.
18. Fresh Seaberry Skin Nutrition Cleansing Oil
Price: $42 at sephora.com
The natural seaberry in this oil makes it ideal for healing dry, irritated skin, even during the cleansing process.
19. Philosophy Purity Made Simple™ Mineral Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Oil
Price: $25 at sephora.com
I love this line of extra-gentle but effective cleansers, and this sweet-smelling oil is no exception.
20. Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Purifying Cleansing Oil
Price: $40 at sephora.com
Want soft, fresh, dewy skin? This oil was made to remove all impurities while hydrating, which is exactly what you need.
21. Farmacy Clear Bloom Makeup Glideaway Cleansing Oil
Price: $30 at sephora.com
This high-tech cleansing oil is designed to remove all your makeup without drying or irritating your skin.
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