I swear by oil cleansing: If you're a complete beginner, here's what I recommend
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I mean it when I say that oil cleansing transformed my skin.
Haven't heard of it? That's OK. Oil cleansing is the act of using an oil-based cleanser as your first skincare step to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, built-up sebum, and anything else that has accumulated on your face throughout the day.
By now, we should all be double cleansing every evening, and by doing this first oil cleanse, you allow your second, more targeted cleanser to get in and do its job so you can get healthy, happy skin.
So, if you're ready to reveal your best skin yet, here are six oil cleansers I'd recommend to get started.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at the time of publishing.
Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil
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After seeing this product go viral time and time again, I finally gave in to the hype to see if it was as good as people said it was... and my final verdict is that I love it.
In fact, I would even go as far as to say I swear by this cleansing oil, and it's something I always find myself coming back to.
As someone with really sensitive eyes, I love that this product effectively removes my mascara without leaving that stingy feeling I have found with others. I also love that a little goes a long way, removing every trace of makeup on my face.
Coming in at under $15, this is easily the most cost-effective product in my routine, and it's definitely one worth stocking up on.
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil
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I picked up this Beauty of Joseon Cleansing Oil after hearing great things about other products in the range.
In terms of texture, this is a thicker oil, which means massaging it into your skin feels like an at-home spa treatment, which I love. It is also formulated with ginseng, which is said to help boost the skin's brightness.
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil
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This Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil is a more lightweight formulation, which is perfect if you have oily or more acne-prone skin.
Created with concentrated minerals of Ulleung-do deep seawater, this oil-balancing cleanser will help to support dull skin.
CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
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Is there anything CeraVe can't do?
This Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser has been developed with dermatologists to gently cleanse the skin while replenishing the skin's natural moisture levels.
This hydration boost works to alleviate any dry or rough skin, leaving you feeling soothed and hydrated.
Tatcha The Camellia Cleansing Oil
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Coming in at a higher price point, the Tatcha Camellia Cleansing Oil is a beautiful product that has built-in skincare benefits, while also working as a great makeup remover.
Fortified with a patented Hadasei-3 complex made from rice, green tea, and algae, this formula is rich in antioxidants to help support plump, soft skin.
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil
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If you have highly sensitive or reactive skin, then opt for something like the Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil.
This powerful yet gentle formula helps to draw any impurities, dirt, and makeup from the skin, while still ensuring your skin stays hydrated and calm.
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