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Deep Cleansing Oil

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Deep Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews

by DHC

87nextscore63 verdicts

Updated October 2, 2026

Classic olive-oil first cleanse that emulsifies cleanly; brutal on some acne-prone skin.

What the community says

An olive-oil-based cleansing oil that people use as the first step before a second cleanser. It’s the one folks reach for when makeup or sunscreen won’t budge, but acne-prone and fungal-acne-prone users report breakouts or a heavy film.

From Reddit

Backed by 29 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 7 more.

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What people love

  • Emulsifies cleanly, rinses without residue
  • Cuts through heavy makeup and sunscreen
  • Works for dry or tret-flaking skin

Watch out for

  • Can trigger cystic breakouts
  • Leaves a film, so oily skin often double-cleanses
  • Fungal-acne prone users have had bad reactions

Product details

Use caution

Product Traits

Where to buy

Real Reddit threads — 107 mentions across 29 threads

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 7 more, summarized.

“I just received the DHC cleansing oil which I have purchased 2 times before on Amazon but this time it’s sold by “Amazon Web services Inc” and it smells so chemically while every other time I have gotten it it smells like olive oil.”

Cautionary

“Returning and buying from an actual store.”

Cautionary

“I just received the DHC cleansing oil”

Cautionary

“DHC Oil Cleanser”

Mentioned

“PM: - DHC Oil Cleanser”

Mentioned

“currently in the market for a new oil cleanser due to their CEOs disturbing racist comments”

Mentioned

“FYI for anyone interested in the DHC Cleansing oil, you can get it for ~$22 right now via skinstore with their 20% off + free shipping.”

Mentioned

“DHC Cleansing oil”

Mentioned

“for anyone interested in the DHC Cleansing oil”

Mentioned
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“DHC cleansing oil”

Positive

“🌙PM”

Positive

“this is what’s been working for me.”

Positive

“Have you tried the DHC cleansing oil yet? It’s so good.”

Mentioned

“the DHC cleansing oil”

Mentioned

“It’s so good.”

Mentioned

“Cleanser: DHC Deep Cleansing Oil (oil-based).”

Positive

“It is important (especially if you're a person that wears makeup or a lot of sunscreen) that you break those down using oil-based cleansers”

Positive

“that will emulsify all of the dirt and debris that your skin accumulates throughout the day.”

Positive

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