Deep Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by DHC
Updated September 23, 2026
Classic olive-oil cleansing oil that melts sunscreen fast; emulsifies cleanly.
What the community says
An oil cleanser for the first cleanse step, especially if you wear makeup or waterproof sunscreen. It emulsifies well and rinses clean, but the olive oil base can feel heavy and trigger breakouts for some.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Can be too heavy for acne-prone or oily skin
- Some people report cystic breakouts or fungal acne
- Has a noticeable olive-oil feel that some hate
Product details
Use caution
Concerns
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Product Traits
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 101 mentions across 29 threads
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 5 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.”
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“Returning and buying from an actual store.”
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“I just received the DHC cleansing oil”
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“DHC Oil Cleanser”
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“PM: - DHC Oil Cleanser”
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“currently in the market for a new oil cleanser due to their CEOs disturbing racist comments”
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“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.”
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“DHC Cleansing oil”
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“for anyone interested in the DHC Cleansing oil”
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“DHC cleansing oil”
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“🌙PM”
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“this is what’s been working for me.”
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“Have you tried the DHC cleansing oil yet? It’s so good.”
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“the DHC cleansing oil”
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“It’s so good.”
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“Cleanser: DHC Deep Cleansing Oil (oil-based).”
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“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”
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“that will emulsify all of the dirt and debris that your skin accumulates throughout the day.”
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