What the community says
Pros
- Hydrating and gentle enough for sensitive skin
- Effective at cutting through oily buildup without stripping
- Favored as the first step in double cleansing routines
Cons
- Can worsen sebaceous filaments or cause breakouts on some acne-prone users
- Needs thorough emulsification before rinsing to avoid residue
- Not a standalone cleanser — requires a follow-up foaming or BHA cleanser
Product details
Use caution
Related
Skin type data limited
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
68 pts · 25 comments
“Use an oil cleanser before a foaming cleanser or a BHA cleanser.”
“really rub the oil in before you rinse to emulsify, then follow up with other.”
“Good to know, i tried the ordinary squalene cleanser followed with a gentle foaming cleanser, but it didnt do all that much for me”
r/tretinoinMentioned
11 pts · 9 comments
“I use an oil cleanser to get my makeup off at the end of the day, but that’s about it as far as oil is concerned.”
“In the PM oil cuts through the oiliness on my nose.”
“I’m gonna try adding an oil to my moisturizer at night!”