Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Skin1004
Updated November 10, 2026
Runny centella cleansing oil removes makeup and SPF; essential oils trigger breakouts.
What the community says
A very runny first-cleanse oil for dissolving sunscreen, makeup, and sebaceous-filament buildup before a water-based cleanser. It suits people who hate thick balms, but fragrance allergens and clogging complaints make it a risky bet for reactive, acne-prone skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 26 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Essential oils and fragrance irritate eyes or reactive skin
- Breakouts, whiteheads, or clogged pores are recurring complaints
- Can leave a film or feel heavy unless emulsified and followed by cleanser
Product details
Use caution
Concerns
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
What TikTok says
From 3 TikTok videos2 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
Sponsored creators say the cleansing oil melts off makeup and sunscreen gently and suits sensitive skin 12. One unsponsored creator disagrees, reporting redness, itching and burning after a single use, which they link to its essential oils and fragrance 3. This creator asks the brand to remove those ingredients 3. Sponsored creators and one unsponsored creator disagree on whether it suits sensitive skin 123.
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How to use it
From Reddit routinesHow Reddit uses it
What the science says
Centella, also called cica, has been studied for redness and irritation, but the evidence is thin and rated not proven yet 1. The one study that tested it directly found it reduced redness more than a placebo after laser treatment, and it also improved crusting and overall skin appearance 1. With only two studies available, these results are limited and are best read as early signs rather than proof 1.
- Centella/Cica for redness/irritation Not proven yet · 2 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 14
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil ingredients
Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Limonene, Linalool
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 294 mentions across 26 threads
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 26 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more, summarized.
“skin1004 light cleansing oil”
Positive
“- skin1004 light cleansing oil”
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“i use the garnier micellar water to remove my makeup but it won’t budge so i bought the skin 1008 cleansing oil just for my lashes and it works💀”
Positive
“Based on my experience, oil based cleansers work best for removal. I use the skin 1008 cleansing oil but i think the muji one would work as well”
Positive
“I had to buy the dedicated remover to use it for the first month, but for some reason I noticed that after that month it was easier to remove with just oil cleanser.”
Positive
“I love the skin1004 cleansing oil!”
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“A year after implementing it in my routine, the sebaceous filaments on my nose have gradually disappeared.”
Positive
“After battling these filaments on my nose for over a decade”
Positive
“How does it compare with the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil?”
Cautionary
“I genuinely feel like this product does nothing for me.”
Cautionary
“So far, the LANBELLE Deep Cleansing Oil is the stand out product for me”
Cautionary
“The Skin1004 cleansing oil is also larger at Costco, along with other products.”
Mentioned
“The Cosrx snail is 130 ml at Costco vs 100ml at other retailers.”
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“I find myself doing some consumer math and figuring out the price per ounce in order to determine the best value”
Mentioned
“in pm I double cleanse, I use the Skin1004 Centella oil or the Anua Heartleaf oil followed by a water based cleanser.”
Positive
“After applying my actives am and pm I always use a few drops of Madagascar’s Skin1004 Centella Ampoule Serum”
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“Skin1004 Madagascar Centella cream”
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