Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Clinique
Updated August 22, 2026
Light cleansing oil favored for makeup removal and gentle first cleanse on tretinoin days.
What the community says
An oil cleanser that easily breaks down makeup and sunscreen, often used as the first step in double cleansing on tretinoin nights. It suits people looking for a lighter oil over balm in their PM routine. Some find it less effective if overused or on very sensitive skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Lighter texture preferred over balm version
- Effectively removes makeup and sunscreen
- Compatible with tretinoin routines
Watch out for
- Can cause burning if skin barrier is compromised
- May not be effective enough for heavy makeup
- Some users find it less suitable for sensitive skin
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 6 mentions across 5 threads
Clinique Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/Rosacea, r/tretinoin and 1 more, summarized.
“I prefer the liquid oil version to the balm.”
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“I use ... Clinique take the day off cleansing oil.”
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“find the oil lighter and my skin seems to like that more.”
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“clinique take the day off oil cleanser if makeup”
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“PM: - clinique take the day off oil cleanser if makeup - cerave cream to foam cleanser”
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“My current Routine to on tretinoin days are double cleansing with clinique take the day off oil and bioderma cleanser.”
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“I double cleanse, use some serums, aza, then tret.”
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“I really need to layer hydration bc my skin is really dehydrated if I dont.”
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“I use Clinique take the day off oil or balm, then Cetaphil gentle cleanser.”
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“My skin is too sensitive for a Micellar water of any kind.”
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“Are you talking about regular cleansing or makeup removing?”
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“Clinique take the day off oil (Makeup/sunscreen remover)”
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“Night: Clinique take the day off oil (Makeup/sunscreen remover)”
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“I noticed when I double cleanse my skin will burn more often with tretinoin.”
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