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15 Best Oil Cleansers of 2024

By Carly Cochrane - 3 years ago | Updated
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Looking for a new skin cleanser? Get yourself a cleansing oil and watch how it transforms your skin care routine for good. Makeup remover wipes are sooooo last year.

We’ll be honest, it took us a while to warm up to the idea of slathering oil over our face, too. We were always under the impression that you need to remove oil from your skin, not add more. But, if GCSE science taught us anything it’s that ‘oil attracts oil’.

Integrating an oil-based cleanser into your everyday skin care regime, therefore, makes perfect sense. Hear us out.

Unlike face wipes, which rub all kinds of bacteria, dirt and residue over your face, cleansing oils help to break down the oils in your makeup and sunscreen, as well as those already on your skin, making it easier to wash away impurities and reveal a squeaky-clean complexion. Not to mention, they’re gentle, non-stripping and work well on all skin types, even acne-prone.

In hopes that you’ll ditch your makeup removers and trust us, we present the best cleansing oils for your face.

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 50ml

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser

£9.65

The Ordinary is a great starting point, especially if you’re trying oil cleansers for the first time. This gentle, straight-talking formula is powered by squalane, an ingredient known for its ability to hydrate skin. The balm-to-oil texture ensures that all makeup dirt and grime is efficiently washed away for a clean, clog-free complexion.

CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser 236ml

CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser

£10.90 £15.00 (28% off)

Sick of waterproof makeup not budging? Say no more. CeraVe blend nourishing oils with their patented ceramide complex to create a cleanser that removes impurities, excess sebum and tough makeup. The result? Soft, smooth and supple skin.

Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil 140ml

Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil

£29.00

If your skin is a little on the dry side, then this one is for you. Highly recommended by experts for its moisturising and replenishing benefits, the Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil is all you need to feel fresh-faced. The oil-to-milk formula is made with only the best ingredients in order to deeply cleanse and hydrate skin.

REN Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser 100ml

REN Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser

£23.20 £29.00 (20% off)

Allow REN to give your complexion a deep cleanse. Their jelly-to-oil formula dives down into pores and pushes out all of the gunk that’s dulling your complexion. Skin is left looking and feeling hydrated, fresh and radiant. No wonder it’s a cult-favourite!

PCA SKIN Daily Cleansing Oil 150ml

PCA SKIN Daily Cleansing Oil

£37.50

Melting away layers of makeup, dirt and excess oil has never been easier. Working as the first step in your skincare routine, this daily oil formula preps your skin for further cleansing by abolishing surface impurities.

Trilogy Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil

Trilogy Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil

£22.75 £23.85 (5% off)

Doing exactly what it says on the bottle, this cleansing oil transforms skin after a long, hard day. Specially formulated to remove excess oil, impurities and stubborn makeup from deep within your pores, it leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and clean.

PIXI Pink Salt Cleansing Oil

Pixi Pink Salt Cleansing Oil

£24.34

Now this is an oil cleanser that will sit pretty on your bathroom counter. Himalayan pink salt granules are utilised as they diffuse minerals into the formula that help to detoxify and purify skin, whilst an added combo of olive oil and coconut oil remove dirt from pores.

First Aid Beauty Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover

First Aid Beauty Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover

£22.96 £23.00 (1% off)

First Aid Beauty serve up a lightweight oil cleanser that dissolves even the most stubborn patches of makeup. Turning into a foam once applied, this formula does the job all while leaving skin full of moisture. It’s the perfect night-time treat that your skin will thank you for.

Eve Lom Cleansing Oil Capsules 14 Capsules

Eve Lom Cleansing Oil Capsules

£17.50 £25.00 (30% off)

Not sure how much oil is too much oil? Eve Lom make using oil cleansers super easy with their nifty capsules. Simply pop one open to achieve the perfect cleanse. They’re the perfect travel-size too, meaning you can flaunt flawless skin wherever you go.

Q+A Rosehip Cleansing Oil 100ml

Q+A Rosehip Cleansing Oil

£10.00 £10.58 (6% off)

Adding oil to already-oily skin can be a little overwhelming, but Q+A has a cleanser that works for all skin types, even acne-prone. Bursting with 100% natural oils, this formula soothes, nourishes and lifts away impurities without affecting the skin’s natural barrier.

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil 150ml

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil

£24.50 £27.00 (10% off)

The road to reviving skin starts with this oil cleanser from Clarins. As well as doing the usual (removing dirt, makeup and impurities), this formula protects skin from pollution and external nasties.

Benefit The Porefessional Get Unblocked Oil Cleanser Mini Size

Benefit The Porefessional Get Unblocked Oil Cleanser

£17.70

If anyone knows a thing or two about makeup (including how to remove it), it’s Benefit. Packed with pore-clearing oils, this cleanser can be used to melt away surface impurities and remove heavy, long-wearing makeup.

Votary Cleansing Oil 100ml

Votary Cleansing Oil

£55.00

Allow us to introduce you to the Votary Cleansing Oil – a lightweight, non-greasy and delicately fragranced facial oil that leaves skin clean and conditioned. Grapeseed oil, apricot oil and rose oil are just a few ingredients utilised within the formula to help to soothe, nourish and purify.

BYBI Beauty Swipe Clean Oil Cleanser & Makeup Remover

BYBI Beauty Swipe Clean Oil Cleanser & Makeup Remover

£22.00

The days of pulling and tugging at your skin are over as BYBI introduce this luxurious cleansing oil. The oil texture effortlessly melts away dirt, bacteria and excess oils without causing dryness or irritation. One swipe with a cloth and you can reveal your freshest face yet.

The INKEY List Oil & Water Double Cleanser

The INKEY List Oil & Water Double Cleanser

£11.46

Boasting a bi-phase formula, this cleanser from The INKEY List harnesses the power of both oil and water in order to dislodge and rinse away day-old dirt, makeup and bacteria. It’s simple, efficient and a staple for any skin care routine.

There's bound to be an oil cleanser that works for you and your skin. And once you find it, there's no going back - take our word for it. Rather shop for a cleanser based on specific skin concerns? We have just the guide: The Best Cleansers for Every Skin Type.

Carly Cochrane

Written by Carly Cochrane

As the Senior Content Editor for Cosmetify, Carly is the go-to for all the latest (and greatest) beauty tips, tricks and trends. With over six years of experience in the industry, she knows all the ins-and-outs when it comes to health, beauty and wellbeing. 

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