Cleansing oil dissolves dirt, oil, makeup, other pore cloggers, and even waterproof mascara. These water-soluble formulas rinse completely clean so you won’t be left with any residue. Harsh cleansers and toners can leave your skin stripped of its natural oils, which actually makes the skin dry and in turn overproduce oil. Cleansing oil is safe for all skin types, especially good if you suffer from oily skin and/or blackheads. Here are my Top 3, in no particular order:

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil – starting at $28 for 5fl. oz.

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MAC Cleanse Off Oil – $21 for 5 fl. oz.

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil – $24 for 6.7 fl. oz. (Best Value)

You can catch DHC Deep Cleansing Oil on sale twice a year which is when I stock up. DHC is a Japanese skincare brand.

Tips: Massage one or two pumps of cleansing oil into the skin until all dirt, oil, and makeup is dissolved (30-60sec). Dampen your hands and massage skin again to properly emulsify the oil. Then rinse clean. You can finish with your regular cleanser afterward if you like.