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The 6 Best Korean Oil Cleansers for All Your Double-Cleansing Needs
At the end of a long day, the last thing I want to do is perform a long skincare routine. On days when I’m exhausted beyond words, I simplify it down to two steps: cleansing and moisturizing. But no matter how tired I am, I always double-cleanse with one of my favorite Korean oil cleansers and a standard cleanser. Whether I’m wearing makeup or not, I’d rather get every bit of sunscreen and mascara off before I go to bed than get 30 more seconds of sleep.
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I can’t emphasize enough how oil cleansing has changed my skin for the better, and I recommend it to anyone who will listen. After speaking with Yoon, one of the foremost experts on Korean skin care, testing products myself, and carefully reading customer evaluations, I’ve landed on the below as the six best Korean oil cleansers you can try.
Best Overall: Ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Oil
Man:yo has sold millions of this oil cleanser, and it’s not hard to see why. The formula, bursting with 14 different plant-derived oils, melts makeup, sunscreen, and sebum with ease. When it comes in contact with water, it emulsifies and washes away without a fight.
Key ingredients: Argan oil, jojoba seed oil, olive oil, camellia oil, evening primrose oil
Size: 6.7 fl. oz.
An ELLE editor says: “I’ve tried and liked many oil cleansers, but I truly have a love affair with this one. Even if I test a different one and think it’s doing the job well, when I come back to this one, I’m astonished by how quickly and easily it takes my makeup off. It gets rid of blackheads and sebaceous filaments that other oil cleansers simply cannot dislodge, and because it feels more like a dry oil, my skin never feels greasy after using it. I have sensitive skin, and it’s never irritated my skin or caused a reaction.” —Carol Lee, ELLE.com associate beauty e-commerce writer
