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WHAT CLEANSING OIL IS FOR
Cleansing oil helps dissolve sunscreen, makeup and oil-based residue before it is rinsed away. It is commonly used as the first step of an evening cleanse.
K-BEAUTY
What does cleansing oil do?
Where cleansing oil fits into a routine and why it is often mentioned alongside Korean skincare.
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WHY OIL WORKS FOR REMOVAL
Oil-based cleansers mix readily with oily makeup and sunscreen. Adding water usually turns the cleanser milky so it can be rinsed from the skin.
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HOW IT IS COMMONLY USED
It is generally massaged onto dry skin, emulsified with a little water and rinsed. Some people then follow with a water-based cleanser as a second cleansing step.