Oil cleansing operates on a simple principle: like dissolves like. Where water-based cleansers can struggle with SPF, long-wear formulas, and the kind of buildup that accumulates over a full day, oil cuts through all of it effortlessly - then emulsifies with water and rinses away clean, taking everything with it.
The (MALIN+GOETZ) Facial Cleansing Oil is a deeply purifying yet nourishing formula built on a rich blend of Grapeseed, Avocado, Olive, Jojoba, Evening Primrose, and Squalane that dissolves makeup - including eye and lip products - and lifts impurities without stripping. Lavender and Eucalyptus calm and balance, Vitamins A (Retinyl Palmitate) and E (Tocopheryl Acetate) condition and soften, and a stable form of Vitamin C (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate) adds antioxidant support. Wild Moroccan Chamomile (Ormenis Multicaulis) rounds out the botanical blend. Add water and the formula transforms into a gentle, rinseable milk - leaving skin clean, soft, and properly nourished. Suitable for all skin types, especially dry and sensitive.
Vegan and cruelty-free, with natural fragrance and color. Note: colour may shift over time due to the concentration of natural essential oils - this doesn't affect performance.
Who's It For
Anyone who wears SPF, makeup, or both - and wants a first-cleanse step that removes it thoroughly without a fight. Especially well-suited for dry, sensitive, or combination skin that finds foaming cleansers too drying at the end of the day. Also works as a standalone evening cleanser for those who skip makeup entirely but want a deeper clean.
Key Benefits
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Dissolves makeup, SPF, and daily buildup thoroughly. The oil base breaks down even stubborn products - including eye and lip makeup - that water-based cleansers can miss, without requiring heavy scrubbing.
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Emulsifies cleanly with water - no greasy residue. Add water and the formula transforms into a gentle milk that rinses away completely, taking all impurities with it. No oily film left behind.
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Nourishes skin throughout the cleansing process. Grapeseed, Avocado, Jojoba, Evening Primrose, and Olive oils deliver a concentrated dose of fatty acids and antioxidants while the cleansing happens.
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Calms and balances with botanical actives. Lavender and Eucalyptus oils calm inflammation and help balance the skin, while Wild Moroccan Chamomile soothes - making this particularly effective for reactive or sensitive skin.
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Antioxidant-rich vitamin complex. Vitamins A (Retinyl Palmitate), C (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate), and E (Tocopheryl Acetate) condition, soften, and protect skin against free radical damage during cleansing.
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Suitable for all skin types, especially dry and sensitive. Rinses residue-free without disrupting the skin barrier - a cleanse that leaves skin in better condition than it found it.
Scent Profile
Warm, botanical, and genuinely therapeutic - a rich blend of Lavender, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit, and Spearmint that makes the evening cleanse feel like a ritual worth looking forward to. It's herbaceous and softly floral, with a fresh eucalyptus lift and a calming lavender dry-down. Present and satisfying, but not overpowering.
Key Ingredients
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Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera) - A lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil that hydrates and purifies without heaviness - helps dissolve makeup and impurities while conditioning the skin.
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Avocado Oil (Persea Gratissima) - Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, Avocado Oil deeply nourishes and softens the skin while contributing to the formula's emollient cleansing power.
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Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis) - Mimics the skin's natural sebum, making it exceptionally compatible with all skin types - conditions and balances while cleansing.
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Lavender + Eucalyptus Oils (Lavandula Angustifolia + Eucalyptus Globulus) - A calming and balancing botanical duo that soothes the skin and gives the formula its signature therapeutic scent.
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Vitamins A, C + E (Retinyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate + Tocopheryl Acetate) - A trio of fat-soluble vitamins that condition, brighten, and protect skin with antioxidant support during cleansing.
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Squalane - A stable, skin-compatible moisturizer that reinforces the formula's nourishing effect and helps leave skin soft and balanced after rinsing.
How To Use
Apply 2 to 3 pumps to dry skin with dry hands. Gently massage over the face, paying particular attention to eyes and lips if removing makeup - the oil dissolves both without tugging. Add water to emulsify the formula into a milky rinse, then rinse clean. Can be used as a standalone evening cleanser or as the first step of a double-cleanse, followed by the (MALIN+GOETZ) Grapefruit Face Cleanser or Foaming Cream Cleanser.
Why MASC Recommends This
Oil cleansing has earned its reputation for a reason - it's one of the most effective ways to remove sunscreen and makeup thoroughly while actually leaving skin in better condition than before. The (MALIN+GOETZ) version brings the brand's characteristic intelligence to the format: a genuinely nourishing botanical oil blend that earns its place in the routine beyond just makeup removal. The Vitamin A, C, and E complex is a nice touch that elevates this above a basic cleansing oil.
