# Cleansing oil that removes makeup

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/cleansing-oil/removes-makeup/
Category: Beauty > Cleansing oil. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 116 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Nov 2022 to Aug 2026.

**Question:** Which cleansing oil removes makeup well?

**Short answer:** DHC Deep Cleansing Oil has the best record for melting makeup off: 27 of 28 reviewers said it did, though fewer reviewers weighed in on it than on either oil below it. Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil follows at 23 of 35 with more reviewers weighing in than on any other oil here, while Naturium Fermented Camellia Creamy Cleansing Oil has the weakest record at 10 of 32. This page counts cleansing oils, not balms.

**What stands out:** Makeup left behind is the common complaint further down the list, in 32% of Neutrogena reviews and 48% of Naturium reviews. A greasy film also shows up in 32% of Naturium reviews.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Melts makeup off | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DHC Deep Cleansing Oil | 27 of 28 | 96% | yes |
| 2 | Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil | 23 of 35 | 66% | no |
| 3 | Naturium Fermented Camellia Creamy Cleansing Oil | 10 of 32 | 31% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

Nearly every reviewer who said how it did got their makeup off, at 27 of 28, and reviews copied from the brand's site agree at 10 of 10, which we show but don't count. 22% say it caused no irritation, though 14% report irritation or breakouts.

- Praised for: No irritation (22%), Rinses clean (11%), Good value (6%)
- Complaints: Irritation or breakouts (14%), Too expensive (6%)
- Reports counted: 36

### 2. Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil

More reviewers weighed in on this oil than on any other here, and 23 of 35 said it melted their makeup off. 15% call it good value, but 32% say it left makeup behind and 20% mention the smell.

- Praised for: No irritation (18%), Good value (15%), Leaves skin soft (8%)
- Complaints: Smell (20%), Stings eyes (18%), Greasy film (13%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. Naturium Fermented Camellia Creamy Cleansing Oil

This oil has the weakest record here, with 10 of 32 saying it melted their makeup off. 48% say it left makeup behind, 32% mention a greasy film and 12% call it too expensive.

- Praised for: No irritation (10%), Leaves skin soft (5%)
- Complaints: Greasy film (33%), Too expensive (13%), Irritation or breakouts (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**Which cleansing oil removes makeup?**

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil has the best record (27 of 28), followed by Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil (23 of 35). Naturium Fermented Camellia Creamy Cleansing Oil trails at 10 of 32.

**Does cleansing oil leave a greasy film?**

It depends on the oil. A greasy film comes up in 32% of Naturium reviews and 12% of Neutrogena reviews, while 11% of DHC reviews call out that it rinses clean.

**How does Naturium Fermented Camellia Creamy Cleansing Oil do at removing makeup?**

It has the weakest record here at 10 of 32. 48% of its reviews say it left makeup behind, and 12% call it too expensive.

**What is the difference between a cleansing oil and a cleansing balm?**

An oil is a liquid, and a balm is a solid scoop that melts as you work it in. This page counts cleansing oils, and cleansing balms are ranked on their own page.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/