Step 1 in the Korean double cleanse. A lightweight oil that dissolves makeup, sunscreen and sebum — exactly what an ordinary face wash leaves behind. Massage into dry skin, add water and the oil turns into a milky emulsion that rinses away cleanly. What's left is skin that feels clean without any tightness. Mild enough for daily use, even on sensitive skin.
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- ✨ Houttuynia Cordata
- 👍 Deep cleansing
- 🔄 All skin types
Dissolves makeup and sunscreen. Clears pores. Doesn't dry skin out.
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What the cleansing oil does for your skin:
- Dissolves makeup, sunscreen and waterproof mascara on dry skin
- Clears sebum and blackheads deep inside the pores
- Emulsifies with water and rinses away cleanly, no oily film
- Houttuynia Cordata calms redness and strengthens the skin barrier
- Six plant oils that soften skin rather than drying it out
- A dosing pump gives an exact amount — three to four pumps covers the whole face
Houttuynia Cordata
Deep cleansing
All skin types
Houttuynia Cordata
Calms redness and strengthens the skin barrier.
Sunflower Oil
An emollient oil that protects against moisture loss.
Macadamia Oil
A rich, nourishing oil that gives skin radiance.
Jojoba Oil
Balances sebum production without clogging pores.
Turmeric Extract
An antioxidant that calms skin and delivers radiance.
Vitamin E
Protects skin against free radicals.
The formula is built on plant oils and mild emulsifiers, so the oil rinses away with water alone. Here's what's in the bottle:
- Six plant oils: sunflower, macadamia, olive, jojoba, grapeseed and moringa
- Extract of Houttuynia Cordata, the plant the range is named after
- 200 ml in a pump bottle with a dosing pump for exact amounts
- Emulsifies with water and rinses away cleanly, no cloth needed
Every ingredient has a purpose
Houttuynia Cordata calms the skin while six plant oils dissolve makeup and sebum, and jojoba oil keeps sebum production in balance.
Extract of Houttuynia cordata, the plant the range is named after. Calms redness and strengthens the skin barrier as you cleanse.
Benefits
- Calms redness
- Strengthens the skin barrier
- Gentle on sensitive skin
A light plant oil that softens skin and protects it from drying out during cleansing.
Benefits
- Softens the skin
- Protects against moisture loss
- Light texture
A rich, nourishing oil similar to the skin's own lipids that gives radiance without feeling heavy.
Benefits
- Nourishing and rich
- Gives skin radiance
- Absorbs easily
A liquid wax similar to the skin's own sebum that balances sebum production without clogging pores.
Benefits
- Balances sebum
- Doesn't clog pores
- Suits oily skin
An antioxidant from turmeric root that calms the skin and gives it radiance.
Benefits
- Antioxidant
- Calms the skin
- Gives skin radiance
Tocopherol protects both the formula's oils and your skin against free radicals.
Benefits
- Protects against free radicals
- Keeps the oils fresh
- Softens the skin
All skin types
Houttuynia Cordata
Deep cleansing
Absorbs quickly
FAQs
Everything you need to know before starting your routine with this cleansing oil from Korean Essence.
How do I use the cleansing oil?
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Use it on dry skin, before anything else. Pump three to four pumps into your palm and massage into your face for about a minute, so makeup and sunscreen dissolve. Then add a little lukewarm water and keep massaging until the oil turns milky. Rinse off with water and follow with your cleansing foam.
How quickly will I see results?
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Results vary between individuals. Skin feels clean and soft after the first cleanse; the look of blackheads and visible sebum tends to change more gradually with consistent evening use.
Is the cleansing oil suitable for sensitive skin?
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Yes, the formula is mild and rinses off. It is fragranced, so if your skin is very reactive you can test a small amount on the inner forearm for a day first. Avoid getting the oil in your eyes.
Will an oil clog my pores if I have oily or acne-prone skin?
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The oil rinses off and isn't left on the skin. Jojoba oil is similar to the skin's own sebum and helps dissolve what's already sitting in the pores rather than adding to it. Rinse thoroughly and always follow with a water-based cleanse as step two, so no residue is left behind.
What makes this cleansing oil different from others?
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Two things. It's built on six plant oils rather than a single base oil, and it contains Houttuynia Cordata extract that calms the skin as you cleanse. It also emulsifies completely with water, so you avoid the oily film that's otherwise the most common complaint about oil cleansing.
Can I use the cleansing oil with other skincare products?
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Yes. The cleansing oil is always the first step and rinses off, so it doesn't clash with anything. Use it before cleansing foam, toner, serum and cream. If you have acids or retinol in your routine, they work better on skin that's genuinely clean.
Does it work if I have dry skin?
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Yes. Sunflower, macadamia and moringa oil leave skin feeling soft rather than tight after cleansing. That's the most common reason dry skin does better with oil cleansing than with foaming soap.
How should I store the cleansing oil?
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Somewhere cool and dark, at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Twist the pump to the locked position when travelling. Plant oils keep best away from heat, so the bathroom cabinet beats the windowsill.