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DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
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About this product

A Japanese olive-oil-based cleansing oil from DHC designed to melt away makeup, sunscreen, and impurities as the first step of a double-cleanse routine.

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The Guru Index verdict

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#5 in Best Cleansers

What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this oil cleanser for its effective makeup removal, lightweight texture, and simple ingredient list. The product earns repeated repurchases and is frequently compared favorably to the discontinued Hada Labo cleansing oil. A minor note is the rosemary oil scent, which reviewers find pleasant but flag for those sensitive to botanical fragrances; the price point is noted as high for an oil cleanser, though the large bottle size makes it go a long way.
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Key actives & flags

Vitamin EFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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What the gurus are saying.

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"I personally like the DHC Cleansing Oil quite a bit."
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"I personally like the DHC Cleansing Oil quite a bit."
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"I really like that DHC cleansing oil because it's as close to the Hadalabo cleansing oil which was discontinued. It has a light scent, very light textured oil in comparison to some of the other cleansing oils. The subtle aroma is not heavy or headache inducing, doesn't radiate up into your sinuses."
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"I also got the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil. It has been a long time since I have used this and I really like it, at least just this first redo of it because it's been several years I think since I've used this. Wow, this is like a spa level experience. This is really good. I had forgotten. Japanese cleansing oils, they are great."
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"I have really been enjoying this. It's a really good product."
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"I adore this DHC deep cleansing oil. It's very similar to the Hada Labo cleansing oil, which is one of my all-time favorites. Very similar formula. This one has a hint of like a rosemary aroma to it, really nice luxurious texture. I would definitely use it again."
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"Just about finished with this DHC cleansing oil. I've been working on this for a long time and I really really like it. 150 ml, I've probably been using this for about 5 months now."
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"I've been using that DHC Deep Cleansing Oil that I got from Stylevana and I have rather been enjoying it. It's very similar to the Hada Labo Cleansing Oil with similar ingredients like olive oil, but it has an aroma to it. I think it has rosemary in it, so you can definitely smell that, but it's a pleasant cleansing oil to use. One of the reasons I love using cleansing oil so much is they're just effective at removing cosmetics. On this particular day I'm wearing that Lancôme Idol mascara and also their waterproof eyeliner, and this really does a good job getting in there, dissolving it, breaking it up."
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"It's got rosemary leaf oil in it and it kind of gives it a subtle aroma, so if you're sensitive to botanical extracts or fragrance then you might want to avoid this because it does have an aroma to it. I think there's a possibility that the rosemary oil might cross-react, but otherwise I have just really been enjoying this one a lot. It's kind of a little bit thicker in comparison, but it has been a dream."
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"DHC has a cleansing oil that is also amazing. DHC is even closer to the hot alabo one in terms of performance."
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"It's actually just a pretty simple formula. So it's got a little bit of scent from the rosemary oil and then it's got basically olive fruit oil and vitamin E, very short ingredient list but it really does a nice job for super stubborn makeup and things like that. So I really enjoy it."
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"It's actually just a pretty simple formula. So it's got a little bit of scent from the rosemary oil and then it's got basically olive fruit oil and vitamin E, very short ingredient list but it really does a nice job for super stubborn makeup and things like that. So I really enjoy it."
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"It does have rosemary oil in there. So if you're sensitive to that, just FYI. I've gone through multiple bottles of this. When I first got into skin care, DHC was one of my favorites. This one's really wonderful. This will be my next oil cleanser once I'm finished with my current one."
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"It's got a nice ingredient list. Got olive oil, vitamin E, very short ingredient list. It's really nice. It is on the pricier side. It's a pretty simple formula, so I think people with super sensitive skin have good luck with it because it is pretty simple formula."
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"This is my third or fourth bottle, well, it's a lot. I've been through a lot of them. This stuff's really nice. It's got a really short ingredient list. It does have a slight scent from rosemary in there. But otherwise, it's basically an olive oil cleansing oil. It's really nice for winter or for dry skin. When your skin gets so dry, this stuff does the trick. Cleanses it really nicely. Removes makeup great."
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"DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, which is expensive at $31.50, so for a K Beauty brand this one's kind of expensive, but this is my second or third bottle of it. It's really nice, it's pretty gentle, but it does a really good job removing makeup, and I typically use another cleanser afterwards and it does a nice job."
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"DHC Deep Cleansing Oil. They're all great. Cleanse on dry skin first and then after you rinse off the oil, then just use a gentle cleanser."
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"It's one that is really great at breaking down oil, sebum, makeup, debris from the skin. With one pass, I feel like it's able to effectively remove all of my eye makeup. It's great at hydrating and softening the skin without leaving residue. Ingredient-wise, it contains an antioxidant rich olive oil that is great at emulsifying and removing all of the makeup and debris along with vitamin E and rosemary leaf oil. It's a great relatively affordable option that comes in a pretty large bottle, so one pump, a little bit goes a long way."
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"It's one that is really great at breaking down oil, sebum, makeup, debris from the skin. With one pass, I feel like it's able to effectively remove all of my eye makeup. It's great at hydrating and softening the skin without leaving residue. Ingredient-wise, it contains an antioxidant rich olive oil that is great at emulsifying and removing all of the makeup and debris along with vitamin E and rosemary leaf oil. It's a great relatively affordable option that comes in a pretty large bottle, so one pump, a little bit goes a long way."
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"This is like the OG cleansing oil it's been around for a long time and honestly for me it's probably like the first cleansing oil that comes to my mind when I think of cleansing oils. It's just such a wonderful product and works so well. It does not leave much residue on your skin. It can suit all skin types in a sense whether you're just looking for a good one-stop shop product that effectively cleanses without leaving residue on your skin or a good first step for double cleansing. It is so effective and gentle at the same time, really great at removing sebum, makeup, waterproof mascara, waterproof sunscreen, but at the same time does not make your skin feel stripped and also does not leave residue on the skin. Ingredient wise it contains antioxidant rich olive oil along with rosemary leaf oil that we know is really great at dissolving all those impurities but at the same time also have some skin benefits along with vitamin E that is an antioxidant. I can't say enough good things about this product. Totally worth trying if you haven't."
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"The DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is a great cleansing oil that is able to effectively remove makeup, sebum, debris, and sunscreen without stripping your skin barrier, but also does not leave a lot of residue behind. As far as ingredients, it is rich in organic olive oil along with vitamin E as well as rosemary leaf oil, which are all great for helping to nourish your skin barrier at the same time while helping to remove residue. This one is also great if you love double cleansing, it can really serve as that first step in double cleansing."
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"I start off with the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil that helps to just break up a lot. I'd say probably about 60 to 70% of the oil on my face. So then I'd wash that off and then I would go in with another cleanser."
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"I like the DHC cleansing oil."
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"This is the Deep Cleansing Oil. I've used this many times, it's made it into many empties videos. I do like a cleansing oil for that first cleanse and I love the DHC. I'm sure I'm going to repurchase it."
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"I also love the DHC cleansing oil as well."
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"She has been using this DHC cleansing oil for a very long time and she says she really likes it because it leaves her skin feeling hydrated like it doesn't strip her skin. She has told me and also in videos that we've made together that one of her biggest skin issues is dryness and eczema and she's had this her entire life ever since she was a little girl. She has struggled with dry skin especially during the winters so she swears by this oil. I personally was able to try a little bit of it and I think it's really awesome. I know it's a much more affordable yet still very effective cleansing oil if you like oils more than balms."
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