Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil

What the experts use it for.

The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

Breakouts and acne2 experts

“I recommend it for oily combo and acne prone skin too.”

Redness1 expert

“The good thing about this one is it has centella, and the centella line is amazing for anybody who has a lot of redness or very sensitive skin.”

CYoung, watch at 5:22

Irritated or reactive skin1 expert

“That's why, especially when my skin is feeling a little more irritated, I really like to grab this particular cleansing oil, one step and done, and it doesn't leave any kind of film on your face.”

AliceintheRabbitHole, watch at 9:43

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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CYoung

96k subs

✓Yay

"This is another globally viral cleansing oil. Similar to the Anua one, it's more oil like, not too heavy, so even if you're a newbie you can still start with it. It has Centella in it. If you're okay with Centella that's totally fine, and for me it was okay."

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"This is another globally viral cleansing oil. Similar to the Anua one, it's more oil like, not too heavy, so even if you're a newbie you can still start with it. It has Centella in it. If you're okay with Centella that's totally fine, and for me it was okay."

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"Great, a great beginner oil cleanser. Even if you usually hate oils, this one is very easy to like, it removes light makeup completely with oil alone. The texture is very watery so you might use more than you expect, but performance-wise it's smooth, gentle, effective. Yes."

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"This one is more popular outside Korea and I've used it for years. It rolls really well and feels pretty lightweight compared to other cleansing oils. I recommend it for oily combo and acne prone skin too."

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"This cleansing oil is their number one product, similar oil like texture to the Anua one, so if you're new to cleansing oils, try it out. But I feel it's not erasing 100% of your blackheads. For light makeup like a tinted moisturizer you can remove it fine, but for heavy makeup, I'd definitely recommend something else."

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"SKIN1004 is similar to the Anua synthetic oil, low oil content, it emulsifies well, but be careful because it has centella in it and some people react really badly to it, so please test it first. I would only use this when I've only worn sunscreen or really light makeup because it's too light, so I have to pump a lot. Does it erase blackheads and whiteheads? I don't think so. No reaction for me, but I'm not repurchasing it, they made it too mild."

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"The good thing about this one is it has centella, and the centella line is amazing for anybody who has a lot of redness or very sensitive skin. It totally works well for removing light makeup, it's a very light waterlike texture, great for a cleansing oil newbie, but the heartleaf can react on some people so if you're really sensitive start from this one. I only use it on a light makeup day or a sunscreen only day because I feel the cleansing doesn't work amazingly compared to my favorite."

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"I think they focused too much on making this light and mild, so it doesn't cleanse well. Blackhead removal is also difficult with this one, so I only use it on my no makeup days, just to remove my sunscreen."

Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

✓Yay

"It's a great lightweight cleansing oil that really kind of rinses off, melts away makeup, sunscreen, debris without really any residue."

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"It's a great lightweight cleansing oil that really kind of rinses off, melts away makeup, sunscreen, debris without really any residue."

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"It rinses off without leaving much residue and it's great for sensitive skin as well. Ingredient wise, it does contain centella, so it offers some soothing benefits, again why I think it's great for sensitive skin, along with lots of different plant derived oils along with glycerin. So this is a great one too, and it comes in a pretty decent size bottle that takes time to go through, and I do feel like that's the benefit of these cleansing oils, a little bit goes a long way."

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"I definitely feel like this is one that is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and can be used in a couple different ways because of just the wonderful formulation. This is a cleansing oil that's infused with Madagascar centella asiatica that really helps to gently remove everything - makeup, sunscreen, water resistant sunscreen - while hydrating and nourishing your skin but also leaves behind minimal residue."

Doctor Anne

56k subs

✓Yay

"In the evening I use a cleansing oil, the Skin1004 Centella Light Cleansing Oil. I like it because it's lightweight. It breaks down my makeup. It emulsifies and doesn't leave a film on my skin. But that's personal preference."

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"In the evening I use a cleansing oil, the Skin1004 Centella Light Cleansing Oil. I like it because it's lightweight. It breaks down my makeup. It emulsifies and doesn't leave a film on my skin. But that's personal preference."

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"First step is to take off my makeup and the several layers of sunscreen I am wearing, for which I use the SKIN1004 Centella Cleansing Oil. It is a lovely oil that manages to get rid of my mascara and liner, not waterproof, and rinses cleanish without the need of extra scrubbing."

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"The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil is lightweight enough to not suffocate me during summer, yet manages to make my face feel clean despite several layers of sebum and sunscreen mixed."

Abbey Yung

887k subs

✓Yay

"A couple that I have fully used up recently include the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil. It has a very nice non-greasy texture and it doesn't cause me to break out, which is super important for me in finding a cleansing oil that works well for me."

Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

✓Nay

"For me, this is an absolute no. A product like this is going to lead to more pigmentation, which is what's going to happen for a large percentage of our community."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"I do the oil cleanse stuff before I get in the shower and I've been using the Madagascar centella Skin1004 light cleansing oil, rather enjoying this, pretty nice."

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"I got their light cleansing oil and it's really nice. It does have fragrance, kind of has a nice little botanic subtle aroma, not heavy or headache inducing, doesn't radiate up into your sinuses. [...] This light scent, very light textured oil in comparison to some of the other cleansing oils. I really like that."

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"It does that. Not my favorite cleansing oil, though. I don't understand why this one is so popular because I don't know. I just didn't like it. It's got fragrance. It's not a heavy scent, though. I'll give them that. Like, I tried out a popular cleansing oil a few years ago that was so strongly scented. It felt like it permeated up into your nasal passages and into your mouth. It was just unpleasant. This is not like that. Like I said, I mean, it's like it does what it's supposed to do."

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"I do the oil cleanse stuff before I get in the shower and I've been using the Madagascar centella Skin1004 light cleansing oil, rather enjoying this, pretty nice."

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"This is the oil cleanser I'm currently using from Skin1004, the Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil. I've rather been enjoying this. It is lightweight and it does have a bit of an aroma to it, which is not so bad. I find it to be a superior way to remove eye makeup, um mascara, all that stuff with an oil as opposed to a typical cleanser."

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"It's also got olive oil which is frequently found in a lot of cleansing oils, jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed oil. It's a really thin, really lightweight. Not my favorite cleansing oil, not bad, works well, not horrible. I was enjoying it in the beginning but just over time I've kind of been like, you know, this is not really my favorite cleansing oil. Maybe I'm being a little bit too picky but with so many great options out there, I think this is not going to be one I would repurchase."

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"It's not bad, and it's really a popular cleansing oil, but I didn't like it because the aroma was pretty noticeable, which I don't like in a cleansing oil. And also I felt like it was a little light and a little bit unwieldy, but it works. If I had another one in my possession that was gifted to me or something, I would gladly use it with no complaints, but it's not one I actively seek out. But $29.99, I don't think is a bad price here at Costco."

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

✓Yay

"You don't necessarily have to follow with a second cleanser, [...] it's really hard to leave residue behind with this product, though if you have oily to normal skin you might prefer to finish with a second cleanser. [...] It also includes essential oils, some of which I typically react to, and yet I don't with this cleanser. [...] This is truly a wonderful cleansing oil, one of the best if not the absolute best, well deserved to be their number three bestseller."

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"This was my old favorite cleansing oil. I always liked it. It was easy to use, it was quick, and it removed my makeup with no issues. But it had a bit of fragrance in it, and over the years I've found that the more I can reduce fragrance from my routine in general, the less risky things are."

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"You don't necessarily have to follow with a second cleanser, [...] it's really hard to leave residue behind with this product, though if you have oily to normal skin you might prefer to finish with a second cleanser. [...] It also includes essential oils, some of which I typically react to, and yet I don't with this cleanser. [...] This is truly a wonderful cleansing oil, one of the best if not the absolute best, well deserved to be their number three bestseller."

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"I absolutely loved the Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil. [...] I love it because the company says you don't have to double cleanse with it, you can use it as a one step makeup removing cleanser. I've since found out it's not the only cleansing oil that works that way for me, any good cleansing oil with surfactant that feels light can do the same job, but this one is still great."

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"I'm a fan of double cleansing, but I do not double cleanse every single night, if I double cleanse every night it just starts to feel a little too hard on my skin. [...] That's why, especially when my skin is feeling a little more irritated, I really like to grab this particular cleansing oil, one step and done, and it doesn't leave any kind of film on your face. [...] This is still my favorite in terms of a one step and done cleansing oil."

Mad About Skin

734k subs

✓Yay

"So inexpensive. This cleanser, it's just a really nice cleansing oil. I mean, it's nothing spectacular, it's nothing groundbreaking, it's just a nice affordable cleansing oil. And I think the reason I say it's a must-have is I'm tired of overpaying for cleansing oils and cleansing balms. You don't need to. Something inexpensive like this, you get a lot of product because a little goes a long way is all you need. I think I've been using this up for the past year and it's still going strong."

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"I love this cleansing oil. In fact, I'm going to say of all the cleansing oils I have ever tried, this one's just the best. It's great because it's calming and soothing. It's not packed full of lots of fragrance and irritating ingredients. It's great even for the most sensitive skin and it gets everything off. A couple of pumps of this, you apply it to your skin and it just melts away the day. You rinse it off with some lukewarm water and it disappears without a trace. No foam."

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"So inexpensive. This cleanser, it's just a really nice cleansing oil. I mean, it's nothing spectacular, it's nothing groundbreaking, it's just a nice affordable cleansing oil. And I think the reason I say it's a must-have is I'm tired of overpaying for cleansing oils and cleansing balms. You don't need to. Something inexpensive like this, you get a lot of product because a little goes a long way is all you need. I think I've been using this up for the past year and it's still going strong."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"Such a good cleansing oil when it's cold it actually uses a little more chunky so just keep that in mind if you live in a cold environment. It's normally $20 to $21, it's on sale for $15 to $10. For Prime day you can actually bundle it for additional discounts so it comes out to like $11 to $12 if you use coupons."

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"Such a good cleansing oil when it's cold it actually uses a little more chunky so just keep that in mind if you live in a cold environment. It's normally $20 to $21, it's on sale for $15 to $10. For Prime day you can actually bundle it for additional discounts so it comes out to like $11 to $12 if you use coupons."

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"K Beauty has some good oil options skin 10004 or skin Chona has a Madagascar one and then Haru Haru Wonder has another really good one that I find are better for dissolving the oil"

James Welsh

1.58M subs

✓Yay

"The reason I'm highlighting this Centella light cleansing oil is because this is really an oil that got me back into using oils. [...] What I don't like about cleansing oils is thickness, the feeling of suffocation on the face, and the drippiness of a cleansing oil, you know, it starts to drip all down your arms. I was like, no, I'm going to be using cleansing bars from now on. But I did a sponsor with these guys ages ago and they sent me a load of product and the cleansing oil was one of them."

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Frequently asked.

What is Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil?

A lightweight cleansing oil formulated with centella and plant-derived oils to remove makeup, sunscreen, and debris while rinsing clean.

Is Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil worth it?

Mostly yes. 10 of the 11 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.

What is Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil's Guru Score?

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 11 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

Who is Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil best for?

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil is generally suited to sensitive skin.

What is Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil is good for breakouts and acne (2 experts), redness (1 expert) and irritated or reactive skin (1 expert).

Is Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil good for breakouts and acne?

2 experts who reviewed Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil say it is. CYoung put it this way: “I recommend it for oily combo and acne prone skin too.”