SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Six plant oils and centella in a genuinely light cleansing oil - it takes off sunscreen and makeup without leaving a film to wash away again.
Choose an option
- Removes SPF
- Centella Base
- Rinses Clean
- Six Plant Oils
Only 5 left in stock
Light is not the same as gentle.
A thin cleansing oil can still strip. What makes this one usable daily is that centella is in the formula rather than on the label. Six plant oils dissolve sunscreen and base makeup, and the whole thing emulsifies away without the film that sends people looking for a second wash.
- One rinse
- No greasy film
- Daily use
How it feels
Genuinely light for an oil - it spreads thin and turns milky as soon as water hits it, leaving no slip behind.
Key ingredients
Centella Asiatica
In a first-cleanse step, this is what stops removal turning into irritation on congested skin.
Six Plant Oils
The blend that dissolves sunscreen and long-wear base. Lighter esters rather than heavy occlusives, so they lift away completely.
Vitamin E
Keeps the oil phase stable across a large 200ml bottle, so the formula does not turn before it is finished.
About the product
SKIN1004's Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil is the first step of the range, and its case rests on one distinction: light and gentle are not the same thing.
Plenty of cleansing oils marketed as lightweight are simply thinner, and a thin oil can strip just as easily as a heavy one. What separates this formula is that Centella Asiatica is part of it rather than a name on the front. In a first cleanse - the step that removes a full day of high-factor sunscreen - that matters, because this is where congested skin most often gets tipped into redness.
The cleansing work is done by a blend of six plant oils, chosen as lighter esters rather than heavy occlusives so they dissolve sunscreen and base makeup and then lift away completely. Vitamin E keeps the oil phase stable over the life of a 200ml bottle.
Apply to dry skin with dry hands, massage for around thirty seconds so the oil has time to dissolve what is on the surface, then add water to emulsify and rinse. Follow with a gentle foam if you wear heavy makeup; for sunscreen alone it is usually enough by itself.
Why we stock it
Most cleansing oils marketed as light are simply thinner, not gentler. This one keeps centella in the formula, which matters because the first cleanse is where congested skin usually gets tipped into redness.
Product information
- Brand
- SKIN1004
- Skin concerns
- pores
Ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract, 6 Plant-Based Oils, Vitamin E
Care & Use
How to Use
Apply a few pumps to a dry face with dry hands, massage in circles, emulsify with a little water, then rinse and follow with a second cleanse.
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Apply a few pumps
Apply a few pumps to a dry face with dry hands, massage in circles, emulsify with a little water, then rinse and follow with a second cleanse.
Product details
Product details
- Brand
- SKIN1004
- SKU
- skin1004-madagascar-centella-light-cleansing-oil-200ml-200-ml
- Barcode
- 8809576261110
- Volume
- 200 ml
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to double cleanse after this?
For sunscreen alone it is usually enough on its own. For long-wear foundation or heavy eye makeup, a gentle foam afterwards catches what is left along the hairline and jaw.
Will an oil cleanser clog my pores?
Congestion from an oil cleanser almost always comes from incomplete rinsing rather than the oil itself. Emulsify properly with water first, then rinse several times.
Can I use it on wet skin?
No - apply to dry skin and dry hands. Water present at the start makes the oil emulsify too early, and it will not dissolve sunscreen properly.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
The centella base is there for exactly that. As with any cleansing oil, the bigger irritant is usually over-massaging, so keep it to around thirty seconds.
How much should I use?
Two to three pumps for the whole face. Under-using it is the common mistake - there needs to be enough to move over the skin without dragging.
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