Best oil cleansers for African-American skin

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If you are looking for a makeup remover or facial cleanser that won’t be overly harsh on your skin while packing it with much needed nutrients, you should try an oil cleanser! I’ve been using oil cleansers for several months now and it’s a great way to remove stubborn waterproof makeup and that eyeliner that won’t budge. People tend to steer clear from oil cleansers because of misconceptions that placing oil on your face will make you breakout or more oily (false). Oil cleansers not only bind to dirt and makeup, but they also are great for anti-aging. We’ve rounded up the best oil cleansers to keep your skin clean and clear no matter your skin type.

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Urban Hydration Grape Seed and Olive Cleansing Oil, $14.99

Urban Hydration Grape Seed and Olive Cleansing Oil ($14.99, urbanhydration.com) is great for pore cleansing and preventing acne. Grape seed oil is great for diminishing dark circles around the eyes as well as restoring collagen and tightening the skin. If you’re a busy woman on the go, treat yourself to this cleansing oil to wipe away the dirt and grime from the day while replenishing your skin with much needed agents.

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KORRES Wild Rose Makeup Melter Cleansing Oil, $36.00

This cleansing oil ($36.00, sephora.com) is gentle on your face and contains real rose petals. Wild rose oil is a powerful antioxidant that helps brighten, plump, and moisturize skin. The formula also contains jojoba and rice bran oil to help improve the texture of your skin.

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The White Company Super Balm, $36.00

This cleansing balm ($36.00, thewhitecompany.com) will remove all traces of your makeup as well as any dirt from your day. I used this balm for almost a year and was really happy with the results. You can literally see your makeup binding to the product and off of your face! The White Company also doesn’t test on animals, so I’m here for a cruelty-free product that works!

Erno Laszlo Detoxifying Cleansing Oil, $58.00

So here’s the thing: the skin on your face produces oil because it needs it. A lot of the facial cleansers and makeup removers you are most likely using, strip your face from its natural oils and sebum, making you actually more prone to over oil production and breakouts. We love this Erno Laszlo Detoxifying Cleansing Oil ($58.00, ernolaszlo.com) because in addition to grapeseed oil (great for fighting acne and inflammation) it also has charcoal, which is a great detoxifyer.

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Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil and Makeup Remover, $7.49

One thing I’ve noticed about cleansing oils is that they are not super affordable. However Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil and Makeup Remover ($7.49, target.com) is priced at under $10.00 so you can have a luxury skin experience at an affordable price. The only downside is that the main ingredient is mineral oil, I would have loved if they added s

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