Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil has a thin, watery texture that effectively removes makeup, sunscreen, and waterproof mascara without stinging eyes or leaving a greasy residue. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu confirms it's suitable for all skin types including sensitive, and several creators note it doesn't clog pores or strip the skin. A few mention a light citrus scent from natural oils that rinses away, and Dr Dray notes it's not her favorite but "it genuinely works."
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “This dissolves everything on your face”0:48–0:53
- “Completely dissolves it”
- “They don't strip my skin”1:02–1:06
- “My skin feels moisturized”1:05–1:09
- “It has a healthier glow to it, and it doesn't get dried out”1:08–1:14
- “I swear by these cleansing oils. They're amazing”1:41–1:44
- Source: Korean Skincare Favorites Under $27 - Mar 10, 2026
- “This has been my absolute favorite cleansing oil”1:35–1:42
- “It's super light”
- “It does not break me out”
- “It's simple”
- “It takes off everything”
- “I absolutely love this one”
- “This basically gets rid of all those issues without any irritation”1:59–2:07
- “Cleansing oil comes in because it does all of that, which is decongesting your skin without irritating it”2:19–2:23
- Source: I used Korean Skincare For A Year - My Honest Results + Mistakes - Mar 13, 2026
- “The SKIN1004 cleansing oil has been my go-to the entire year”1:26–1:35
- “It is really light, like it's not thick, and when you wash it away it doesn't stick to your skin and make it greasy”1:39–1:46
- “If you have sensitive skin, if you have redness, if your skin is easily agitated, centella is the best ingredient to help soothe”1:51–1:56
- “I just feel like this did a really good job”2:05–2:11
- “It's very affordable”2:09–2:14
- “This is not overly fragranced whatsoever. It doesn't even have a fragrance smell, but it has a very calming spa-like quality”2:14–2:20
- “I don't think you can go wrong with this. I think every skin type will enjoy it, and it passes the stinging eye test, which is very important”2:26–2:30
- Source: Top k-beauty skincare of 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
- “It doesn't clog my pores. It's very light”1:09–1:12
- “It just always works. It completely removes makeup without leaving any kind of makeup residue”1:14–1:21
- “It's also gentle. It removes mascara as well”1:18–1:25
- “This is always a safe option for me”1:06–1:10
- Source: Kbeauty skincare I keep repurchasing - Mar 14, 2026
- “This is my absolutely favorite cleansing oil”5:59–6:04
- “It's very important for me the cleansing oil to completely melt my makeup and not to clog my pores”6:02–6:09
- “Also, it's important for it not to strip my face, not to be exfoliating at all, ideally. And this one does exactly that”6:09–6:12
- “It's a simple cleansing oil that just works”6:16–6:21
- “I used up so many of these that I stopped counting”6:18–6:23
- Source: Yesstyle skincare bestsellers review - Mar 29, 2026
- “I love cleansing oils that come in pump. It just makes my life so much easier”0:53–1:00
- “This makes my makeup literally melt in seconds, including waterproof mascara”1:04–1:10
- “I've literally finished four bottles of this”1:10–1:18
- Source: Skin & hair care favourites of 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
- “Some of my longer-term favorites for makeup removal are... the prequel Haruharu Wonder and SKIN1004 Centella Cleansing Oils”3:41–3:44
- Source: The PM Skincare Routine That Gave Me the Best Skin of My Life - May 3, 2026
- “This cleansing oil just suits my preferences perfectly”0:39–0:44
- “It's super lightweight, thin, and runny, so it's a really nice, elegant texture to rub into your skin”0:41–0:48
- “Cleanses off makeup, sunscreen really well”0:48–0:52
- “Removes my waterproof eye makeup easily without stinging my eyes”0:50–0:57
- “This also has no added fragrance to it, but there is a noticeable light citrus scent to it from the bergamot oil and limonene in this”0:54–1:00
- “The scent washes off with the product when you rinse this off, so no lingering scents”1:12–1:15
- “Just a fantastic lightweight cleansing oil”1:28–1:32
- “I really enjoyed using this in 2025”1:30–1:32
- Source: Best skincare of 2025: K-beauty and J-beauty favourites - Jan 18, 2026
- “A great beginner oil cleanser”8:28–8:32
- “Even if you usually hate oils, this one is very easy to like”8:30–8:37
- “Light makeup. Remove completely with oil alone”8:35–8:40
- “The texture is very watery. So yes, you might use more than you expect”8:37–8:44
- “But performance-wise, smooth, gentle, effective. Yes”8:42–8:48
- Source: I tested 17 Skin1004 products, here's what I'd repurchase - Feb 24, 2026
- “I definitely feel like this is one that is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin”19:48–19:53
- “It's 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”19:58–20:09
- “It doesn't feel like you have any like greasy film layer on your skin after using”20:13–20:19
- “I've even used it around my eyes to remove like my waterproof eyeliner and mascara and did not irritate my eyes or cause burning or stinging sensation”20:30–20:36
- “If you're looking for a nice cleansing oil that really gets the job done helps to soothe hydrate soften your skin at the same time but leaves behind minimal residue this is definitely one worth checking out”20:43–20:54
- Source: Dermatologist reviews viral Asian skincare products - Feb 13, 2025
- “This sentella light cleansing oil is inescapable. Everywhere you go, it pops up”3:02–3:07
- “It's not my favorite cleansing oil, but I'm not just going to give every cleansing oil a two thumbs up because honestly, they all end up doing more or less the same thing”3:14–3:26
- “This has a bit of aroma to it, which I didn't love, but it genuinely works”3:32–3:38
- Source: Dermatologist shops Costco for best anti-aging and Korean skincare - Dec 8, 2025
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.6 / 5 from 10 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Sensitive skin (4) · All skin types (2)
- Features
- Non-comedogenic (2) · Soothing (5) · Lightweight (4) · Easy to use (3) · Transfer-proof (3)
- Value
- Value for money (2)
- ⚠ scent some found off-putting (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- cleansing oil
- Finish
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- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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