Dermalogica
precleanse cleansing oil
A first-step cleansing oil that melts makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil before the second cleanse.
- Fragrance free
- combination skin
- dry skin
- normal skin
- oily skin
- sensitive skin
What it is
Dermalogica Precleanse Cleansing Oil is a first-step cleanser designed to melt away makeup, sunscreen, and excess oil before the second cleanse. The brand describes it as a deep-cleansing oil suitable for all skin types, including oily skin.
Key ingredients
- Conditioning essential fatty acids: These help the formula dissolve stubborn residue while keeping skin feeling balanced and comfortable.
- Skin-conditioning oils: The brand positions the formula as a cleansing oil that lifts away sunscreen, excess oil, and environmental buildup without leaving a heavy film.
How to use
Use Precleanse as the first step in a double-cleansing routine. Massage onto dry skin to melt away makeup and sunscreen, then rinse and follow with a second cleanser.
Who should be careful
This is a cleansing oil intended to dissolve sunscreen and makeup, so it is best suited to a double-cleansing routine. If you are sensitive to fragrance or botanical oils, patch testing is a sensible precaution. This is general product information, not medical advice.
What the brand claims
Dermalogica says Precleanse deeply cleanses while melting away makeup, excess sebum, sunscreen, and environmental pollutants. The official page also describes it as ideal even for oily skin conditions and as a first step toward a clean, healthy-looking complexion.
This page reports what is printed on the label for Dermalogica precleanse cleansing oil. Data is taken from the manufacturer page linked above.
Sources
- https://www.dermalogica.com/products/precleanse (checked 2026-10-11)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Premium Double-Cleansing Balms & Melting Gels |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dermalogica |
| Model | 111051 |
| GTIN / UPC | 00666151010628 |
| Size | 1.0 oz, 3.0 oz, 5.1 oz, and 10 oz |
| Form | Cleansing oil |
| Texture | Oil-to-milk cleanser |
| Routine step | First cleanse |
| When to use | Daily before the second cleanse |
| Key ingredients | Conditioning essential fatty acids and botanical skin-conditioning oils |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitive skin |
| Fragrance free | Yes |
| Worth knowing | Nothing flagged |
| Full ingredient list | stimulate skin turnover, often causing breakouts, dryness, . |
| Size | Not stated |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
Guides that mention this product
How to Double Cleanse: The Two-Step Method for Truly Clean Skin
Why one cleanse leaves sunscreen and makeup behind, how to double cleanse in two minutes, and the balms, oils and gentle washes to pair by skin type.
Common questions
What skin types does Dermalogica say it suits?
The official page says it is for all skin types and describes it as ideal even for oily skin conditions.
What does it remove?
The product description says it melts away makeup, sunscreen, environmental pollutants, excess sebum, and residual products.
How is it used?
Dermalogica positions it as the first step in a double cleanse, followed by a second cleanser.
Why is it useful for oily skin?
The official page says it is ideal even for oily skin conditions and helps remove buildup without leaving skin feeling heavy.