Dermalogica PreCleanse Oil Cleanser 5.1 fl oz — Makeup & Sunscreen Remover, Lightweight Vegan Cleansing Oil

Dermalogica PreCleanse is a lightweight, vegan cleansing oil that dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and surface impurities to prep skin for a deeper wash.

Designed as the first step in a double-cleanse, PreCleanse melts away cosmetics, excess sebum, and environmental grime without stripping skin. Its conditioning fatty-acid blend helps maintain softness while loosening pore-clogging debris so your follow-up cleanser can reach deeper. Fast-rinsing and suitable for all skin types, this product aims to make daily cleansing more effective and comfortable.

How does PreCleanse remove waterproof makeup and sunscreen?

The oil formula naturally attracts and breaks down oil-based products like waterproof mascara, longwear foundation, and sunscreen. When massaged into dry skin it dissolves these layers; adding water emulsifies the oil into a milky rinse that lifts residue away.

• Apply to dry skin to let oils bind to makeup and SPF.
• Massage for 30–60 seconds to dissolve stubborn products.
• Add water to create an emulsified cleanser, then rinse thoroughly.

Will an oil cleanser suit oily or acne-prone skin?

Despite being oil-based, PreCleanse is formulated to help free pores from trapped sebum and pollutants without leaving a heavy film. Used as the first step, it can reduce buildup that contributes to congestion while still delivering conditioning fatty acids.

• Prepares skin for a second, targeted cleanse to address oiliness or breakouts.
• Non-comedogenic when rinsed; follow with your regular Dermalogica cleanser.
• Suitable for combination, oily, and acne-prone complexions when used correctly.

How do I use PreCleanse in my skincare routine?

Start with dry hands and dry skin: dispense the oil, massage it across the face and eyes to dissolve makeup, then add warm water to emulsify and rinse. Follow immediately with your preferred Dermalogica cleanser to complete the double-cleanse and remove any remaining traces.

• Use morning or evening, especially effective at night for heavy makeup wearers.
• Focus on problem areas: lash line, hairline, nose, and T-zone.
• Follow with a second cleanser, toner, and treatments as needed.

What are the key ingredients and benefits?

PreCleanse features a blend of conditioning essential fatty acids and emollients that loosen oil-based impurities while helping skin feel soft, not tight. Its formulation aims to lift pollutants and makeup so that active cleansers and treatments that follow can perform optimally.

• Essential fatty acids to nourish while cleansing.
• Efficient removal of sunscreen, longwear makeup, and environmental grime.
• Prepares skin for better absorption of subsequent products.

Who is this for: Dermalogica PreCleanse is well suited for anyone who wears makeup or sunscreen daily, people seeking a more thorough double-cleanse, and those who want a gentle, conditioning first-step cleanser. It works for all skin types — from dry to oily — when used as directed, and is particularly helpful for removing stubborn products and environmental buildup before applying targeted treatments.

Ingredients

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool.