Key ingredients
4.5/5
An olive-oil cleanser with vitamin E. A true oil first cleanse.
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Gentle Oil Cleanser
$17.84
DHC’s cleansing oil is the long-running Amazon staple for waterproof mascara and sticky sunscreen. Fragrance is noticeable—sensitive noses may prefer Softymo.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.4/5
For makeup and sunscreen that water will not lift. Skip it if you only wear a light lotion.
Formula standards
4.5/5
An oil. Massage, then emulsify with water, or it leaves a film.
The verdict
A reliable oil cleanse. Follow with a water wash.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Banila Co, Anua, Softymo, Clinique, The Face Shop, and Farmacy) — best for, format, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Olive oil first cleanse | Balm cleanser oil cleanser | Anua’s heartleaf cleansing oil | Softymo Speedy is the cheap, effective | Reliable sensitive-leaning melt f | K-beauty oil cleanser | Luxe balm oil cleanser |
| Format | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser | Oil cleanser |
| Skin fit | — | — | — | — | Sensitive | — | Sensitive |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Notes | Cult classic · Strong melt | Balm cleanser · K-beauty | K-beauty · Light oil | Budget · Fast emulsify | Fragrance-conscious · Balm | K-beauty · Value | Luxe balm · -popular |
| $ / size | $17.84 | $21.75 | $15.30 | $12.99 | $44.00 | $26.00 | $33.82 |
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FAQ
Who is Gentle Oil Cleanser best for?
DHC’s cleansing oil is the long-running Amazon staple for waterproof mascara and sticky sunscreen. Fragrance is noticeable—sensitive noses may prefer Softymo.
How did Edyt Beauty score this oil cleanser?
Edyt rates Gentle Oil Cleanser 4.5 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Gentle Oil Cleanser against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Banila Co, Anua, Softymo, Clinique, The Face Shop, and Farmacy. For more from the same brand, see More from DHC below.
Where can I buy it?
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