Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us?Have you ever used a cleanser, then looked up and into the mirror, only to see a half face of makeup staring back at you? If so, same! In fact, I’ve tried dozens of cleansers over the years—balms, foams, micellar waters… you name it—all to varying results. What my dry skin really seems to love? The oil cleansers that basically melt off makeup and leave my skin looking radiant. That's because oil cleansers rely on the principle of "like dissolves like," meaning the oils in these soaps remove the oils in makeups and sunscreen without drying your face, says dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick, MD, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Cornell New York Presbyterian Medical Center. In other words, oil cleansers keep the skin hydrated and help keep the skin barrier intact better than foaming cleansers can. And a strong skin barrier keeps you glowing and less pron...
