Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.Applying oil onto your skin to remove makeup might seem counterintuitive at first, especially if you’ve even tried to “wash” your face with something like coconut oil. Sure, it melts everything away, but actually removing traces of oil from your face afterward without ending up with a greasy, oily feeling on your skin can be a daunting task. Luckily, beauty brands have developed a solution: cleansing oils. These formulas contain, feel, and act like oils but wash off easily when activated by water.There are countless benefits to adding a cleansing oil to your routine. First of all, they can remove pretty much everything, from waterproof mascara to the toughest of matte lipsticks. Also, because they’re so moisturizing, they won’t strip your skin and cause that unpleasant tight feeling you might get from a harsh foaming cleanser. Finally, oil cleansers have a secret superpow...
