Top 10 vegan cleansing oils for every budget
Oil-based cleansers are usually considered to be more effective than water-based ones to remove SPF and makeup.
If you’re part of the double-cleanse club, you know that the first step is to use an oil-based cleanser. Switching to vegan skincare? Discover 10 amazing cleansing oils that are vegan and cruelty-free.
The best vegan cleansing oils under £30
Byoma Milky Oil Cleanser
Effortlessly dissolve makeup, SPF and impurities without any harsh tugging, oil-stripping or pore-clogging, or lingering oily residue.
Infused with BYOMA's exclusive Barrier Lipid Complex, Moringa seed oil, Olive fruit oil and Squalane, the cleanser turns into a milky texture upon contact with water, that effortlessly washes away leaving your skin feeling soothed and hydrated.
RRP: £13.99 - Find it on Cult Beauty
Facetheory Jojoba Purifying Oil Cleanser
Suitable for all skin types, this oil cleanser dissolves everything including waterproof makeup whilst moisturising your skin.
Alongside Organic Jojoba oil, this cleansing formula is also enriched with Argan, Rosehip and Cranberry oils to nourish and protect the skin.
RRP: £17 - Find it on Facetheory
Evolve Beauty Kalahari Dream Cleansing Oil
Formulated for normal to combination skin, this lightweight oil removes even the most stubborn makeup effortlessly, without leaving an oily film.
It is powered by moisturising Kalahari Melon seed oil which contains 70% fatty acids and promotes cell regeneration. Alongside, you’ll find hydrating Squalane and soothing Pink Indigo, which helps protect the skin barrier.
RRP: £22 - Find it on Evolve Beauty or Sephora UK
Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil
Featherlight but deeply purifying, this cleansing oil removes make up, impurities and everything that stands in the way of perfectly clear skin.
Packed with sugarcane-derived squalane oil and an antioxidant blend, this gentle formula hydrates and strengthen your skin barrier without leaving you feeling oily.
RRP: £25 - Find it on Cult Beauty or Lookfantastic
bareMinerals Smoothness Hydrating Cleansing Oil
This cleansing oil becomes a milky emulsion upon contact with water to easily rinse away without leaving any residue.
Not only does it allow you to gently remove absolutely everything, even heavy duty waterproof mascara, it also keeps your skin hydrated and boosts radiance, thanks to Sunflower Oil and Pomegranate.
RRP: £28 - Find it on bareMinerals, Cult Beauty or Sephora UK
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil
Suitable for all skin types, this cleansing oil has been nicknamed double cleanse hero. Transforming into a milky emulsion, it melts onto the skin and washes everything away, leaving your skin clean and soft.
Powered by nourishing Safflower oil and Moringa extract, a natural anti-pollution cleansing agent, it purifies your skin and protects its natural barrier at the same time.
RRP: £29 - Find it on Sephora UK or Cult Beauty
More amazing vegan cleansing oils
For the ultimate cleansing experience.
Pai Light Work Cleansing Oil
Go-to brand for those with sensitive and eczema-prone skin, Pai created this soothing yet effective cleanser that melts everything away without triggering any skin reactions.
Offering an effortless and “sting-free” cleanse, the formula is powered by Rosehip Oil, an underrated skincare powerhouse that is packed with fatty acids and antioxidants to protect, nourish and reinvigorate your skin.
RRP: £33 - Find it on Sephora UK, Cult Beauty or Naturisimo
Aesop Parsley Seed Cleansing Oil
This cleansing oil is another great one for sensitive skin.
Formulated with a bunch of nourishing and calming oils (Avocado, Sweet almond, Rice bran and Macadamia), it leaves your skin perfectly clean without putting reactive skin on high alert.
RRP: £453 - Find it on Sephora UK, Lookfantastic or Cult Beauty
Votary Clarifying Cleansing Oil
Contrary to what you may think, even oily and blemish prone skin will benefit from an oily cleanser! This one is particularly adapted to this skin type thanks to its clarifying formula that regulates sebum production.
The secret? A winning cocktail of gently exfoliating Rice Bran oil, antibacterial Bergamot oil and Rosemary as well as soothing Oat oil and nourishing Jojoba oil.
RRP: £55 - Find it on Cult Beauty
Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser
Specially formulated for dry skin, this luxurious cleansing oil is made with a vast majority of certified organic, home grown ingredients on Tata Harper’s farm in the US.
The ingredient list is an absolute dream for dry skin, with nourishing and rebalancing oils such as Sunflower seed, Jojoba seed and Argan oil.
Once applied, it emulsifies with water to easily remove all impurities and leaves you with soft, supple skin.
RRP: £79 - Find it on Cult Beauty or Naturisimo
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