Why a Cleansing Oil Can Elevate Your Routine and the Best Ones to Shop

Our editors handpick the products that we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page.The idea of using oil to clean your face might sound counterproductive, especially if you have oily skin, but spoiler alert: Everyone can benefit from adding a cleansing oil to their routine. "Think about it—oil attracts oil, so when you use it to cleanse, it acts like a magnet, gripping onto the excess sebum and grime on your skin, then washes away when you emulsify everything with water," says Greeta Yadav, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of FACET Dermatology. The practice of using oil to clean your skin isn't new; however, it's become more popular since double cleansing (the K-beauty method of using an oil-based formula before a traditional cream, gel, or foaming cleanser) started trending.Our Top PicksBest OverallDHC Deep Cleansing OilRead moreBest BudgetLa Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil Read moreBest for Mature SkinPeach&Lily Ginger Melt Oil Cle...