Name: Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil
Brand: Counter
Price: 56.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (407 reviews)

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Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil in a deep red pump bottle, 150 ml

Red pump bottle. In a consumer study, 100% said it left no residue and didn't irritate eyes; 97% said it easily removed makeup.

Woman with eyes closed, cleansing her glowing skin. Text: The cleansing oil that turns washing your face into a ritual.

Purple iris and pink alpine rose petals. Retinatural Complex: bakuchiol, a retinol alternative, and Swiss alpine rose.

Pink serum dripping from a dropper. Retinatural vs. retinol: lower irritation potential, no sun sensitivity, use morning and night.

Face before and after 4 weeks on the Countertime regimen, with fine lines and wrinkles visibly reduced

Close-up of the clear, silky cleansing oil texture

Cleanser guide from gel to balm: Clear Pore Cleanser, Silky Skin Cleanser, Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil, Lotus Glow Cleansing Balm

Countertime routine: 1 Cleanse with Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil, 2 Prep with Mineral Boost Essence, 3 Treat with Retinatural+ Serum, 4 Protect with Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream

The Standard, Counter's Real Clean: we ban 3,000+ questionable ingredients on The Never List and review every ingredient for safety

Size

150 ml / 5.07 fl. oz.

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Benefits

Cleanse
Nourish
Replenish
Restore

Description

Powered by Retinatural® Complex and a nourishing blend of lipid-rich plant oils, this cushiony cleansing oil transforms into a delicate milk with warm water, rinsing clean while helping support skin’s moisture barrier. Skin feels soft, comfortable, and replenished—turning a daily cleanse into an indulgent skincare ritual.

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Ingredients

Key Ingredients

RETINATURAL® COMPLEX

Retinatural® Complex combines bakuchiol, a clinically studied retinol alternative, with Swiss alpine rose, a resilient botanical known to support skin vitality. Together, these ingredients help support healthier-looking skin and visible renewal.

LIPID-RICH PLANT OILS

A blend of nourishing plant oils rich in fatty acids helps dissolve makeup and impurities while supporting skin’s moisture barrier.

VITAMIN E

This antioxidant-rich ingredient helps condition skin and support a soft, replenished feel after cleansing.

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KEY BENEFITS

GENTLE CLEANSE

Effortlessly dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and impurities
Rinses clean without tightness or dryness
Gentle enough for the delicate eye area

BARRIER SUPPORT

Helps preserve skin's essential moisture barrier
Leaves skin feeling nourished and comfortable

INDULGENT RITUAL

Luxurious oil-to-milk texture
Leaves skin soft and replenished

FORMULATION APPROACH

CLEANSING WITHOUT COMPROMISE.

Many cleansers focus solely on removing makeup and impurities—without considering what skin may lose in the process. As skin matures, maintaining moisture and supporting the skin barrier become increasingly important.

Counter takes a more balanced approach.

Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil was designed to cleanse gently and effectively, while helping preserve the moisture and comfort skin increasingly needs. Powered by nourishing plant-derived oils, the luxurious oil-to-milk formula helps dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily impurities while helping preserve skin's essential moisture barrier. Skin feels clean, soft, and replenished—never stripped.

As part of the Countertime collection, it’s powered by Retinatural® Complex—our signature combination of bakuchiol and Swiss alpine rose designed to deliver visible retinol-like results without the tradeoffs commonly associated with traditional retinoids.

Clinically tested. Rigorously screened for safety. Designed to support healthier-, smoother-, more comfortable-looking skin from the very first step of your routine.

CLINICAL RESULTS

CLEAN INGREDIENTS. VISIBLE RESULTS.

Clinically Demonstrated to:

Improve skin barrier*

After two weeks:**

[ 100% ] agreed it doesn't irritate the eyes
[ 100% ] said it left no residue
[ 97% ] said it easily removed face and eye makeup
[ 97% ] said skin felt soft, smooth, and nourished

*Based on 32-subject clinical study after two weeks, used twice daily
**Based on a 32-subject consumer perception study after two weeks, used twice daily

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FORMULATION FACT 01

Formulated without mineral oil, which not only clogs pores that contains petroleum-based hydrocarbon impurities which can be harmful.

FORMULATION FACT 02

Formulated without heavily ethoxylated ingredients like PEG-12 Diisostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, or PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, which may contain trace amounts of carcinogens 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide. We take ingredient purity seriously.

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FORMULATION FACT 03

You’ll never see “Parfum/Fragrance” among our ingredients – Full ingredient transparency, always.

What is Counter’s approach to clean?

We define “clean beauty” as beauty products developed to meet a high standard for both performance and safety.

Every Counter product is formulated with human health and safety in mind, according to publicly available criteria that guide how we evaluate ingredients, develop formulas, and make decisions about sourcing and packaging. Because transparency matters, we publicly share the standards behind our products. Read more at counter.com/thestandard.

Why is a cleansing oil beneficial for skin?

Does Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil work for oily skin?

Does Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil remove waterproof makeup and sunscreen?

Can I use Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil around my eyes?

Will Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil leave my skin feeling greasy?

No. The luxurious oil texture transforms into a delicate milky emulsion with warm water and rinses clean, leaving skin feeling soft, replenished, and comfortable rather than oily. In a consumer panel study, 100% of participants said that the cleansing oil left no residue.**

**Based on a 32-subject consumer perception study after two weeks, used twice daily

How do I use Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil in my routine?

Cleansing oil is the first step in your daily skin care routine. Apply to dry skin to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and impurities. Add warm water to transform the oil into a delicate milky emulsion, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with Countertime Mineral Boost Hydrating Essence, Countertime Retinatural®+ Advanced Super Serum, and your preferred Countertime moisturizer.

Why is Retinatural® Complex included in the Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil?

Like every product in the Countertime collection, Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil is powered by Retinatural® Complex, our signature combination of bakuchiol and Swiss alpine rose. While this product is primarily designed to gently cleanse and support the moisture barrier, it was also formulated with the same visible renewal philosophy that defines the entire Countertime collection.

Do I need to double cleanse after using Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil?

No. Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil can be used on its own as your daily cleanser, morning and night. It rinses clean with no residue left behind* so skin is ready for the next step in your skincare routine. For those who prefer a double-cleansing routine, it can also work beautifully as the first step to remove makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup before following with a water-based cleanser, but a second cleanse is not necessary.

**Based on a 32-subject consumer perception study after two weeks, used twice daily

Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil

GENTLE CLEANSE

BARRIER SUPPORT

INDULGENT RITUAL

Clinically Demonstrated to:

After two weeks:**

FORMULATION FACT 01

FORMULATION FACT 02

FORMULATION FACT 03

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