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Countertime

Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil

Crafted to remove impurities while preserving barrier lipids, featuring plant-derived Retinatural™ Complex.

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Benefits
  • Nourish
  • Radiance
  • Purify
  • Smooth

This gentle yet effective blend dissolves makeup and impurities while preserving essential barrier lipids through responsibly selected ingredients. Defensive vitamin E, nourishing fatty acids, and our signature plant-derived Retinatural™ Complex of bakuchiol and alpine rose work in harmony to reinforce skin's natural moisture barrier—leaving your complexion soft, soothed, and nourished.

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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

FORMULATION FACT 01

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

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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.

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    4.8
    Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Based on 160 reviews
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    • Wanda M.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 65+
      Your skin type: Combination
      Your skin concerns: Dryness, Redness
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      9/20/25
      Love this product.

      Love how it cleans your face while using a little bit of product. Feels nice on your skin.

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    • Monique H.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 45-54
      Your skin type: Combination
      Your skin concerns: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Uneven Skin Tone, Dullness
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      9/20/25
      Cleansing Oil

      Love it. One of the products I missed when it wasn’t available. I double cleanse more often. It’s quick and easy to use.

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    • Darlene O.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 55-64
      Your skin type: Combination
      Your skin concerns: Dullness, Redness, Uneven Skin Tone, Breakouts
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      9/20/25
      Soft, gentle cleanse

      My favorite cleanser, and I LOVE the scent. I hope you never change it!

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    • MaryBeth G.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 65+
      Your skin type: Combination
      Your skin concerns: Dullness, Fine Lines & Wrinkles
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      9/19/25
      Love my cleansing oil

      I have used this cleansing oil for years. I couldn’t find it for about a year and was so happy when it came back. Smells great, feels great,and makes my skin feel soft and hydrated. Thanks counter!

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    • Jacqueline K.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 55-64
      Your skin type: Sensitive
      Your skin concerns: Fine Lines & Wrinkles
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      9/14/25
      I have been using this for years

      I like how it cleans my face so easily. I love the lipids in this cleanser.

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