Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil

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A cleansing oil helps dissolve makeup, sunscreen, excess oil, and daily impurities while helping
maintain skin's moisture barrier. Unlike some traditional cleansers, cleansing oils are designed to rinse away buildup without leaving skin feeling stripped or tight.

Yes. Our cleansing oil works by dissolving oil-based impurities such as makeup, sunscreen, and
excess sebum. When properly emulsified with water and rinsed away, Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil leaves skin feeling clean, balanced, and comfortable without a greasy residue.

Yes. The oil-to-milk formula is designed to dissolve long-wear makeup, sunscreen, and
daily buildup while rinsing clean with water.

Yes. Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil is gentle enough for the delicate eye area and effectively removes eye makeup while leaving skin feeling soft and comfortable. In a consumer panel study, 100% of participants agreed that it did not irritate their eyes.**

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

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

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.

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.

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