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Countertime

Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil

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

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
304 Reviews
$56
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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 304 reviews
    Reviews Summary
    Customers say this cleansing oil effectively removes makeup, including eye makeup and waterproof mascara, while leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated. Many reviews mention its gentle, luxurious texture that transforms from oil to a milky consistency when water is added. Users with sensitive, dry, or rosacea-prone skin frequently praise its soothing properties and non-drying formula. Common feedback includes appreciation for the pleasant fragrance and silky feel during application. While most find it perfect for daily use and double cleansing routines, some note concerns about packaging changes and product consistency. Overall, customers express strong loyalty to this cleanser.
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    • Kristina P.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Your skin type: Dry, Sensitive
      Your skin concerns: Dryness, Dullness, Redness, Uneven Skin Tone
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      2/11/26
      Adds moisture back!

      I love this because my face never feels dry or stiff after using this. Sometimes I forget and wet my face first but it should be used on dry skin. It feels like it creates a barrier but doesn’t feel greasy.

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    • Rosanne
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      2/10/26
      5 Stars

      Amazing product! Keepsnmy skin moisturized and doesn’t leave skin feeling dehydrated. Have not found a product that compares!

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    • Jennifer R.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 45-54
      Your skin type: Normal, Dry
      Your skin concerns: Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Dryness
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      2/7/26
      Best facial cleanser ever!

      I’ve always loved this facial cleanser because it actually works by removing all my makeup and impurities and leaves my face feeling soft! SO happy it’s available again!!

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    • April S.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 45-54
      Your skin type: Dry, Oily, Sensitive
      Your skin concerns: Breakouts, Dryness, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Dullness
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      2/6/26
      I recommend this oil cleanser.

      I’ve been using this oil cleanser for many years- as Beauty Counter and now Counter. In between production, I used whatever I could find at Ulta and Natural Grocer, but my skin started wrinkling and breaking out at the same time. I knew I needed to get my Beauty Counter products back! Some of the lines have stayed around my eyes, but my skin looks good again. I recommend this oil cleanser and other products by Counter. I’m almost 52, but people always think I’m so much younger.

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    • pamela l.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 65+
      Your skin type: Normal
      Your skin concerns: Dryness, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Uneven Skin Tone
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      2/4/26
      Oil

      I am 70 years old, Mary dry skin, is cleansing oil is amazing. I would recommend it.

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