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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 212 reviews
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    • Deborah D.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 65+
      Your skin type: Combination
      Your skin concerns: Fine Lines & Wrinkles
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      11/13/25
      Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil

      The best product for washing my face! It’s gentle and soothing! I’m so happy that I can purchase all of my favorite Beauty Counter products again!

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    • Amy R.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 35-44
      Your skin type: Sensitive
      Your skin concerns: Dryness, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Redness, Uneven Skin Tone
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      11/12/25
      Only cleanser for my skin

      I have tried so many cleansers over the years and this is the only product for my rosacea prone skin. It rinses off clean and leaves my skin feeling comfortable, which has been a game changer for my easily irritated skin.

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    • Teresa C.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 55-64
      Your skin type: Dry
      Your skin concerns: Dryness, Fine Lines & Wrinkles
      How long have you used the product? Less than a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      11/12/25
      Love this cleanser

      I’m a big fan of oil based cleansers and this one is perfect. Silky smooth, applies easily, rinses clear and leaves my skin feeling clean and hydrated.

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    • Phil W.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 35-44
      Your skin type: Normal
      Your skin concerns: Dryness, Breakouts, Dullness, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Uneven Skin Tone
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      11/11/25
      There’s nothing like it!

      The most luxurious cleansing oil that somehow still manages to milk up with water and wipe away clean. There’s no other product like it.

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    • NANCY D.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Age 55-64
      Your skin type: Normal
      Your skin concerns: Fine Lines & Wrinkles
      How long have you used the product? Over a month
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      11/11/25
      My Skin's BFF!

      This cleansing oil is so luxurious. And I love how my skin feels when i'm putting the oil on my face.And then when i'm rinsing it off with the water, it is so luxurious and silky. I was originally unhappy when Beautycounter closed for a while and I couldn't get my cleansing oil.But now I am a happy camper, and my skin feels and looks wonderful.

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