Institut Esthederm Micellar Cleansing Oil

Institut Esthederm Micellar Cleansing Oil is a lightweight, silky cleansing oil that emulsifies on contact with water to remove impurities, pollution, sunscreen and even waterproof makeup without stripping the skin. Micellar technology lifts away makeup while preserving the skin's hydrolipidic film, and amino acids and botanical oils nourish and reinforce the barrier. Cellular Water supports hydration and vitality. It comes in a 150 ml bottle.

Yes, it is made for all skin types, including sensitive, and targets dryness, dullness, dehydration and sensitivity. Oily skin can use a cleansing oil too, because it rinses clean without residue once emulsified, and it is the most thorough option for waterproof makeup and UV filters. If you dislike the feel of oil on the face, Esthederm Osmopure Cleansing Micellar Water is the lighter alternative.

Apply it with your fingertips to dry skin and massage in gentle circular motions to dissolve makeup and impurities, including the eye area if you wear waterproof mascara. Add a small amount of water to emulsify the oil into a light milk, then rinse thoroughly. Esthederm recommends using it morning and evening as the first step of your routine, followed by your usual skincare.

The 150 ml bottle used once a day in the evening typically lasts a couple of months, and a little less if you also use it in the morning as Esthederm suggests. The makeup-removing and softening effect is immediate, while the barrier-strengthening benefit Esthederm describes builds with continued use, so judge the longer-term comfort after a few weeks.

Use it as the first cleanse, then follow with Esthederm Pure Cleansing Gel if you like a double cleanse, or go straight to Esthederm Cellular Water Mist, serum and moisturizer. It is especially useful on days you wear Esthederm Photo Regul Cream or Protective Body Lotion, since it removes UV filters thoroughly. Pair with Esthederm Nutri Plumping Cream at night for dry skin.

Yes. A non-stripping oil cleanse is a kind first step for skin using actives, because it removes makeup and sunscreen without the tightness that can make retinol or acids sting. Cleanse, emulsify, rinse, pat dry, then apply your active. Introduce one new product at a time and patch test if your skin is reactive. Do not use on broken skin.

Yes. Esthederm says it removes all traces of makeup, including waterproof make-up, sunscreen and UV filters, along with pollution and impurities. Massage it onto dry skin and closed eyes, add a little water to emulsify, then rinse; it turns into a light emulsion and rinses clean without a greasy film. This makes it a good evening cleanser after a day in Esthederm sun care.

WeDoSkin is an authorized Canadian retailer of Institut Esthederm; authentic, in date stock shipped from our Ontario warehouse, free shipping over $65, 5% cashback, free samples with every order. The 150 ml Micellar Cleansing Oil is $45 CAD on wedoskin.ca, and our team can recommend the right Esthederm cleanser for your skin through our contact page.