13 Of The Best Cleansing Oils For Soft, Nourished And Squeaky Clean Skin

According to Pinterest, saves for cleansing oils are up a huge 555%, as it seems we're all looking to inject a little luxury into our bedtime beauty routines.

Not only do cleansing oils dislodge even the heaviest of make-up in seconds and nourish skin zapped by central heating and sub-zero temperatures, but there's something really satisfying and spa-worthy about massaging them into your face as part of a night time ritual – a bit like a mini facial – and we all need to practise a little more self care in 2018.

Ideal for all skin types (yup, even you oily skin sufferers out there), check out the best facial cleansing oils out there right now.

Space NK - £60

Not only does this feel incredibly indulgent, but it smells b-e-a-utiful thanks to the clove, fennel and ginger and removes every single scrap of make-up, too. The gel texture transforms into a velvety oil on contact with skin, leaving it clean and dewy, not greasy. We think it's the next best thing to a professional facial.

QVC UK - £35.95

Packed with complexion-enlivening vitamin C and antioxidant ferulic acid for added skin protection, this works brilliantly as a second cleanse. When massaged into damp skin, the oil becomes a silky milk which obliterates any make-up your micellar water may have missed. It's incredibly gentle which means you can also slot it into your morning cleansing routine.

L'Occitane - £19

This is beloved by beauty journos and make-up artists alike, and for good reason. A single pump eliminates even waterproof mascara without the need to scrub, but it's how your skin feels afterwards that is bound to sway you - plump, nourished and radiant thanks to the 5% shea oil. Nailed it, L'Occitane.

Space NK - £50

Forget essential oils or meditation. de Mamiel's Pure Calm Cleansing Dew smells so heavenly, it brings about an air of zen in seconds. One for those who like a deep cleanse, the oil - laden with herbs, antioxidants and essential fatty acids - emulsifies on damp skin to lift away all traces of grime and to leave skin feeling super-soft and pillowy to the touch. Three pumps is ample.

Feelunique - £24

Waterproof mascara, liquid liner and even stubborn liquid lipstick don't stand a chance against a slick of DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil - trust us. Pump the golden formula into dry hands, massage over a dry face in gentle, circular motions for at least a minute to dislodge every last stitch of make-up, and then rinse. The result? Skin that is squeaky clean, not tender or tight. No wonder 1 is sold every 10 seconds worldwide.

Cult Beauty - £35

Think you can't use a cleansing oil if you have oily skin? Think again. Filled to bursting with ingredients that boast both alpha and beta hydroxy acids, this sloughs away the paste-like mixture of dead skin cells and sebum to prevent congested pores, which makes it perfect for those with acne-prone skin. We prefer to use it on wet skin but it's just as effective on dry. We'll take two more bottles, please.

Votary - £45

Votary's delicate rose, geranium and apricot cleansing oil is like a facial massage in a bottle - bliss. Apply two or three drops to damp skin, work into a creamy lather and use a warm, moist face cloth to help dissolve any remnants of make-up and deep-set grime left behind by your initial cleanse.

QVC UK - £20

When Julep's founder, Jane Park, gave us a demo of the Bare Face Cleansing Oil in person, we were very impressed. A few drops of the light and citrussy formula has the muscle to cut through heavy duty eyeliner and thick foundation in thirty seconds flat. It leaves skin supple, not sticky, so it's amazing for those with oilier complexions. The brand, which was previously only available in the USA, is now exclusive to QVC UK. Stockpile everything.

Feelunique - £22

Dry, oily or combination, Clinique's infamous Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil renders all skin types sensationally soft and satisfyingly bare, even if heavy make-up is your thing. Unlike many other cleansing oils, it's totally fragrance free but that doesn't make it any less luxe. It works best on dry skin.

John Lewis - £31

Filled to the brim with 90% natural oils, including ultra-hydrating omega-9, this emulsifies on contact with water to leave skin glowing. It's so nourishing, that following up with serums and moisturisers is an option, not a necessity.

Circadia - £40

Want a cleansing oil with amazing skincare benefits? Look no further than this. Our skin is constantly subjected to an onslaught of grime and free radicals like pollution particles, but a once-over with Circadia's gentle, unscented cleansing oil leaves behind an invisible blanket of antioxidants which act like a shield against them. Get a warm washcloth involved and it'll make your regular cleanse feel a little more self-indulgent.

Cult Beauty - £50

Skin specialists all over the globe rate Sonya Dakar's Buriti Purifying Oil Cleanser for its ability to eradicate even the hardiest of mascara, foundation and eyeliner in next to no time at all, and we can vouch for that - our skin has never felt so clean. Free from mineral oils, the base is actually coconut oil. Added grape seed, buriti and avocado oils give it an extra nourishing hit.