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Botanical Cleansing Oil

Refreshing cleanser for oily & combo skin

This luxe oil cleanser smells like a spa treatment while it dissolves makeup and impurities. Enjoy a thorough cleanse without disrupting skin's natural oils.

  • Lightly scented of herbs, florals and citrus.
  • Leaves skin soft, not stripped of moisture.

Refillable at Home

Our convenient, at-home refill pouches reduce plastic waste by 75% and CO2 emissions by 99% compared to recycled glass containers with pumps and droppers. More about refills

Clean Ingredients

We formulate with non-toxic, non-irritating, high-performance ingredients for amazing results without sensitizing your skin or exposing you to unsafe chemicals. More about ingredients

Vegan & Cruelty Free

Activist Skincare products are free of animal ingredients and never tested on animals.

Note: Other brands' products on our website may include organic beeswax or honey.

Woman Owned & Operated

Founded by Allison Callaway and made in small batches in California by our in-house, well-supported team. Learn more about our values

Regular price $42.00
Regular price Sale price $42.00
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Key Ingredients

Cold-pressed botanical oils dissolve makeup, impurities and excessive oiliness without stripping the skin.

Vitamin E provides anti-aging benefits.

Gentle emulsifier di-PPG-2 myreth-10 adipate allows the oils to rinse away without a hot cloth or second cleanse.

How to Use

Start with dry hands and face. Pump into hand and massage over dry face. Add water and rinse to wash away makeup and impurities.

All Ingredients

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.

Look forward to washing your face

Oil cleansing is the perfect fit for oily and breakout-prone skin because it gently removes excess oil without over-drying your skin or disturbing your lipid barrier. We dreamed up Botanical Cleansing Oil to elevate the chore of washing your face to a spa-like experience.

With its light, slippy texture, it glides effortlessly over your skin to gently remove oil, dirt, and impurities that clog pores, while delighting your senses with its brightly botanical aroma featuring geranium, pink grapefruit and lavender essential oils. You’ll find it so easy to use and even easier to fall in love with.

  • Clean & Sustainable

    We formulate using green, ethically sourced ingredients free of parabens, sulfates, silicones and other toxins.

    INGREDIENTS 
  • Refillable & Eco-Friendly

    Our packaging is low-waste, from refillable glass containers and minimalist refill pouches to plastic-free shipping mailers.

    ABOUT REFILLS 
  • Vegan & Cruelty Free

    We do not use ingredients tested on animals or animal products, with the exception of organic beeswax in our sunscreens.

    OUR ETHOS 

Customer Reviews

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Hannah G. (Willowbrook, IL, US)
The best brand

I love these products. Amazing to have a brand like this that I can trust to be good for me and the planet!!

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Sophie (Granite Bay, CA, US)
Double cleansing

I've been looking for a lower waste cleansing oil that nicely emulsifies for awhile (not just an oil, as that doesn't wash off well without a warm towel or something). This does the job nicely and removes my makeup!

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Matisse G. (Portland, OR, US)
Love Love Love

I love activist and my skin looks beautiful! I am 45 years old, my skin was oily growing up but a mix now. And always has been sensitive to ingredients. I found oil based cleansers and my skin loves it! Thank you for making a pure product that doesn’t make me break out.

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