Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil bottle stands against a white background. Golden oil droplets surround the bottle, highlighting its rich, fluid texture.
Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil bottle stands on a white block. Text lists benefits including removing heavy makeup, supporting the lipid barrier, and acting as a transformative oil-to-milk cleanser.
Three oil droplets display key ingredients. Text highlights Safflower Oil for nourishment, Omega-6 for lipid balance, and Moringa Extract for drawing out impurities and pollution.
Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil bottle stands beside a tube of Surface Radiance Cleanse. Text recommends pairing the two for a "thorough cleanse followed by targeted radiance-boosting benefits".
"How to Layer" chart displays AM and PM skincare routines. Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil is shown as the "1st Cleanse" step, preceding a second cleanser, serums, and moisturiser.
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Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil bottle stands against a white background. Golden oil droplets surround the bottle, highlighting its rich, fluid texture.
Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil bottle stands on a white block. Text lists benefits including removing heavy makeup, supporting the lipid barrier, and acting as a transformative oil-to-milk cleanser.
Three oil droplets display key ingredients. Text highlights Safflower Oil for nourishment, Omega-6 for lipid balance, and Moringa Extract for drawing out impurities and pollution.
Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil bottle stands beside a tube of Surface Radiance Cleanse. Text recommends pairing the two for a "thorough cleanse followed by targeted radiance-boosting benefits".
"How to Layer" chart displays AM and PM skincare routines. Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil is shown as the "1st Cleanse" step, preceding a second cleanser, serums, and moisturiser.
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil bottle stands next to its white packaging carton. Text highlights the "Anti-Pollution Transforming Cleanser" formula and 140mL size.
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Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil™

  • Nourish
  • |
  • Balance
  • |
  • Condition
Make-Up Dissolving Oil-to-Milk
Purifying Moringa & Omega-6

Say goodbye to stubborn makeup. Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil is proven to effortlessly remove heavy makeup with no oily residue - even around the eyes - along with sunscreen and daily impurities.*

Dispensed from a fuss-free pump, the transformative formula changes from a silky oil into a milky emulsion upon contact with water. It gently dissolves any lingering residue to leave the skin feeling soft, supple and perfectly balanced.

Also enhanced with anti-pollution technology, Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil purifies the skin following daily exposure to environmental stressors (such as air pollution).

We recommend Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil as the perfect first step of a double cleanse routine. Suitable for all skin types, but most suited to drier skins.
Full Size (140ml)
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Key Benefits
Thoroughly Cleansed, Makeup-Free Skin (even around the eyes)

Effortlessly and gently dissolves heavy makeup, sunscreen and impurities to leave the skin soft, supple and thoroughly cleansed.

Purified Following Daily Pollution

Draws out skin-dulling impurities (such as air pollution particles) that have accumulated on your skin throughout the day.

Nourished & Balanced Complexion

Nourishes and supports the natural skin barrier, leaving the skin thoroughly cleansed without any feelings of dryness or tightness.

Proven Results
9 in 10 agree skin feels more nourished with continuous use*
95% agree it effortlessly melted off makeup with no oily residue*
95% agree their skin feels conditioned in 7 days*
81% agree skin feels balanced in 2 weeks*
95% agree the formula was gentle around the eyes*
*Proven via independent consumer study on Lipid Balance Cleansing Oil conducted over 2 weeks on 55 participants. | Please Note: Product packaging shown may be different to the product received due to regional variations.
How to Use

First-time use

If you're new to Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here.


Step 1

Gently massage Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil into dry skin (even around the eyes).


Step 2

Add warm water to emulsify into a milk and continue to massage.


Step 3

Rinse thoroughly and pat face dry.


Step 4

We recommend Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil as the perfect first step of a double cleanse to ensure optimal makeup, sunscreen and impurity removal.

Uses per bottle

45
Guide to Layering
Step 1: Cleanse
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Step 2: Cleanse
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Step 3: Brighten
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Step 5: Moisturise
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Key Ingredients
Safflower Oil

Cold pressed safflower oil is rich in nourishing fatty acids and vitamin E giving Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil its unctuous, silky texture. It also works to deeply nourish the complexion while supporting the skin barrier.

Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid)

Making up 70% of the cold pressed safflower oil, omega-6 is an essential fatty acid which helps to rebalance the skin’s natural lipid levels. This helps to promote a soft, supple and healthier-looking complexion.

Moringa Extract

A powerful antioxidant that forms a protective shield against damage caused by environmental aggressors (such as air pollution and free radicals).

Vitamin E

A powerful antioxidant, vitamin E works to protect against the ageing effects of free radical damage.

Moringa Extract

A powerful antioxidant that forms a protective shield against damage caused by environmental aggressors (such as air pollution and free radicals).

Vitamin E

A powerful antioxidant, vitamin E works to protect against the ageing effects of free radical damage.

Full List of Ingredients
Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil™
Make-Up Dissolving Oil-to-Milk
Purifying Moringa & Omega-6

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethyl Linoleate, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral.

*Although we try our best to ensure this list of ingredients is accurate there may be product upgrades from time to time, or slight variants between different regions based on local laws, meaning the only definitive ingredient list is that which is printed on the product packaging.
  • No artifical fragrance
  • No synthetic colours
  • Alcohol free
  • Paraben free
  • Certified by the vegan society
Expert Recommended

"A true Medik8 favourite, this silky transformative oil is our ultimate double cleanse hero."

DANIEL ISAACS
Chief Product Officer
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"My oil cleanser of choice for dissolving dirt and grime."

KATHERINE PATERSON
Aesthetician

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil be used to remove eye makeup?
Yes. Lipid Balance Cleansing Oil is suitable for use around the delicate eye area. Gently apply 2 pumps of Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil and massage into dry skin. Close your eyes and gently sweep across the eye area - holding down gently for a few moments over heavy eye makeup. Add warm water to emulsify into a milk and continue to massage across the rest of the face. Rinse thoroughly and pat face dry.
Can I use Lipid-Balance in the morning as well as the evening?
Absolutely. Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil is the perfect nourishing cleanser for both AM and PM use.
Is Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil safe to use during pregnancy?
As general guidance, this product does not contain any ingredients which we would recommend to avoid during pregnancy, unless advised by your doctor.
Can I use Gentle Cleanse alongside Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil?
Yes, you can. In fact, we recommend this combination as a highly effective double cleanse regime. In the evening, use Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil first, followed by Gentle Cleanse.
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