The Face Shop Oil
THE FACE SHOP oil range covers 270+ products using oil as a functional base across cleansing, lip care, body care, and oil-control. Products span the Dutherapy Serum In Oil Cleanser 225ml, Non-sensitive Bright cleansing oils (rich and light), Parfum Seed Rich Body Oil 225ml, Glimmering Volume Lip Oils in three shades, Oil Clear Smooth Immaculate pressed powder, Hemp Oil blotting papers, and the Dutherapy Royal Made Oil Blending Cream. Oil as a category in Korean beauty covers both nourishing and oil-control functions.
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THE FACE SHOP Oil Products: Cleansing, Lip, Body, and Oil Control
Oil in skincare and beauty serves three distinct functions: cleansing (oil dissolves oil, removing makeup and SPF), nourishment (plant oils deliver fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins to skin and lips), and oil control (blotting papers and powder absorb excess sebum). THE FACE SHOP's 270+ oil-containing products span all three, from dedicated cleansing oils and lip oils to body oils and oil-absorbing tools. This guide explains each product category, what it does, and how to choose the right oil-based product for your routine.
THE FACE SHOP Cleansing Oils: The Double-Cleanse Foundation
THE FACE SHOP carries multiple cleansing oil formats for the first-cleanse step in a double-cleanse routine: the Dutherapy Serum In Oil Cleanser 225ml, the Non-sensitive Bright Cleansing Rich Oil 150ml, and the Non-sensitive Bright Light Cleansing Oil 150ml. Each addresses a different skin need at the first-cleanse step. The Dutherapy Serum In Oil is a plant-sourced formula that combines serum actives with the oil-cleanse mechanism, providing treatment benefits alongside makeup removal. The Non-sensitive Bright Rich Oil is a heavier, more emollient formula for dry skin that needs a moisturizing first cleanse. The Non-sensitive Bright Light Oil is a lighter, faster-emulsifying option for normal to combination skin or for days when makeup removal is the primary goal without a rich emollient benefit.
All three cleansing oils work by applying to dry face, massaging to dissolve sunscreen and makeup, then emulsifying with water before rinsing. Following any of these with a foaming second cleanser completes a full double-cleanse routine.
Dutherapy Serum In Oil Cleanser 225ml: Treatment and Cleanse Combined
The Dutherapy Serum In Oil Cleanser is a dual-function product: it cleansing removes makeup and SPF using an oil base, while serum actives in the formula deliver skin-conditioning benefits during the cleanse that remain partly on skin after rinsing. The Dutherapy sub-brand signals plant-derived and vegan-oriented formulation standards. At 225ml, the cleanser provides several months of daily first-cleanse use. The Serum In Oil format is more conditioning than a standard oil cleanser, making it particularly suitable for dry or dehydrated skin that wants the cleansing step to contribute to overall skin condition rather than being a purely utilitarian step.
Non-sensitive Bright Cleansing Oils: Rich vs. Light for Different Skin Needs
The Non-sensitive Bright naming applies to both the Rich Oil and Light Oil, indicating these products are formulated for skin that reacts to strongly fragranced or sensitizing cleansers. The Bright indicates a brightening function alongside the cleansing, using ingredients like rice-derived brighteners in the oil base that contribute to cumulative clarity over regular use. Rich vs. Light denotes the texture and emollient level: Rich is heavier and slower to emulsify, providing more emollient benefit and better for dry skin; Light emulsifies faster, feels less oily after rinse, and suits combination or normal skin that wants efficient first-cleansing without a heavy feel.
Choose Rich if your skin feels tight or stripped after cleansing or in winter when barrier function is reduced. Choose Light if you prefer a faster cleansing experience or if your skin is combination and you find heavy oils slow the routine without adding proportional benefit for your skin type.
Glimmering Volume Lip Oils: Three Shades for Conditioned Color
The Glimmering Volume Lip Oil comes in three variants: 01 Fresh (clear or minimal tint), 02 Nourishing (mid-tone pink), and 03 Bearpink (a soft pink-rose). Lip oils differ from lip glosses in their functional emphasis: they prioritize conditioning the lips using plant oil bases while providing a sheer-to-medium pigment. The Glimmering descriptor indicates a reflective or luminous finish rather than a matte or satin one. At 5g, each variant is a standard lip product size suited for several months of daily use.
Lip oils are best used as a daily lip treatment that also provides color and shine, rather than as a replacement for full-coverage lipstick. Apply over a conditioned lip base or directly to bare lips for the most even sheer coverage. They double as an overnight conditioning treatment when applied generously before sleep, where the oil base works without the evaporation that affects water-based lip products.
Parfum Seed Rich Body Oil 225ml: Fragrance and Nourishment for Skin
The Parfum Seed Rich Body Oil 225ml extends the Parfum Seed brand identity from the body wash and lotion line into an oil format. Body oils provide a different moisturizing mechanism than lotions: they are primarily emollient and occlusive, sealing moisture in, rather than delivering humectants. The Parfum Seed Rich Body Oil is formulated with the same fragrance direction as the broader Parfum Seed line, giving a consistent scent story across the body routine. At 225ml, it is a generous size for body use.
Apply to damp skin after showering while there is still water on the skin; this allows the oil to form a seal over residual water, providing better moisture retention than applying to completely dry skin. Use a small amount: oil spreads more than lotion with body heat, so you need less than you might expect. Pat lightly into skin rather than rubbing, which conserves product and avoids leaving oil on top of the skin surface.
Daily Beauty Tools Hemp Oil Paper: Portable Sebum Control
The Daily Beauty Tools Hemp Oil Paper is an oil-absorbing blotting tissue infused with hemp seed oil. Standard blotting papers absorb sebum by physical contact; hemp oil-infused papers provide a small conditioning benefit alongside absorption, which reduces the skin-drying effect that prolonged daily blotting can have on combination skin. Hemp seed oil is high in linoleic acid and is compatible with oily and combination skin as a non-comedogenic conditioning agent.
Use when skin shows mid-day shine by pressing a sheet gently against the T-zone without rubbing, which would spread the sebum rather than absorbing it. Blotting papers are a finishing-touch product rather than a skincare treatment; they do not reduce oil production over time but provide immediate visible mattification for photo-readiness or a polished appearance mid-day.
Oil Clear Smooth Immaculate Compact 9g: Oil-Control Powder
The Oil Clear Smooth Immaculate is a pressed powder compact for oil control and setting, with a fine-milled powder formula that absorbs sebum and provides a smooth matte finish. The 9g size is standard for a pressed powder compact and provides enough product for several months of daily use as a finishing or touch-up step. Oil-clear powders in Korean makeup sit at the functional end of the category: they deliver oil absorption and setting rather than coverage or color, making them compatible with a range of foundation shades as a finishing product applied over.
Dutherapy Royal Made Oil Blending Cream 50ml: Oil-Infused Moisturizer
The Dutherapy Royal Made Oil Blending Cream 50ml uses an oil-in-cream emulsion that delivers plant oil benefits in a cream texture. Unlike pure facial oils or cleansing oils, the Blending Cream is a leave-on moisturizer where the oil component is the primary active, emulsified into a cream base for skin-compatible application without the risk of pure oil feeling too heavy. The Dutherapy positioning indicates plant-sourced ingredients, and the Royal Made name suggests a premium formulation within the Dutherapy range. Use as a final moisturizer in an AM or PM routine, applying to the face and neck after toner and any serums.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is it okay to use a cleansing oil if I have oily skin?
Yes. Oil-based cleansers are effective for oily skin because oil dissolves oil (including sebum and oil-based sunscreens and makeup) without stripping the barrier the way sulfate-based foaming cleansers can. The key is rinsing the cleansing oil completely with water after emulsifying it, which removes both the makeup and the cleansing oil itself. Choose the Non-sensitive Bright Light Cleansing Oil 150ml for oily skin rather than the Rich version; the lighter formula emulsifies faster and leaves less residual oily feel. Follow with a foaming second cleanser as the second step in a double-cleanse routine to remove any remaining traces.
Is the Dutherapy Serum In Oil Cleanser 225ml better for dry skin than the standard cleansing oils?
Yes. The Serum In Oil Cleanser deposits more conditioning actives during the cleanse than a standard cleansing oil, leaving skin in a better state before the second cleanse step. For dry skin, this means the first cleanse step contributes to skin condition rather than being a neutral-to-stripping step. The serum actives partially remain on skin after rinsing, providing a small but cumulative nourishing benefit over daily use. If your skin feels tight or parched even after a double-cleanse routine, switching to the Serum In Oil Cleanser as the first step often reduces that sensation.
What is the difference between the Glimmering Volume Lip Oil and a standard lip gloss?
Lip oils use a plant oil base as the primary vehicle, providing conditioning benefits and a nourishing film that improves over time with regular use. Lip glosses typically use synthetic polymers (like polybutene) or mineral oil as their base, which creates a high-shine finish but does not condition lips or provide fat-soluble vitamins. The Glimmering Volume Lip Oil's plant oil base conditions lips with each use, while a standard gloss provides shine without ongoing skin benefit. The Oil also wears differently: it sinks into the lip surface over time rather than sitting on top, giving a more natural finish than a typical glass-finish gloss.
Does the hemp seed oil in the Daily Beauty Tools Hemp Oil Paper make my face more oily when blotting?
No. The hemp seed oil content in the blotting paper is minimal and is designed to condition rather than lubricate. Standard blotting papers without oil can leave the skin surface feeling tight or dry after repeated use because they absorb not just excess sebum but also surface lipids. The small amount of hemp seed oil in these papers offsets that effect, leaving skin feeling balanced rather than stripped after blotting. The net result after blotting is still mattified, not oily.
How should I apply the Parfum Seed Rich Body Oil 225ml for best results?
Apply to damp skin within a few minutes of stepping out of the shower, before the skin dries completely. Press a small amount into the skin with both hands, focusing on areas that are drier than average such as shins, knees, and elbows. The damp skin allows the oil to spread more evenly and helps it form a seal over residual water for better moisture retention. Use less than you think you need: a five to ten cent coin-sized amount covers both legs fully on damp skin. If skin still feels tacky after five minutes, you used too much; reduce the amount on the next application.
Can I use the Glimmering Volume Lip Oil as an overnight lip treatment?
Yes. The plant oil base in the Glimmering Volume Lip Oil makes it suitable as an overnight conditioning treatment, applied as the last step before sleep in a generous layer on dry or rough lips. Overnight application provides extended contact time without the evaporation that reduces efficacy during waking hours. For very dry or flaking lips, combining the overnight Lip Oil with the Fmgt Lip Scrub two to three times per week creates an exfoliation-plus-conditioning cycle that improves lip texture over two to three weeks of consistent use.
Is the Oil Clear Smooth Immaculate 9g compact suitable for daily use without buildup?
Yes. The fine-milled formula is designed for daily use without significant buildup over the day. Apply with a light hand using the included puff or a powder brush, pressing rather than rubbing to avoid disturbing the base makeup underneath. One to two applications per day at the T-zone is standard use; more than that in a single day can create a cakey appearance, particularly over drying skin or in low-humidity conditions. The 9g size provides enough product for several months of daily touch-up use at this frequency.
Is the Dutherapy Royal Made Oil Blending Cream 50ml too heavy for daytime use under SPF?
The Dutherapy Royal Made Oil Blending Cream is a medium-weight oil-in-cream emulsion. Whether it is too heavy for daytime use under SPF depends on your skin type. For normal to dry skin, it absorbs within two to three minutes and works under SPF without significant heaviness. For oily skin, the oil component may feel too rich in warm weather or under a physical sunscreen that also has significant emollient content. Test by applying the cream, waiting three minutes, then applying SPF and checking for pilling or excessive shininess. If it feels comfortable after ten minutes, it is working for your skin type.
How does a THE FACE SHOP oil cleanser fit into a Korean double-cleanse routine?
Use a THE FACE SHOP cleansing oil (Dutherapy Serum In Oil, Non-sensitive Bright Rich, or Light) as the first step: apply to dry face, massage for thirty to sixty seconds to dissolve sunscreen and makeup, add a small amount of water to emulsify the oil into a milky consistency, then rinse fully. Follow immediately with the Herbal Day Cleansing Foam or Aminoclear Acne Cleansing Foam as the second step to remove any remaining residue. This two-step sequence covers both oil-soluble (SPF, makeup) and water-soluble (sweat, excess skincare product) residue in a single morning or evening cleanse.