"Beautiful cleansing oil. Takes eye make up too. So easy to use, smell lovely. Skin feels super smooth after cleansing."
Light Work™ Cleansing Oil
Regular price
$54.00
Unit price
per
100ml / 3.4 fl.oz
Our award-winning Rosehip Cleansing Oil. Lifts away makeup, SPF, and the day's buildup with zero surfactants, so your skin barrier stays completely intact.
Balancing
Cleansing
Brightening
Softening
Nourishing
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Why You'll Love It
Tough on makeup, kind on skin.
This 100% natural cleansing oil dissolves the day's buildup and eye makeup in a single pass. No tugging, no sting, no drama. Think crisp, clean sheets — only for your face.
The science is straightforward. Oil bonds to oil, which comes in handy when you're up against waterproof makeup, sunscreen, and everyday grime. Light Work latches onto excess sebum and any makeup oils sitting on the skin, then sweeps it all away. Add a splash of water and the formula turns milky as it emulsifies, rinsing clean and carrying the day with it. No detergents, no surfactants, no stripping. Just the natural polarity of castor oil pulling its weight.
Most cleansing oils on the market rely on synthetic emulsifiers to make sure they rinse cleanly. Light Work doesn't bother. Translation: no detergent residue lingering in your skin once you've washed. That's the gap between skin that feels stretched and skin that just feels like itself.
Built around the same CO2-extracted Rosehip Oil that anchors our bestselling BioRegenerate, paired with a barrier-friendly sunflower seed oil base rich in linoleic acid, this sting-free formula leaves skin feeling softer, nourished, and truly radiant.
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Key Ingredients
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Rosehip
Rosehip Oil is much more than just a glow-giver. In its purest form – like ours – it’s like giving your skin a full under the hood service. Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9 do the repair job, while antioxidant carotenoids protect from further damage.
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Geranium
Yes, the same plant you probably have growing in your garden. We extract the beautifully-scented oil for its calming fragrance.
"Our customers requested a cleanser that made light work of heavy-duty make-up. The brief? Gentle on skin without compromising on efficacy, no eye-stinging, and no palm oil please. This cleansing oil glides over skin, lifting away every kind of impurity. Even stubborn waterproof mascara is politely sent packing."
SARAH BROWN
FOUNDER, PAI SKINCARE
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use Light Work?
Will Light Work remove waterproof mascara?
I have oily skin. Will Light Work be suitable for me?
Can I use Light Work if I don't wear makeup?
Is Light Work suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers?
Is Light Work safe to use during pregnancy?
What certifications does Light Work have?
Why is rosehip oil in a cleanser?
Why doesn't Light Work leave my skin feeling tight after cleansing?
What makes Light Work different from other cleansing oils?
Why should I choose Light Work over micellar water or makeup wipes?
Overall rating: 4.783348 / 5 from 1117 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This natural cleansing oil effectively removes makeup and impurities without irritation, leaving skin feeling clean, soft, and hydrated. Its gentle formula and pleasant smell are highly praised by customers.
Summary topics
- Makeup Removal Effectiveness: 7%
- Skin Feel After Use: 24%
- Overall Cleanser Quality: 33%
- Product Texture: 4%
- Product Smell: 17%
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Review highlights
- "Lovely cleansing oil which strips away makeup and makes your skin feel so soft." —
- "Wonderful product, love the scent and it takes off stubborn eye make up effortlessly without drying my skin." —
- "love this gentle cleanser, best one so far, doesn't dry out my skin, smells lovely and I love the color too :)" —
Reviews
Light and efficient
"This is such a fine product - I enjoy the texture, the effect and the overall feeling after cleansing my face with it. I prefer to remove it with a damp cloth, but it is ok to rinse it off as well."
Works perfectly
"I’ve been using Pai for about 7+ years. The cleansing oil is the best facial cleanser that I’ve ever used. And I’m not changing anytime soon. It’s just not worth even trying anything different. Why when something so wonderful works so well!"
"Great, gentle and doesn’t cause breakouts"
Lovely products. I’ve using it
"Lovely products. I’ve using it for several years. Removes all makeup effortlessly and never irritates my skin"
Lovely product
"A thorough cleanse without upsets"
Good product
"I loved the smell. Since I was using it together with a moisturizer, I couldn’t tell the effect of this product alone, but after cleansing with it, my skin felt really good to the touch."
Une huile merveilleuse
"Je dois en être à ma 4e commande de ce produit ! Je recommande cette huile démaquillante combinée à Phaze (le gel nettoyant) : cela fait des merveilles sur la peau"
Gentle yet thorough
"I’ve been using this cleanser as a daily routine for a number of years- I like how the oil emulsifies and rinses easily without irritating."
The only face wash I
"The only face wash I use"
Q&A
- Can this be used as a cleanser on it's own or does it need to be part of a double cleanse? Did this product used to have almond oil in it?
- Hi Anna! Our Light Work Cleansing Oil works well as part of a double cleanse to remove makeup and/or SPF but it can be used alone to remove dirt and impurities too. It hasn't ever contained Almond Oil but you may be thinking of our [Middlemist Seven Cream Cleanser](https://www.paiskincare.com/products/camellia-rose-gentle-hydrating-cleanser?srsltid=AfmBOorpTU25xOzM22M-UbuYGoxTE8fudHAKxt09H-k0NhAWmVCVkwFM). We hope this helps! Pai Customer Experience Team
- Hello dear Pai team! Just being curious here, what did you change in the new formula? Love the new pump, miss the old smell.
- Hi Marie, We haven't changed the formula for this product recently. Pai Customer Experience Team
- Hello Pai team. I have recently started using the Light Work cleanser as my first cleanse and I am finding it removes my SPF well. I have been battling with acne for a while and was making some great progress, however have now noticed the reappearance of acne spots since starting to use the cleanser. This could just be a coincidence however I am wondering if I am perhaps using too much or whether the olive oil as the main ingredient is just too heavy for my skin? Any advice would be gratefully received :)
- Hi Caroline, We would love to help you on your skin journey. Could you kindly contact our customer support team where one of our skin coaches can help you further regarding the concerns you have? Pai Customer Experience Team
- Hello, I am using the oil, and I love the way it removes the make-up, the skin is very soft and clean. However, because it is an oil, should I still use a 2nd cleanser ? I don't wear heavy make-up however. I have a very sensitive skin and I feel that for my skin only the Oil is enough, however I am not sure. Can after the cleasing oil, a moisturising oil, or cream ?
- Hi Natalia, You can use Middlemist Seven as the second step of your double cleanse routine. You don't have to do this. If your skin feels cleansed after using our Light Work, you can simply go in with your serums, creams and oils afterwards to finish your routine. Pai Customer Experience Team
- Bonjour, comment appliquer les 15% de réduction de bienvenue, aucune rubrique permettant d'inscrire le code apparaît au moment de la commande
- Bonjour, vous pouvez l'appliquer au moment du paiement dans la case « réduction ou carte cadeau ». Équipe Expérience Client Pai