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Pai Skincare Cleansing Oil Light Work Rosehip Fruit Extract Cleansing Oil
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Light Work™ Cleansing Oil

$54.00

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.

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Balancing

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Cleansing

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Brightening

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Softening

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Nourishing

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Light Work™ Cleansing Oil

$54.00

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Vegan

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Powered By Green Chemistry

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Cruelty Free
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.

Directions

Shake well, then dispense 2-3 pumps onto dry skin and massage in circular motions for 30-60 seconds. Cover the lash line, the forehead, anywhere the day has settled. The oil starts dissolving makeup, SPF and daily grime on contact.

Now for the satisfying part: add a splash of lukewarm water and watch the oil emulsify into a soft milk. Rinse thoroughly, or sweep away with a warm, damp washcloth. Skin feels soft and clean, never tight or stripped.

For a full double cleanse, follow with your favorite water-based cleanser. On lighter days, Light Work handles things just fine on its own.

Full Ingredients

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil* (olive oil), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil* (sunflower oil), Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil*, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*ᶜ, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract*, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil*, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil*, Ocimum Basilicum*, Tocopherol* (vitamin e), Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract* (rosemary extract).

Naturally occurring in essential oils: Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool.

91% Organic (of total, minus water and minerals) / 100% natural origin.

*Organic ᶜCO₂ extracted

Recycling

Say no to landfill! Let's recycle everything! - Sarah

Unscrew the pump from the bottle and rinse the dip tube. Place the glass bottle in your curbside recycling.

All Pai boxes, cartons, sleeves and inserts can be recycled with your curbside paper recycling.

Some product components are not currently curbside recyclable in most US programs. We are working on a US-specific recycling solution. In the meantime, check what your local recycling provider accepts at earth911.com.

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Key Ingredients

  • 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.

  • Geranium

    Yes, the same plant you probably have growing in your garden. We extract the beautifully-scented oil for its calming fragrance.

Sarah Brown, Pai Founder

"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?

Use Light Work in the evening as the first step in a double-cleanse routine. Apply 2-3 pumps to dry skin, massage for 30-60 seconds, then add lukewarm water to emulsify and rinse. Follow with a water-based cleanser for a thorough double cleanse, or use alone for a lighter single cleanse.

Will Light Work remove waterproof mascara?

Yes. The oil formula works on the principle that oil clings to oil, so it dissolves waterproof mascara, heavy-duty makeup and mineral SPF on contact, with no rubbing or stinging. It's a favourite backstage among makeup artists for removing even the most stubborn products before red carpets and photoshoots.

I have oily skin. Will Light Work be suitable for me?

It's a great match for oily skin. The oils bind to excess sebum and impurities during the massage, then emulsify when you add water and rinse completely away. The formula is non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores, and it's 96-hour patch tested for tolerance on reactive skin.

Can I use Light Work if I don't wear makeup?

Absolutely. Even without makeup, your skin accumulates pollution particles, excess sebum and environmental grime throughout the day. Light Work dissolves all of it, while its Sunflower Seed Oil base (rich in linoleic acid) actively supports your skin barrier during cleansing rather than stripping it.

Is Light Work suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers?

Yes. Because the formula contains no surfactants, detergents or alcohol, there's nothing to sting or irritate delicate eye skin. It dissolves eye makeup through gentle oil-to-oil contact rather than rubbing, and it's been 96-hour patch tested for tolerance on volunteers with reactive skin. If you wear contacts, just remove them before cleansing as you would with any oil-based product.

Is Light Work safe to use during pregnancy?

Yes, Light Work is certified pregnancy and breastfeeding safe. It contains 0.78% essential oils, which is well within safe limits. That said, some experts suggest avoiding all essential oils in the first trimester, so check with your midwife if you're unsure.

What certifications does Light Work have?

Light Work is COSMOS Organic certified (91% organic, 100% natural), Vegan Society registered, and Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certified. It's also dermatologist tested and approved, and has been 96-hour patch tested for tolerance on volunteers with reactive skin.

Why is rosehip oil in a cleanser?

Light Work contains the same CO2-extracted Rosa Canina seed and fruit oil used in Pai's bestselling Rosehip BioRegenerate treatment oil. It's rich in omegas 3, 6, 7 and 9 plus carotenoids that brighten the appearance of skin during the cleansing massage. Think of it as a treatment step built into your cleanse, prepping skin for whatever comes next.

Why doesn't Light Work leave my skin feeling tight after cleansing?

That tight, stripped feeling comes from surfactants in conventional cleansers removing your skin's own barrier lipids alongside makeup and grime. Published research (Walters et al., Dermatology Research and Practice) confirms surfactant residue remains embedded in the stratum corneum even after rinsing, continuing to disrupt its structure and cause dryness. Light Work contains zero surfactants, so it dissolves impurities through oil-to-oil affinity and leaves nothing behind that could strip or irritate your barrier.

What makes Light Work different from other cleansing oils?

Most cleansing oils contain synthetic surfactants or PEG-based emulsifiers to help them rinse off, which can leave detergent residue on your skin. Light Work uses Castor Oil, which is 90% ricinoleic acid, a naturally polar fatty acid that interacts with water to turn the formula milky and rinse clean without synthetic help. It's also fully anhydrous (no water in the formula), so it doesn't need the preservatives that water-based cleansers require.

Why should I choose Light Work over micellar water or makeup wipes?

Micellar waters and wipes both rely on surfactants and preservatives (like ethylparaben or benzalkonium chloride) that sit on your skin, since they're designed to be left on or wiped off rather than rinsed. Light Work is anhydrous and surfactant-free, so there's no detergent or preservative residue left behind. You also skip the waste from cotton pads and single-use wipes.

Overall rating: 4.7846975 / 5 from 1124 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%): Customers expressed appreciation for how effectively this product removes makeup effectively while also feeling hydrating and soothing.
  • Skin Feel After Use (24%): A significant number of customers loved how the cleansing oil made their skin feel clean, refreshed, and soft.
  • Overall Cleanser Quality (33%): Many customers loved the cleanser, describing it as lovely, fantastic, and the best they've ever used.
  • Product Texture (4%): It was observed by customers that the product has a lovely, smooth texture and leaves the skin feeling fresh.
  • Product Smell (17%): Based on a significant number of customers, the general consensus is that the product has a lovely and pleasant smell.

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Review highlights

  • "Lovely cleansing oil which strips away makeup and makes your skin feel so soft." — JENNY E.
  • "Wonderful product, love the scent and it takes off stubborn eye make up effortlessly without drying my skin." — Rhona C.
  • "love this gentle cleanser, best one so far, doesn't dry out my skin, smells lovely and I love the color too :)" — Kristina E.

Reviews

My skin is so much clearer and more hydrated

"Great product. I find best results following up with a warm facecloth and then the Middlemist cleanser. The only cleanser(s) that’s worked for my hypersensitive, rosacea skin - ever! In my mid 20’s and have hardly had a spot or blemish since using this system. Particularly effective to use as a cleansing duo (effectively removes makeup & spf) and the positive impact on my skin quality has been an unexpected bonus."

— Genevieve V. (5/5)

Pre cleanse champ

"I love to double cleanse and this is the perfect first step cleanser for removing makeup and sunscreen."

— Marcy S. (5/5)

Great to remove the days de ri/ make up

"I always use this oil to ‘take the day off’ before my night time skincare Routine. It leaves y skin clean and bright."

— Barbara B. (5/5)

Great product

"Love this product, I use it every day before adding my face wash and I feel like it adds another level of clean to my face."

— Casey G. (5/5)

Great cleanser

"I use this cleanser after wearing sunscreen all day. It leaves my sensitive skin feeling clean, refreshed and without dehydrating. Love it"

— Helen N. (5/5)

My skin feels so much

"My skin feels so much better It feels soft and supple Best product ever used"

— Eva O. (5/5)

"Beautiful cleansing oil. Takes eye make up too. So easy to use, smell lovely. Skin feels super smooth after cleansing."

— Miss (5/5)

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."

— Jana K. (5/5)

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!"

— Amy B. (5/5)

"Great, gentle and doesn’t cause breakouts"

— Sophie (5/5)

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.live/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
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