If you wear sunscreen every day, water alone will not remove it, and leftover residue clogs pores. An oil cleanser is the usual first step in double cleansing. Here is how to use Atomy’s Deep Pure Cleansing Oil correctly.
This guide is for anyone who applies sunscreen daily and wants a first-step cleanser that actually lifts it off. By the end you will understand why oil is used first, exactly how Atomy’s cleansing oil is meant to be applied, and what to use after it.
Why sunscreen needs an oil-based first cleanse
Most sunscreens and many makeup products are designed to resist water and sweat so they stay put during the day. That same water resistance means a splash of water or a light foam often will not fully remove them.
Oil dissolves oil. An oil-based cleanser binds to sunscreen, sebum and makeup so they can be rinsed away rather than smeared around. Atomy describes its Deep Pure Cleansing Oil as removing makeup — including waterproof and base products — with a blend of polar and non-polar oils, which is the mechanism that lets it wipe those layers away in one wash.
Leaving sunscreen on overnight is a common cause of clogged-looking pores and dull skin, so a proper first cleanse matters if you use SPF every day.
What double cleansing is and where the oil fits
Double cleansing simply means two steps: an oil-based cleanser first, then a water-based cleanser second.
The oil cleanser handles the oil-soluble grime — sunscreen, makeup, excess sebum. The second, water-based cleanser then removes sweat, dust and any oily residue left behind, leaving skin properly clean without needing to scrub.
The Deep Pure Cleansing Oil is the first of those two steps. On its own it does a lot of the heavy lifting, and Atomy’s own directions note that one oil cleanse can be enough while a second cleanse is optional based on preference.
Double cleansing is mainly an evening routine. In the morning, most people do not need an oil cleanse because there is no sunscreen or makeup to remove yet — a gentle water-based cleanser is usually enough to start the day. Save the oil step for the end of the day when you are actually removing SPF, makeup and the oil your skin produced.
How to use the Deep Pure Cleansing Oil step by step
Atomy’s on-page directions are straightforward:
- Pump the oil onto a dry palm and apply to a dry face.
- Gently massage over the skin in a circular motion so makeup and residue melt and lift.
- Do not wipe off with a tissue — rinse several times with warm water instead.
- You will get moist, fresh skin from a single oil cleanse, but you can follow with a second cleanse if you prefer.
Applying to dry skin and hands matters, because water introduced too early stops the oil from binding to makeup effectively. Give the massage step a little time — around a minute — so the oil has a chance to dissolve sunscreen and makeup fully before you rinse. Around the eyes, use light pressure and let the oil do the work rather than rubbing, which is gentler on that delicate area.
Common cleansing-oil mistakes to avoid
A few small errors undo the benefit of an oil cleanse:
- Applying to a wet face or wet hands, which stops the oil binding to makeup.
- Rushing the rinse, leaving an oily film behind — rinse several times with warm, not hot, water.
- Wiping off with a tissue instead of rinsing, which smears residue around rather than removing it.
- Using it only occasionally. If you wear SPF daily, the oil step needs to be a daily evening habit to be worth it.
Warm water helps the oil emulsify and rinse cleanly; water that is too hot can leave skin feeling stripped, so keep it comfortable.
Pairing it with a foam or deep cleanser after
For most daily-SPF wearers, following the oil with a gentle foaming cleanser completes the routine. The foam clears anything the rinse left behind and resets the skin for your serums and moisturiser.
If your skin is on the dry side, you may find a single oil cleanse plus a quick water rinse is enough on low-makeup days. On days with heavy sunscreen or full makeup, the two-step approach is the safer choice.
Whichever second cleanser you pick, keep it mild. The goal is clean, comfortable skin, not a tight, squeaky feeling.
Volume and ingredient notes to check
At the time of checking (29 Sep 2026), the Atomy Deep Pure Cleansing Oil (product A00482) was priced at USD 20.00 with 8,000 PV, in a 150 mL bottle (5.1 fl oz).
Its labelled ingredient story centres on a blend of plant-derived and fermented oils — the page lists a red-yeast fermented oil complex plus oils such as argan, olive, sunflower, jojoba, green tea, macadamia and camellia — along with plant extracts described for sebum care. Atomy also cites a skin-irritation test result of 0.0 (classified non-irritating) from a named testing institution. The stated shelf life is 24 months from manufacture and 12 months after opening.
If you have very sensitive or allergy-prone skin, read the full ingredient list on the product page before buying, since fragrance is included.
Who it suits and who should skip
An oil cleanser like this suits anyone who wears sunscreen daily, uses makeup, or has oilier skin that benefits from a thorough first cleanse. It is especially useful for people who have noticed clogged-looking pores or dullness that a single foam wash never quite fixed.
It is less necessary for someone who wears no sunscreen or makeup and has very dry skin — in that case a single gentle cleanser may be all that is needed, and a full double cleanse could feel like overkill. If you react to fragrance, note that this product is scented (Atomy describes a moringa and white-floral fragrance), so patch-test or check the ingredient list first.
For everyone else who applies SPF every morning, an oil-based first cleanse is one of the simplest upgrades you can make to an evening routine.
How to get it at member price
A correct cleansing order protects everything you apply afterward, and the member price is the same for every sponsor. Register under ID 49466217 and message me on Telegram and I will send you a simple double-cleanse routine in English matched to the Atomy products you own. If you have not joined yet, the country guides show how to register in your country.
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Sources
- Atomy US — Deep Pure Cleansing Oil (A00482) — checked 2026-09-29
- Atomy US — Foam Cleanser (A00305) — checked 2026-09-29