Torriden Dive-In Cleansing Oil, Revisited
By URITRIP
Why this cleansing oil is back in focus
Torriden Dive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Oil is built around a single direction — "cleansing that begins hydrating at the same moment it removes." It pulls an eight-strain hyaluronic-acid complex into the oil step, working to reduce a long-standing weak point of the cleansing-oil category: "cleans well, but leaves the skin tight."
The product also lines up with this season's K-beauty current. Cleansers that begin moisturizing at the moment they wipe away — sitting at the intersection of the "skinimalism" trend and barrier-care priorities — have moved back into focus as a category.
Dive-In is Torriden's hyaluronic-acid hydration and soothing line, in place since 2015. This cleansing oil is the first step in that lineup, the entry point from a brand widely known for its toner pads and serums.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Torriden Dive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Oil |
| Volume | 200ml |
| Price (Korea) | Retail KRW 22,000 / on sale around KRW 15,000 |
| Brand line | Dive-In — low-molecule hyaluronic-acid hydration and soothing line |
| Format | Water-oil texture / apply on dry skin → emulsify → wash off |
| Key roles | Make-up and impurity removal / pore-deep sebum and blackhead care / post-cleansing hydration |
Formula breakdown
The ingredient list reads as two camps. The front half is "dissolving" oil; the back half is "holding-on" hydration. The formula targets the middle ground of two common failure modes — "cleans well but leaves the skin dry," and "feels hydrating but leaves residue."
1. A light ester-oil base
- Ethylhexyl palmitate · caprylic/capric triglyceride · cetyl ethylhexanoate — a light blend of plant and synthetic esters. It avoids mineral oil while securing slip and make-up-dissolving power.
- Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate — a non-ionic emulsifier. It is the core ingredient that turns the oil milky on contact with water, allowing a clean rinse.
- Isododecane — a volatile oil. It evaporates residual greasiness quickly, helping the surface feel free of oil residue.
2. The Dive-In signature: multi-weight hyaluronic acid
The identity of the Dive-In line is carried into the cleansing oil step. Multiple hyaluronic acids at varying molecular weights are present even at this point.
- Sodium hyaluronate · hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate · acetylated hyaluronate
- Hyaluronic acid · hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate · hyaluronate crosspolymer
- Potassium hyaluronate · hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
Eight hyaluronic-acid types in total. Not all of them get "absorbed" at the cleansing step, but in terms of forming a surface hydration layer and softening post-cleansing tightness, the difference is perceptible. The 92.6% increase in post-cleansing skin moisture from in-house testing is often cited alongside this point.
3. Soothing and antioxidant support
- Panthenol · allantoin — soothing and recovery support. They buffer irritation after shaving or exfoliation steps.
- Tocopherol — vitamin E. It covers antioxidant function and helps prevent the oil from going rancid.
4. One thing to note: fragrance ingredients
Trace amounts of bergamot oil, rosewood oil, and tea tree leaf oil are included, and as a result linalool and limonene appear as potential fragrance allergens. The scent is not strong, but for skin that reads sensitive to fragrance components, a check before use is worth the moment.
Texture and feel
One press of the pump drops a "serum-like oil" onto the palm. Unlike the dense feel of a typical cleansing oil, it flows quickly and lightly. About one and a half pumps over a dry face provides long slip, and rolling extends smoothly into the sides of the nose and the jawline.
One or two drops of water shift the color. The transparent golden tone emulsifies quickly into a milky shade, and another thirty seconds of motion settles it into a fully milk-like texture. This emulsification speed is the most important indicator that separates one cleansing oil from another. The Dive-In Cleansing Oil sits in a steady spot here — the emulsification is not so slow as to feel sluggish, nor so quick that it breaks down before it can clean.
The feel right after rinsing with lukewarm water lands between smoothness and a light residual oil. For skin that prefers no residue, a second cleanse with an amino-acid foam works well; on days when dryness runs deep, moving straight on to the toner step holds up just fine.
Who it's for
This is a product where make-up intensity and skin condition both shift the satisfaction range.
| Rating | Recommended for |
|---|---|
| ◎ Very good fit | Dry, combination, or sensitive skin / skin that tightens after cleansing / daily routines focused on the base |
| ○ Good fit | Oily skin needing pore and sebum care / days that involve only sunscreen |
| △ Consider carefully | Full-coverage make-up users with heavy waterproof mascara or matte tints (a separate point remover is recommended) |
One point worth noting: for full make-up users who lean on waterproof mascara and matte lip tints, pairing the oil with a point remover delivers a more stable result than relying on the oil alone. The character of the Dive-In Cleansing Oil sits closer to "a kind daily cleanser" than to "a heavy-duty degreaser."
Five usage steps
- Begin with dry hands and a dry face. Water on the hands or face triggers emulsification too early and reduces cleansing performance.
- Dispense 1.5 to 2 pumps onto the palm and roll in circles from the T-zone outward. The key is to keep the pressure light and to widen the contact area.
- For the sides of the nose, jawline, and hairline, use the ring finger to draw small circles along the direction of the pores. Keep the entire step under one minute.
- Add a touch of water on the fingertips, roll once more to emulsify, confirm the texture has turned fully milky, then rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- If needed, follow with a low-irritation foam cleanser. Pairing with the Dive-In Cleansing Foam from the same line keeps the routine consistent.
Editor's wrap-up
What works — the identity as a "hydration-oriented cleansing oil," anchored by the eight-strain hyaluronic-acid complex, is consistent. Emulsification speed, rinse feel, and post-cleansing tightness control sit in a steady spot for a daily cleanser, and the price is accessible.
What falls short — pairing with waterproof point make-up is a weaker point. Fragrance-allergen markers (linalool, limonene) are present, so a patch test is recommended for skin that reads sensitive to scent.
A good match for — any skin moving through a dry seasonal transition / those whose daily routine sits around sunscreen and a light cushion / those wanting to begin a "hyaluronic-acid routine" from the cleansing step.
A good cleanser is judged less by what it "removes" and more by what it "leaves behind." The Dive-In Cleansing Oil reads as a product that clears this test without much fuss.
Product info
- Torriden Dive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Oil
- Volume: 200ml
- Price (Korea): retail KRW 22,000 / on sale around KRW 15,000
- Line: Dive-In — low-molecule hyaluronic-acid hydration and soothing line
