To provide an oil-based cleanser that does not become turbid or undergo thickening even when moisture is mixed therewith, and that exhibits a superior cleansing effect even when used, for example, via the wet hands of a user. An oil-based cleanser characterized by containing (A) an HLB 9-16 nonionic surfactant, (B) a liquid oil component, and (C) propylene glycol laurate.本發明提供一種油性洗淨料,其即便混入水分亦不白濁或增黏,即便使用者以潤濕之手使用亦可發揮優異洗淨效果。本發明之油性洗淨料之特徵在於含有(A)HLB為9〜16之非離子界面活性劑、(B)液狀油分、及(C)丙二醇月桂酸酯。