Best cleansing oil on Reddit

372 reviews from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty, r/Sephora and 16 more subreddits

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#1

Kose

4.8
(49)
"Kose softy mo cleansing oil works for me. Affordable pa compared to others"
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"I also switch between Softymo and DHC in both cases gentle and totally squeaky clean."
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"Kose deep cleaning oil ✌️, the skin1004 gave me closed comedones"
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"Now it’s the Kose Softymo Speedy. It’s cheap and effective."
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"My HG cleansing oil is kose softymo speedy cleansing oil (pink bottle)! My first and current oil cleanser"
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"Kose softymo the pink one"
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"Kose softymo speedy oil (pink bottle)."
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"Love the Kose speedy one."
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"Price wise you can’t beat Kose softymo."
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"Kose softymo Deep."
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#2

DHC

4.8
(48)
"DHC Deep Cleansing oil"
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"DHC or Iunik Calendula"
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"I LOVE the OG of cleansing oils, DHC the most!"
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"I’ve only loved the OG DHC"
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"The DHC cleansing oil has been the only one that hasn’t broke me out and works really well."
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"My consistent repurchase has been DHC oil cleanser."
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"DHC cleansing oil is great"
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"DHC cleansing oil"
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"DHC cleansing oil is so good! Oily, acne prone skin gurl here, will 10/10 recommend"
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"DHC is my favorite oil"
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#3

Clinique

4.7
(20)
"I really love the Clinique take the day off cleansing balm."
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"Clinique Take the Day Off (purple tub, NOT the charcoal one) and e.l.f. Holy Hydration are my favorites!"
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"I like the one from Clinique."
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"Clinique take the day off cleansing balm, I think it comes in an oil too."
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"Clinique Take the Day off Balm- lasts forever and is safe for those who are prone to acne."
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"Take the Day Off by Clinqiue or Farmacy cleaning balm."
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"Clinique cleansing balm! My HG after they discontinued the body shop cleansing balm."
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"I love the Clinique Take the Day Off."
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"Clinique TTDO cleansing balm is, hands down, the best for removing sunblock from the face."
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"Clinique take the day off balm"
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#4

Hada Labo

4.9
(16)
"Hada labo gokujyun cleansing oil"
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"I use both hada labo and shu uemura! best brands i’ve tried"
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"It’s cheap and doesn’t burn my eyes at all!"
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"I have been using the hadalabo gokujyun cleansing oil recently and it has been a really pleasant experience!"
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"It works well and I don't break out from it."
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"It works well and I don't break out from it."
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"It's great."
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"Everything you could want at a great price!"
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"👌"
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"Hado Labo is very nice."
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#5

Shu Uemura

4.7
(13)
"Shu Ueumura Ultime8 cleansing oil is fantastic."
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"It washes off cleanly, takes off everything including mascara & sunscreen."
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"Any of the Shu Uemura Cleansing Oils because they emulsify so well."
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"I’ve been using shu uemura cleansing oil for the past 20ish years."
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"I love the Shu Uemura ones."
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"I love the shu uemura cleansing oil!"
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"I use Shu Uemura - expensive, but it’s honestly the best."
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"I just get the huge bottle from Shu Uemura. Lasts awhile!"
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"I love Shu Umera cleansing oil- it’s so perfect."
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"I like Shu Uemura and DHC."
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#6

Dermalogica

4.8
(12)
"Dermalogica out of the ones you showed, but I swear by the Bobbi Brown soothing cleansing oil."
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"Dermalogica is the best one!"
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"Dermalogica is the best one"
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"I absolutely love the dermalogica pre cleanse!"
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"Dermalogica Precleanse is my JAM."
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"Dermologica precleanse all day every day."
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"Dermalogica Pre Cleanse is an all timer!"
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"I have the dermalogica pre-cleanse oil! i love it, smells great, and works well."
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"The balm is great for dry skin!"
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"I love the Dermalogica one , I hate the price , but I haven’t found anything that’s as good for my skin."
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#7

Skin1004

4.9
(10)
"...skin1004 centella madagascar cleansing oil had worked wonders for me."
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"Switched to skin 1004 which i love <3"
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"Skin1004 all the way"
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"I like the Skin1004 cleansing oil 😊 (oily combo skin)"
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"I use the skin1004 with no issues."
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"I would recommend the Skin1004 cleansing oil."
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"Skin1004 cleansing oil."
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"I swear my blackheads are finally starting to clear up!"
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"Skin1004 cleansing oil"
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"...I use the Madagascar centella cleansing oil! Maybe placebo but I feel like my skin looks smoother / better after using it for a while."
#8

Muji

4.8
(9)
"Many people think Muji cleansing oil is their holy grail."
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"Muji cleansing oil is the best for me."
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"It quickly melts off waterproof makeup and sunscreen and rinses off clean."
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"My favourite is Muji , it's a dupe of DHC and it doesn't sting my eyes."
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"The muji cleansing oil is amazing (and unscented) and it emulsifies on its own."
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"I switched from Simple to the Muji cleansing oil!"
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"Muji Cleansing oil is hands down my HG."
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"It's really light and does the job."
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"QV bath oil or Muji cleansing oil."
#9

Heimish

4.8
(9)
"Heimish - all clean ball, really love this one, it dissolves make up completely."
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"All clean cleansing balm by Heimish is amazing!!"
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"Heimish cleansing balm is my go to."
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"I prefer the Heimish all clean balm!"
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"Works great, has no scent."
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"The heimish all clean balm is my favourite."
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"Heimish all clean balm."
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"Very gentle and not drying."
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#10

Klairs

4.8
(8)
"Dear klairs gentle black is the best i’ve used for my sensitive rosacea prone dry skin."
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"The Klairs Gentle Black Fresh cleansing oil is lite."
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"Klair gentle black fresh cleansing oil is very good for oily acne prone."
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"Klairs Gentle Black cleansing oil is near holy grail for me."
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"I swear by Klairs gentle black cleansing oil."
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"Hey, I have dry sensitive skin and Klairs gentle black fresh cleansing oil works really well for me."
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"I use the Dear Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil, and it's super moisturizing."
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#11

Bioderma

4.5
(8)
"Bioderma atoderm cleansing oil is the best possible oil cleanser."
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"Bioderma actoderm cleansing oil is the best."
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"Bioderma Atoderm Cleansing Oil. I was a Palmer's devotee till I found the Bioderma."
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"Bioderma micellar water is really good for sensitive skin."
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"I just ordered Bioderma’s as I’ve heard great things about it!"
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"It’s very cost effective imo if you buy in sales."
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"Don't buy the Garnier micellar water, very drying."
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"Bioderma Atoderm has a shower body/face cleansing oil!"
#12

Unnamed

4.7
(7)
"I use this oil cleanser and love it."
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"I love this cleansing oil so so much. I have oily acne prone skin."
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"Love this cleansing oil, I use it everyday."
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"I LOVE this cleansing oil!! i have super dry sensitive skin and it removes makeup like a charm."
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"I have used this product for three years and love it."
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"This stuff works great for me; removes makeup pretty well."
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"I have dry skin and have been using this cleanser for a year and half now."
#13

Banila Co.

4.7
(7)
"If you're willing to try a balm - Banila is fab as well."
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"Banila Co has never steered me wrong."
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"Its amazing."
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"I really like the Banila Co. Clean it Zero cleansing balm!"
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"Clean It Zero by Banila."
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"I really like Banila Clean it Zero."
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"I use the Banila Co cleansing balm (the original pink)."
#14

Cleansing Oil

4.7
(6)
"My good heart tells u to continue using skin1004 coz it’s good."
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"It’s my favorite by far!"
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"This product is so gentle on my skin and removes every kind of makeup you could ever use."
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"My holy grail can't live without it cleanser."
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"I do like trying new products, but I have repurchased this."
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"It worked well for me. I have combination skin."
#15

Farmacy

4.7
(6)
"Farmacy green clean!!! They make a sensitive skin one."
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"Farmacy’s Green Clean cleansing balm is the absolute best!"
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"Farmacy green clean (it's a balm but melts instantly)."
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"My favorite is Farmacy green clean."
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"Farmacy's green clean."
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"It’s also worth checking out Farmacy green clean cleansing balm."
#16

Purito

4.7
(6)
"Purito Cleansing Oil, no Ethylhexyl Palmitate 5/5 pore cloggers but it does have olive fruit and jojoba oil which does not clog unless you are sensitive to these ingredients."
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"Purito From green cleansing oil, really cleared up my blackheads and sebaceous filaments."
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"Purito something green, works wonder."
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"I really like Purito’s From Green Oil cleanser!"
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"I’ve been using the purito from cleansing oil, it’s quite good."
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"I use the Purito From Green Cleansing Oil."
#17

Tatcha

4.7
(6)
"Tatcha cleansing oil followed by her rice wash is my holy grail… "
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"I LOVE the Tatcha oil followed by their rice polish for a double cleanse."
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"Tatcha Camellia cleansing oil is great."
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"It’s pricey but the Tatcha one is really really good."
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"I love the Tatcha cleansing oil. it leaves my skin so soft, and it is really effective."
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"I really love the Tatcha The Camellia Cleansing Oil but it’s kind of on the pricier side."
#18

Burt's Bees

4.3
(6)
"Not at Sephora but Burt’s Bees Cleansing Oil. I have oily skin so I always thought cleansing oils would be a big no-no for me... but I was super surprised after trying it."
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"Is an absolute gem! It is silky smooth on application, removes every trace of makeup."
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"Both worked well for me and they are reasonably priced."
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"My hurts bees cleansing oil works fine for me."
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"Has worked just as well as DHC for me!"
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"Has anyone tried the Burt's Bee's Cleansing Oil? I've been eyeing it, I have oily skin."
#19

Pond's

4.8
(5)
"It’s a classic and nothing has worked better."
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"Cheap and the only oil product I've tried that hasn't irritated my eyes."
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"I use Ponds Cold Cream Makeup Remover then wash with DHC oil cleanser."
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"I've used ponds cold cream (fragrance free) for decades."
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"Ponds cold cream!"
#20

MUJI

4.8
(5)
"The muji one super runny and very gentle"
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"Muji mild cleansing oil."
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"MUJI MILD CLEANSING OILLL"
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"I really like it."
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"I've tried both MUJI cleansing oils - they have one for sensitive skin that's mainly olive oil based."
#21

Manyo

4.8
(5)
"Manyo! I have tried DHC, peach and lily and Skin1004 . SKIN1004 is runner up, but Manyo takes the cake 100%!!"
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"I really like manyo. It smells nice and clean and it washes off really nicely."
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"Manyo Cleansing Oil is the best cleansing oil I’ve used by far."
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"Ma:nyo cleaning oil is the top cleansing oil in Korea atm!"
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"The manyo cleansing oil is nice"
#22

The Ordinary

4.8
(5)
"I really like TO Squalane Cleanser."
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"The ordinary squalene oil has been better at removing than the other balms."
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"Really great especially if you wear makeup."
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"Really nice, soft skin after but never oily"
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"I love the TO Squalane cleanser."
#23

Beauty of Joseon

4.6
(5)
"It’s fragrance free and always removes all of my makeup."
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"I’d try the BOJ cleansing balm. I have oily combo, very sensitive skin and it doesn't irritate it at all."
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"I have used Beauty of Joseon Cleansing Balm everyday and it never broke me out and thought it was slightly lighter than Klairs."
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"Beauty of joseon ginseng cleansing oil"
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"Works nicely for me."
#24

Sulwhasoo

4.4
(5)
"Sulwhasoo is my holy grail! I love it so much and it gets everything off with no residue."
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"All their cleansing products including the oil are great."
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"Sulwhasoo is my holy grail."
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"I love it. There’s a bit of a scent but the oil is so luxurious and washes off without any residue so I would recommend it."
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"I’ve only used Sulwhasoo but I think it’s nice."
#25

Palmer’s

4.8
(4)
"It’s affordable, it’s at Shoppers/Walmart, and it’s just good!"
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"Palmers has a cleansing oil that I buy on Amazon and it’s unreal and under $10."
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"I use Palmer’s Skin Therapy Cleansing Oil and I love it!"
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"Palmer’s makes a nice one, you can find it at Walmart."
#26

klairs

4.8
(4)
"I really like Klairs Gentle Black Fresh Cleansing Oil and About Me Rice Makgeolli Cleansing Oil."
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"Fragrance free, limited ingredients, and removes makeup really well!"
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#27

Fancl

4.5
(4)
"I love the FANCL cleansing oil."
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"Which is supposed to be good for super sensitive skin."
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"Fancl cleansing oil. It has a slightly thicker consistency than kose softymo."
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#28

Simple

4.5
(4)
"Seconding the Simple cleansing oil. Just make sure you use a gentle water based cleanser afterwards."
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"Personally my holy grail is the simple cleansing oil. I have similar skin to what you’ve described and it works very well for me no issues and it’s cheap."
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"Simple cleansing oil."
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"I’ve used Simple 125ml cleansing oil and it’s a decent budget option."
#29

Biossance

4.3
(4)
"I really like using."
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"At sephora: biossance"
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"This was light but worked."
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#30

Iunik

4.3
(4)
"Iunik calendula cleansing oil can buy online."
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"I personally use iunik because it has only non comedogenic oil that are high in linoleic acid."
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"Iunik Calendula oil cleanser is so thick that when i used it one day, it removed something like a pimple."
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"Also check out Purito soft touch sunscreen."
#31

Trilogy

5.0
(3)
"Trilogy Cleasing oil, it contains rosehip which is soothing on my psoriasis but causes no issues for my blackheads/acne."
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"Trilogy Cleasing oil, it contains rosehip which is soothing on my psoriasis."
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"Trilogy cleansing oil is really good."
#32

Tony Moly

5.0
(3)
"I use the Tony Moly Apricot Seed Deep Cleansing Oil. My skin does not flake anymore."
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"I use the Tony Moly Apricot Seed Deep Cleansing Oil. My skin does not flake anymore."
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"My skin does not flake anymore."
#33

Inkey List

5.0
(3)
"Inkey list oat cleansing balm, works from and only $13."
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"Amazing!"
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"I've been using Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm and love it."
#34

Innisfree

5.0
(3)
"I currently use Innisfree Hydrating Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Oil and love love love it."
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"I just recently started using Innisfree hydrating green tea amino acid cleansing oil."
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"Innisfree Green Tea Hydrating Cleansing Oil is my fave."
#35

The Inkey List

4.7
(3)
"It’s affordable and gentle."
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"I always cut the tube in half when it’s “finished” and there’s absolutely loads left inside."
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"Works great."
#36

Deconstruct Cleansing Balm

4.7
(3)
"The deconstruct cleansing balm is SO underrated and I personally think it outperforms even k-beauty products."
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"Deconstruct cleansing balm !! It’s super amazing for acne prone plus doesn’t leave a residue."
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"I love the deconstruct cleansing balm for my oily skin."
#37

Caudalie

4.7
(3)
"It's simple and washes away clean."
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"I like the Caudalie cleansing oil."
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"I enjoy Caudalie’s cleansing oil."
#38

HaruHaru WONDER

4.3
(3)
"Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil is unscented and great for sensitive tretinoin skin."
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"Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil"
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"Another one which is HaruHaru WONDER’s Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil."
#39

Inveda

4.0
(3)
"Inveda cleansing oil is bang for your buck, effective."
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"Budget Option- Inveda Cleansing Oil."
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"I use the inveda cleansing oil, but I haven't used it beyond couple of minutes."
#40

Round Lab

5.0
(2)
"I’ve gotten some really good results from the round lab one and will probably be repurchasing my container"
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"I’m loving the Round Lab cleansing oil"
#41

Drunk Elephant

5.0
(2)
"My dry/sensitive skin has been LOVING Drunk Elephant’s cleansing balm."
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"I love drunk elephant slaai, it’s expensive but one of the best formulas I can find."
#42

Shiseido

5.0
(2)
"My personal favorite is the Shiseido Perfect Cleansing Oil."
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"I love it."
#43

Peach and Lily

5.0
(2)
"My favorite is Peach and Lily's Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser."
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"Peach and lily ginger Cleansing oil."
#44

SKIN1004

5.0
(2)
"I adore SKIN1004"
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#45

Lush

5.0
(2)
"Ultrabland from Lush!"
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"My combination skin loves Lush Ultrabland."
#46

The Face Shop

5.0
(2)
"I like The Face Shop rice water bright cleansing line. The oil work well for my combo, sensitive skin."
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"...I do recommend the Rice Water Bright Cleansing Oil by the Face Shop."
#47

Albolene

5.0
(2)
"My holy grail is Albolene."
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"Abolene. I got it from Walmart and it lasts forever."
#48

Good Molecules

4.5
(2)
"The good molecules balm is great for sensitive skin."
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"I haven’t seen it mentioned on here before but my skin is similar to what you describe and it’s been pretty damn happy with the Good Molecules cleansing balm."
#49

Haruharu

4.5
(2)
"The haruharu cleansing oil and dear klairs fresh cleansing oil are both solid and simple."
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"I like the Haruharu one because it takes off my sunscreen and makeup easily."
#50

Bobbi Brown

4.5
(2)
"My fave is Soothing Cleansing Oil by Bobbi Brown."
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"So gentle yet effective."
#51

Josie Maran

4.5
(2)
"Josie Moran! Been using her cleansing oil for over 20+ years! One of the best out there!"
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"Been using Josie Maran’s for years and I love it."
#52

Banila Co

4.5
(2)
"The banila co clean it zero lasts me forever and is effective for me."
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"All items worked well for me; I have sensitive combo skin."
#53

Anua

4.5
(2)
"Anua heartleaf cleansing oil (korean brand) you might have to wait a bit but it’s available on yesstyle"
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"Not from sephora but Anua Heartleaf cleansing oil is great too"
#54

Yves Rocher

4.5
(2)
"The one from their chamomile line is great and super cheap."
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"I've been using and loving this CLEANSING OIL."
#55

Biore

4.0
(2)
"I've always used the purple Biore one."
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"Biore makes one that washes off with water."
#56

Tata Harper

4.0
(2)
"Is amazing and I love it but pricey."
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"Tata Harper is my favorite but it’s pricy."
#57

Mad Hippie

4.0
(2)
"Mad Hippie Cleansing Oil."
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"I love the mad hippie one! It’s kinda on the expensive side but it works so good!!!"
#58

Softymo

4.0
(2)
"I used Softymo and Chifure cleansing liquids and they both worked pretty nice."
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"It's one of the only oil cleansers my skin will tolerate"
#59

Erno Laszlo

5.0
(1)
"It’s the only thing I’ve ever used that doesn’t cause breakouts, peeling"
#60

Oskia

5.0
(1)
"It's my HG. I've tried others but always go back to it."
#61

DIY

4.0
(1)
"My favorite is my DIY cleansing oil. Super cheap, super easy, and no extra ingredients to potentially break me out."
#62

Dove

4.0
(1)
"Or Dove baby oil."
#63

12GRABS

4.0
(1)
"I've been using the 12GRABS Oil-Free Cleanser for my combination skin and really like its balance."
#64

Pigeon

4.0
(1)
"Pigeon sells baby (mineral) oil without any fragrance."
#65

Benefit

4.0
(1)
"The Benefit one is a hidden gem. Works great and doesn’t get into my eyes."

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