Cleansing reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 181 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 44 posts to rank the best Cleansing brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CanSkincare, r/beauty, r/Sephora, r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty. Top-rated brands include Farmacy (4.5/5), Kose (4.8/5), Muji (4.1/5).
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Reviews181
Subreddits16
Posts44
Brands76
Products66
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#1
Farmacy
4.5
(13)
"Farmacy is the best one in my opinion!"
"Farmacy!!!! I do goth makeup regularly like full white face paint and black makeup and farmacy is the OMLY one where I don’t have to fight for my life for it to come off in one go"
"Farmacy has a fragrance free version so it definitely seems like a better choice than what they posted."
"Clean it zero and Farmacy are both great for dry sensitive skin."
"I really like the farmacy brand for their cleansing balm."
"Farmacy gets my vote! Just opened a new one yesterday in fact."
"I love the Farmacy and it's approximately half the price per ounce versus the Tatcha."
"Farmacy works well and has fun scents, but I’d take Banila Clean It Zero over it."
"Pharmacy and then i met you are really nice ones."
"I will have to try Farmacy—I didn’t realize they had one and that it’s so popular and good for sensitive skin!"
#2
Kose
4.8
(8)
"Is probably the best most affordable cleansing oil I've found."
"Check out Kose softymo cleansing oil or Banila co clean it zero cleansing balm."
"I love it."
"Softymo speedy cleaning oil, it’s pink! Affordable and does what it needs to do."
"I love it so much."
"Best one I've ever used."
"I started using kose speedy and I’m already seeing results."
"I used Softymo and Chifure cleansing liquids and they both worked pretty nice."
#3
Muji
4.1
(8)
"Make sure not to confused it with the sensitive cleansing oil which is a lot thicker."
"It quickly melts off waterproof makeup and sunscreen and rinses off clean."
"I like my muji one. It's cheap and works well."
"Muji Mild Cleansing Oil. 25 for 400ml bottle."
"Muji Sensitive Skin Oil Cleanser. Its like 30 for a 400 ML bottle."
"MUJI MILD CLEANSING OILLL"
"Muji Mild or Muji Sensitive cleansing oils are great and fuss-free."
"MUJI"
#4
ELF
4.6
(7)
"Super affordable and works like a charm."
"It gets the job done just like Farmacy but wayyyy more affordable"
"100% - I used to buy expensive Clinique and this does the exact same job."
"It melts into the softest oil, easily removes the toughest of makeup."
"It's fragrance free and free of essential oils."
"For first cleanse, elf holy hydration cleansing balm and Burt’s Bees Cleansing Oil are both good options."
"Elf holy hydration cleansing balm is a good one."
#5
DHC
3.9
(8)
"DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is my holy grail."
"My consistent repurchase has been DHC oil cleanser."
"The DHC one is really good."
"I like DHC"
"If you like DHC, sometimes (1 a year I think) it goes on sale in Costco. I got a bottle of 400ml for around $15-20 before.."
"DHC"
"DHC worked okay for me even though it has bad ingredients."
"I think DHC not bad."
#6
Skin1004
4.8
(6)
"The best one for me by far (I’ve tried all the ones you have up there too) is skin1004s."
"Skin1004. I use two pumps nightly and a bottle lasts me 6 months and it completely removes all of my makeup."
"Skin1004 has never left gunk behind"
"Skin1004 centella cleansing oil. I swear my blackheads are finally starting to clear up!"
"Love the skin1004 cleansing oil"
"I have been using Skin1104, it’s lightweight and good."
#7
Beauty of Joseon
4.7
(6)
"The beauty of joseon radiance cleansing balm is perfection and never breaks me out."
"Affordable, unscented, non irritating, and works great."
"It’s fragrance free and always removes all of my makeup."
"I use the BoJ ginseng oil cleanser."
"Beauty of joseon! It's not heavy and the smell is not overpowering. It leaves my skin nice and soft"
"Beauty of Joeseon. Or you can try the IsnTree Milk cleanser"
#8
Elemis
4.7
(6)
"Elemis all day errday."
"I like the one from Elemis and Heimish."
"I love the smell, and it feels so nice on my face."
"My favorite is Elemis, but my budget choice is Banila Clean it Zero or Heimish."
"I love the Elemis balm too, I just wish it was less fragrant."
"Elemis. And (I know, sorry to recommend this) the Jeffree Star cleansing balm is actually amazing."
#9
The Ordinary
4.5
(6)
"Love it! Less expensive than most and find it removes my makeup (waterproof mascara) much better than most."
"It takes off my waterproof mascara and makeup."
"Affordable, effective."
"It's my favourite I always go back to."
"The ordinary squalane cleanser"
"You could try The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser. It super basic but it might be a good starter option."
#10
Banila Co
4.3
(6)
"Banila Co's cleansing balm and foam ! they have balm and foam both, highly recommend."
"Clean it zero and Farmacy are both great for dry sensitive skin."
"Honestly, Banilla Clean It Zero is my HG balm."
"Banilla co clean it zero. I use the pink tub. It’s fabulous."
"Banila zero"
"It works really well on waterproof eye makeup."
#11
Tatcha
4.4
(5)
"I love the Tatcha one for my dry, sensitive skin."
"The Tatcha is my HG. It leaves moisture in my skin and I’ve never ever had irritation from any of their products."
"I love the Tatcha but the price per ounce is a bit high for me to stomach."
"I’ve tried the tatcha one it very nice, but prefer April skin it’s only around 16$."
"I really like the Tatcha and the Farmacy green one…but right now I’m just using the trusty Clinique"
#12
Hada Labo
4.4
(5)
"The best one for me has been Rohto Hada Labo Gokujyun Oil Cleanser."
"I'm not sure how many times I've repurchased Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil but it's outlasted most of my other items in my routine."
"Hada Labo's oil cleanser works and is cheap."
"I did get a lot of 'grits' out with the Hada Labo oil."
"It lasts well, just one pump is needed."
#13
Clinique
4.4
(5)
"Clinique take the day off, no smell, no irritations, takes everything off."
"Non-comedogenic/ fragrance free and soo moisturizing!!"
"I love the Clinique cleansing balm (esp the price) but I’m going to try the Tatcha when I run out."
"I really like Clinique take the day off oil."
"A close second is the Clinique TTDO."
#14
CeraVe
4.3
(4)
"It does a great job. Would definitely recommend."
"It always leaves my skin feeling clean, but stripped."
"The foaming Cerave is great."
"I think it will be a gentle option."
#15
The Inkey List
5.0
(3)
"I’m obsessed with it. My skin is insanely dry, this stuff has transformed my skin."
"The Inkey list oat cleansing balm is the best bang for my buck I can find."
"The inkey list oat balm. I also have the speedy korean oil but prefer the inkey list one."
#16
Then I Met You
5.0
(3)
"Then I Met You!! I’ve tried several jars of Farmacy, Elemis, Clinique and nothing beats TIMY."
"Love Then I Met You. Their products are pricy because they’re a small business, but they’re all excellent quality"
"Then I met you is so good!!"
#17
Emma Hardie
4.7
(3)
"The most luscious, luxurious feeling balm with the most invigorating scent. Amazing for facial massage. It's expensive but imho it's incredibly worth it"
"Emma Hardie moringa cleansing balm. Ridiculous but absolutely unparalleled to me."
"It’s $$$ and my close second is Farmacy green clean."
#18
Simple
4.7
(3)
"Seconding the Simple cleansing oil."
"Personally my holy grail is the simple cleansing oil."
"Simple do a great one and it’s really affordable"
#19
Kose Softymo
4.3
(3)
"I've always used the Kose Cosmeport Speedy Cleansing Oil (the pink one) and it works really well on me."
"Kose speedy or 2024 white cleansing oil"
"Kose softymo speedy oil cleanser."
#20
Drunk Elephant
4.3
(3)
"I’m on my 3rd jar and love it"
"It’s pretty nice. I’d repurchase."
"I like the drunk elephant cleansing balm."
#21
Palmer's
4.3
(3)
"It’s affordable, it’s at Shoppers/Walmart, and it’s just good!"
"I've been using the palmers cleansing oil for a few weeks and I've been enjoying it!"
"It’s a great consistency, fresh light scent, and emulsifies well!"
#22
Bioderma
5.0
(2)
"It won't dry out ur skin."
"It's usually about $29.99 for 1 *LITRE* so excellent value for money."
#23
Round Lab
5.0
(2)
"I like the round lab cleansing oil- i noticed that the anua cleansing oil had some comedogenic ingredients."
"I’m loving the Round Lab cleansing oil."
#24
Albolene
5.0
(2)
"Cheap and really gentle but effective."
"I adore OG Albolene. It gets everything off, washes off cleanly."
#25
Heimish
5.0
(2)
"I personally really like Heimish cleansing balm."
"I’m obsessed with how soft my skin has been!"
#26
The Face Shop
5.0
(2)
"The Face Shop is GREAT! It’s also very pocket friendly."
"Have been using Face Shop for a year and I love it!"
#27
Byoma
4.5
(2)
"Double cleanse with Byoma. Either the balm or oil cleanser for 1st and then the jelly cleanser for 2nd."
"It does have a natural fragrance to it."
#28
Sephora
4.5
(2)
"It’s my hg now."
"Banilla Clean It Zero, Elemis, and the Sephora brand one."
#29
Softymo
4.5
(2)
"I use the pink softymo cleansing oil and its helpful for massaging blackheads and sebum out."
"Softymo. I like the pink one. I get it on Amazon."
#30
iunik
4.0
(2)
"I personally use iunik because it has only non comedogenic oil."
"Iunik Calendula oil cleanser is so thick."
#31
Hanskin
4.0
(2)
"Hanskin pore cleansing oil"
"I like the Hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil. I have the AHA one but idk that it actually matters."
#32
Prequel
3.5
(2)
"I like the Prequel one. I've been using it for several months and still have half the bottle left. It only takes 1-2 pumps"
"Prequel"
#33
ANUA
3.5
(2)
"Anua and skin1004. i like skin1004 more though"
"ANUA"
#34
Haru Haru Wonder
5.0
(1)
"This is what I use and love it."
#35
Simple Micellar Water
5.0
(1)
"I use Simple brand micellar water on a cotton pad to remove all makeup."
#36
Clinique Liquid Facial Soap
5.0
(1)
"Then I use Clinique liquid facial soap in “extra mild.” That combo cleans everything."
#37
Hanskin Oil Cleanser
5.0
(1)
"My go to for years has been hanskin oil cleanser for sensitive skin."
#38
DHC Cleansing Oil
5.0
(1)
"The DHC cleansing oil has been the only one that hasn’t broke me out."
#39
L'Occitane Oil Cleanser
5.0
(1)
"I love the L'Occitane oil cleanser, it's amazing."
#40
Pond’s
5.0
(1)
"It takes off EVERYTHING, including my stubborn waterproof mascara."
#41
Manyo
5.0
(1)
"Absolutely manyo pure cleansing oil and round lab dokdo 1025 cleansing oil im currently using the second one and I’ve repurchased it 3 times before"
#42
Dear Klairs
5.0
(1)
"I’ve used so many cleansing oils/balms over the years and can vouch that this one is solid!"
#43
Haruharu
5.0
(1)
"Fragrance and alcohol free. Works really well for me."
#44
Shu Uemura
5.0
(1)
"It washes off cleanly, takes off everything including mascara & sunscreen."
#45
Cocokind
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend cocokind’s oil to milk cleanser!"
#46
Uriage
5.0
(1)
"It’s gentle enough to be suitable for my very sensitive face."
#47
Fancl
5.0
(1)
"Fancl cleansing oil!"
#48
Anua
5.0
(1)
"I LOVE the Anua cleansing oil."
#49
The Body Shop
5.0
(1)
"I’ve used it for years and tried many cleansing balms."
#50
Garnier
5.0
(1)
"Doesn't break me out and makes my skin super soft."
#51
Deconstruct
5.0
(1)
"Clinique one is really good but I generally keep restocking plum one as a good budget option."
#52
La Roche-Posay
4.0
(1)
"La Roche Posay Lipikar Balm is a great choice."
#53
Elf
4.0
(1)
"Elf holy hydrating makeup melting balm for an affordable option"
#54
Roundlab
4.0
(1)
"I personally like dokdo cleanser from roundlab and soonjung 6.5 whip cleanser from etude. Very gentle but a does the trick."
#55
Pond's
4.0
(1)
"The ponds cold cream works so well for me!"
#56
Mario Badescu
4.0
(1)
"I'm a fan of the Mario badescu cleansing oil."
#57
Ulta
4.0
(1)
"Ulta cleansing balm, if you’re US based. It’s so good at getting gunk out of pores."
#58
Coconut Oil
4.0
(1)
"Coconut oil works well too & comes in glass jars instead of plastic."
#59
Burt's Bees
4.0
(1)
"The Burts Bees one is a nice drugstore option…I tend to use the cleansing balms more now though."
#60
Grapeseed Oil
4.0
(1)
"I use grapeseed oil. Big jug from the grocery store."
#61
Raw Sesame Oil
4.0
(1)
"I use raw sesame oil"
#62
generic baby oil, mineral oil, or vaseline
4.0
(1)
"Generic baby oil, mineral oil, or vaseline removes makeup. then wash with your favorite face wash."
#63
BOJ
4.0
(1)
"BOJ, Skin1004 and Klair’s are good."
#64
First Aid Beauty Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"I find First Aid beauty cleanser pretty reliable."
#65
Isntree Yam Root Milk Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"I switch to micellar water as first step. The second step can be a non-foaming milk cleanser like Isntree yam root one."
#66
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"I follow up with the cerave foam cleanser for normal to dry skin."
#67
Garnier 2-in-1 Makeup Remover
4.0
(1)
"Have you tried the Garnier product that takes off eye makeup?"
#68
Clinique Cleansing Balm
4.0
(1)
"I switched to Clinique’s cleansing balm. My skin is super sensitive and acne-prone."
#69
Farmacy Cleansing Balm
4.0
(1)
"Farmacy cleansing balm is a good one."
#70
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got dry skin and i use a Squalene cleanser first."
#71
Skin1004 Cleansing Oil
4.0
(1)
"Skin1004 cleansing oil."
#72
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Milk
4.0
(1)
"Round Lab 1025 dokdo clensing milk, much gentler alternative to an oil!!"
#73
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"You may want to consider liquid CeraVe or Cetaphil - the go to for dermatologists."
#74
Beplain
3.0
(1)
"I've seen a lot of people rave about beplain Mung Bean Cleanser, but that one was slightly drying for me."
#75
Store Brand
3.0
(1)
"Store-brand baby oil or almond oil."
#76
Palmer's or Prequel
3.0
(1)
"Palmer’s or Prequel"
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