Mung Bean Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by beplain
Updated September 3, 2026
Lightweight cleansing oil removes makeup and helps clear pores; some find irritating.
What the community says
This lightweight oil cleanser gently melts makeup and sunscreen without harsh residue. It suits oily, combination, and sensitive skin excluding those prone to irritation. Some users report breakouts or tightness, indicating possible barrier disruption for sensitive types.
What this means for you
Backed by 29 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Lightweight, non-fragranced formula favoured by oily and sensitive skin users
- Effectively dissolves makeup and reduces clogged pore appearance over time
- Gentle enough to use with retinoids like trifarotene and adapalene
Watch out for
- Can cause breakouts particularly deep cystic acne in some acne-prone users
- May leave a tight or filmy feeling on skin requiring additional cleansing
- Not ideal for very sensitive or redness-prone skin due to irritation risk
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Real Reddit threads — 57 mentions across 29 threads
beplain Mung Bean Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more, summarized.
“I’m just excited to see my favorite oil cleanser (Beplain) in person.”
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“Any products that are favorites yall would recommend.”
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“Went to have a look and was blown away from the selection available.”
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“try the beplain mung bean cleansing oil”
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“that is as light as anua but not as drying”
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“if you want another cleansing oil rec”
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“1. Beplain Mung Bean Cleansing Oil”
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“2. Beplain Mung Bean Cleansing Foam”
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“I've now bought the Beplain Mung Bean Cleansing Oil, which is fragrance-free”
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“and have used it with no reaction (phew).”
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“I'm now going to be extra careful about checking ingredients. I've now bought the Beplain Mung Bean Cleansing Oil”
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“Skincare i bought for my sister in law (Beplain mung bean cleanser, Aestura Atobarrier 365 cream, Realbarrier sunscreen)”
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“Not pictured:”
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“Skincare i bought for my sister in law”
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“Beplain mung bean is good too and fragrance-free, it's not as thick though.”
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“I've tried several and I still go back to Shu Uemura.”
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“fragrance-free, it's not as thick though”
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Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- OilYou’re here
Mung Bean Cleansing Oil
57 mentions
pH-Balanced FoamMung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam
36 mentions
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