Gentle Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Sulwhasoo
Updated September 30, 2026
Thick herbal cleansing oil that emulsifies cleanly and removes makeup well.
What the community says
An oil cleanser for first-cleanse duty: it’s the kind people use on makeup days, then follow with a second cleanser. Fans like the thick feel, clean emulsifying, and no-dryness finish; the price and fragrance are the usual gripes.
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Real Reddit threads — 10 mentions across 8 threads
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 8 threads from r/AsianBeauty and r/SkincareAddiction, summarized.
“Gentle Cleansing Water: Gentle, smells good.”
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“I wouldn't pay this much though?”
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“Gentle, smells good.”
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“Gentle Cleansing Oil, Gentle Cleansing Foam are my favorites.”
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“Most Sulwhasoo products are worth it IMO.”
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“Almost everything I’ve tried has been amazing.”
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“Sulwhasoo Oil Cleanser + Foam Cleanser - I don't think cleanser matters.”
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“It just has to be very gentle, and very good at emulsifying.”
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“Exact products I use now (YMMV!)”
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“Gentle cleansing oil.”
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“The oil is my first cleanse for PM; light and warm, gentle herbal scent.”
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“My skin LOVES Sulwhasoo.”
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“For PM first cleanse, I use Sulwhasoo gentle cleansing oil for 1st cleanse.”
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“My skin is incredibly prone to being stripped by cleansers.”
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“Then one of only a few cleanser I've found that don't strip my skin.”
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“Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil: I only use this if I wore makeup that day and double cleanse with the cleanser below”
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“Here’s the products I use:”
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“Following this routine AM and PM has me clear for the first time in a long time”
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