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Ginseng Cleansing Oil

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Ginseng Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews

by Beauty of Joseon

82nextscore26 verdicts

Updated October 3, 2026

Fast makeup-melting cleansing oil with strong ginseng scent; can film.

What the community says

An oil cleanser built for first-cleanse duty: it breaks down sunscreen, makeup, and even waterproof mascara, then emulsifies off. Dry and sensitive folks often love it, but some acne-prone and rosacea users report film, dryness, or flares.

From Reddit

Backed by 22 threads from r/tretinoin, r/koreanskincare and 4 more.

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What people love

  • Melts makeup fast, even waterproof mascara
  • Good on dry, sensitive skin
  • Emulsifies cleanly without greasy residue

Watch out for

  • Strong ginseng scent turns some people off
  • Can leave a film on skin
  • Hit-or-miss for acne and rosacea

Product details

Where to buy

Real Reddit threads — 58 mentions across 22 threads

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 22 threads from r/tretinoin, r/koreanskincare and 4 more, summarized.

“PM: • Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing oil”

Positive

“I mostly use the same AM and PM products.”

Positive

“PM: • Beauty of joseon green plum cleanser”

Positive

“BOJ Ginseng Cleansing Oil takes off my makeup in under 10 seconds 😭😭😭”

Positive

“EVEN MY WATERPROOF MASCARA !!!!”

Positive

“BOJ Ginseng Cleansing Oil”

Positive

“I’ve been using an oil cleanser (Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Oil) only”

Positive

“and it seems to so far be protecting me against the worst flares.”

Positive

“Do you know if it's better than Beauty of Joseon Cleansing oil?”

Mentioned

“...Beauty of Joseon Cleansing oil?”

Mentioned

“better than Beauty of Joseon Cleansing oil”

Mentioned

“In the evening, I double cleanse with the BoJ Ginseng Cleansing Oil and the CeraVe wash, followed by I'm From Mugwort Essence.”

Cautionary

“First, cleansers. Oil cleansers like BoJ and Kose feel like they leave a film on my skin”

Cautionary

“At the same time they get rid of makeup and sunscreen in a way that nothing else does”

Cautionary

“i think i will come back to Kose Speedy or the BOJ Ginseng Oil ( but im not the biggest fan of the scent). No other oils just did it like these ones.”

Positive

“Beauty of Joseon”

Positive

“BoJ cleansing balm. Gets off sunscreen and doesn't need a second cleanse, and doesn't irritate my skin.”

Positive

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