Ginseng Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 24, 2026
Fast makeup-stripping oil cleanser; shiny on some acne-prone skin.
What the community says
An oil cleanser for first cleanse duty that’s especially good at melting sunscreen, mascara, and heavy makeup. Dry, sensitive, and rosacea-prone users often love it, but acne-prone folks report a film, scent complaints, and occasional breakouts.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Strong ginseng scent is a dealbreaker for some
- Can leave a film on skin
- Hit-or-miss for acne-prone skin
Product details
Use caution
Concerns
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 51 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 😭😭😭 EVEN MY WATERPROOF MASCARA !!!!”
Positive
“BOJ Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
Positive
“takes off my makeup in under 10 seconds”
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.”
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