Gokujyun Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Hada Labo
Updated October 1, 2026
Emulsifying oil cleanser that strips sunscreen and makeup cleanly; beloved HG.
What the community says
A straightforward emulsifying oil cleanser for first-cleanse duty, especially if you wear sunscreen, heavy makeup, or tretinoin-adjacent flaking. It’s the one people grab for gentle removal and easy rinse-off. Some acne-prone users still break out on it.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Can trigger breakouts or irritation for some
- Discontinued, so restocks are a mess
- Olive oil base may be a no-go for some acne-prone skin
Product details
Use caution
Concerns
Skin Type
Product Traits
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 196 mentions across 29 threads
Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more, summarized.
“I used Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil for many years and loved it”
Positive
“my backup stock ran out last year”
Positive
“they stopped manufacturing it a while ago”
Positive
“I've purchased Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid exfoliant and Hada Labo cleansing oil.”
Positive
“The main thing seems to be BHA and oil cleansing combo.”
Positive
“Oil cleansing with bha, plus some of the serums I mention seem to be good options.”
Positive
“first they discontinue the Hada Labo cleansing oil”
Cautionary
“now Muji's cleansing oil is getting reformulated”
Cautionary
“Can't catch a break🥲”
Cautionary
“Try the hada labo gokujyun cleansing oil! It’s THE BEST.”
Positive
“I have really acne prone and sensitive skin that forms comedones easily.”
Positive
“This has been my holy grail for years now”
Positive
“Oil cleansing can work for many as a way to gently remove the excess skin.”
Mentioned
“Get an emulsifying oil cleanser that will wash off easily”
Mentioned
“Hada Labo has a great one”
Mentioned
“Things repurchased many times is Hada Labo toner, hada labo oil cleanser.”
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“I bought and repurchased those other Korean skincare but doesn’t show any results for me.”
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“Biore 3 fusion makeup cleanser and sunplay/biore sunscreen.”
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