Gokujyun Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Hada Labo
Updated August 19, 2026
Gentle emulsifying oil cleanser removes excess skin and sunscreen; discontinued now.
What the community says
An emulsifying oil cleanser praised for gently removing excess peeling skin and sunscreen in PM routines. It suits dry to combination skin, sensitive skin, and those with rosacea. The main drawback is its recent discontinuation, forcing users to seek alternatives.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gentle emulsifying oil base that removes sunscreen easily
- Fragrance-free and rarely irritating even on sensitive and rosacea skin
- Affordable alternative to pricier Japanese oil cleansers
Watch out for
- Discontinued—users must find a new first cleanse option
- Can cause breakouts or irritation for a few acne-prone users
- Not suitable for those wary of oil-based cleansers
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Real Reddit threads — 150 mentions across 29 threads
Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/tretinoin, r/AsianBeauty and 4 more, summarized.
“I used Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil for many years and loved it”
Positive
“Cleanse my face with oil cleanser”
Positive
“My most important steps/ingredients are my sunscreen, moisturiser, cleansing oil (to get the sunscreen off), and tretinoin.”
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.”
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“Get an emulsifying oil cleanser that will wash off easily”
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“Hada Labo has a great one”
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“Things repurchased many times is Hada Labo toner, hada labo oil cleanser.”
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“Oil cleansing can work for many as a way to gently remove the excess skin.”
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“Get an emulsifying oil cleanser that will wash off easily (Hada Labo has a great one).”
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“Hada Labo has a great one”
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