Gokujyun Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Hada Labo
Updated November 10, 2026
Emulsifying cleansing oil lifts sunscreen and makeup without stripping; discontinued, breakout-prone for some.
What the community says
A rinse-off cleansing oil containing Sodium Acetylhyaluronate and Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate removes sunscreen and makeup without a tight after-feel. It fits dry, sensitive, or retinoid-stressed skin, though comedone-prone users report breakouts and availability is a nightmare.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Discontinued, leaving longtime users scrambling for replacements
- Increased closed comedones for some acne-prone users
- Breakouts or irritation happen for some users
Product details
Use caution
Concerns
Skin Type
Product Traits
What TikTok says
From 3 TikTok videos1 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
Sponsored creators say it removes makeup, including waterproof makeup, gently and in one step without leaving skin dry or tight 1. One creator says it removes eye makeup gently and recommends a follow-up face wash 2. A comparison video lists it as made with olive oil and hyaluronic acid to retain moisture, and as best for drier skin 3. One tutorial describes a method meant to avoid bumps and breakouts after use 2.
Sponsored means the creator disclosed a brand partnership or the video ran as a paid ad.
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How to use it
From Reddit routinesHow Reddit uses it
Where to buy
Full ingredient list · 12
Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Olive Fruit Oil, Water, Sodium Acetylhyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Jojoba Seed Oil, (Palmitic Acid/Ethyl Hexanoic Acid) Dextrin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, BHT
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 242 mentions across 29 threads
Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 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
“Get an emulsifying oil cleanser that will wash off easily (Hada Labo has a great one).”
Mentioned
“absolutely love the Hada Labo Oil Cleanser”
Positive
“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
