Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Kose
Updated September 24, 2026
Mineral-oil cleansing workhorse that cuts waterproof makeup cleanly; can feel heavy.
What the community says
A mineral-oil first cleanse that people use to break down waterproof mascara, heavy SPF, and stubborn residue. It suits dry, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin when you emulsify properly. Fragrance and the thicker feel trip up some sensitive users.
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Real Reddit threads — 38 mentions across 29 threads
Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin and 4 more, summarized.
“* Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil”
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“**PM routine:**”
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“After 1 week of using an assortment of AB products”
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“Since then I’ve been trialling different oil cleansers, my favourites so far are Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil”
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“my favourites so far are Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil and Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil”
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“Since then I’ve been trialling different oil cleansers”
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“Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil”
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“Been using the above listed products consistently for almost a decade”
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“Kose speedy cleansing oil”
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“Kose Softymo Deep Cleanser”
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“HadaLabo Gokujyun and Kose Softymo Deep Cleanser”
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“Holy grails.”
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“I use the Softymo deep oil cleanser (Japanese)”
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“and I’ve never had anything like this happen.”
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“I’d recommend trying a different one!”
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“I prefer cleansing oil for waterproof mascara though i have the softymo”
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“As someone who is extremely acne prone and has been using cleansing oil for years (kose softymo deep), you shouldn't have problems if you remove it properly”
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“it emulsifies so it shouldn't leave a residue in your face”
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