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Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil

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Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews

by Kose

84nextscore32 verdicts

Updated November 10, 2026

Mineral-oil cleansing oil melts waterproof makeup and softens dry skin; emulsification disappoints.

What the community says

A thick mineral-oil first cleanser that tackles waterproof makeup and heavy sunscreen without a tight after-feel. Dry or rosacea-prone users reach for it, though poor emulsification and occasional breakouts make thorough rinsing non-negotiable.

From Reddit

Backed by 28 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin and 4 more.

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What people love

  • Cuts waterproof makeup and heavy sunscreen
  • Softens dry, flaky skin without a stripped finish
  • A go-to for dry-skin and eczema oil cleansing

Watch out for

  • Thick texture can emulsify poorly and leave a gunky layer
  • Can trigger severe breakouts after one use
  • Fragrance is a dealbreaker for sensitive users

Product details

How to use it

From Reddit routines

How Reddit uses it

Full ingredient list · 25

Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil ingredients

Mineral Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopherol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, BHT, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane-1,4-Dicarboxylate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, Squalane, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Isopropyl Myristate, Water, Phenoxyethanol

Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.

Real Reddit threads — 49 mentions across 28 threads

Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/tretinoin and 4 more, summarized.

“* Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil”

Positive

“**PM routine:**”

Positive

“After 1 week of using an assortment of AB products”

Positive

“Since then I’ve been trialling different oil cleansers, my favourites so far are Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil”

Positive

“my favourites so far are Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil and Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil”

Positive

“Since then I’ve been trialling different oil cleansers”

Positive

“Kose Softymo Deep”

Mentioned

“Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil”

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“Been using the above listed products consistently for almost a decade”

Positive

“Kose speedy cleansing oil”

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“I use the Softymo deep oil cleanser (Japanese)”

Mentioned

“and I’ve never had anything like this happen.”

Mentioned

“I’d recommend trying a different one!”

Mentioned

“Kose Softymo Deep Cleanser”

Positive

“HadaLabo Gokujyun and Kose Softymo Deep Cleanser”

Positive

“Holy grails.”

Positive

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