Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Kose
Updated September 2, 2026
Fragrance-free, thick oil cleanser favored for dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin.
What the community says
This dense cleansing oil is loved by dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone users who need gentle makeup removal without stripping. It emulsifies slower, so patience is key. It may not suit those sensitive to fragrance or prone to irritation because of its rich texture and scent.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Heavier texture can feel occlusive and take longer to rinse off
- May irritate extremely sensitive or rosacea-prone skin due to fragrance
- Not ideal for users who prefer fast emulsification or lightweight oils
Product details
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 34 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”
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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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“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 use the softymo Deep cleansing oil in the yellow bottle”
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“I had even better success with double cleansing plus a gel moisturizer.”
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“the oil cleansing really helps gently exfoliate the dead skin away without hurting my barrier:)”
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“I use Softymo deep cleansing oil first and that does the trick.”
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“I don’t think it’s the most effective for cleansing, but I use Softymo deep cleansing oil first and that does the trick.”
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“Softymo deep cleansing oil first”
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