Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Kose
Updated November 10, 2026
Fast-emulsifying cleansing oil melts waterproof makeup and sunscreen; rinses clean.
What the community says
A thin mineral-oil cleanser that emulsifies quickly, removing waterproof makeup, mascara, and sunscreen without a lingering film. Best for makeup-wearing, sunscreen-heavy nights and people who hate balm textures. Acne-prone skin can develop closed comedones or feel stripped.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Closed comedones and breakouts are a recurring complaint
- Can leave dry or reactive skin stripped, irritated, or sensitized
- Eye makeup can fog vision or leave mascara smudges
Product details
Use caution
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
What TikTok says
From 7 TikTok videos1 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
Several creators say the oil removes makeup well, including waterproof makeup 123. One sponsored creator says it melts away makeup and sunscreen without stinging 4. Creators call it affordable 25, and say it suits dry, sensitive or normal skin 67, with others saying acne-prone skin can use it 12. Opinion differs on heavy makeup: one creator says it removes the heaviest makeup 3, while others say it suits light makeup and daily buildup 67.
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 · 21
Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil ingredients
Mineral Oil, PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Olive Fruit Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Safflower Oil, Shea Butter, Tocopherol, Baobab Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Glycerin, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, Squalane, Corn Germ Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 277 mentions across 28 threads
Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin and 3 more, summarized.
“Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil”
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“PM - Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil”
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“Oh wow you have a similar regime to me”
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“PM: Kose Speedy Cleansing Oil”
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“Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil”
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“PM * Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil”
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“Routine PM”
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“Kose speedy cleansing oil,”
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“What’s your routine?!”
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“Kose speedy cleansing oil, Haruharu barrier essence ... Sunscreen I switch”
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“unless I tried kose speedy oil.”
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“So ig I stucked with JP skincare and ot will be my best friend forever!”
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“Friendship ended with softymo oil cleanser!”
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“Kose Cleansing Oil”
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“Night Kose Cleansing Oil Simple Micellar Gel Wash”
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“Night”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Often paired with
Products Redditors use alongside this one
Hada Labo
Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion
Mentioned together in 14 threads
“Kose softymo speedy oil cleanser (pm only) Hada labo Hyaluronic Acid foaming cleanser (~2 nights a week) tula azelaic acid clear up gel Hada labo Gokujyun premium lotion”
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
Mentioned together in 8 threads
“For double-cleansing I use Kose Softymo Speedy oil cleanser, followed by La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser.”
Naturie
Mentioned together in 8 threads
“Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil [HG] 2. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice 5.5 Cleansing Gel 3. Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner (2-3 layers) [HG]”
Skin1004
Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam
Mentioned together in 6 threads
“I use the Kose Softymo Speedy oil before a foaming cleanser (which lately has been Skin1004 Centella Ampoule Foam).”