Sensitive Skin Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Muji
Updated September 7, 2026
Gentle oil cleanser favored for sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin; reformulated and divisive.
What the community says
A fragrance-free oil cleanser favored for sensitive and acne-prone skin users. It gently removes everyday makeup but struggles with waterproof formulas. The reformulation added essential oils disliked by some, so it may irritate very sensitive skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Fragrance-free and simple formula for sensitive skin
- Only oil cleanser that doesn't cause breakouts for some acne-prone users
- Cost effective with large 400ml bottles
Watch out for
- Struggles to fully remove waterproof makeup
- Reformulation added essential oils that some users hate
- May irritate rosacea and very sensitive skin due to added oils
Product details
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 22 mentions across 21 threads
Muji Sensitive Skin Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 21 threads from r/tretinoin, r/AsianBeauty and 3 more, summarized.
“PM (Cleanse) everyday:”
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“• Muji - Oil Cleansing”
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“Wait til it’s dried”
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“PM (Cleanse) everyday: • Muji - Oil Cleansing”
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“The Muji oil cleanser is the only one I’ve used, it’s been good since I’ve used it, been about 2 years now.”
Positive
“oil cleanser ; muji mild cleansing oil - 10/10”
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“my holy grail of holy grails. i’ve gone through litres.”
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“my perfect first cleanser and exfoliant for smooth, clear, flawless baby soft skin. removes every trace of makeup. it’s my only exfoliation.”
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“my beloved Muji mild cleansing oil got reformulated”
Mentioned
“Kose Softymo speedy cleansing oil refill - going with this now since my beloved Muji mild cleansing oil got reformulated”
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“Cleansers:”
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“These are products that have been in my routine for a while and have not given me any irritation.”
Positive
“Muji sensitive skin cleansing oil”
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“Great for dry skin!”
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“Muji Mild Cleansing Oil - has been my go-to oil cleanser since 2022.”
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“No frills formula that just does the work of removing waterproof makeup as the first cleanse.”
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“Super cost effective and comes with 400 ML bottles.”
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