Oil Cleansing — Reddit Reviews
by Muji
Updated July 30, 2026
Simple, no-mineral-oil formulation originally praised
What the community says
Used mainly as a PM first cleanse, this oil formula once favored for lacking mineral oils now includes essential oils that have caused allergic reactions and a love-it-or-hate-it scent profile within the sensitive skin community.
What this means for you
What people love
- Simple, no-mineral-oil formulation originally praised
- Effective PM first cleanse in double cleansing routines
Watch out for
- Reformulated to include essential oils, triggering allergies for some
- Fragrance addition makes it unpopular among fragrance-sensitive users
- Not suitable for sensitive skin prone to barrier issues
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
3 threads from r/tretinoin, r/AsianBeauty
“• Muji - Oil Cleansing”
Positive
“PM (Cleanse) everyday: • Muji - Oil Cleansing • Cerave - Foaming Cleanser”
Positive
“Routine: My routine has changed from a few months ago, less products with actives.”
Positive
“PM (Cleanse) everyday: • Muji - Oil Cleansing”
Positive
“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
“I used to recommend the Muji one to people who don’t like mineral oil and added fragrance”
Mentioned
“but it also got reformulated and now has added essential oils that everyone seems to hate.”
Mentioned
“I’m personally allergic to oleates”
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