Korean Cleansing Oil

Korean double cleansing always starts with an oil cleanser: its texture melts upon contact with the skin and dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum without damaging the skin's barrier. This selection of Korean cleansing oilscovers major skin types, from oily and combination skin to dry or sensitive skin. The available products emulsify with water, avoiding the greasy film sensation left by some classic mineral oils.

Each cleansing oil here is chosen for a specific active ingredient or profile, not just to fill a range. You'll find the formulas that are most frequently reordered and receive the best customer feedback, from cleansing balms to fluid oils, with a compatibility test based on your skin if you're undecided between several profiles.

22 products

  • SKIN1004-Madagascar-Centella-Light-Cleansing-Oil_3d585568-5f8f-41e4-b530-39d8acc6684c - Holy Skin

    SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil

    SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil

    19,90€
    19,90€
  • Beauty-of-Joseon-Ginseng-Cleansing-Oil_ea820a38-fe97-45a9-bd36-276926bcec70 - Holy Skin

    Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Cleansing Oil

    Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Cleansing Oil

    19,90€
    19,90€
  • Beauty-of-Joseon-Radiance-Cleansing-Balm_dad780c3-429c-4c61-b562-f5c5904bbbeb - Holy Skin

    Beauty of Joseon - Radiance Cleansing Balm

    Beauty of Joseon - Radiance Cleansing Balm

    18,90€
    18,90€
  • Haruharu-Wonder-Black-Rice-Moisture-Deep-Cleansing-Oil_1132f4a5-a07d-4004-8614-9f2405b5738c - Holy Skin

    HaruHaru Wonder - Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil

    HaruHaru Wonder - Black Rice Moisture Deep Cleansing Oil

    19,90€
    19,90€
  • BANILA-CO-Clean-It-Zero-Cleansing-Balm_14a4d78d-187e-4fcc-a8d3-86f073ed08ce - Holy Skin

    Banila Co - Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm

    Banila Co - Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm

    19,90€
    19,90€
  • Dr-Althea-Pure-Grinding-Cleansing-Balm - Holy Skin

    Dr. Althea - Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm

    Dr. Althea - Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm

    17,90€
    17,90€
  • Commande aujourd'huiLivré dès 72 hLivraison offerte dès 60 €, expédiée depuis Bordeaux.
  • Medicube - Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil

    Medicube - Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil

    Medicube - Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil

    18,90€
    18,90€
  • Commande aujourd'huiLivré dès 72 hLivraison offerte dès 60 €, expédiée depuis Bordeaux.
  • Heimish-All-Clean-Balm - Holy Skin

    Heimish - All Clean Balm

    Heimish - All Clean Balm

    17,90€
    17,90€
  • Dr-Althea-Pore-Refresh-Grinding-Cleansing-Balm - Holy Skin

    Dr. Althea - Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm

    Dr. Althea - Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm

    17,90€
    17,90€
  • Manyo-Pure-Cleansing-Oil - Holy Skin

    Ma:nyo - Pure Cleansing Oil

    Ma:nyo - Pure Cleansing Oil

    24,90€
    24,90€
  • Celimax-Derma-Nature-Fresh-Blackhead-Jojoba-Cleansing-Oil - Holy Skin

    Celimax - Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil

    Celimax - Derma Nature Fresh Blackhead Jojoba Cleansing Oil

    17,90€
    17,90€
  • Biodance - Collagen Cleansing Oil

    Biodance - Collagen Cleansing Oil

    Biodance - Collagen Cleansing Oil

    21,90€
    21,90€
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  • Purito-From-Green-Cleansing-Oil - Holy Skin

    Purito - From Green Cleansing Oil

    Purito - From Green Cleansing Oil

    19,90€
    19,90€
  • Banila-Co-Clean-It-Zero-Nourishing-Cleansing-Balm - Holy Skin

    Banila Co - Clean It Zero Nourishing Cleansing Balm

    Banila Co - Clean It Zero Nourishing Cleansing Balm

    21,90€
    21,90€
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  • HaruHaru Wonder - Centella Sunflower Makeup-Melting Cleansing Balm

    HaruHaru Wonder - Centella Sunflower Makeup-Melting Cleansing Balm

    HaruHaru Wonder - Centella Sunflower Makeup-Melting Cleansing Balm

    19,90€
    19,90€
  • B-Lab-Squalene-Reset-Pore-Deep-Cleansing-Oil - Holy Skin

    B: Lab - Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser

    B: Lab - Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser

    24,90€
    24,90€
  • Anua-Heartleaf-Pore-Control-Cleansing-Oil - Holy Skin

    Anua - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

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    Anua - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

    18,90€
    18,90€
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  • iUNIK-Calendula-Complete-Cleansing-Oil - Holy Skin

    iUNIK - Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil

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    iUNIK - Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil

    19,90€
    19,90€
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  • Round-Lab-1025-Dokdo-Cleansing-Oil - Holy Skin

    Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil

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    Round Lab - 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Oil

    19,90€
    19,90€
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  • Arencia - Pore Melt Mochi Cleansing Oil

    Arencia - Pore Melt Mochi Cleansing Oil

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    Arencia - Pore Melt Mochi Cleansing Oil

    17,90€
    17,90€
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  • Mixsoon - Bean Cleansing Oil

    Mixsoon - Bean Cleansing Oil

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    Mixsoon - Bean Cleansing Oil

    18,90€
    18,90€
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  • Some-By-Mi-Propolis-B5-Glow-Barrier-Calming-Oil-to-Foam - Holy Skin

    Some By Mi - Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil to Foam

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    Some By Mi - Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil to Foam

    19,90€
    19,90€
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How to choose your Korean cleansing oil?

The choice of a Korean cleansing oil mainly depends on two criteria: your skin type and what you remove daily. Oily or combination skin tolerates a more fluid texture, while dry or sensitive skin prefers a richer balm. Waterproof makeup or water-resistant sunscreen require a formula that emulsifies well.

According to your skin type

For oily or combination skin, an overly rich oil can sometimes leave a film after rinsing: a fluid formula like Anua Heartleaf, designed for enlarged pores, is better. For dry or sensitive skin, a denser balm prevents tightness, and the centella asiatica in SKIN1004 formulas is particularly soothing for reactive skin.

Fluid oil or cleansing balm

Fluid oils remove makeup quickly and are suitable for daily use, including in the shower. Balms, with a solid texture that melts upon contact with the skin, offer a more enveloping sensation, often preferred for evening care. Some formulas, like Banila Co Clean It Zero, are available in both textures.

For waterproof makeup and sunscreen

Waterproof makeup and sunscreens with mineral filters often resist classic water-based cleansers, even after several passes. A cleansing oil dissolves them due to its affinity for fatty substances, before emulsifying with water to rinse off without residue. A 30-second massage on dry skin, before adding water, significantly improves the result.

Your thoughts on Korean cleansing oil and Holy Skin

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What's the best Korean cleansing oil?

The SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oilis ideal for sensitive or redness-prone skin thanks to its soothing centella asiatica formula. The Anua - Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oiltargets oily and combination skin, with heartleaf to tighten pores and regulate sebum. For normal to dry skin, the Beauty of Joseon - Ginseng Cleansing Oilcombines makeup removal and antioxidant care thanks to ginseng.

SKIN1004's Centella Light Cleansing Oil owes its success to its light texture: it dissolves makeup and sunscreen without leaving a greasy film, even on reactive skin. The centella asiatica limits the tightness often felt after a first cleanse, making it a safe starting point if you're unsure which product to choose. The free skin diagnosticwill guide you towards the most suitable formula for your skin type.

    4 steps, that's all you need to get started

    Cleanse, treat, moisturize, protect: our routines are designed according to the principles of Korean skincare, in a simplified version.

     
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    We take care of the selection. All you have to do is apply a routine adapted to your skin.

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    Don't know your skin type? In just a few questions, our diagnostic tool will guide you towards the right routine.

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    The best Korean brands for a cleansing oil

    Beauty of Joseonrelies on traditional hanbang ingredients: the ginseng in the Ginseng Cleansing Oil cleanses while nourishing the skin, in keeping with the brand's skincare philosophy. Anuabuilds its entire range around heartleaf, a plant designed for skin with enlarged pores and excess sebum. SKIN1004remains the soothing reference thanks to centella asiatica, present in almost its entire makeup remover catalog. Round Lab, more minimalist in its approach, offers a simple and effective cleansing oil, designed for a double cleanse without superfluous ingredients.

      Holy Skin tips for choosing wisely

      Noa, co-founder of Holy Skin, is responsible for customer advice and selecting the routines offered on the site.

      "The most common mistake I see is skipping cleansing oil because you have oily skin, thinking it will clog pores. It's the opposite: properly rinsed, it dissolves oxidized sebum better than a cleansing gel alone."

      This habit explains some of the feedback we receive from people with enlarged pores who rediscover the oil step after having neglected it. The free skin diagnosishelps to check if your current routine covers this step properly.

      Korean Cleansing Oil FAQs

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      What is the best Korean cleansing oil for my skin?

      The best Korean cleansing oil largely depends on your skin type rather than a universal ranking. The SKIN1004 Centella Light Cleansing Oil is suitable for sensitive skin, Anua Heartleaf for oily and combination skin, and Beauty of Joseon Ginseng for normal to dry skin.

      These three formulas are the most frequently ordered from our selection and cover the majority of skin profiles. If in doubt, our free skin diagnosis can guide you to the right formula in two minutes.

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      Is cleansing oil suitable for oily and acne-prone skin?

      Yes, provided you choose a suitable formula. Oily or acne-prone skin benefits from a fluid and non-comedogenic cleansing oil, such as Anua Heartleaf Pore Control, designed for enlarged pores and excess sebum.

      Contrary to popular belief, oil does not clog pores: when rinsed thoroughly, it dissolves the oxidized sebum that clogs them, making it a beneficial step rather than a risk for this skin type.

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      How often should I use a cleansing oil?

      A cleansing oil is used as the first step of a double cleanse, in the evening, to remove makeup, sunscreen, and daily impurities. In the morning, a gentler water-based cleanser is usually sufficient for skin that hasn't had anything on it overnight.

      For skin heavily exposed to waterproof makeup or significant urban pollution, cleansing oil can also be used morning and evening with no particular risk to the skin barrier.

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      What are people saying about Beauty of Joseon's Ginseng Cleansing Oil?

      Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil is consistently one of the most ordered oils in the selection, especially for normal to dry or mature skin types looking for a makeup remover that nourishes rather than dries out the skin.

      Ginseng, the brand's signature ingredient, provides an antioxidant skincare effect in addition to makeup removal, which sets it apart from a purely functional cleansing oil and explains its popularity among mature skin types.

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      Can Korean cleansing oil be used while pregnant or breastfeeding?

      Cleansing oils based on vegetable oils are generally well tolerated during pregnancy or breastfeeding, but each formula has its own INCI list and certain active ingredients require particular vigilance depending on the period.

      If in doubt about a specific active ingredient in a formula in this selection, the advice of a dermatologist or midwife remains the most reliable reference before integrating a new product into your routine.

      Still hesitating? The free skin diagnosis identifies the cleansing oil adapted to your profile in two minutes.

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