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Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil for oily skin

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Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil

Average

  • AverageOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other pre-cleansers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate makeup removal for your oily skin due to mineral oil and olive fruit oil effectively dissolving impurities, while glycerin provides some hydration. This product is moderately suitable for oily skin as it lacks specialized ingredients for strong oil control, which is your main goal.
  • The formulation is safe for your oily skin, with no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
  • It provides general skincare benefits like cleansing and hydration, but these are not targeted towards your primary concern of oily shine.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine. Start 3×/week and increase to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It prepares your skin by melting away excess oil and makeup.
  • Gently press a small amount onto your dry skin using your fingertips. Massage softly and avoid harsh rubbing to protect your pores.
  • Apply this product on dry skin to effectively break down heavy makeup and surface oil. Massage it gently before washing it off with water.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin feels comfortable.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 15.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this cleansing oil is a highly-rated favorite for its ability to quickly emulsify and rinse clean, making it suitable for oily and acne-prone skin. It effectively removes sunscreen and base makeup. Some users with dry skin report it can be stripping, and it may cause temporary blurry vision. It is also noted to be drying for dry skin, and occasionally struggles with waterproof mascara.

Highlights

  • Clean rinse / no residue Mostly Mentioned
    • “Emulsifies immediately”
    • “Rinses completely clean”
    • “No greasy film left”
  • Effective makeup removal Mostly Mentioned
    • “Melts foundation instantly”
    • “Dissolves sunscreen effortlessly”
    • “Removes everything in seconds”
  • Affordable & refillable Often Mentioned
    • “Unbeatable price point”
    • “Love the eco-friendly refills”
    • “Best budget cleanser”
  • Fragrance-free / gentle Sometimes Noted
    • “Great for sensitive skin”
    • “No strong scent”
    • “Doesn't sting my face”
  • Speedy application Sometimes Noted
    • “Works fast on dry skin”
    • “Don't need a second cleanse”
    • “True to its name”
  • Blurry vision Sometimes Noted
    • “Fogs up my eyes”
    • “Cloudy vision for minutes”
    • “Oil gets in eyes easily”
  • Drying for dry skin Sometimes Noted
    • “Left my skin tight”
    • “Too stripping for winter”
    • “Prefer the Deep version”
  • Breakouts (cystic acne) Rarely Noted
    • “Caused closed comedones”
    • “Broke me out badly”
    • “Mineral oil clogged pores”
  • Fluid texture issues Rarely Noted
    • “Too watery/runny”
    • “Drips through fingers”
    • “Pump squirts too far”
  • Waterproof mascara Rarely Noted
    • “Didn't remove Heroine Make mascara”
    • “Required scrubbing for lashes”
    • “Left raccoon eyes”

Sources: lovi.care, amazon.com, yesstyle.com, reddit.com, iherb.com, stylevana.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Kose Softymo Speedy work for oily skin?

This cleanser works moderately well for oily skin because its oils dissolve impurities and glycerin provides some hydration. It lacks specialized ingredients for strong oil control, which is the main goal for this skin type, and an oily skin product needs targeted ingredients to control shine and prevent clogged pores.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?

Mineral oil and olive fruit oil help dissolve impurities for cleansing, while glycerin provides hydration. Oily skin needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.

What does Mineral Oil do for oily skin?

Mineral oil helps trap moisture in dry skin, but it is unlikely to be a good fit for oily skin because it can feel too heavy. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydrators and ingredients that help balance shine.

What does Peg-8 Glyceryl Isostearate do for oily skin?

PEG-8 glyceryl isostearate helps wash away excess oil and dirt without making your oily skin feel stripped or tight. It acts as a gentle cleansing helper so the product rinses cleanly away while keeping your face feeling fresh.

Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser. Oily skin needs a cleanser of this type that also includes specialized ingredients for strong oil control.

Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser and treatment, as it has a safe formula that is unlikely to cause irritation. Oily skin also needs ingredients for strong oil control to manage shine effectively.

How often should I use this cleanser?

This makeup remover works well in your evening routine to wash away makeup, though other products may fit oily skin better. An oily skin makeup remover needs targeted oil-control ingredients and lightweight hydrators to manage shine.

Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This cleanser is unlikely to cause severe breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe formula with no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation. To properly care for oily skin, a product of this type needs specialized ingredients for strong oil control.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

  • Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.

    International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019

  • Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.

    Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012

  • Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.

    Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024

  • Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.

    Biomolecules, 2025

  • Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.

    Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021

  • Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Mineral Oil, Peg-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclomethicone, Water, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Rosehip Oil, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Rice Bran Oil, Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Oil

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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