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Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil for combination skin

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Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil

Average

  • AverageCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

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

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 suitability for your combination skin as ethylhexyl palmitate and triethylhexanoin effectively cleanse without causing irritation, though olive oil and jojoba seed oil provide general hydration rather than targeting your oily shine.
  • The presence of sodium acetyl hyaluronate and hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate offers some humectant benefits, supporting overall skin hydration.
  • The formula is safe for your combination skin, containing no harsh ingredients that would pose an irritation risk.

How to apply

  • Use this makeup remover PM as the first step of your evening routine to clear away excess oil.
  • Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser to effectively break down heavy makeup and dirt.
  • Gently wipe the makeup remover across your face using a soft cotton pad, avoiding harsh rubbing.
  • Use the makeup remover on completely dry skin to help dissolve surface oils and impurities best.
  • Avoid direct contact with the eyes while using this makeup remover.

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

This cleansing oil is highly regarded for its gentle yet effective makeup removal, leaving skin feeling soft and hydrated, which is particularly beneficial for dry and sensitive skin types. While most users find it rinses cleanly without irritation, a low number of users with specific sensitivities to olive oil reported breakouts, and a moderate number experienced temporary eye clouding.

Highlights

  • Gentle & Hydrating Mostly Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and hydrated”
    • “doesn't strip my skin”
    • “feels like a luxurious oil”
    • “contains super hyaluronic acid”
  • Clean Rinsing Often Mentioned
    • “emulsifies beautifully”
    • “rinses away cleanly”
    • “no oily residue left”
    • “washes off easily”
  • Effective Makeup Removal Often Mentioned
    • “removes waterproof mascara easily”
    • “cuts through layers of sunscreen”
    • “dissolves foundation instantly”
    • “cleans pores deeply”
  • Fragrance-Free & Non-Irritating Sometimes Noted
    • “no scent or smell”
    • “doesn't sting my eyes”
    • “great for sensitive skin”
    • “simple ingredient list”
  • Eye Clouding Sometimes Noted
    • “makes my vision cloudy”
    • “blurry eyes for a few minutes”
    • “film over my eyes”
    • “fogs up my vision”
  • Breakouts & Clogging Rarely Noted
    • “caused cystic acne”
    • “gave me small red bumps”
    • “clogged my pores”
    • “broke me out immediately”
  • Drying for Some Rarely Noted
    • “felt a bit tight after”
    • “left dry patches”
    • “skin felt stripped”
    • “too drying for winter”
  • Struggles with Tint/Heavy Mascara Rarely Noted
    • “struggled with lip tint”
    • “hard to remove heavy mascara”
    • “needed extra rubbing for waterproof eye makeup”

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Questions and answers

How well does Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil work for combination skin?

This cleansing oil offers a moderate fit for combination skin because its oils clean effectively and hydrate, but they do not target oily shine. A better makeup remover for this skin needs lighter hydrators and balancing ingredients to care for both dry and oily areas.

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

Ethylhexyl palmitate and triethylhexanoin make this cleanser work for combination skin because they effectively clean without causing irritation, while sodium acetyl hyaluronate and hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate provide general hydration. Since other products fit this skin type better, a makeup remover for combination skin needs soothing ingredients and plant oils or squalane to balance dry and oily areas.

What does Olive Oil do for combination skin?

Olive oil may not be a good fit for combination skin because it can weaken the outer skin barrier and cause mild redness. A product for this skin type needs soothing, barrier-repairing ingredients like sunflower seed oil that improve hydration without disrupting the skin.

What does Super Hyaluronic Acid do for combination skin?

Super Hyaluronic Acid helps keep combination skin hydrated and balanced across both dry and oily areas. It draws in moisture to make dry patches soft and smooth without feeling heavy.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025

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

This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as a weekly step before cleansing. A makeup remover for this skin needs ingredients that clean away makeup effectively while balancing oily shine and keeping dry areas soft.

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

You can use this makeup remover in the evening before your cleanser and retinol, as its gentle ingredients are unlikely to cause irritation. Combination skin using retinol also needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients to keep the skin smooth and calm.

How often should I use this cleanser?

You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine to help take off makeup without causing irritation. Because it offers moderate suitability for combination skin, a cleanser for this skin type also needs ingredients that help balance oily shine.

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

Hada Labo Gokujyun Cleansing Oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as complaints about breakouts and clogging are low. A cleanser for this skin needs lightweight hydrators and non-pore-clogging oils that clear away daily makeup without adding extra oiliness to the skin.

Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022

  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 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

Why other pre-cleansers fit combination skin better

Ingredients

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Water, Sodium Acetylhyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Jojoba Seed Oil, Dextrin Palmitate Ethylhexanoate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Bht

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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