Today we are going to be talking about the best Japanese cleansing oils for sensitive skin.

When choosing cleansing oils for sensitive skin, make sure it is free from fragrance, colour, mineral oil, paraben, and alcohol.

This is the best Japanese cleansing oil out there for sensitive skin. It breaks down dirt, sunscreen, and makeup while moisturizing and protecting the skin barrier. 

Pros:

• It Is suitable for all skin types including ultra-sensitive skin.

• It does not irritate or damage the skin.

• It is a lightweight formula and made with five types of oil including sesame oil, safflower oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, and shea butter to keep skin moisturized.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Mineral Oil, Cyclomethicone, Safflower Oil, Tocopherol, Jojoba Seed Oil, Glycerin, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Apricot Kernel Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Corn Germ Oil, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate, Sesame Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sunflower Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Orange Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Rose Hip Oil, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Olive Fruit Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Shea Butter, Rice Bran Oil, PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED OIL.

Now, all of you might have heard about this Japanese oil cleanser and how highly it is recommended for sensitive skin.

Pros:

• It is suitable for all skin types including ultra-sensitive skin.

• It contains hyaluronic acid and concentrated olive oil.

• It is gentle and non-abrasive.

• It is free from artificial colorings, mineral oils, alcohol, and fragrance.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Olive Fruit Oil, Water, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Jojoba Seed Oil, Ceresin, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, BHT.

This is another cleansing oil that is on the same level as KOSE and Hada Labo cleansing oils.

Pros:

• The cleansing oil is 100% plant-based.

• It is free from fragrance, colour, mineral oil, paraben, and alcohol and is allergy tested.

• It contains olive oil, jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, and peach leaf extract to cleanse the skin while delivering moisturizing care.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Hydrogenated polyisobutene, coconut oil fatty acid PEG-7 glyceryl, ethyl oleate, sorbitan oleate, olive fruit oil, jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, DPG, orange flower water, polyquaternium-51, peach leaf extract, apricot juice, Hyaluronic acid Na, glycerin, BG, tocopherol, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben.

Another popular Japanese cleaning oil is the DHC cleansing oil that many of you must have heard about.

Pros:

• It is an olive oil-based cleanser that binds with dirt and effortlessly breaks down sebum, sunscreen, and stubborn makeup, like waterproof mascara and eyeliner, without clogging your pores.

• It is suitable for all skin types.

• It is gentle, hydrating, and non-irritating.

What ingredients does it contain?

olive fruit oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, stearyl glycyrrhetinate, rosemary leaf oil.

This is another Japanese cleansing oil that should be suitable for sensitive skin. It removes makeup and cleanses clogged pores, while preserving the skin barrier function, leaving skin smooth and moisturized.

Pros:

• It dissolves dirt, sunscreen, and even hard-to-remove makeup such as waterproof mascara without rubbing.  

• It helps to minimize the appearance of pores and improves skin texture.

• It is free from preservatives, fragrances, artificial colours, petroleum surfactants, and ultraviolet-absorbing agents.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Diisononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-20 Hexacaprylate, Polyglyceryl-20 Octaisononanoate, Glycerin, Tridecane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Diglycerin, Hops Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract, Phytosterol/Isostearyl/Cetyl/ /Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Sunflower Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/ Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, PPG-2 Arginine, Stearoyl Inulin, Water, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid.

This is a cleansing oil that cleanses the skin but also focuses on anti-aging and dullness.

Pros:

• It cleanses the skin of micro-sized pollutants, such as PM2.5 or protein stains.

• It removes even waterproof mascara easily and leaves skin smooth and healthy.

• Anti/Oxi+ cleansing oil relies on 3 green trios, which contain green tea extract, moringa extract, and papaya extract.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Corn germ oil, ethylhexyl palmitate, polyglyceryl dicaprate-6, polyglyceryl oleate-2, phenoxyethanol, limonene, lauroyl sarcosine Isopropyl, isopropyl myristate, glyceryl tri (caprylic acid / capric acid), polybutene, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, dicaprylyl ether, dicaprylyl carbonate, tocopherol, linalool, soybean oil, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, water, horseradish seed extract, phosphoric acid 2Na, citric acid, papaya fruit extract, tea leaf extract, sorbic acid K, flavor.

Note: these ingredients might be inaccurate.

This is a moisturizing cleansing oil that comes in a 500 ml bottle making it totally worth the buy.

Pros:

• It is a non-greasy wash that can be washed cleanly while leaving the skin moisturized.

• It contains a natural moisturizing ingredient called Coix seed extract.

• It removes hard-to-remove makeup and dirt from pores.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Mineral oil, PEG-8 glyceryl isostearate, water, glycerin, dimethicone, citric acid, honeybee seed extract, BG, water-soluble collagen, jojoba seed oil, squalane, ethylparaben, phenoxyethanol, fragrance

This is Japanese cleansing oil that can be used for sensitive skin mainly because of its minimal ingredients and affordability.

• It removes makeup, impurities, and sunscreen.

• Contains no additives such as colorants, fragrances, preservatives such as parabens, quality stabilizers, mineral oil, and alcohol.

What ingredients does it contain?

Ethylhexyl palmitate, PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate, triethylhexanoin, water, BG, PCA-Na, coconut oil fatty acid PEG-7 glyceryl, decyl glucoside, isostearic acid

This is more like a cream than a cleansing oil.

Pros:

• It effectively dissolves stubborn makeup including waterproof makeup and removes dirt and sunscreen.

• It is fragrance-free and alcohol-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

MINERAL OIL, WATER, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, PETROLATUM, POLYSORBATE 60, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTAOLEATE, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHEROL, BHT.

KOSE SOFTYMO, Hada Labo, MUJI, DHC, and Cow brand soap cleansing oils are some products we would recommend.

All of the other cleansing oils are also good options.