Shiseido

Cleansing oil.

Cleansers

About this product

A lightweight cleansing oil formulated to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities while supporting the skin barrier with botanical oils and green tea extract.

Type

CleansersOil

Key actives

Vitamin E

Formula notes

Contains fragranceContains drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Mineral Oil(Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minerale), PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Water(Aqua/Eau), Isostearic Acid, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Fragrance (Parfum), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, BHT, Tocopherol

Guru Score

68%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

1Approved

0Mixed

1Skip

What the gurus are saying

One expert found it removes waterproof makeup and heavy sunscreen thoroughly without stripping or leaving residue, rinsing cleanly enough to work alone or as a first cleanse. However, another took the view that cleansing oils perform similarly across the board, questioning whether the higher price and fragrance justify the choice over less expensive options.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take November 2025

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Jenny Liu

318k subs

~Approved

"I've been loving the Shiseido Cleansing Oil. It is a beautiful, elegant oil, definitely worth the splurge. It really cleanses everything, helps to remove all the layers of sunscreen I've applied during the day, my waterproof mascara and everything without stripping the skin. It's a great first step of double cleansing. If you're just looking for a good cleanser or Cleansing Oil in particular but worried about it either not working well, removing or leaving residue on your skin or breaking out, this one is one that you don't have to worry about. It literally rinses out beautifully. It can be used as a standalone cleanser or if you double cleanse, I highly recommend it. It's just such a great product and I think it's a popular one in Japan for a reason. It contains botanical oils and green tea extract to support your skin barrier and effectively cleanse at the same time."

Dr Dray

2.67M subs

~Skip

"This Shiseido cleansing oil, and I was like, cleansing oils all pretty much work the same. Like, is it really that advantageous to have a more expensive scented one? No."

Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Shiseido Cleansing oil?

A lightweight cleansing oil formulated to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities while supporting the skin barrier with botanical oils and green tea extract.

Is Shiseido Cleansing oil worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is Shiseido Cleansing oil's Guru Score?

Shiseido Cleansing oil holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.