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Zero Foam Cleanser$14.11Gentle Cleansing Oil 200ml
This cleansing oil from Sulwhasoo is Gentle Cleansing Oil. It suits normal, combination and dry skin. Comes in a 200ml size.
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200 ml
$30.00 per 100 ml
- Korean-market formula
- Ships from California or direct from Korea
- Korean barcode and batch code intact
- Suited to
- NormalCombinationDry
- Helps with
- Sunscreen and makeup removalThe first half of a double cleanse
In stock. Arrives in 3 to 7 business days
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How it works
Gentle Cleansing Oil 200ml is Sulwhasoo's take on the first step of a routine. On its own ingredient list, Squalane sits at position 14 of 27 on the ingredient list, a lightweight, sebum-like emollient used for a plump, non-greasy finish. Butylene Glycol sits at position 17 of 27 on the ingredient list, a solvent and humectant used to help carry the other ingredients. Sulwhasoo is a heritage Korean luxury house built around fermented Korean red ginseng and hanbang (traditional herbal) formulation, and this formula carries that character through cleanser format rather than a stripped-down version of it. It belongs to the first step of a routine, removing makeup, sunscreen and the day's buildup before the rest of a routine, and what it does for skin is best judged after it has had time to settle in, rather than by a single application. This is the Korean-market formula of gentle cleansing oil 200ml, the version sold on shelves in Korea rather than one reworked for a different market.
Key benefits
- What it is: Gentle Cleansing Oil 200ml from Sulwhasoo, a Korean-market cleanser.
- On the ingredient list: Squalane, Butylene Glycol, confirmed on this product's own manufacturer ingredient list rather than assumed from the category.
- Fits into the routine: belongs to the first step of a routine, removing makeup, sunscreen and the day's buildup before the rest of a routine.
- Sulwhasoo is a heritage Korean luxury house built around fermented Korean red ginseng and hanbang (traditional herbal) formulation.
- Original Korean Formula: the same version sold on shelves in Korea, not a US-shelf reformulation.
Key actives
14Squalanea lightweight, sebum-like emollient used for a plump, non-greasy finish
Position 14 of 27 on this product's own ingredient list, a lightweight, sebum-like emollient used for a plump, non-greasy finish.
17Butylene Glycola solvent and humectant used to help carry the other ingredients
Position 17 of 27 on this product's own ingredient list, a solvent and humectant used to help carry the other ingredients.
How to use
- Massage over completely dry skin and face to melt sunscreen and makeup, then add a small amount of water to emulsify it into a milky texture before rinsing. Use as the first step of a double cleanse, morning or night.
What is Gentle Cleansing Oil?
It is a cleansing oil from Sulwhasoo (200ml).
How do I use this cleansing oil?
Massage over completely dry skin and face to melt sunscreen and makeup, then add a small amount of water to emulsify it into a milky texture before rinsing. Use as the first step of a double cleanse, morning or night.
Do I need a second cleanser after this?
Yes. Follow with a water-based cleanser to fully clear any oil residue, which is the standard double-cleanse order.
Contains fragrance (parfum)
Not on the ingredient list below: denatured or SD alcohol, essential oils, silicones, parabens, sulfate surfactants, mineral oil or petrolatum and added color.
Full INCI (27): C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-8 Isostearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Fragrance/Parfum, Dextrin Palmitate, Limonene, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Linalool, Water/Aqua/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Pinus Koraiensis Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract, Prunus Mume Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Ingredient list read from inkeedecoder.com on 10 September 2026.
20 of 27 explained
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate emollient
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a light ester emollient and solvent. It gives a silky finish, dissolves pigments and UV filters, and mildly discourages microbial growth.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate emollient
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is a light ester emollient that gives a dry, silky finish and disperses pigment evenly.
- Isopropyl Palmitate emollient
- One of the oldest cosmetic emollient esters. It softens skin and thins a formula, and it is more occlusive than the very light modern esters.
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate emollient
- A thick, cushioned ester that gives lip and balm formulas their gloss and their cling. It is heavy enough to stay where it is put.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride emollient
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the light fraction of coconut oil, with the heavy parts removed. It is the workhorse emollient of modern formulas: it softens skin, dissolves oil-soluble actives and absorbs without the greasy weight of a whole plant oil.
- PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate emulsifier
- A nonionic emulsifier built on glycerin and branched fatty acids. Cleansing oils and balms use it so they emulsify the moment water is added.
- Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil emollient
- Coconut Oil is high in lauric acid, which makes it a rich emollient and partial occlusive. It is well known to be poorly suited to blemish-prone skin.
- Fragrance/Parfum fragrance
- Fragrance, or Parfum, is a single declaration standing for a whole scent blend, which can be dozens of materials. Regulators allow it as a trade secret, so a list showing only this word does not say what the scent is made of. It is the most common trigger named by people with reactive skin.
- Dextrin Palmitate thickener
- Dextrin Palmitate is a starch-based gelling agent for the oil phase. It thickens oils into a clear gel and keeps pigment evenly suspended.
- Limonene fragrance component
- Limonene is the citrus-peel aromatic. It appears here because EU labelling requires 26 fragrance components to be named individually rather than hidden inside "fragrance", and it is one of them.
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate emollient
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a coconut-derived ester used as a light, dry emollient in place of silicone. It spreads far and leaves a soft finish.
- Squalane emollient
- Squalane is the stable, saturated version of squalene, a lipid human skin already makes. It is a light emollient that absorbs quickly, does not oxidise, and is one of the few oils widely considered safe for blemish-prone skin. Most cosmetic squalane is now from sugarcane or olive rather than shark.
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- Linalool fragrance component
- Linalool is a floral aromatic found in lavender, bergamot and coriander. It is one of the 26 fragrance components EU labelling requires to be declared by name.
- Water/Aqua/Eau solvent
- Water is the base almost every serum, toner and cream is built on. It dissolves the water-loving ingredients and sets how light the finished texture feels. On an INCI list it is usually first, which only means it is the largest single ingredient by weight.
- Butylene Glycol humectant
- Butylene Glycol is a small glycol that does two jobs at once: it holds water in the top layer of skin and it dissolves plant extracts and actives that plain water cannot. It also thins a formula, which is why watery Korean essences lean on it.
- Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil emollient
- Apricot kernel oil, a light oil high in oleic acid. It absorbs quickly and is used where a formula needs softening without heaviness.
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil emollient
- Camellia Seed Oil is the traditional Korean and Japanese hair and skin oil, high in oleic acid. It is a light emollient that absorbs quickly for its richness.
- Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract plant extract
- Adlay, or Job tears, a grain used in both Korean cooking and Korean herbal practice. The seed extract carries starch-derived sugars and amino acids.
- Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract plant extract
- The peel extract of the satsuma mandarin, the gyul grown on Jeju. It carries flavonoids and aromatic oils and is used as a conditioning antioxidant extract.
- Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract plant extract
- Chestnut Shell Extract carries tannins and is used as an antioxidant plant extract, most often in formulas aimed at visible pores.
- Market
- Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Volume
- 200 ml
- Category
- Cleanser
- Ships from
- California or Korea
Orders ship from California or direct from Korea with tracked delivery to your door, and both routes carry the same Korean-market release. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more. Returns are accepted for 30 days, by mail.
We split shipments free, so one out-of-stock item never holds up the rest of your order.
Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Barcode
Listed against the Korean barcode on its box - 3California or Korea
Ships to you from either, as the same Korean-market release
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Every order ships from California or direct from Korea, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
Inside the formula
Inside the formula
27
Ingredients declared
#9
Fragrance on the list
14Squalane17Butylene Glycol
- 14Squalane
- 17Butylene Glycol
Where each key active sits on the declared ingredient list, by entry number. Position is proportion: the further forward, the larger its share.
Worth knowing
- Apply to dry skin only; oil cleansers do not emulsify well on wet skin.
Complete the routine
- This itemSulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil 200ml$60.00
- Cleanse first, so the next step meets bare skinSulwhasoo Signature Ginseng Facial Soap 120g X 2ea$82.50
- The last step of the morning, over everything elseSulwhasoo MEN UV Defense Protector 50ml SPF50+ PA++++$52.50
Total for 3 items$195.00
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Sulwhasoo, Korean-market original
Korean-market cleanser from Sulwhasoo: Gentle Cleansing Oil 200ml, the same formula sold on shelves in Korea.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about skin care, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Squalane comes from a lipid that occurs naturally in your skin.
Alok Vij, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Pretty much every step of a Korean skin care routine is going to have some component of hydration.
Alok Vij, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
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