Pure Cleansing Oil (200ml)

• Use on dry skin with dry hands.
• Massage a few pumps over the face, including the nose.
• Add a little water and massage until milky.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.
• Follow with a water-based cleanser.
• Patch test first if you are sensitive to essential oils.

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aqua, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Maltodextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Husk Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool

Good to know

• Contains hazelnut and argan kernel oils (nut-derived)
• Contains lavender, orange peel and tea tree oils, plus limonene and linalool
• Contains soybean oil
• A first cleanse: follow with a water-based cleanser

What does MANYO Pure Cleansing Oil remove?

It is designed to dissolve oil-soluble products and build-up including sunscreen, foundation, makeup, excess sebum and everyday grime.

That makes it particularly useful as the first step of an evening double cleanse.

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Is MANYO Pure Cleansing Oil the same as Pure Soybean Cleansing Oil?

MANYO's current international packaging and website refer to the product as Pure Soybean Cleansing Oil.

You may still see the longstanding name Pure Cleansing Oil used by retailers and on earlier packaging.

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Is cleansing oil suitable for oily skin?

Yes.

Oily skin does not have to avoid cleansing oils.

The product is rinsed away rather than left on the face, and oil is particularly effective at dissolving excess sebum, sunscreen and oil-based makeup.

The important part is emulsifying and rinsing the cleanser thoroughly.

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Does MANYO Pure Cleansing Oil remove blackheads?

It can help loosen excess sebum and oily build-up around congested pores, which may make the skin and pores look cleaner.

But we would not rely on an oil cleanser as your only blackhead treatment.

Persistent blackheads generally need a routine that addresses the build-up of both oil and dead skin within the pore.

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What are sebaceous filaments?

Sebaceous filaments are normal structures within your pores that help transport sebum to the surface of your skin.

They are especially visible around the nose and are often mistaken for blackheads.

You can make them look less noticeable by managing excess oil and congestion, but they naturally refill — they are not something you need to permanently extract.

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Do I need to double cleanse after using it?

Not always, but usually that is how we would recommend using it in the evening.

The cleansing oil removes makeup, sunscreen and oil-based build-up first. A gentle water-based cleanser can then remove remaining sweat, dirt and residue from the skin.

If your skin is extremely dry or you have worn almost nothing on your face, your cleansing needs may be different.

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Can I use it if I don't wear makeup?

Absolutely.

One of the main reasons to use an oil cleanser even without makeup is to remove sunscreen and excess sebum at the end of the day.

If you haven't worn SPF, makeup or heavier products, however, you don't necessarily need to double cleanse just because Korean skincare routines often include it.

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Can I use it every day?

Yes, it can be used daily if your skin tolerates it comfortably.

For most people, evening use makes the most sense because that is when makeup, sunscreen and the day's build-up need removing.

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Do I use cleansing oil on wet or dry skin?

Dry skin.

Apply the oil with dry hands to a dry face first. Massage it over the skin, then add water afterwards to begin emulsification.

That order gives the oil time to dissolve oil-soluble products before you rinse everything away.

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How long should I massage cleansing oil for?

Around 30–60 seconds is generally plenty.

Long cleansing-oil massages have become popular online as a way of supposedly extracting blackheads and sebaceous filaments, but longer isn't automatically better.

Excessive rubbing can simply irritate your skin.

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Can acne-prone skin use MANYO Pure Cleansing Oil?

The brand positions the cleanser as suitable for acne-prone skin, and cleansing sunscreen, makeup and excess sebum thoroughly can be useful within an acne-prone routine.

However, acne-prone skin varies enormously. If a particular cleansing oil consistently seems to trigger congestion for you, stop using it rather than assuming every product labelled non-comedogenic must work for your skin.

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Is MANYO Pure Cleansing Oil suitable for sensitive skin?

Some sensitive skin types may tolerate it very well, but we wouldn't automatically call it the best option for every highly reactive skin type.

The current ingredient list contains lavender, orange and tea tree oils.

If you know your skin reacts to essential oils or fragrance components, choose a simpler cleansing oil instead.

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Does it replace my normal cleanser?

Think of it as cleanser number one rather than necessarily your only cleanser.

A classic double cleanse looks like:

MANYO Pure Cleansing Oil → water-based cleanser → rest of routine

The first cleanser removes oil-soluble build-up; the second finishes cleansing the skin.

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Can I use it around the eyes?

It can dissolve eye makeup, but keep your eyes closed and avoid getting the product directly into them.

If you wear particularly stubborn waterproof mascara, allow the oil to sit over the lashes briefly before gently massaging rather than rubbing harder.