Manyo Pure Cleansing Oil
110 Olive Young reviews read by hand · Olive Young's own stats: cleansing power 79%, gentle with no irritation 77% · part of our cleansing lineup alongside Bioderma and Anua cleansing oil
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Community summary
Cleansing power is what comes up most. Makeup is a given, but 24 reviews — the largest group — say it lifts sunscreen and even waterproof formulas in one go. The phrase that keeps repeating is that heavy makeup just melts away as you rub it in, and Olive Young's own stats put cleansing power at a high 79%.
Gentleness and the finish are close behind. 18 reviews say it stings less even if it gets in your eyes and is easy on sensitive skin, while 15 say it emulsifies well with water and rinses off clean with no oily film. Since it's an oil cleanser, 13 reviews mention using it to keep nose blackheads, pores, and sebum in order.
It's a repeat buy for the long haul. 12 reviews mention stocking up on the large sizes (200 / 400ml) or refills, and the through-line is that people keep buying it for the value. Most call the scent a soft citrus, though it can be hit-or-miss, and a small number say they feel a bit of oily residue left after rinsing.
These are hand counts from the reviews with clear enough wording, out of 110. If anything, we undercounted rather than inflated.
Phrases we came across in the reviews (kept close to the original wording, not reworded)
Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Cleansing power down to makeup & sunscreenThe thing that came up most (24 reviews). People say again and again that it dissolves heavy makeup and even sunscreen and waterproof formulas in one pass, and Olive Young's own stats put cleansing power at a high 79%.
- Gentle, doesn't sting the eyes18 reviews say it stings less even if it gets in your eyes and is easy on sensitive skin. Olive Young's official 'gentle, no irritation' figure is also high at 77%.
- Emulsifies well, rinses clean with no film15 reviews say it emulsifies nicely once you add water and rinses off without leaving an oily film. Some say they skip double cleansing and finish with just this.
- Large size & refill value for the long haul12 repeat-buy reviews mention stocking up on the 200 / 400ml large sizes or refills. And since it's an oil cleanser, 13 reviews mention using it to keep nose blackheads and pores in check.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Some feel oily residue after rinsingMost call it clean, but a small number of reviews (6) say they feel some oily film left, depending on their skin or how they rinse. The tip that keeps coming up is to emulsify thoroughly with lukewarm water before rinsing.
- Scent is hit-or-missMost describe it as a soft citrus, but a few reviews note it can be divisive if you're sensitive to scent.
- No official star-rating breakdown in this sampleThis sample didn't include a star-rating breakdown, so we only cited the official cleansing-power and irritation figures. We'll cross-check and add the numbers as we get them.
Best for
- Anyone after a cleansing oil that reliably removes makeup and sunscreen but still feels gentle
- People whose eyes sting easily and want a low-irritation oil
- Anyone who wants to manage nose blackheads, pores, and sebum with an oil cleanse
- Anyone looking for a daily cleanser to use long-term in a large size or refill
May not suit you if: Anyone put off by the oily-film feel of oil cleansing who prefers a fresh gel or water type / Anyone who wants zero scent — it's subtle, but there is one
How to Use Manyo Pure Cleansing Oil
- Pump it onto dry hands and a dry face to dissolve makeup, then add a little lukewarm water to emulsify fully before rinsing, and less film gets left behind
- Many reviews say sunscreen and waterproof formulas come off well if you give them a little more rubbing time
- For nose blackheads, one tip is to roll the oil over the sides of your nose a bit more, like a massage, before emulsifying
- There are large-size and refill options, so once you've settled on it, buying the refill is the better value
Price & buying tips
- There are 200 / 400ml large sizes and a refill, so refills are the better repeat buy — worth grabbing during gift-with-purchase or promo periods
- It's also sold on Coupang — worth comparing against Olive Young sale timing before you buy
Compared with other Cleansing picks
User tally for the cleansing category on Threads (our own Olive Young Jjintem data)
See the full Cleansing ranking →
FAQ
Q. Does it really remove makeup and sunscreen?
Out of the 110 reviews, cleansing power was the most-mentioned point at 24. People say again and again that it takes off makeup and even sunscreen and waterproof formulas, and Olive Young's own stats put cleansing power at 79%. For heavy makeup, giving it a little more rubbing time gets it clean.
Q. Does it sting the eyes or irritate?
18 reviews — a lot — say it stings less even if it gets in your eyes and is easy on sensitive skin, and Olive Young's official 'gentle, no irritation' figure is 77%. That said, it can differ person to person, so go easy around the eyes.
Q. Does it leave an oily film after rinsing?
15 reviews — plenty — say it emulsifies well once you add water and rinses clean with no film. A small number (6), though, say they feel some film left depending on their skin or how they rinse, so the trick is to emulsify thoroughly with lukewarm water before rinsing.
Q. Does it help with blackheads and pores?
Because it's an oil cleanser, 13 reviews mention using it to keep nose blackheads, pores, and sebum in check. The tip that keeps repeating is to roll the oil over the sides of your nose a bit more, like a massage, before emulsifying. It's not an instant-removal product, though — think of it as steady upkeep.
Q. Do I need to double cleanse?
Many reviews say it emulsifies well enough to finish with just this, but some do a light double cleanse with a gentle foam if they want that fresh feel. Adjust it to your skin type and how heavy that day's makeup was.
Q. What's the take on Threads?
In our own Threads tally (Olive Young Jjintem), it's a talked-about pick in the cleansing category too. It comes up often alongside the Bioderma Cleansing Water and Anua Cleansing Oil as a 'gentle but gets it off' cleanser.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The '79% cleansing power' and '77% gentle, no irritation' figures are Olive Young's official review stats, while the keyword numbers are our own hand counts from about 110 reviews (we only counted reviews with clear wording, so if anything they're undercounts, not inflated). We don't reprint the original review text — just the analysis — and we don't assign our own ratings or make efficacy claims.
Q. How do I use Manyo Pure Cleansing Oil?
Pump it onto dry hands and a dry face to dissolve makeup, then add a little lukewarm water to emulsify fully before rinsing, and less film gets left behind Many reviews say sunscreen and waterproof formulas come off well if you give them a little more rubbing time For nose blackheads, one tip is to roll the oil over the sides of your nose a bit more, like a massage, before emulsifying There are large-size and refill options, so once you've settled on it, buying the refill is the better value
Starting from a viral Threads post with over 1.85M views, we collected real Korean users' recommendation comments on Olive Young posts, merged different spellings of the same product, and tallied mentions, likes, and staff endorsements. No ads or sponsorships — rankings come from real recommendation data only.
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