Kose Review

1 models tracked · 44 model-level owner comments · 58 brand-level owner comments

4.5 review-weighted average of Kose model scores

Should you buy Kose?

Shortlist Kose if

  • makeup removal matters (19 positive mentions)
  • gentle matters (17 positive mentions)
  • value matters (8 positive mentions)

Look elsewhere if

  • gentle is a deal-breaker (4 critical mentions)
  • makeup removal is a deal-breaker (3 critical mentions)
  • value is a deal-breaker (1 critical mentions)

Most positive and most critical owner comments

gentlemakeup removal
“Morning: rinse with water, Timeless 10% Vitamin C Serum, Cerave PM Lotion, Sunscreen Evening: Remove makeup & sunscreen with Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil then: LRP Toleriane Gentle Hydrating Face Cleanser, Dr Brenner Copper Peptide, tretinoin 0.05%, LRP…”
owner comment via r/SkincareAddiction · 2026-02-02
gentlemakeup removal
“I use Softymo Deep Cleanser.”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-10-02

What owners say about the brand overall

gentlemakeup removal
“There are 3 to this day that i really like for hot humid weather: \- Anessa Perfect UV sunscreen \-Kose Sekkisei Clear Wellness UV sunscreen essence \- Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 50 Dry Touch face fluid (the EU one, I used it as a teenager and loved it so …”
owner comment via r/AsianBeauty · 2026-09-01
makeup removal
“I use Kose oil cleanser at the moment (or rather when I wear makeup).”
owner comment via r/AsianBeauty · 2026-09-03
makeup removal
“To set makeup, I’ve been really impressed with Kose Make Keep Mist.”
owner comment via r/30PlusSkinCare · 2026-06-02

Kose lineup, best first

Kose

Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil

4.5 (44 owner comments)

$10.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)

makeup removalgentle

“The Clio Kill Brown Brush Liner has been my Holy Grail for years!✨ Pro tip: You will need an oil cleanser (I use the Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil)”

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Price range observed: $10.99 to $10.99.