Ma:nyo vs The Face Shop — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Pure Cleansing Oil
9/10 · Ma:nyo
| Pure Cleansing Oil | Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam | |
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| Brand | Ma:nyo | The Face Shop |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 7.5/10 |
| Category | cleanser | cleanser |
| Texture | Lightweight, fast-flowing oil that feels more like water than traditional cleansing oils | Dense, creamy foam that lathers richly |
| Finish | clean, zero residue | clean |
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| Verdict | This is the cleansing oil that converts cleansing-oil skeptics. Unlike thick, heavy oil cleansers that leave a film, Ma:nyo's Pure Cleansing Oil has the viscosity of water — it flows onto skin, dissolves makeup and sunscreen on contact, and emulsifies so completely that it rinses to nothing. The squalane base is non-comedogenic, making it one of the few oil cleansers genuinely suitable for acne-prone skin. It became a viral hit on Korean beauty YouTube for good reason. The light fragrance is the only mark against an otherwise excellent formula. | The product that introduced millions to K-beauty cleansing. This rice water foam cleanser is gentle enough for daily use, brightens subtly over time, and costs less than a coffee. Not the most exciting cleanser, but one of the most reliable. |
