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CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Yes. The Simple Oil dissolves makeup (including waterproof makeup) while actively nourishing and renewing the skin, leaving it hydrated, soft and purified.”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cymbopogon martini oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCocos nucifera oil~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilBacillus ferment~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentLavandula angustifolia oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSqualene~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneBeta-sitosterol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolCamellia oleifera seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilAvena sativa kernel oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilCoumarin~0.15–0.55%
Citral~0.1–0.45%
Citronellol~0.1–0.3%
Farnesol~0.05–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Bacillus ferment, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Tocopherol, Squalene, Beta-sitosterol, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Coumarin, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AimeThe Simple OilYOUR PRODUCT | Erno LaszloPhelityl Pre Cleansing Oil | e.l.f. Cosmeticse.l.f. Nourishing Facial Oil | Agent NateurHoli Cleansing Face Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | $77.63 | $19.00 | $45.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 1 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Rosa Canina Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4Squalene and its potential clinical useseuropepmc.org
- 5
- 6Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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