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ALIVE:LAB Lemon & Basil Cleansing Oil
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ALIVE:LAB Lemon & Basil Cleansing Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Sorbitan sesquioleate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A cleansing oil delivers thorough cleansing of makeup and skin impurities.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.6–5.5%
Sorbitan sesquioleateEffect: HighUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.6–5.4%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This oil type cleanser with Red Spot Lemon Powder gently and thoroughly removes blackheads and dead skin cells.”
Source: Yesstyle

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Citrus limon fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.6–5.4%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Ocimum basilicum leaf extractUsed as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~22–33%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6–9.1%est.
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.6–5.5%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~2.8–4.1%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~2.4–3.6%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~1.3–2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~2.8–4.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6–9.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~3.6–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycine soja oil~2.8–4.1%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Olea europaea fruit oil~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Camellia sinensis seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Water~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Ocimum basilicum leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Used as a frangrance. Can be irritating. Might have some anti-bacterial properties

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Parfum~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Glycine soja oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Water, Butylene glycol, Citrus limon fruit extract, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Sorbitan sesquioleate, a common emulsifier in topical corticosteroids, is an important contact allergenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  4. 4
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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