BIOTHERM Biosource Total Renew.Oil Self-Foaming Oil
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Hexylene glycol + 4 moreCan be harsh
“It allows to remove make-up and purify all skin types removing the impurities and liberating the skin from pollution, preparing the skin to the following care.”
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: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Linalool, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateHexylene glycol~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium chloride~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~2.2–2.7%
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateP-anisic acid~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidCitric acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDecyl glucoside~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideTetrasodium edta~0.9–1.1%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Butylene glycol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolLinalool~0.5–0.75%
Limonene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citronellol~0.45–0.65%
Laminaria saccharina extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractVitreoscilla ferment~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc sulfate~0.4–0.65%
Zea mays oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilPassiflora edulis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient helping to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Adds a fragrance to the product
More about Passiflora edulis seed oilOryza sativa bran oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilPyridoxine hcl~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ci 17200~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Unknown, Sodium laureth sulfate, Hexylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, P-anisic acid, Citric acid, Decyl glucoside, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Butylene glycol, Linalool, Limonene, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Citronellol, Laminaria saccharina extract, Vitreoscilla ferment, Zinc sulfate, Zea mays oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Pyridoxine hcl, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Ci 19140, Ci 17200
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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.
| BIOTHERMBiosource Total Renew.Oil Self-Foaming OilYOUR PRODUCT | GarnierPure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Gel Wash | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin | VichyNormaderm Daily Deep Cleansing Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 54% | 51% |
| Price | — | — | $14.99 | $18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
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- 6Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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