Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil
Works for
CleansingPeg-8 diisostearate, Peg-12 diisostearate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Cleansing Oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl laurate, peg-12 diisostearate, peg-8 diisostearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
5 of 5 community members would buy it again.
My sensitive skin loves this, 2 pumps into hands onto dry skin, removes my spf that I put on every day (I don’t wear makeup). Not stripping, and leaves my skin feeling soft
Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateTriethylhexanoin~7.5–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPolybutene~4.2–6.4%
Peg-8 diisostearate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-8 diisostearatePpg-15 stearyl ether~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherPeg-12 diisostearate~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Peg-12 diisostearateWater~1.7–2.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlycerin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCaprylyl glycol~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlyceryl laurate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateBht~0.6–1.35%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateTriethylhexanoin~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPolybutene~0.5–1.15%
Peg-8 diisostearate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-8 diisostearatePpg-15 stearyl ether~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherPeg-12 diisostearate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Peg-12 diisostearateWater~0.15–0.6%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlycerin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGlyceryl laurate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateBht~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Polybutene, Unknown, Peg-8 diisostearate, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Peg-12 diisostearate, Water, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl laurate, Bht, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Polybutene, Unknown, Peg-8 diisostearate, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Peg-12 diisostearate, Water, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl laurate, Bht
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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.
| CliniqueTake The Day Off Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | Tom FordPurifying Cleansing Oil | Fancloil | ShiseidoAqualabel Deep Clear Oil Cleansing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 26% | 22% |
| Price | $31.00 | — | $22.09−$8.91 | $10.36−$20.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Diglycerin | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Mary&May Rice Glutathione LHA Cleansing OilDAYCELL Esthenique Dark Sugar Cleansing Oil
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of PEG Diesters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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