Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 85, Diisostearyl malate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Smoothing Cleansing Oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (diisostearyl malate, peg-6 cocamide, polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, polysorbate 85) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Uplifting dirt, dead skin cells, makeup and impurities from the skin’s surface, the oil works to reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosa gallica flower extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Paraffinum liquidum~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCetyl ethylhexanoate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateOryza sativa bran oil~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilTriethylhexanoin~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPolysorbate 85~2.7–4.1%
Diisostearyl malate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateDecyltetradecanol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Andrographis paniculata extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractRosa gallica flower extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa multiflora fruit extract~0.55–1.25%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 TocopherolAlcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholBht~0.3–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.75%
- 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 glycolIsopropyl myristate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePeg-6 cocamide~0.2–0.75%
Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.15–0.65%
Propylene glycol dicaprate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateWater~0.15–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalGeraniol~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Triethylhexanoin, Polysorbate 85, Diisostearyl malate, Decyltetradecanol, Andrographis paniculata extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Rosa gallica flower extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Bht, Butylene glycol, Isopropyl myristate, Peg-6 cocamide, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional, 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.
| DecortéSmoothing Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | skintificCentella Deep Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover | Erno LaszloPhelityl Pre Cleansing Oil | AlbionINFINESSE Deep Suction Cleansing Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 48% | 46% |
| Price | — | $29.55 | $77.63 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Retinyl Palmitate | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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