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Dermadoctor Calm Cool + Corrected Hydrating Cleansing Oil
Dermadoctor

Dermadoctor Calm Cool + Corrected Hydrating Cleansing Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-4 dilaurate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Calm Cool + Corrected Hydrating Cleansing Oil”
Source: Beauty Bay

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

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.

Peg-4 dilaurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~5.2–7.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~3.2–4.7%est.
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%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~25–37%est.
Peg-4 dilaurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~5.2–7.8%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~2–3%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractPlant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
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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Peg-4 dilaurate~5.2–7.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~3.2–4.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Sorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Water~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Bambusa vulgaris (roasted bamboo) sea salt
Not recognized
Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties

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Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Mother of pearl extract~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Peg-4 dilaurate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid, Water, Glycerin, Unknown, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Mother of pearl extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
  3. 3
    Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Protection Against Free Radicals (UVB Irradiation) of a Water-Soluble Enzymatic Extract from Rice Bran. Study Using Human Keratinocyte Monolayer and Reconstructed Human Epidermis link.springer.com
  6. 6
    Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax, Oryza Sativa (rice)Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa (rice) Extract, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Powder, Oryza Sativa (rice) Starch, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, and Hydrolyzed Rice Proteinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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