PRODUCT REVIEW
DHC Pore Cleansing Oil
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Pore Cleansing Oil
polyglyceryl-6 caprylate
2.2% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
lecithin
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Designed to gently pamper whilst actively clearing, the serum-like texture helps absorb excess sebum, deep-cleaning and loosening the pores, whilst removing clogging dirt and cosmetics.
oenothera biennis oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus grandis peel extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
oenothera biennis oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
argania spinosa kernel oil
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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Potential irritants
citrus grandis peel extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
All ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
glycerin
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-5 dioleate, Triethylhexanoin, Water, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Isostearyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus grandis peel extract, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Citrus limon peel oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Butyl avocadate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Tocopherol, Oryza sativa bran oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Bioflavonoids, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus nobilis peel extract, Citrus paradisi peel extract, Punica granatum pericarp extract, 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, Sebacic acid, 1,10-decanediol, Propyl gallate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Lecithin, Limonene
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