DHC Water-friendly Cleansing Oil

DHC Water-friendly Cleansing Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-7 caprylic/capric glycerides
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Water-friendly Cleansing Oil”
Source: Yesstyle

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-7 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: High~2.1–3.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~26–40%est.
Stearyl glycyrrhetinateA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammationMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~1.3–2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Triethylhexanoin~26–40%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Dipropylene glycol~7.2–10.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Peg-20 triisostearate
Not recognized
Octyldodecanol~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Peg-7 caprylic/capric glycerides~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Magwa root extract
Not recognized
Aloe vera leaf extract~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingEvens skin toneReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation

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Olea europaea fruit oil~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Squalane~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Ethylhechoherate alkir c14 -18
Not recognized
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Triethylhexanoin, Dipropylene glycol, Unknown, Octyldodecanol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Peg-7 caprylic/capric glycerides, Unknown, Aloe vera leaf extract, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Unknown, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol

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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.

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Match—22%20%19%
Price$14.39$17.00+$2.61$14.97+$0.58$16.53+$2.14
Shared key ingredients—1 of 61 of 62 of 6
Key difference—Biosaccharide Gum-1GlycerinCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Irritancy Low Low Low Medium
Drying alcohol————
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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