PRODUCT REVIEW
Emma Lewisham Illuminating Oil Cleanser
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Our Illuminating Oil Cleanser harnesses the superpowers of neuropeptide Bulgarian Lavender, which gently exfoliates dead skin cells, revealing radiant, luminous skin.
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
oenothera biennis oil
0.3% -
0.7%
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
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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helianthus annuus seed oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
olea europaea fruit oil
5.3% -
7.9%
Irritation risk:
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
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 caprylate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Carica papaya seed oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Jasminum officinale flower oil, Rosa damascena extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Terminalia ferdinandiana seed oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Persea gratissima oil, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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