Works for
CleansingSucrose laurate, LecithinCleanses gently
“Cleansing Oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lecithin, sucrose laurate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil + 5 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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Moringa oleifera seed oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilSclerocarya birrea seed oil~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCananga odorata flower oil~3.6–5.3%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideWater~1.2–1.8%
Moringa oleifera seed extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractSclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilSucrose laurate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilPlankton extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractLecithin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinArgania spinosa kernel extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.45–1.05%
Boswellia carterii oil~0.45–1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium ascorbate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractSesamum indicum seed extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
More about Sesamum indicum seed extractDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Moringa oleifera seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Unknown, Cananga odorata flower oil, Unknown, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Unknown, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Sucrose laurate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Plankton extract, Lecithin, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium ascorbate, Tocopherol, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol
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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.
| Epara SkincareCleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | Le LaboFacial Cleansing Oil Basil | Agent NateurHoli Cleansing Face Oil | FacetheoryJojoba Purifying Oil Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | $91.00 | — | $45.00−$46.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Rosa Canina Seed Oil | Jojoba Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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