Eqqualberry Purple Rice Pore Smoothing Cleansing Oil

Eqqualberry Purple Rice Pore Smoothing Cleansing Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Apply to dry skin and gently massage to dissolve makeup and impurities. 2.”
Source: Lila Beauty

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

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.

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.

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~6.4–9.7%
Sorbitan sesquioleateEffect: HighUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.7–4%
Diisostearyl malateEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.3%
Anti-blemish
Centella asiatica extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“DESCRIPTION Eqqualberry Purple Rice Pore Smoothing Cleansing Oil achieves a deep cleanse in just one wash-effectively removing heavy makeup, excess oil, and clogged sebum.”
Source: Lila Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Centella asiatica extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Cedrus deodara wood oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.7–4%est.
Cedrus deodara wood oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil—High~0.6–1.35%est.
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~6.4–9.7%est.
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.4–6.5%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.2–3.3%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~1.8–2.7%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1–1.5%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~0.5–1.15%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~0.45–1.1%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~0.45–1.05%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~22–34%est.

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Ingredients

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–34%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~6.4–9.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Triethylhexanoin~4.4–6.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~3.8–5.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~2.7–4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Diisostearyl malate~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
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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Cedrus deodara wood oil~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Water~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.45–1.1%
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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Oryza sativa bran oil~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–1.05%
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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Maltodextrin~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Glycerin~0.3–0.7%
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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Glycosphingolipids~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin

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Oryza sativa lees extract~0.3–0.75%
Formula
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Propanediol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Lactobacillus/rice ferment~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Oryza sativa extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Oryza sativa extract
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces irritationReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

More about Centella asiatica extract
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Verbena officinalis extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Kummerowia striata extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Cinchona pubescens bark extract~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Leptospermum scoparium leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Diisostearyl malate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cedrus deodara wood oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Water, Butylene glycol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Glycosphingolipids, Oryza sativa lees extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Propanediol, Lactobacillus/rice ferment, Oryza sativa extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Verbena officinalis extract, Kummerowia striata extract, Cinchona pubescens bark extract, Leptospermum scoparium leaf extract

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