Erno Laszlo Brightening Cleansing Oil

Erno Laszlo Brightening Cleansing Oil

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Brightening Cleansing Oil”
Source: Erno Laszlo

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, hexylene glycol, lauryl glucoside, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~7.9–9.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.5–6.7%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~4–4.9%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.1–2.6%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.15–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.5–6.7%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.6–1.9%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Citrus unshiu peel extract—High~0.65–0.95%est.
Enantia chlorantha bark extractA bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~7.9–9.7%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.2–1.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Lauryl glucoside~7.9–9.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.5–6.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~4–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Shea butter ethyl esters~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~2.1–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus limon peel oil~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.2–1.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.15%
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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Citrus unshiu peel extract~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Enantia chlorantha bark extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Oleanolic acid~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin

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Butylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
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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Polyquaternium-10~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Glycerin~0.4–0.65%
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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Sodium citrate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Biotin~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glutaral~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Limonene~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Shea butter ethyl esters, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Oleanolic acid, Butylene glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Sodium chloride, Biotin, Sodium hydroxide, Benzoic acid, Glutaral, Potassium sorbate, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene

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