Etude House MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil
Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, isostearic acid, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate) 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Menthol + 2 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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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateOlea europaea fruit oil~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPolyglyceryl-10 diisostearate~3.3–4.9%
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHydrogenated polyisobutene~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneGlyceryl behenate/eicosadioate~2.1–3.2%
Persea gratissima oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilIsostearic acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidTocopheryl acetate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMenthol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractAmino esters-1~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilButylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolWater~0.35–0.85%
Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAloe barbadensis flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractCamellia oleifera leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractLawsonia inermis extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractOcimum basilicum extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum extractSimmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractIngredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Persea gratissima oil, Isostearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Menthol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Amino esters-1, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Butylene glycol, Water, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Lawsonia inermis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Ocimum basilicum extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract
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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.
| Etude HouseMakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | AMPLEURLuxury De-Age Cleansing Oil | Tula#NoMakeup Replenishing Cleansing Oil | Fancloil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $32.00 | $54.20+$22.20 | — | $21.99−$10.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 14 | 2 of 14 | 2 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Lactic Acid | Diglycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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