Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearateCan be harsh
“Eggplant Pore Cleansing Oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 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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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCetyl ethylhexanoate~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.3–8%
- 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 triglyceridePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateWater~2.8–4.2%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–3.6%
- 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 oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilOlea europaea fruit oil~1.4–2%
- 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 oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.45–1.1%
- 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 oilButylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 glycolVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extract1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.7%
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractAcer saccharum extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractBiosaccharide gum-4~0.15–0.6%
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractUlmus davidiana root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractPueraria lobata root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.1–0.3%
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Butylene glycol, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Biosaccharide gum-4, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Parfum
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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.
| EyenlipEggplant Pore Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | ISDINEssential Cleansing | NACIFICFresh Herb Origin Cleansing Oil | RiReAll Kill Blackhead Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 37% |
| Price | — | $34.79 | — | $26.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Isopropyl Myristate | Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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