Hanskin Cleansing Oil Blackhead PHA - Korean Beauty Skincare
Works for
CleansingPeg-8 glyceryl isostearate, Peg-8 isostearateCleanses gently
“Cleansing Oil Blackhead PHA - Korean Beauty Skincare”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-8 glyceryl isostearate, peg-8 isostearate) 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.
ExfoliationMaltobionic acidWorks well
“Hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil PHA helps to lightly exfoliate and rid the skin of blackheads and dead skin cells.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: maltobionic acid.
Anti-blemishMaltobionic acidNot delivered
“Hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil PHA helps to lightly exfoliate and rid the skin of blackheads and dead skin cells.”
This product contains ingredients (maltobionic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- 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-8 glyceryl isostearate~4.1–6.1%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePolybutene~3.6–5.3%
Isopropyl palmitate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateEthylhexyl palmitate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePeg-8 isostearate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together. Can work as a cleanser
More about Peg-8 isostearateWater~1.3–1.9%
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilTocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.3%
- 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 acetateCitrus limon peel oil~0.5–1.2%
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oil1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.95%
Butylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 glycolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- 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 oilCamellia sinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.75%
- 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 oilAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractBetula platyphylla japonica juice~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractRhus semialata gall extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltobionic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is genter than AHAs. In addition, it helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about Maltobionic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Oxygen~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oxygen molecules that are abundant in normal air. In cosmetic formulas typically comes as a perfluorohexane oxygen emulsion. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
More about OxygenIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-8 glyceryl isostearate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polybutene, Isopropyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Peg-8 isostearate, Water, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Camellia japonica flower extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Rhus semialata gall extract, Maltobionic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oxygen
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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.
| HanskinCleansing Oil Blackhead PHA - Korean Beauty SkincareYOUR PRODUCT | the klogPlant-Rich Antioxidant Pore Cleansing Oil | PixiDouble Cleanse | SCINICThe Simple Light Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $17.00 | $32.98 | $22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 1 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | Sh-Decapeptide-7 | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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