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HEATH Oil Control Moisturiser

Name: HEATH - Oil Control Moisturiser
Brand: HEATH

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh·

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Works for

Exfoliation

Salicylic acid

Works well

What the product description says

“Salicylic acid lends exfoliating action, aiming to de-congest the pores and promote a more even skin tone.”

Source: Mankind

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: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.35–0.8%

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 2 more

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What the product description says

“Oil Control Moisturiser”

Source: Mankind

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, propylene glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.7%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.3–4.9%

PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~0.2–0.7%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~1.2–1.8%

Evens skin tone

Salicylic acid

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What the product description says

“Salicylic acid lends exfoliating action, aiming to de-congest the pores and promote a more even skin tone.”

Source: Mankind

This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.

Salicylic acidEffect: LowUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.35–0.8%

Anti-blemish

Side benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid

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What the product description says

“Salicylic acid lends exfoliating action, aiming to de-congest the pores and promote a more even skin tone.”

Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.4–2%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.35–0.8%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Backhousia citriodora leaf extractA plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Tapioca starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~2.8–4.2%est.

Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.1%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

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.3–4.9%est.

Alternatives

Cheaper, or higher on efficacy

Bioderma Sebium Mattifying Moisturiser

CheaperHigher efficacy · 87/10097% match

$17.43

NIP+FAB Salicylic Fix Moisturiser

CheaperHigher efficacy · 100/10094% match

$17.80

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User reviews

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0 of 1 community members would buy it again.

0% would100% wouldn't

HarryP· Apr 2023Doesn't recommend
Immediately made my skin burn and turn red in places. Don’t recommend at all.
Skin tone
Poor
Moisturization
Excellent
Finish
Matt
Texture
Heavy

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%

Key active

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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Cetearyl alcohol~3.3–4.9%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Tapioca starch~2.8–4.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cetearyl olivate~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.8–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Parfum~1.4–2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylene glycol~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sorbitan olivate~0.6–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Salicylic acid~0.35–0.8%

Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Disodium edta~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.2–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%

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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Linalool~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Backhousia citriodora leaf extract~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties

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Citric acid~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Tapioca starch, Cetearyl olivate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Citric acid

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	HEATHOil Control MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT	BiodermaSebium Mattifying Moisturiser	NIP+FABSalicylic Fix Moisturiser	NeutrogenaPink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer
Match	—	97%	94%	94%
Price	—	$17.43	$17.80	—
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 3	2 of 3	2 of 3
Key difference	—	Mannitol	Niacinamide	Dimethicone
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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