HONEY Cleansing Oil

HONEY Cleansing Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Carbomer + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Buy Vicrea honey Cleansing Oil , Japanese Skincare”
From product name

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.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.8–2.7%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.1–0.5%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.45%
Zea mays oilEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis juice, Citrus limon juice + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.2–3.4%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis juice—High~0.2–0.7%est.
Citrus limon juice—High~0.15–0.65%est.
Citrus grandis fruit extract—High~0.15–0.55%est.
Citrus aurantifolia juice—High~0.2–0.75%est.
Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Citrus reticulata extract—High~0.1–0.35%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Malus domestica fruit extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)Medium~0.2–0.7%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.05–0.15%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
Zea mays oilA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function3/5~0.1–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Elaeis guineensis oil~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Fatty acid
Not recognized
Peg-7~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glyceryl
Not recognized
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.2–6.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Water~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Propylene glycol~2.2–3.4%
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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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cyclopentasiloxane~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Ppg-30~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Honey~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Gluconobacter
Not recognized
Honey~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Fermented liquid
Not recognized
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis juice~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Citrus limon juice~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Malus domestica fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Malus domestica fruit extract
Citrus aurantifolia juice~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation
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Arachis hypogaea fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Panthenol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Retinyl palmitate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-agingExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

More about Retinyl palmitate
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizing

A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate
Citrus reticulata extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Barm extract~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Barm extract
Caramel~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Caramel
Zea mays oil~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

More about Zea mays oil
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate
Carbomer~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
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

More about Butylene glycol
Sorbitol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Propanediol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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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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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Elaeis guineensis oil, Unknown, Peg-7, Unknown, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Water, Propylene glycol, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ppg-30, Honey, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Unknown, Honey, Unknown, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice, Citrus limon juice, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia juice, Arachis hypogaea fruit extract, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Retinyl palmitate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Barm extract, Caramel, Zea mays oil, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Butylene glycol, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium hydroxide, Citric acid, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

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