K-SECRET SEOUL 1988 Cleansing Oil: Pine Cica 1% + Probiotics
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CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleateCleanses gently
“SEOUL 1988 Cleansing Oil Pine Cica 1% + Probiotics”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sorbeth-30 tetraoleate) 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.
Anti-blemishCentella asiatica extractNot delivered
“Contains 5 types od plant-based oil to gently dissolve not only makeup but also blackheads and whiteheads in pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow 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~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSorbeth-30 tetraoleate~7.5–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~5–7.5%
- 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 oilOlea europaea fruit oil~3.9–5.8%
- 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 oilVitis vinifera seed oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.3–3.5%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2–2.9%
- 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 oilPinus densiflora leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractButylene glycol~0.55–1.3%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.85%
Glycoproteins~0.35–0.8%
Madecassoside~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideMadecassic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAsiaticoside~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAsiatic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Pinus densiflora leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycoproteins, Madecassoside, Madecassic acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid
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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.
| K-SECRETSEOUL 1988 Cleansing Oil: Pine Cica 1% + ProbioticsYOUR PRODUCT | skintificCentella Deep Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover | haruharu USBlack Rice Moisture Cleansing Oil | Purito SEOULFrom Green Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 27% | 26% |
| Price | — | $28.89 | $22.00 | $15.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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