Kao Biore Makeup Remover Pure Skin Watery Cleansing Oil
Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 isostearate, Peg-12 laurate + 8 moreCleanses gently
“Makeup remover speedily and effectively removes stubborn makeup without leaving an unpleasant oily film on skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, isostearic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-12 laurate, polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, sodium laureth-4 carboxylate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHydrogenated polyisobutene~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePropylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPolyglyceryl-2 isostearate~1.7–2.6%
Peg-12 laurate~1.4–2.2%
Alcohol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholTromethamine~1–1.45%
Octyldodecanol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolDecyl glucoside~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSorbeth-30 tetraoleate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateMyristic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSodium laureth-4 carboxylate~0.55–1.3%
Palmitic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidEthoxydiglycol~0.15–0.6%
Lauric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidStearic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidIsostearic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidPotassium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Propylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, Peg-12 laurate, Alcohol, Tromethamine, Octyldodecanol, Decyl glucoside, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Myristic acid, Sodium laureth-4 carboxylate, Palmitic acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Isostearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Citric acid, Parfum
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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.
| KaoBiore Makeup Remover Pure Skin Watery Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | SofinaCleanse Essence Makeup Cleanser For Dry Skin Oil | Dr.pro labo JapanPremium Placenta Effect Gold Placenta Soap | DHCPure Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $22.60 | $25.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Glycerin | Diglycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6
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