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Kose DECORTE AQ Cleansing Oil
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Kose DECORTE AQ Cleansing Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“DECORTE AQ Cleansing Oil”
Source: Yesstyle

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.

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.7–5.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis oil, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Salvia officinalis oil—High~1.5–2.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~8.2–12.3%est.
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~2.3–3.5%est.
Royal jelly extractA compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee productsMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Oryza sativa bran oil~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Triethylhexanoin~8.2–12.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Paraffinum liquidum~4.8–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-8 isostearic acid
Not recognized
Pg of dicapric acid, glyceryl
Not recognized
Daucus carota sativa root extract~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Olea europaea fruit oil~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Salvia officinalis oil~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Tocopherol~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Purple root extract
Not recognized
Royal jelly extract~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products

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Bht~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Squalane~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Oryza sativa bran oil, Triethylhexanoin, Paraffinum liquidum, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Unknown, Unknown, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Tocopherol, Unknown, Royal jelly extract, Bht, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 61 of 62 of 6
Key difference—Madecassic AcidFructooligosaccharidesDimethicone
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Valuelink.springer.com
  2. 2
    Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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