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Kose Sekkisei Cleansing Cream
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Kose Sekkisei Cleansing Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Stearoyl glutamic acid + 5 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Packed with 4 kinds of herbal oils and 3 types of moisturizing herbal extracts, this cleansing cream penetrates every pore to thoroughly remove traces of makeup, dirt and impurities while providing a hydrating, skin-strengthening and soothing finish.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.

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.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.3–5%
Stearoyl glutamic acidEffect: High~2.8–4.2%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.5–1.15%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.4–0.95%
Sorbitan sesquioleateEffect: HighUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.3–0.7%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.15–0.5%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Sorbitan sesquioleate + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Stearyl glycyrrhetinateA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammationMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~1.3–2%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.9–1.4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.5%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 texture2/5~3.3–5%est.
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Ingredients

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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
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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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.2–7.8%
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

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Cetearyl alcohol~3.3–5%
Comedogenic 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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Stearoyl glutamic acid~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingEvens skin toneReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Toucan root extract
Not recognized
Tocopherol~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-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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Castor oil extract
Not recognized
Ricinus communis seed oil~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Melosuria root extract
Not recognized
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Alcohol~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Carbomer~0.5–1.15%
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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Dimethicone~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Glyceryl stearate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Polysorbate 80~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Paraffinum liquidum, Water, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearoyl glutamic acid, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Unknown, Tocopherol, Unknown, Ricinus communis seed oil, Unknown, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alcohol, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Polysorbate 80, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabiatandfonline.com
  3. 3
    Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 yearssciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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