Kose SOFTYMO DEEP CLEANSING OIL

Kose SOFTYMO DEEP CLEANSING OIL

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium·50% recommend (2 reviews)

Works for

Cleansing
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing oil removes makeup, including stubborn mascara, as well as dead skin cells and excess dirt, without leaving any oily residue.”
Source: Glowsecret

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, trilaureth-4 phosphate) 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.

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.2–4.9%
Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearateEffect: High~0.15–0.55%
Trilaureth-4 phosphateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.2–4.9%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~2.7–4%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.6–1.4%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Trilaureth-4 phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?
50%·yes

1 of 2 community members would buy it again.

50% would50% wouldn't
  • Rachelle· Mar 2024Doesn't recommend

    I love the Speedy Oil, it's non-irritating and incredibly effective. This variety gave me a terrible rash though, it has orange oil amongst other irritating ingredients. Burned around my eyes. Skip this, just buy the other kind!

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Ingredients

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Camellia japonica seed oil~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Paraffinum liquidum~6.4–9.6%
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~3.2–4.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cyclomethicone~3.4–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Ascorbyl dipalmitate~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.8–1.2%
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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Crowhead oil
Not recognized
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Glycerin~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Trilaureth-4 phosphate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Water~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Camellia japonica seed oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Cyclomethicone, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Ascorbyl dipalmitate, Tocopherol, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Water, Phenoxyethanol

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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.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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