Works for
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
“Clinically proven to remove 99 percent of pore waste and reduce blackheads and whiteheads by more than half, it combines patented plant-based fermentation oil, cactus extract, and gentle LHA peeling to smooth texture and refine pores over time.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentCleanses gently
“Cellup Micro Pore Cleansing Oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, 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-blemishCapryloyl salicylic acid, Salix alba bark extractNot delivered
“Clinically proven to remove 99 percent of pore waste and reduce blackheads and whiteheads by more than half, it combines patented plant-based fermentation oil, cactus extract, and gentle LHA peeling to smooth texture and refine pores over time.”
This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Oenothera biennis flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCetyl ethylhexanoate~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSorbeth-30 tetraoleate~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideWater~2.6–3.8%
Caprylyl glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumOleyl alcohol~1.2–1.8%
Olea europaea fruit oil~1–1.5%
- 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 oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.25%
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.35–0.75%
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractTocopherol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolButylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 glycolCandida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinButyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHydrolyzed vegetable protein~0.1–0.35%
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractJasminum officinale extract~0.05–0.2%
Salix alba bark extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractGlycine soja sterols~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Oleyl alcohol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Tocopherol, Butylene glycol, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Maltodextrin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, 1,2-hexanediol, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Jasminum officinale extract, Salix alba bark extract, Glycine soja sterols
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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.
| LAGOMCellup Micro Pore Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | Mary&MayRice Glutathione LHA Cleansing Oil | FORENCOSMoringa Deep Cleansing Oil | S. NatureAqua Rice Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 59% | 59% |
| Price | — | $16.53 | $24.01 | $18.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Sunflower Seed Oil | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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