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M.A.C Cosmetics Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil
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M.A.C Cosmetics Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Isohexadecane, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil”
Source: Sephora

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hexylene glycol, isohexadecane, peg-12 diisostearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, peg-8 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, zea mays oil) 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.

IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~3.6–5.5%
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.6–5.3%
Peg-8 diisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2–3%
Peg-12 diisostearateEffect: HighHelp oil and water mix together~1–1.5%
Zea mays oilEffect: HighA 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~0.3–0.7%
Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.15–0.5%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~22–33%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~5.9–8.9%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.6–5.3%est.
Peg-8 diisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.
Peg-12 diisostearateHelp oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.5%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~0.5–1.2%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~22–33%est.
Zea mays oilA 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 function3/5~0.3–0.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Isopropyl palmitate~22–33%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.9–8.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.6–5.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Isohexadecane~3.6–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-8 diisostearate~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Triisostearin~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Peg-12 diisostearate~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Help oil and water mix together

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Paeonia albiflora flower extract~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Camellia japonica seed oil~0.55–1.35%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.5–1.2%
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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Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Zea mays oil~0.3–0.7%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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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Water~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
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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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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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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Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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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

Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Isohexadecane, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Peg-8 diisostearate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Triisostearin, Peg-12 diisostearate, Paeonia albiflora flower extract, Camellia japonica seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Zea mays oil, Water, Caprylyl glycol, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Hexylene glycol, Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  2. 2
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of PEG Diesters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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