Mary&May Rice Glutathione LHA Cleansing Oil
Works for
CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Diisostearyl malate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Mary & May Rice Glutathione LHA Cleansing Oil removes all traces of makeup without stripping skin of moisture for clear skin.”
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.
Anti-blemishCapryloyl salicylic acidNot delivered
“Infused with LHA to purge pores clean of dead skin cells, blackheads, and excess sebum.”
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
“Infused with LHA to purge pores clean of dead skin cells, blackheads, and excess sebum.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Citrus junos fruit oilMedium 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 palmitateSorbeth-30 tetraoleate~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateTriethylhexanoin~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinCetyl ethylhexanoate~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateIsopropyl palmitate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateDiisostearyl malate~2.4–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateSorbitan sesquioleate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2.4%
- 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 triglycerideOryza sativa bran oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilCapryloyl salicylic acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Water~0.8–1.25%
Glycerin~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCitrus junos fruit oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycine max oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPanax ginseng seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurate1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Glutathione~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCamellia japonica seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- 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
More about Camellia japonica seed oilPrunus persica fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl palmitate, Diisostearyl malate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oryza sativa bran oil, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Water, Glycerin, Citrus junos fruit oil, Glycine max oil, Glycine soja oil, Panax ginseng seed oil, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, 1,2-hexanediol, Glutathione, Hydrogenated lecithin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Prunus persica fruit extract
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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.
| Mary&MayRice Glutathione LHA Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | S. NatureAqua Rice Cleansing Oil | FORENCOSMoringa Deep Cleansing Oil | MONSTER FACTORYBlackhead Pore Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 51% | 49% |
| Price | — | $18.13 | $24.01 | $29.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Sunflower Seed Oil | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Mary&May - Buy Mary May Rice Glutathione LHA Cleansing Oil Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.80% - 1.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 23.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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