Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

c12-15 alkyl benzoate
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
ethyl linoleate
Sunflower seed oil
olea europaea fruit oil
Vitamin E
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£26.95

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Size: 140 ml

Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil

£27.00

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Size: 140 ml

Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil

£29.00

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Size: 0.194 grams

Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil, 140ml

Price as of 7/1/2022 3:18 GMT. More info

£29.00

Out of stock

Size: 140 ml

Lipid - Balance Cleansing Oil

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"Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil"

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WIMJ summary for cleansing

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

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sorbeth-30 tetraoleate	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Incredibly gentle, the formula works to dissolve dirt and impurities without stripping the skin for a softer, fresher surface."

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ethyl linoleate	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Cleansing
Exfoliation

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
olea europaea fruit oil
sorbeth-30 tetraoleate
ethyl linoleate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
carthamus tinctorius seed oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation	23% - 34%
olea europaea fruit oil An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation	5.6% - 8.3%
sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Helps water and oil mix together	3.3% - 4.9%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	3.8% - 5.7%
ethyl linoleate Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking	2.7% - 4%
pelargonium graveolens flower oil An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation	1.9% - 2.9%
moringa oleifera seed oil A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid	1.7% - 2.5%
tocopherol 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	1.1% - 1.7%
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating	1.1% - 1.6%
helianthus annuus seed oil 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	0.95% - 1.4%
beta-carotene A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color	0.5% - 1.2%
daucus carota sativa root extract Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color	0.45% - 1.05%
daucus carota sativa seed oil A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect	0.45% - 1.1%
ascorbyl palmitate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.	0.2% - 0.75%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.15% - 0.55%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.45%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.3%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.25%
citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant	0.05% - 0.25%
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Key ingredients	c12-15 alkyl benzoate carthamus tinctorius seed oil +4 more	Common: carthamus tinctorius seed oil helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +7 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil tocopherol Other: melia azadirachta leaf extract glycine soja oil +3 more	Common: carthamus tinctorius seed oil helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil olea europaea fruit oil +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride prunus amygdalus dulcis oil +3 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil tocopherol Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride oryza sativa bran oil +2 more	Common: tocopherol Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride stearyl glycyrrhetinate +1 more	Common: olea europaea fruit oil tocopherol Other: ethylhexyl palmitate glycerin +2 more	Common: olea europaea fruit oil Other: camellia sinensis seed oil macadamia ternifolia seed oil +5 more	Common: olea europaea fruit oil Other: argania spinosa kernel oil butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate +3 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed oil tocopherol Other: capryloyl salicylic acid ethylhexyl palmitate +4 more
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Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? pelargonium graveolens flower oil Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? ethyl linoleate Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? isoeugenol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? eugenol Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +20 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? solanum melongena fruit extract Has skin benefit? coccinia indica fruit extract Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +15 more	pelargonium graveolens oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +3 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? stearyl glycyrrhetinate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	citrus grandis seed extract Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? sorbitan oleate Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	citrus aurantium amara peel oil Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis oil Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? rosa canina fruit oil Has skin benefit? argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? moringa oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? triethylhexanoin Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +30 more	glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +24 more	carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +9 more	oryza sativa bran oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +7 more	olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +6 more	olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +12 more	prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? sorbeth-30 tetraoleate Has skin benefit? +17 more