NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC Real Fresh Green Tea Cleansing Oil
Works for
CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleateCan be harsh
“Real Fresh Green Tea Cleansing Oil”
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Formulated with green tea oil to melt makeup and exfoliate skin.”
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.
Anti-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf, Oenothera biennis oil + 1 moreNot delivered
“Instantly dissolve makeup, impurities, blackheads, and dead skin cells while clearing pores for a radiant complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Rosa damascena flower water + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCamellia sinensis seed oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilRibes nigrum seed oil~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilSolanum lycopersicum seed oil~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and, due to the high linoleic acid content, can support the skin's barrier function
More about Solanum lycopersicum seed oilBrassica oleracea italica seed oil~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.2%
- 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 triglycerideEthylhexyl palmitate~1.1–1.7%
- 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~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateCamellia sinensis leaf~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis leafRibes nigrum seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCamellia sinensis seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilBrassica oleracea italica seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilSolanum lycopersicum seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and, due to the high linoleic acid content, can support the skin's barrier function
More about Solanum lycopersicum seed oilOenothera biennis oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.3–0.7%
- 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~0.15–0.7%
Rosa damascena flower water~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPyrus communis fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractPrunus persica fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractJasminum officinale flower water~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation
More about Jasminum officinale flower waterCucumis melo fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.15–0.6%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractLepidium meyenii root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium tigrinum extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.15–0.65%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.15–0.55%
Pisum sativum extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
More about Pisum sativum extractHamamelis virginiana extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractCitrus junos fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractJasminum officinale flower extract~0.1–0.5%
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractSaururus chinensis leaf/root extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractGlycine soja seed extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractBroussonetia kazinoki bark extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia absinthium extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractIngredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Camellia sinensis leaf, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa damascena flower water, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower water, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Lepidium meyenii root extract, Lilium tigrinum extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Pisum sativum extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Saururus chinensis leaf/root extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Broussonetia kazinoki bark extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Melissa officinalis leaf 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.
| NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICReal Fresh Green Tea Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | AoteaMānuka Face Oil | ARTOISATVT Fresh 18 Cleansing Oil | e.l.f. Cosmeticse.l.f. Nourishing Facial Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | $32.00 | — | $23.40−$8.60 | $19.00−$13.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Jojoba Oil | Sunflower Seed Oil | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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