P.CALM Underpore Holy Basil Cleansing Oil

P.CALM Underpore Holy Basil Cleansing Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Underpore Holy Basil Cleansing Oil”
Source: Ulta

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.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.2–4.7%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This lightweight cleansing oil emulsifies effortlessly, helping lift blackheads and excess sebum while leaving skin fresh, balanced, and comfortably clean.”
Source: Ulta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~3.3–5%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~2.4–3.7%est.
Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~5.2–7.8%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.2–4.7%est.
Solanum melongena fruit extractEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effectMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.9–1.4%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
Juglans regia seed oilHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~22–33%est.

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Ingredients

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~5.2–7.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.2–4.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~3.3–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~2.4–3.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–3.1%
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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Salvia oil
Not recognized
Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extract
Solanum melongena fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Squalane~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Juglans regia seed oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Avena sativa kernel oil~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

More about Avena sativa kernel oil
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

More about Rosa canina fruit oil
Camellia sinensis seed oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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 oil
Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Squalane, Juglans regia seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil

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$24.00
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