Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Cleansing Oil Face
Works for
CleansingLaureth-7 citrate, Laureth-4Cleanses gently
“Cocoa Butter Formula Cleansing Oil Face”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (laureth-4, laureth-7 citrate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycine soja oil~23–34%
- 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 oilLaureth-7 citrate~7.6–11.4%
Laureth-4~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedVitis vinifera seed oil~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSesamum indicum seed oil~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilOryza sativa bran oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterTocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCetearyl ethylhexanoate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateRosa canina seed extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilAscorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateIsopropyl myristate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitronellol~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalIngredient list view
Glycine soja oil, Laureth-7 citrate, Laureth-4, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Rosa canina seed extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Isopropyl myristate, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Butylphenyl methylpropional
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| PalmersCocoa Butter Formula Cleansing Oil FaceYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinpH5 Shower Oil | e.l.f. Cosmeticse.l.f. Nourishing Facial Oil | AoteaMānuka Face Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | $33.53 | $9.10−$24.43 | $19.00−$14.53 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Black Currant Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
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- 3Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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