PCA SKIN Daily Cleansing Oil
Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearateCan be harsh
“Suitable for all skin types, including oily skin, PCA Skin Daily Cleansing Oil is a pre-cleansing oil that effortlessly removes dirt, oil, and other impurities, including full face-make-up.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitate + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~22–34%
- 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 triglycerideVitis vinifera seed oil~7.7–11.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateIsopropyl isostearate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateTocopherol~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolParfum~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycine soja oil~1.3–2%
- 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 oilRetinyl palmitate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateGlycerin~0.85–1.25%
- 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 GlycerinEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilTriethyl citrate~0.45–1.05%
Cornus officinalis fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that contains anti-oxidants. It might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used to help preserve the product formulation
More about Cornus officinalis fruit extractCocos nucifera fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractPimpinella anisum fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance and to help preserve product formulations. Can be irritating
More about Pimpinella anisum fruit extractRubus idaeus fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractDipteryx odorata seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gardenia jasminoides fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.4%
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractPyrus communis fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Isopropyl isostearate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Glycine soja oil, Retinyl palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Glycerin, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Triethyl citrate, Cornus officinalis fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Pimpinella anisum fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Gardenia jasminoides fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Pyrus malus 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.
| PCA SKINDaily Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | IOPEMoist Cleansing Oil | ErborianCentella Cleansing Oil | e.l.f. Cosmeticse.l.f. Nourishing Facial Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | $49.00 | — | $29.00−$20.00 | $19.00−$30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: ISDIN Essential CleansingDr. Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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