Physicians Formula Organic Wearreg; Double Cleansing Oil

Physicians Formula Organic Wearreg; Double Cleansing Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Heptyl glucoside
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“This innovative, bi-phase oil combines a cleansing water with a purifying oil to help cleanse and refresh the skin, without leaving it feeling stripped.”
Source: Beauty Bay

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.

Heptyl glucosideEffect: High~2.6–3.9%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“this purifying double cleansing oil warms on contact to effortlessly melt away dirt, makeup, impurities, and clogged pores.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Chamomilla recutita flower oil
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower oilPlant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Leuconostoc ferment filtrateUsed as a preservativeMedium~0.5–1.1%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~0.45–1%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.4–0.95%est.
Cereus grandiflorus flower extractA cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effectMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~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
Spirulina platensis powder—3/5~0.95–1.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.1–7.6%
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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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~4.4–6.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Glycerin~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Heptyl glucoside~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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C13-14 alkane~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Betaine~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Water~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Spirulina platensis powder~0.95–1.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
Leuconostoc ferment filtrate~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a preservative

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

More about Anthemis nobilis flower oil
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.45–1%
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
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Cereus grandiflorus flower extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A cactus extract that can help neutralize free radicals because it contains a chemical compound called betacyanins and flavonolglycosides. Can help make the surface of the skin dryer helping make pores look smaller for a very short period of time. The concentrations usually used in cosmetics are too small to have any effect

More about Cereus grandiflorus flower extract
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extract
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.15–0.7%
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
Aloe barbadensis extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

More about Aloe barbadensis extract
Chamomilla recutita flower oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower oil
Botanical cactus flower
Not recognized
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 oil
Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycerin, Heptyl glucoside, C13-14 alkane, Betaine, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Water, Spirulina platensis powder, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cereus grandiflorus flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Aloe barbadensis extract, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Unknown, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil

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