Works for
CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleateCan be harsh
“Good To Refreshing 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 4 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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Isopropyl myristate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateGlycine soja oil~5.1–7.6%
- 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 oilEthylhexyl palmitate~4.6–6.9%
- 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~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateIsopropyl palmitate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateWater~1.9–2.9%
Pyrus malus seed oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Pyrus malus seed oilNelumbo nucifera callus culture extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamaecyparis obtusa water~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus nobilis peel extract~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~0.55–1.25%
- 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 GlycerinCupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ribes nigrum leaf extractLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilTocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 Tocopherol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%
Ectoin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha rotundifolia leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- 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 extractThymus vulgaris extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Isopropyl myristate, Glycine soja oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Isopropyl palmitate, Water, Pyrus malus seed oil, Nelumbo nucifera callus culture extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Citrus nobilis peel extract, Glycerin, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Ribes nigrum leaf extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Tocopherol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ectoin, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris 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.
| PlodicaGood To Refreshing Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | Mary&MayRice Glutathione LHA Cleansing Oil | MONSTER FACTORYBlackhead Pore Cleansing Oil | FORENCOSMoringa Deep Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | — | $16.53 | $29.30 | $24.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Gluconolactone | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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