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SEKKISEI Treatment Cleansing Oil
SEKKISEI

SEKKISEI Treatment Cleansing Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-8 glyceryl isostearate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Treatment Cleansing Oil”
From product name

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-8 glyceryl isostearateEffect: High~5.9–8.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~5.1–7.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
Alternatives
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Centella Deep Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover
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Ingredients

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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Peg-8 glyceryl isostearate~5.9–8.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~5.1–7.6%
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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Cyclomethicone~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Water~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~1.9–2.9%
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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Angelica acutiloba root extract~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.4–2.1%
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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Coix lacryma-jobi seed oil~0.9–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Melothria heterophylla root extract~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Alcohol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Paraffinum liquidum, Peg-8 glyceryl isostearate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cyclomethicone, Water, Glycerin, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Coix lacryma-jobi seed oil, Melothria heterophylla root extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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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.

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SEKKISEITreatment Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCTskintificCentella Deep Cleansing Oil Makeup RemoverPaul & JoeCleansing CreamErno LaszloPhelityl Pre Cleansing Oil
Match—50%48%44%
Price$37.00$28.89−$8.11$34.80−$2.20$77.18+$40.18
Shared key ingredients—2 of 73 of 74 of 7
Key difference—Madecassic AcidDimethiconeRetinyl Palmitate
Irritancy Medium Medium Medium High
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabiatandfonline.com
  4. 4
    Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 yearssciencedirect.com
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
SEKKISEI Treatment Cleansing Oil
SEKKISEITreatment Cleansing Oil
Buy on Amazon$37.00 · as of 11/12 15:04 GMT

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