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SEPHORA COLLECTION Comfort Cleansing Oil
SEPHORA COLLECTION

SEPHORA COLLECTION Comfort Cleansing Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Sephora Collection Comfort Cleansing Oil removes all types of makeup, even waterproof and long-wearing products.”
Source: Sephora

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-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.9–5.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1–1.5%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~9.4–14.1%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.9–5.8%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~1.4–2.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–34%
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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~9.4–14.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.9–5.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Squalane~4–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Tocopherol~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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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Parfum~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.4–2.2%
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.

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Avena sativa kernel oil~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Bacillus ferment~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus hybrid oil~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Squalane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Bacillus ferment, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil

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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
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
SEPHORA COLLECTION Comfort Cleansing Oil
SEPHORA COLLECTIONComfort Cleansing Oil
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