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SEPHORA COLLECTION Oil-in-Foam Cleanser
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SEPHORA COLLECTION Oil-in-Foam Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Polysorbate 20, Coco-glucoside + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Oil-in-Foam Cleanser”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, coconut alcohol, isohexadecane, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 80, sorbitan oleate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside

Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.7–2.6%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1.5–2.3%
Coconut alcoholEffect: High~0.9–1.35%
IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.45–1%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.2–0.75%
Sorbitan oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1–1.45%est.
Isobutane—High~0.35–0.85%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.9–5.8%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~3.9–5.8%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.15–0.55%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl isononanoate~5.5–8.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

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Isopropyl palmitate~3.9–5.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Butane~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glycereth-26~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Polysorbate 20~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Coco-glucoside~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Propane~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Parfum~1–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Coconut alcohol~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Isobutane~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Isohexadecane~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Polysorbate 80~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitan oleate~0.15–0.55%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Mel~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Honey~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl isononanoate, Isopropyl palmitate, Butane, Glycereth-26, Polysorbate 20, Coco-glucoside, Propane, Parfum, Coconut alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isobutane, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan oleate, Citric acid, Mel, Honey, Sodium hydroxide

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  5. 5
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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