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Shiseido D Program Essence In Cleansing Oil
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Shiseido D Program Essence In Cleansing Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“D Program Essence In Cleansing Oil”
Source: Yesstyle

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~3.9–5.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oil
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~5–7.5%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.9–5.9%est.
Stearyl glycyrrhetinateA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammationMedium~1–1.45%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~1.1–1.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated polydecene~9.1–13.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Triethylhexanoin~5–7.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.9–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~3.2–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Water~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~1–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.1–1.6%
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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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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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Ingredient list view

Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Triethylhexanoin, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tocopherol

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ShiseidoD Program Essence In Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCTKaneboFreeplus Oil Serum CleansingHada laboGOKUJYUN CLEANSING OILDHCOlive Concentrate Cleansing Oil
Match—38%36%36%
Price$8.96$34.60+$25.64$39.00+$30.04$40.50+$31.54
Shared key ingredients—2 of 43 of 43 of 4
Key difference—GlycerinSodium Acetylated HyaluronateAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Shiseido D Program Essence In Cleansing Oil
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