Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ pollutant and dullness clarifying cleansing oil
Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Anti/Oxi+ pollutant and dullness clarifying cleansing oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate citrate, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, polyglyceryl-2 oleate, polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 2 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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Zea mays germ oil~39–59%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateIsopropyl myristate~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePolybutene~2.1–3.1%
Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate~1.7–2.6%
Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate~1.5–2.2%
Polyglyceryl-2 oleate~1.3–1.9%
Tocopherol~1–1.5%
- 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 TocopherolLimonene~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater~0.5–1.2%
Linalool~0.4–0.95%
Butylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycine soja oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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 oilAlcohol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholDicaprylyl ether~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherDicaprylyl carbonate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateUndecane~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneTridecane~0.1–0.35%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- 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 extractGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateHouttuynia cordata extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Zea mays germ oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl myristate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-2 oleate, Tocopherol, Limonene, Water, Linalool, Butylene glycol, Glycine soja oil, Alcohol, Dicaprylyl ether, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Undecane, Tridecane, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Houttuynia cordata extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Shu UemuraAnti/Oxi+ pollutant and dullness clarifying cleansing oilYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'ss Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil | ISDINEssential Cleansing | BIODANCECollagen Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 33% |
| Price | — | $21.50 | $34.69 | $16.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Squalane | Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate | Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| 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.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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