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Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi Skin Refining Cleansing Oil
Shu Uemura

Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi Skin Refining Cleansing Oil

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Anti/Oxi Skin Refining Cleansing Oil”
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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 (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.

Polyglyceryl-10 dioleateEffect: High~2.4–3.6%
Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprateEffect: High~1.8–2.7%
Polyglyceryl-2 oleateEffect: High~1.4–2.1%
Glyceryl stearate citrateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.05–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%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~4.4–6.7%est.
Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistencyMedium~0.6–1.35%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.35–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~22–33%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.8–7.2%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.35–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Zea mays
Not recognized
Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Isopropyl myristate~4.8–7.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.4–6.7%
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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Polybutene~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate~2.4–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-2 oleate~1.4–2.1%
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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Limonene~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Dicaprylyl ether~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.4–0.9%
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~0.35–0.8%
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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Linalool~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Glycine soja oil~0.35–0.8%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~0.2–0.75%
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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Water~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

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

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Moringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Disodium phosphate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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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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Carica
Not recognized
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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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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Ingredient list view

Unknown, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl myristate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-2 oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Dicaprylyl ether, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Glycine soja oil, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glycerin, Water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Disodium phosphate, Citric acid, Unknown, Carica papaya fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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