Shu Uemura Blanc:chroma Lightening & Polishing Cleansing Oil Renewal
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CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Blanc:chroma Lightening & Polishing Cleansing Oil Renewal”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLimonene~4.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTocopherol~3.6–5.3%
- 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 TocopherolLinalool~2.3–3.5%
Dicaprylyl ether~2.2–3.3%
- 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~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateBenzyl salicylate~1.2–1.8%
Undecane~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneGlycine soja oil~0.9–1.3%
- 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 oilTridecane~0.5–1.15%
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentCitrus limon fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAcer saccharum extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractSodium citrate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCharcoal powder~0.2–0.75%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.5%
- 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 oilIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Tocopherol, Linalool, Dicaprylyl ether, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Benzyl salicylate, Undecane, Glycine soja oil, Tridecane, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Unknown, Citrus limon fruit extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acer saccharum extract, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Charcoal powder, Potassium sorbate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Unknown
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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 UemuraBlanc:chroma Lightening & Polishing Cleansing Oil RenewalYOUR PRODUCT | BIODANCECollagen Cleansing Oil | ISDINEssential Cleansing | Mary&MayRice Glutathione LHA Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | $15.97 | $34.79 | $16.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-1 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: RenGuangDo Camellia Seed Cleaning OilTypology Lipid-Replenishing Shower Oil — with 2.5% Vitamin E + F + Bitter almond extract
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin 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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