the klog Plant-Rich Antioxidant Pore Cleansing Oil
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CleansingPeg-8 glyceryl isostearate, Peg-8 isostearateCleanses gently
“Plant-Rich Antioxidant Pore Cleansing Oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-8 glyceryl isostearate, peg-8 isostearate) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Essential Tip For a double cleanse, follow with The Klog Double Action Exfoliating Cleanser . This product is vegan and cruelty free.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishMelia azadirachta leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“A powerhouse of 12 antioxidant-rich botanical extracts works to deeply cleanse, and remove impurities without stripping the skin or clogging pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 5 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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~22–33%
- 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 triglyceridePeg-8 glyceryl isostearate~3.2–4.8%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateEthylhexyl palmitate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateIsopropyl palmitate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePolyisobutene~2–3%
Peg-8 isostearate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together. Can work as a cleanser
More about Peg-8 isostearateWater~1.3–1.9%
Squalane~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilAvena sativa kernel oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCitrus grandis peel oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.35–0.8%
Bambusa arundinacea juice~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- 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 extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractBrassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractArtemisia capillaris extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractSpirulina maxima extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Curcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractVitis vinifera seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extract1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolGlycerin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPropanediol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Amber powder~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.3%
Citronellol~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-8 glyceryl isostearate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl palmitate, Polyisobutene, Peg-8 isostearate, Water, Squalane, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Citrus grandis peel oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Bambusa arundinacea juice, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Artemisia capillaris extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amber powder, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Citral, Citronellol
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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.
| the klogPlant-Rich Antioxidant Pore Cleansing OilYOUR PRODUCT | Mary&MayRice Glutathione LHA Cleansing Oil 200ml | KracieNaive Makeup Cleansing Oil | BIODANCECollagen Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | $17.00 | $16.78 | $15.20−$1.80 | $16.15−$0.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 15 | 1 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Mineral Oil | Oligopeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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