The Other Skincare Co. KEEP CALM - Oil Balancing and Skin Barrier Boosting Oil Cleanser
Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 caprateCleanses gently
“KEEP CALM , Oil Balancing and Skin Barrier Boosting Oil Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-2 caprate, polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate) 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
“It uses essential fatty acids to gently but deeply cleanse the skin and fruit enzymes to boost exfoliation and enhance cellular proliferation.”
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-blemishROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACTNot delivered
“KEEP CALM draws impurities and excess oil build up out of the pores along with balancing the skin sebum production.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~29–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCrambe abyssinica seed oil~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.1–6.2%
- 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 triglycerideRicinus communis seed oil~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilPolyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate~2.1–3.1%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.9–2.9%
- 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 oilVaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractPolyglyceryl-2 caprate~0.8–1.25%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus 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 extractAcer saccharum extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 extractGlycine soja seed extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractCeramide np~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ficin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tanacetum annuum flower oil~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
More about Tanacetum annuum flower oilIngredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ricinus communis seed oil, Polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Ceramide np, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Unknown, Ficin, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Tanacetum annuum flower oil
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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 Other Skincare Co.KEEP CALM - Oil Balancing and Skin Barrier Boosting Oil CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Youngblood Mineral CosmeticsYoungblood Nourishing Cleansing Oil | e.l.f. Cosmeticse.l.f. Nourishing Facial Oil | PlanthequeThe All I Avo Wanted Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | $41.01 | $19.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Meadowfoam Seed Oil | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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