TONYMOLY Intense Care Gold 24K Snail Cleansing Oil Gel
Works for
CleansingPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Polysorbate 20 + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Cleansing oil gel melts to delicately remove makeup residues and skin impurities effortlessly”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that 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?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesButylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 20~1.6–2.4%
Snail secretion filtrate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically contains hyaluronic acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might contain allantoin that is helpful in calming down inflammation. There is no evidence that it can have any further benefits for the skin, especially when used in skincare products
More about Snail secretion filtrate1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Xanthan gum~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSodium hyaluronate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBeta-glucan~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanAcetyl heptapeptide-9~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl heptapeptide-9Rh-oligopeptide-1~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglutamic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidGold~0.15–0.65%
Colloidal gold~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces ferment~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentPanax ginseng callus culture extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Volcanic ash extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractPhellinus linteus extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractVitex agnus-castus extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Vitex agnus-castus extractOpuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractSoleirolia soleirolii extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sasa quelpaertensis extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPulsatilla koreana extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Viscum album extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- 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 extractArtemisia vulgaris extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractMorus bombycis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propolis extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractCoptis chinensis root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties
More about Coptis chinensis root extractUsnea barbata extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus unshiu extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Arctium lappa root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.35%
Tromethamine~0.1–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPinus sylvestris leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating
More about Pinus sylvestris leaf oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.1–0.4%
- 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 oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.05–0.25%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilDisodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Snail secretion filtrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Beta-glucan, Acetyl heptapeptide-9, Rh-oligopeptide-1, Polyglutamic acid, Gold, Colloidal gold, Saccharomyces ferment, Panax ginseng callus culture extract, Volcanic ash extract, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Vitex agnus-castus extract, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Soleirolia soleirolii extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Sasa quelpaertensis extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Pulsatilla koreana extract, Viscum album extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Morus bombycis leaf extract, Propolis extract, Coptis chinensis root extract, Usnea barbata extract, Citrus unshiu extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Disodium edta, Linalool
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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.
| TONYMOLYIntense Care Gold 24K Snail Cleansing Oil GelYOUR PRODUCT | DEZI SKINAgua Fresca Thirst Quenching Gel-Crme Moisturizer | ACWELLpH Balancing Bubble Free Cleansing Gel | ShiseidoSenka All Clear Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $30.90 | $48.00+$17.10 | $13.02−$17.88 | $17.00−$13.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 13 | 2 of 13 | 2 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Hyaluronic Acid | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains 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 30 studies and safety reviews.
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