Transparent Lab

Transparent Lab Oil Based Cleanser

Name: Transparent Lab - Oil Based Cleanser
Brand: Transparent Lab

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow·

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Works for

Cleansing

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“A gentle formula that emulsifies on contact with water to easily dissolve and remove dirt, impurities and makeup from eyes and face.”

Source: Niche Beauty Lab

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate) 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.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.2–3.2%

Crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol estersEffect: High~0.55–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

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~9.3–13.9%est.

TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~5–7.5%est.

Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~4.2–6.3%est.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.2–3.2%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.15–0.6%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 texture3/5~22–34%est.

Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic3/5~4.2–6.3%est.

Isopropyl isostearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin3/5~3.1–4.7%est.

User reviews

Would you recommend?

75%·yes

2 of 2 community members would buy it again.

75% would25% wouldn't

jander· Oct 2023Recommends
This product helps with makeup removal (ex: waterproof mascara, cream and powder blush, cream/stick highlight). For my night time routine, I find it best paired with a water-based cleanser afterwards. I don’t use the oil-based cleanser for daytime.
Stripping feel
Not stripping
Makeup removal
Removes waterproof makeup
Foam
No foam
Smell
No smell
Likki Nossa· Aug 2023
Pore clogging
Stripping feel
Not stripping
Makeup removal
Removes waterproof makeup
Smell
No smell

What reviewers noticed

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Ingredients

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–34%

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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~9.3–13.9%

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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Triethylhexanoin~5–7.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isostearyl isostearate~4.2–6.3%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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Isopropyl isostearate~3.1–4.7%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~2.2–3.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Squalane~1.9–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters~0.55–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triethylhexanoin, Isostearyl isostearate, Isopropyl isostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Squalane, Crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters, Tocopheryl acetate

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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.

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Match	—	32%	31%	30%
Price	—	$16.06	$34.60	—
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 5	4 of 5	2 of 5
Key difference	—	Cbd	Glycerin	Jojoba Oil
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Medium
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