Wonder Valley Oil Cleanser

Wonder Valley Oil Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sucrose laurate, Sodium cocoyl/olivoyl hydrolyzed oat protein + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Oil Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium cocoyl/olivoyl hydrolyzed oat protein, sucrose laurate, sucrose palmitate, sucrose stearate) 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.

Sucrose laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2–3%
Sucrose palmitateEffect: High~0.15–0.6%
Sucrose stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.1–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Lonicera caprifolium flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
Lonicera japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides oilA 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.High~0.1–0.45%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
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~5.7–8.6%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~2.5–3.8%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~0.5–1.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.7–8.6%
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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.6–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Water~3.4–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Olea europaea fruit oil~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Sucrose laurate~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Persea gratissima oil~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

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Oryza sativa bran extract~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Helianthus annuus extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Sodium cocoyl/olivoyl hydrolyzed oat protein~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Fructosyl cocoate/olivate~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Fructose~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sucrose palmitate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sucrose stearate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Hippophae rhamnoides oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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.

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sucrose laurate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Sodium cocoyl/olivoyl hydrolyzed oat protein, Fructosyl cocoate/olivate, Fructose, Sucrose palmitate, Sucrose stearate, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil

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