This oil-based cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped.
This oil-based cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningIsotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-6 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Citrus Jabara Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vitis Labrusca Skin Extract
EmollientSchizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Water, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, PEG-6 Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Citrus Jabara Peel Extract, Hydrolyzed Vitis Labrusca Skin Extract, Schizosaccharomyces Pombe Extract
Isododecane
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientIsomalt
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
PCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIsododecane, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate, Sucrose Stearate, Isomalt, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Lecithin, Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract, Proline, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolEthylhexyl Palmitate, also known as octyl palmitate, is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
In cosmetics, it plays many roles:
One thing worth noting: a controlled study found this ingredient applied under occlusion to acne-prone subjects increased microcomedones. Just keep in mind this was under occlusive conditions and don't reflect how most products are used day-to-day.
For most people, this is a well-tolerated and lightweight ingredient.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because it is an ester of palmitic acid, a C16 fatty acid that falls within the C11-24 range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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