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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil versus Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover .

Last updated on November 16, 2023. Published on October 29, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea
Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Starts at $18.00
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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Liked

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient. Emollients help your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture. It also helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness or helping to create a silky feel.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.

Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.

When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.

Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.

Learn more about Isopropyl Palmitate

Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is derived from isostearic acid. It is an emollient and emulsifier.

The highest concentration of this ingredient is found in lipsticks.

This ingredient is minimally water soluble and may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.

It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.

This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg-8 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Dextrin Palmitate comes from the palmitic acid ester of Dextrin. It is used as an emulsifier and texture enhancer.

Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together. According to a manufacturer, dextrin palmitate helps create a low-viscosity gel texture.

Due to its fatty acid base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.

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Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 9.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 10.

10
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate isn't fungal acne safe.

Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Etude House Perfect Cleansing Oil 14 ingredients

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Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover 27 ingredients

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