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Kosé Softymo White Cleansing Oil Versus Simple Skincare Hydrating Cleansing Oil

Face Cleanser
Makeup Remover
Japanese Brand Japan
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on December 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Softymo White Cleansing Oil

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Emollient, Masking

Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.

It is used to help other ingredients be better absorbed. It is also an emollient and may help soften and hydrate the skin.

The comedogenic rating of this ingredient depends on the concentration. Lower amounts results in a lower rating.

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

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Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier.

This ingredient is a tetraester from oleic acid and polyethylene glycol ether of sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.

One study found pumpkin oil containing Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate helped hydrate the skin and did not cause any irritation.

Learn more about Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

When to use

59 Routines
12% use in am
88% use in pm
95% use every day
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64 Routines
14% use in am
86% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Kosé Softymo White Cleansing Oil 26 ingredients

2.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) Irritating (1)
nicholasniki's avatar

niki

1 month ago
Review

Not bad but not good 🤓 It didn’t do anything to my skin but it was a bit harsh..

Price: 5/5(About 8 USD in HK)
Packaging: 5/5
Consistency: 5/5
Fragrance: 3/5
(Contains a light and relaxing scent)

#great value
#light
#oily
#light scent
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lucia

10 months ago
Review

This caused such a violent break out on my skin the moment I used it...now it's gonna take a while to get back to how it was.

I don't think oil cleasing is suitable for me, I don't even want to try other oil products after this.

#broke me out
#irritating

Simple Skincare Hydrating Cleansing Oil 9 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Great Value (2) Heavy (2) Works Well (2)
skinstew's avatar

Morv

9 months ago
Review

a thicker oil cleanser, i dont think its amazing for acne or clog-prone skin. it does get rid of a full face of makeup without much work, not a bad budget option if breakouts aren't an issue.

#great value
#heavy
#works well
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shoppingaddict

6 months ago
Review

works well, not the best for my skin but it does the job of taking the makeup off for the price

#great value
#heavy
#no scent
#works well