This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethyl Acetate
Perfuming
Butyl Acetate
MaskingNitrocellulose
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
N-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hexanal
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Palmitate
EmollientGlyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Calcium Pantothenate
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Alcohol, N-Butyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hexanal, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Water, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Palmitate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Retinyl Palmitate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, Calcium Pantothenate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, CI 60725, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.
Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.
It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.
One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.
Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.
Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.
The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.
Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
