This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentJasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Oil
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSqualene
EmollientBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Squalene, Beta-Sitosterol, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingOlive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
EmollientOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPyrus Malus Seed Oil
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantSodium Phytate
ChelatingRosa Centifolia Flower Oil
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingAlcohol
AntimicrobialMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Water, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Saccharide Isomerate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Sodium Phytate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Alcohol, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolHelianthus 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 OilThis ingredient is also known as basil oil or basil essential oil. It is primarily used to add a fragrance or mask the odor of other ingredients.
The main bioactive compounds in it are linalool and eugenol. These are EU-regulated fragrance allergens; this just means a small percentage of people with existing fragrance sensitivities should patch test.
In-vitro studies have demonstrated activity against acne-causing bacteria.
Learn more about Ocimum Basilicum OilThis ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 0-2 on the comedogenic scale, it is low risk for acne-prone skin. Just remember the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit Oil