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.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Soymilk
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Fructooligosaccharides, Citric Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Tocopherol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Dipropylene Glycol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Soymilk, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 GlycolCapryloyl Salicylic Acid comes from salicylic acid, the famous acne-fighting BHA.
It usually goes by a more common name of LHA, or lipohydroxy acid.
Like salicylic acid, this ingredient is a chemical exfoliant that can help break down the oil in your pores and reduce inflammation.
Though studies for LHA do show it to be less effective than salicylic acid. To be fair, salicylic acid is the reigning monarch of acne treatments.
However, a study from 2009 found LHA to be comparable to BPO, making it a good alternative for people with sensitive skin. Another study of 14 patients found a significant decrease in comedones after using LHA.
Another pro of LHA? It is less irritating than salicylic acid due to its large molecule size.
Large molecules cannot penetrate skin as well, so they are gentler on the skin. LHA is much less penetrative than salicylic acid.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found only 6% of LHA penetrated past the statum corneum compared to 58% of salicylic acid. An in-vivo (done on a living organism) analysis revealed ~17% of LHA was still present in the top layer of skin after 4 days, versus ~9% of salicylic acid.
Interestingly, a study from 2008 found LHA comparable to another famous acid, glycolic acid.
This study found about 10% of LHA is as effective as 20-50% of glycolic acid in treating hyperpigmentation and fine-lines.
Hydroxy acids have been found to stimulate skin protein, lipids, and thermal thickening. This may have anti-aging benefits.
Learn more about Capryloyl Salicylic AcidCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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 OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
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.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
