Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil Review

Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil
Review

Does Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil Work?

 
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Mineral Oil
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Isononyl Isononanoate
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PEG-12 Laurate
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Octyldodecanol
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Polysorbate 80
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Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
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Dimethicone
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Isododecane
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Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether
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Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
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Polysorbate 85
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Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether
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Water
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Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate
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Dipropylene Glycol
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Myristyl Alcohol
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Butylene Glycol
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PEG-5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Cholesteryl Isostearate
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Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether
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PEG-6 Sorbitan Oleate
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Sorbeth-40 Tetraoleate
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PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Succinic Acid
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Salicylic Acid
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Tocopherol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients explained

Mineral Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Isononyl Isononanoate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Isononyl IsononanoateAn ester of a branched fatty acid with a branched fatty alcohol. It is an easily spreadable emollient that has a silky, dry, non-greasy feel on the skin.
PEG-12 Laurate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
PEG-12 Laurate
Octyldodecanol
Est. %6
Function
Origin
OctyldodecanolAn emollient fatty alcohol that spreads easily without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. It is also used as a solvent and dispersing agent for other ingredients.
Polysorbate 80
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 80A non-ionic surfactant, which means that it contains no chemical charges. It can be used as a mild cleansing agent in skin cleansing products but is more commonly used for its emulsifying abilities.
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Dimethicone
Est. %2
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Isododecane
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
IsododecaneAn emollient derived from petroleum with high spreadability. It is often used as a replacement for oils and silicones because it leaves no residue behind on the skin. When a product is labeled as “oil-free” it may contain isododecane instead of heavier oils.
Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Polysorbate 85
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 85
Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Myristyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristyl AlcoholA naturally derived fatty alcohol that thickens and stabilizes emulsions.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

PEG-5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cholesteryl Isostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cholesteryl Isostearate
Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether
PEG-6 Sorbitan Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-6 Sorbitan Oleate
Sorbeth-40 Tetraoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbeth-40 Tetraoleate
PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Succinic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Succinic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.