innisfree Clarifying Cleansing Gel with Bija Seed Oil

innisfree Clarifying Cleansing Gel with Bija Seed Oil

Review

Does innisfree Clarifying Cleansing Gel with Bija Seed Oil work?

innisfree Clarifying Cleansing Gel with Bija Seed 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
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
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Dipropylene Glycol
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PEG-15 Glyceryl Isostearate
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PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
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Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
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Butylene Glycol
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PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
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Polysorbate 20
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Fragrance
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Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
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Phenoxyethanol
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Disodium EDTA
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Tocopherol
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Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
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Salicylic Acid
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Ingredients explained

Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower WaterA fragrant water that is leftover after the steam distillation of Damask rose petals. During this process, the essential oil floats to the surface of the water and is collected. The leftover water has a fresh, rosy scent.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %6
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.
PEG-15 Glyceryl Isostearate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PEG-15 Glyceryl Isostearate
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateA synthetic surfactant that creates clear cleansers.
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneA silicone with the unusual trait of being able to disperse in water. It moisturizes the skin as a humectant and leaves a soft and smooth after-feel. This ingredient also has foam-boosting properties.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %1.5
Function
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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/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Polysorbate 20
Est. %1
Function
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Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
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.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
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.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Centifolia Flower ExtractDerived from the Provence or cabbage rose, this extract contains a fragrant rose essential oil and astringent tannins.
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.