Kose Softymo White Cleansing Oil

Kose Softymo White Cleansing Oil

Review

Results you may expect from using Kose Softymo White Cleansing Oil:

Kose Softymo White 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
Mineral Oil
22
Cyclomethicone
11
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
6
Tocopherol
4
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
3
Glycerin
2
Water
1
Phenoxyethanol
1
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
0.3
Isopropyl Myristate
0.3
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
0.3
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
0.3
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
0.3
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
0.3
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
0.3
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
0.3
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
0.3
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
0.3
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
0.3
PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate
0.3
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Oil
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Mineral Oil
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Cyclomethicone
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
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Tocopherol
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Glycerin
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Water
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Phenoxyethanol
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
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Isopropyl Myristate
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Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
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Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
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Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
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Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
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Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
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Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate
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Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Oil
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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.
Cyclomethicone
Est. %22
Function
Origin
CyclomethiconeA blend of emollient silicones that leaves a smooth and non-greasy after-feel. Unlike other types of oils, it does not leave any residue on the skin, which is part of what makes it so popular.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Tocopherol
Est. %6
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.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Water
Est. %2
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.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %1
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.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilA fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.
Isopropyl Myristate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isopropyl MyristateA fast-spreading, cost-effective, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability, or to remove “tackiness” from a product. Isopropyl Myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zea Mays (Corn) OilAn occlusive moisturizing fatty oil extracted from the germ of corn grains. It is made up of linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids, and is suitable for all skin types.
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from the little hard seeds inside of the red, fleshy rosehip. It contains mainly emollient fatty acids and a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids, which give the oil its light orange color.
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran OilExtracted from the outer layer of rice grains, this oil is rich in occlusive moisturizing and emollient omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and a potent antioxidant γ-oryzanol. It may have beneficial effects on dry or sun-damaged skin, as well as eczema.
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed OilAn emollient fatty oil expressed from sesame seeds. It is made up majorly of unsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid (up to 45%), and oleic acid (up to 38%). Sesame oil is an occlusive moisturizer that is rich in antioxidant compounds.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl EthylhexanoateA clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene Glycol DicaprateA thin, non-viscous emollient that gives shine with a smooth, non-greasy, and slightly powdery after-feel. It is often compared to mineral oil and can be used to replace this heavier oil without feeling overly greasy.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilAn essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Oil