MUJI Mild Oil Cleansing

MUJI Mild Oil Cleansing

Review

Results you may expect from using MUJI Mild Oil Cleansing:

MUJI Mild Oil Cleansing 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
50
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
22
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
11
Ethyl Oleate
3
Sorbitan Oleate
2.9
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
2.8
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
2
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
1.5
Dipropylene Glycol
1
Cananga Odorata Flower Water
0.3
Polyquaternium-51
0.3
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
0.3
Malt Juice
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Methylparaben
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Ingredients explained

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneA viscous liquid that makes a great oil base due to its smooth sensorial profile. It has emollient features, including good spreadability and little tack upon application. It also has the added benefit of being able to thicken products.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

A clear, pale yellow, oil-like emollient manufactured synthetically from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It is also used as an emulsifying agent.

Ethyl Oleate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Ethyl OleateAn emollient derived from oleic acid that sits on top of the skin and leaves it soft, shiny, and glossy. It has a faint floral scent.
Sorbitan Oleate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OleateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water. Sorbitan oleate serves primarily as an emulsifier that produces water-in-oil emulsions.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %2.9
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.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %2.8
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.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %2
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.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %1.5
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.
Cananga Odorata Flower Water
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Cananga Odorata Flower Water
Polyquaternium-51
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-51A biocompatible phospholipid copolymer that is designed to mimic the lipid-based cell membrane found in human skin. Its main function is as a humectant moisturizer.
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Malt Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Malt Juice
Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA 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.
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.
Methylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.