Philosophy Purity Made Simple Mineral Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Oil Review

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Mineral Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Oil
Ingredients

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Mineral Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Oil Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Isopropyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Water, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract, Geraniol, Linalool, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Review

Does Philosophy Purity Made Simple Mineral Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Oil Work?

 
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Mineral Oil-Free Facial 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 Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Isopropyl Palmitate
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Isopropyl Myristate
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Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
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Water
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Glycerin
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Tocopherol
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PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
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Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
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Geranium Maculatum Oil
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Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract
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Cymbopogon Martini Oil
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Rosa Damascena Extract
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Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
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Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
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Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
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Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
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Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract
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Geraniol
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Linalool
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients explained

Isopropyl Palmitate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Isopropyl PalmitateAn emollient ester of palmitic acid and isopropanol that gives the skin a smooth, soft, dry, non-oily after-feel. Isopropyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Isopropyl Myristate
Est. %22
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.
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Est. %6
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %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.

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 MyristateA solubilizer that can help incorporate small amounts of oil to an otherwise watery product while providing lightweight skin feel.
Water
Est. %1.5
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.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

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.

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood OilA rare and expensive fragrant essential oil obtained from the Brazilian rosewood.
Geranium Maculatum Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Geranium Maculatum OilAn essential oil obtained from the above-ground parts of wild geranium. It mainly consists of volatile fragrant compounds that give it its characteristic rose-like scent.
Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cymbopogon Martini OilA fragrant essential oil distilled from an Indian grass species known as palmarosa. It has two rose-scented volatile compounds - geraniol and nerol.
Rosa Damascena Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena ExtractDerived from the Damask rose, this extract contains the luxurious fragrant rose essential oil, as well as astringent tannins.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Amyris Balsamifera Bark OilA fragrant oil derived from the bark of the Amyris tree, also known as torchwood. It gives off a relaxing, woody scent and sometimes substitutes sandalwood oil.
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) OilA fragrant essential oil derived from sandalwood trees.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) OilA fragrant essential oil derived from sage with a cooling, robust, and pine-like herbal scent.
Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Anthemis Nobilis Flower OilDistilled from the flowers of Roman chamomile, this fragrant essential oil is mainly constituted of esters of angelic and tiglic acid, which give it a sweet, crisp, fruity, and herbaceous scent.
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed OilThis name can imply two different ingredients: a fatty emollient and occlusive carrot seed oil, or a fragrant and antimicrobial essential carrot seed oil.
Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract
Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Geraniol

A fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
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.