The Act Face Cleansing Oil Review

The Act Face Cleansing Oil
Ingredients

The Act Face Cleansing Oil Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate, Polysorbate 20, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate
Review

Does The Act Face Cleansing Oil Work?

 
The Act Face 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
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil
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Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
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Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
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Coco-Caprylate
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Polysorbate 20
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Fragrance
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Hexyl Cinnamal
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Linalool
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Benzyl Salicylate
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Ingredients explained

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ OilA fatty oil extracted from rice seed germs. It consists of emollient and occlusive moisturizing oleic, linoleic, linolenic, and arachidonic acids, and is suitable for all skin types.
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from macadamia nuts. It is clear and pale yellow with a pleasant nutty aroma and contains oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols.
Coco-Caprylate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Coco-CaprylateA naturally-derived or synthetically produced oil with a very light feel. An alternative to silicones, this ingredient spreads quickly and doesn't leave a residue on skin.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %3
Function
Origin
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.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower ExtractObtained from lavender flowers, this extract contains a fragrant essential oil along with various antioxidant and astringent flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids. It is used in skincare for its refreshing, calming scent, or as a cleansing ingredient.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %1.5
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.

Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
Origin
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.
Hexyl Cinnamal
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexyl Cinnamal

A synthetic scent ingredient that produces a jasmine-like fragrance. According to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), hexyl cinnamal is a skin sensitizer and allergen and so its use in skincare should be limited.

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.
Benzyl Salicylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl Salicylate

A fragrance ingredient with a sweet, floral, and slightly balsamic scent. It is one of the twenty-six fragrances that are considered allergens according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), and so its use is restricted.