Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil Review

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Review

Does Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil has to offer:
 
  • Strong humectant moisturizing. This lightweight, humectant-rich product, ideal for oily skin, has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Key Benefits of Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil:
 

Lightweight Purely Humectant Moisturizing, Ideal for Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%) and Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate (est. ≈6.0%).

This humectant-rich product, when used alone as a moisturizer, is ideal for oily skin, providing significant hydration in a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula without any occlusive ingredients.

Tip: Certain studies suggest that humectants alone may not effectively moisturize the skin. If you use this product as your only moisturizer, we recommend following it with one that contains at least some occlusive ingredients.

A Humectant Boost for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to oily skin - such a humectant boost will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil to your skincare routine:
 

If It’s Your Only Moisturizer, It Needs to Be Paired with Some Occlusives

While humectants are highly effective at attracting water to the skin, studies (J. N. Kraft, C. W. Lynde) suggest they may not be efficient when used alone.

One major drawback of purely humectant moisturization is that the water attracted by humectants to the upper layers of the skin can evaporate completely into the environment through transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Adding occlusive ingredients helps seal this moisture into the skin and prevent further water loss.

If you’re using Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil as your only moisturizer, consider pairing it with one that contains at least some occlusive ingredients, such as oils, butters, or silicones. These work alongside humectants to create a protective barrier, locking in hydration and ensuring longer-lasting moisturization. The amount of occlusive needed depends on your skin type - the drier the skin, the more occlusives it requires.

If this product is used not as a standalone moisturizer but as part of your skincare routine, such as a toner or serum, it should be applied before your main moisturizer (unless it's a sunscreen), which will provide the necessary occlusivity on top of it.

Pros & Cons of Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • When used alone: Provides humectant-rich moisturizing ideal for oily skin
  • As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing boost, beneficial for any skin type
  • Lightweight texture

Cons: 

  • Only if used as a standalone moisturizer - it needs to be paired with occlusives to seal in humectants

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Glycerin
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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
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Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
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Polysorbate 20
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Coco-Glucoside
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Glyceryl Oleate
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Sodium Chloride
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Citric Acid
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Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
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Sodium Oleth Sulfate
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Polyquaternium-10
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Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
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PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
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Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
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Sodium Acetate
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Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
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Raspberry Seed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
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Ratings

All humectants
15.0
9
6
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 15 10
10.0
9
6
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
6
All humectants 15 10
10
All humectants
15.0
9
6
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Starch HydrolysateA starch-based syrup that binds to water and helps to form a film on the skin’s surface.
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium CocoamphoacetateA naturally-derived plant-based gentle cleanser that also creates high levels of foam.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Est. %3
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.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateA very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium Laureth SulfateSLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
Polysorbate 20
Est. %1
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.
Coco-Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coco-GlucosideA mild cleansing and foaming agent. It can be used on its own as a gentle cleanser in a skin cleansing product or can be combined with more powerful cleansing agents, called anionic surfactants, to make them milder on the skin.
Glyceryl Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl OleateA nonionic surfactant that can be used as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, and thickener in both skin cleansers and leave-on skincare products.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Polyquaternium-10
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-10A cellulose-based film former.
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Sodium Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium AcetateA sodium salt that can increase the basicity of a product.
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) SterolsBrassica campestris sterols are a mixture of sterols (fat-like compounds) obtained from rapeseed oil. They are used as an emollient additive to the oil base of a cosmetic product. Read more about rapeseed oil here: Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil.
Raspberry Seed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Raspberry Seed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters