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Gentle Pore Vegan Cleansing Oil
A face cleanser built around Vitamin E and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 21.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Apply an appropriate amount to dry hands and gently massage over a dry face. Add a little lukewarm water and continue massaging as the oil turns milky. Rinse thoroughly, avoiding direct contact with the eyes.
What's inside
Ingredients List
14 trigger at least one check · 19 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Limonene, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema4
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate →Isopropyl Myristate
Binding, Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Myristate →PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Ethylhexanoate →Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is a fragrant essential oil.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil →Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract →Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract →
Dupes
- Dr.Althea Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm68% match
- COSRX Pure Fit Cica Creamy Foam Cleanser64% match
- EltaMD Oil-in-Gel Cleanser61% match