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EltaMD

Oil-in-Gel Cleanser

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Brand price

USD 39.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site

What's inside

Ingredients List

6 trigger at least one check · 14 trigger none

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideOcclusive

1 / 1

GlycerinHumectant

0 / 0

Possibly animal-derived
Hydrating

WaterSkin Conditioning

—

Coconut AlkanesEmollient

—

Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Sucrose PalmitateEmollient

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Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Sucrose LaurateEmollient

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Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Limnanthes Alba Seed OilSkin Conditioning

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Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
Plant or mineral oil
Barrier Repair
May Worsen Oily Skin
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

1,2-HexanediolSkin Conditioning

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Caprylyl GlycolEmollient

0-1 / —

Coco-Caprylate/CaprateEmollient

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Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Key Ingredients

Vitamin E2
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate

Benefits

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Palmitate, Tocopherol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Palmitate
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

Ingredients Explained

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Coconut Alkanes
Emollient, Solvent
Coconut Alkanes isn't fungal acne safe.
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Sucrose Palmitate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Sucrose Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
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Sucrose Laurate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Sucrose Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
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Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
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Dupes

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