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EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2
|
|
Beta-Carotene
(Skin Conditioning) |
Anti-Aging
Good for Dry Skin
|
1
|
A
|
Ceresin
(Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Antistatic Agent,Hair Conditioning,Binding Agent,Binding,Opacifying,Epilating Agent) |
|
1
|
A
|
Paraffin
(Emollient,Fragrance,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
|
4
|
|
Petrolatum
(Emollient,Hair Conditioning,Skin Protecting,Uv Absorber,Moisturising,Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
1
3
|
|
Mineral Oil
(Solvent,Skin Conditioning,Perfuming,Emollient,Fragrance,Antistatic Agent,Hair Conditioning,Skin Protecting) |
Comedogenic Rating (2)
|
TL;DR: it broke me out. I have oily-combination skin (oily on t-zone), I'm a teenager, and I used it for a week.
I got this a while back and used it as an oil cleanser because I heard that mineral oil was fungal acne friendly (disclaimer: I don't actually know if I have FA, I have super oily skin, and I self-diagnosed back then), but it completely broke out my skin. Thankfully, it was summer break then because if I had to show my face to the public, I would've never left the house. Maybe I didn't wash it off good enough, but it seriously took 5-10 minutes to feel that it was all off my face, and I didn't and still don't have that kind of patience. People who are desperate for some moisture may find this okay as a cleanser, but that's a small minority. I would never use this as a moisturizer unless you like slathering vaseline on your face, because that's basically what it is. It may have been a bargain for the price I got it for (thanks, CVS), but no amount of money saved would make up for the horrendous acne I got. If I ever use this, it'll be on the feet.
It does good job it removing makeup. But youre left w a thick film that is hard to remove. Parrafin makes skin feel soft bc the way it sits on skin after rinsing- but your skin is not actually softer. I dont like using things i have to rub off of my skin. I prefer oils w emulsifiers.
Also, pure petroleum/vasoline feels almost the same as this stuff for a fraction of the cost!
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