Cleansing Butter
The Issy Cleansing Butter is a makeup remover. Our analysis of its 18 ingredients (8 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
The Issy Cleansing Butter is a makeup remover. Our analysis of its 18 ingredients (8 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
6/1
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
No data
Sensitive Skin
0/4
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
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B
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
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3
|
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PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
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2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
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1
|
A
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
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THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting) |
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1
|
A
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Synthetic Wax
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
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Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
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lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
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1
|
A
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Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
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Retinyl Palmitate
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous) |
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Bisabolol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
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TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
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3
|
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CI 61565
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
Trust & honesty
Contains ingredients some choose to avoid or double-check while pregnant or nursing.
Topical retinoids (retinol, retinaldehyde, retinyl esters) are widely advised against in pregnancy as a precaution. The strongest evidence is for ORAL retinoids; topical absorption is low, but most clinicians err on the side of caution.
This is general information, not medical advice. Pregnancy guidance varies and depends on concentration and your individual situation — always check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist. How we flag this.
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
Most studied between 0.1% and 1%. Higher is not automatically better — irritation climbs with dose, so a well-formulated lower strength is often the sweet spot.
Retinyl Palmitate
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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