Comparison between DHC Deep Cleansing Oil vs. Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil

DHC

Deep Cleansing Oil

Medik8

Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil

Find out which product is better for your skin.

8 Ingredients 19

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Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil

Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

Pentylene Glycol

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

Ethyl Linoleate

Tocopherol

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil

Tocopherol

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Uniqueness5 out of 8

62.5%

Uniqueness16 out of 19

84.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

3 out of 8

38%

chemical

3 out of 8

38%

natural

12 out of 19

63%

chemical

5 out of 19

26%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Tocopherol^#6

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil^#8

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Tocopherol^#8Beta Carotene^#11

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Limonene^#15Linalool^#18Citral^#19

Detailed view

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil vs. Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil

Position 1

#1Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

Antioxidants

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair follicle nutrition

Malassezia unsafe

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil is a great natural ingredient rich with Vitamin E and Vitamin A. It’s an antioxidant that helps to slower aging, recover elasticity and slower wrinkle forming. It makes the skin softer, smooth and lowers inflammation. In antient times people used Olive Oil for healing wounds.

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#1Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Antioxidants

Moisturizing

Softening

Nutrifying

Protection

Hair conditioning

Hair follicle nutrition

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil is a very nice conditioner. It contains Linoleic acid and Vitamin E, and your skin will accept this component with great pleasure. It’s a lightweight oil that doesn’t leave heavy feeling. It’s a good moisturizer for dry or acne-prone skin. It lowers irritation and inflammation. It is accepted by any type of skin, even by sensitive.

Position 2

#2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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#2Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient

Antioxidants

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair follicle nutrition

Malassezia unsafe

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 3

Both products have the same component on this position.

#3Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 4

#4Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

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#4C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

Position 5

#5Phenoxyethanol

Origin: chemical

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most popular preservatives. It kills bacteria and makes the product live longer. Manufacturers like this ingredient because it can dissolve in any liquid, even in oils.

Another purpose of this component is the fixation of aromas in perfumery. Phenoxyethanol is also used as a strong antiseptic and a good antibacterial agent. It is widely used in dermatological cosmetics alongside natural antiseptics such as chamomile, sage, and calendula.

Like many other preservatives, Phenoxyethanol is a strong chemical. European Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 allows this component in cosmetics at a maximum concentration of 1%. Clinical studies showed that the component doesn’t irritate the skin and doesn’t make it sensitive. According to the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 it’s not toxic.

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#5Ethyl Linoleate

Origin: natural

Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]