Shu Uemura
Botanicoil Indulging Cleansing Oil with Plant-Extracts 50ml
Botanicoil Indulging Cleansing Oil with Plant-Extracts 50ml
Shu Uemura
botanicoil-indulging-cleansing-oil-with-plant-extracts-50ml
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9784831279397
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WHAT IS IT?
Plant-based cleansing oil with botanical extracts
FEATURES
Melts away makeup, impurities and SPF, Contains antioxidant vitamin C, Transforms from oil to milk texture
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Plant-based formula
Who Is It For?
All Ages And GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Makeup Removal Skin Hydration Gentle Cleansing BrighteningBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Shu Uemura Says
Product Description:
Lightweight yet ultra-nourishing, the shu uemura botanicoil indulging plant-based cleansing oil is a natural makeup remover powered by plant-based ingredients. Silking from an oil into a luxurious milk, the transformative formula gently purifies the skin to leave it feeling soft, supple and soothed.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Zea-Mays-Germ-Oil,Ethylhexyl-Palmitate,Isopropyl-Myristate,Caprylic-Capric-Succinic-Triglyceride,Polyglyceryl-6-Dioleate,Polyglyceryl-6-Dicaprate,Prunus-Armeniaca-Kernel-Oil,Polyglyceryl-2-Oleate,Polyglyceryl-6-Caprylate,Lavandula-Hybrida-Oil
Key Ingredients
Zea Mays Germ Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Vitamin C
Ingredients Details
Caprylic/capric/succinic Triglyceride
Common Name(s): Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 0
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Common Name(s): Ethylhexyl palmitate,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ethylhexyl palmitate has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,ethylhexyl palmitate technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Isopropyl Myristate
Common Name(s): Ipm,isopropyl tetradecanoate
CAS Number: 110-27-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides dry, non-greasy emolliency with spreading and penetration enhancement from an ester vehicle.
Why It's Used: Standard ester emollient for dry-touch formulations requiring spreading enhancement and non-greasy after-feel.
How It Works: Isopropyl ester of myristic acid provides low viscosity (4-5 cp) and low surface tension for excellent spreading. penetration enhancement via temporary stratum corneum lipid disruption. dry skin feel from rapid absorption without occlusive film.
Typically Found In: Dry-touch lotions,penetration-enhanced products,light skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ ester emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid (vegetable)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 3/5 โ moderate comedogenic potential
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ipm's dry-touch emolliency arises from rapid penetration into the stratum corneum leaving no surface film โ unlike occlusive oils that remain on the surface, ipm is quickly absorbed, providing conditioning from within the barrier without leaving greasy residue. this 'self-disappearing' emolliency made ipm revolutionary when introduced in cosmetics in the 1950s.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Common Name(s): Lavandula hybrida oil,lavandula hybrida oil,botanical oil/lipid,emollient efa source
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides emollient conditioning from sc-compatible fatty acids and sterols with the lipid profile of lavandula hybrida determining barrier repair and skin feel properties.
Why It's Used: Lavandula hybrida oil is selected for the distinctive lipid profile of lavandula hybrida โ the specific efa and sterol composition determines spreading speed, occlusion level, and sc barrier integration properties unique to this botanical source.
How It Works: Botanical lipid: fatty acid triglycerides โ sc barrier emolliency; phytosterols โ sc barrier lipid integration; efa โ ceramide precursor; sterol esters โ enhanced sc penetration.
Typically Found In: Skin care,barrier repair
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Conditional
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Efa and sterol content should be verified โ oxidative rancidity raises free radical load rather than reducing it.
Last Verified: Cosing database,lavandula hybrida botanical lipid review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-22