SK-II
Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil
Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil
SK-II
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WHAT IS IT?
Oil-based facial cleanser with PITERAโข, Wild Rose Extract, and Apple Seed Extract
FEATURES
Dissolves makeup and sunscreen, removes impurities, conditions skin, gentle cleansing
BEST FOR
all skin type
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, silicon, sulfate, fragrance, essential oil
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Makeup Removal Deep Cleansing Skin Conditioning HydrationBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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What SK-II Says
Product Description:
A clear, purifying facial cleanser that conditions the skin while instantly dissolving makeup, sunscreen, dirt and pollution. When emulsified with water, this cleansing oil locks onto and lifts out hidden sebum and impurities, gently removing them from skin. Formulated with Wild Rose Extract, Apple Seed Extract, and SK-II's signature PITERAโข, this oil-based cleanser provides an effective yet delicate wash, melting away even the toughest waterproof makeup while keeping skin smooth and hydrated.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Mineral-Oil, Isopropyl-Palmitate, PEG-20-Glyceryl-Triisostearate, Water, Sorbeth-30-Tetraoleate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-8-Diisostearate, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Galactomyces-Ferment-Filtrate, BHT, Propylparaben, Sodium-Benzoate, Hexyldecanol, Phenethyl-Alcohol, Rosa-Canina-Fruit-Oil, Butylene-Glycol, Pyrus-Malus-Apple-Seed-Extract, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Moringa-Pterygosperma-Seed-Extract
Key Ingredients
PITERAโข (Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate), Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Apple Seed Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract
Ingredients Details
Bht
Common Name(s): Bht
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
Butylparaben
Common Name(s): Cosmetic preservative,microbial growth inhibitor,product stability agent
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Prevents microbial contamination that would otherwise render water-containing cosmetics unsafe โ inhibiting bacterial, fungal, and yeast growth through membrane disruption, enzyme inhibition, or metabolic interference at permitted regulatory concentrations.
Why It's Used: Preservatives are safety-critical โ un-preserved water-containing cosmetics can develop dangerous microbial contamination (pseudomonas aeruginosa eye infections, s. aureus skin infections) within days. preservation is a regulatory requirement, not an optional enhancement.
How It Works: Mechanism varies by class: organic acids (benzoic, dehydroacetic) disrupt intracellular ph in bacteria and fungi by proton flux across membranes; parabens inhibit membrane-associated enzyme function; chlorhexidine disrupts bacterial and fungal membrane integrity through divalent ion chelation of membrane phospholipids.
Typically Found In: All aqueous 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: Check annex v eu limits
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
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
Eu regulation 1223/2009 annex v lists all permitted preservatives with maximum concentrations โ preservatives not listed are prohibited. formulators must verify both permitted status and maximum concentration for each market before finalising preservation systems.
Last Verified: Eu regulation 1223/2009 annex v,cosmetic preservative regulatory review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Ethylparaben
Common Name(s): Cosmetic preservative,microbial growth inhibitor,product stability agent
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Prevents microbial contamination that would otherwise render water-containing cosmetics unsafe โ inhibiting bacterial, fungal, and yeast growth through membrane disruption, enzyme inhibition, or metabolic interference at permitted regulatory concentrations.
Why It's Used: Preservatives are safety-critical โ un-preserved water-containing cosmetics can develop dangerous microbial contamination (pseudomonas aeruginosa eye infections, s. aureus skin infections) within days. preservation is a regulatory requirement, not an optional enhancement.
How It Works: Mechanism varies by class: organic acids (benzoic, dehydroacetic) disrupt intracellular ph in bacteria and fungi by proton flux across membranes; parabens inhibit membrane-associated enzyme function; chlorhexidine disrupts bacterial and fungal membrane integrity through divalent ion chelation of membrane phospholipids.
Typically Found In: All aqueous 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: Check annex v eu limits
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
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
Eu regulation 1223/2009 annex v lists all permitted preservatives with maximum concentrations โ preservatives not listed are prohibited. formulators must verify both permitted status and maximum concentration for each market before finalising preservation systems.
Last Verified: Eu regulation 1223/2009 annex v,cosmetic preservative regulatory review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Common Name(s): Galactomyces ferment filtrate,sake yeast postbiotic,multi-function brightening active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Brightens skin tone by inhibiting melanin transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes (not tyrosinase inhibition), strengthens the skin barrier by upregulating involucrin and filaggrin expression, minimises pore appearance, and provides antioxidant protection from the ferment's organic acid and flavonoid complex.
Why It's Used: Gff's brightening mechanism differs from all tyrosinase inhibitors โ it blocks melanosome transfer rather than melanin synthesis, providing additive brightening when combined with tyrosinase inhibitors and targeting the previously unaddressed transfer step.
How It Works: Gff contains niacinamide (inhibits melanosome par-2 transfer), arbutin-related compounds (tyrosinase inhibition), vitamin b complex, alpha-arbutin, and organic acids. the combined transfer inhibition + tyrosinase inhibition + antioxidant activity explains multi-step brightening. barrier upregulation occurs through fatty acid ceramide precursor provision.
Typically Found In: Brightening,k-beauty,barrier repair
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ skin microbiome support
Secondary Functions: Microbiome balance,prebiotic effect
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ95%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or plant-extracted.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; beneficial for sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,niacinamide,soothing actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The legendary sake brewery discovery: morihei uehara observed fermentation workers had unusually smooth, bright skin on their hands despite sun exposure and chemical contact โ investigation identified galactomyces as the responsible fermentation organism, leading to the commercial gff cosmetic ingredient.
Last Verified: Cosing database,galactomyces ferment filtrate brightening mechanism review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12