epara Cleansing Oil
epara epara Cleansing Oil lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Aqua
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Sucrose Laurate
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Plankton Extract
- Lecithin
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Boswellia Carterii Oil
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Ascorbate
- Tocopherol
- Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Farnesol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol
Formulation view This cleansing oil uses light triglycerides and argan oil as the base, enriched with moringa and plankton extracts. Sucrose laurate acts as a mild emulsifier. Suitable for dry or combination skin, the formulation’s high unsaturated fatty acid content makes it prone to oxidation, relying on tocopherol and ascorbate for stability.
Key ingredients
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractPlankton Extract
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Sucrose LaurateArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Other ingredients
LecithinArgania Spinosa Kernel ExtractCananga Odorata Flower OilBoswellia Carterii OilPhenoxyethanolSodium AscorbateTocopherolSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed ExtractDehydroacetic AcidBenzyl AlcoholLinaloolLimoneneBenzyl BenzoateBenzyl SalicylateFarnesol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sucrose Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Plankton Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cananga Odorata Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/347 | 2 · – | Green |
| Boswellia Carterii Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Ascorbate | ANTIOXIDANT | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Farnesol | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/82 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
- Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants for skin conditioning; natural extract, watch batch consistency
- Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
- Sclerocarya birrea seed oil; fatty acid-rich for hair and skin conditioning; requires antioxidants due to unsaturation.
- Sucrose Laurate
- Sucrose laurate; mild emulsifier and detergent; used for thickening and emulsifying creams; may cause mild irritation.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Plankton Extract
- Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract
- Argan oil extract, oleic/lauric acids for nourishing/repair, comedogenic 1–2, oil-phase
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
- Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin
- Boswellia Carterii Oil
- Frankincense essential oil; penetrant; high-concentration allergen risk.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Ascorbate
- Sodium ascorbate; water-soluble vitamin C form, stable antioxidant. Mild at low conc., may irritate at high conc.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
- Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
- Sesame seed extract rich in oils and sesamin; used for hair and skin conditioning with smoothing and soothing properties.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Farnesol
- Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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