1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
Eqqualberry
Purple Rice Pore Smoothing Cleansing Oil
face oil cleanser
Eqqualberry
face oil cleanser
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Purple Rice Pore Smoothing Cleansing Oil is a cushioning oil cleanser from Eqqualberry, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 34 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Propanediol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Centella Asiatica Extract and Houttuynia Cordata Extract.
On richness alone it suits Dry, Combination (dry) and Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 34 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sorbitol-.omega.-hydroxy-, tetraoleate (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil is the volatile oil obtained by steam distillation of the stumps of the Deodar Cedar, Cedrus deodara, Pinaceae
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the bark of the Camphor, Cinnamomum camphora (L.), Lauraceae
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmetic and stearic
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil is the fixed oil, consisting primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids, obtained by pressing the seeds of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sphingolipids, glycosides
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract is an extract of the solid residue obtained after fermentation of the Rice (Oryza sativa L., Gramineae) in the manufacture of wine
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza Sativa (rice) by the microorganism, Lactobacillus
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oryza Sativa Extract is an extract of the grains of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Raphanus sativus roots by the microorganism, Leuconostoc
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Verbena Officinalis Extract is an extract of the herb and roots of the Verbena, Verbena officinalis L., Verbenaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Kummerowia Striata Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Kummerowia striata, Fabaceae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cinchona Pubescens Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of Cinchona pubescens, Rubiaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Leptospermum scoparium, Myrtaceae
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ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, SORBETH-30 TETRAOLEATE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CEDRUS DEODARA WOOD OIL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA BARK OIL, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, GLYCERIN, GLYCOSPHINGOLIPIDS, ORYZA SATIVA LEES EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PROPANEDIOL, LACTOBACILLUS/RICE FERMENT, ORYZA SATIVA EXTRACT, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, VERBENA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, KUMMEROWIA STRIATA EXTRACT, CINCHONA PUBESCENS BARK EXTRACT, LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM LEAF EXTRACT.
1. Apply to dry skin and gently massage to dissolve makeup and impurities. 2. Add a little water to emulsify, then continue massaging. 3. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and follow with a water-based cleanser if needed.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry), Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
9 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 34 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Eqqualberry, a brand based in Korea.
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