Ilso Super Melting Sebum Softener

Ilso

Super Melting Sebum Softener

face exfoliator

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
64%
Combination (dry)
64%
Balanced
94%
Combination (oily)
76%
Oily
76%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Transform your skincare routine with the Ilso Super Melting Sebum Softener, a revolutionary solution for clearing stubborn blackheads and sebum while protecting your skin. Infused with the powerful Sebum Remove Complex, it gently melts and lifts impurities from clogged pores without the harshness of pulling or squeezing. Enriched with Papaya Fruit Extract and Papain, this formula exfoliates dead skin cells and impurities, leaving your skin smooth and revitalized. Its soothing blend of Centella Asiatica, Houttuynia Cordata, and Matricaria Flower Extracts calms sensitive skin, while its slightly acidic pH ensures gentle exfoliation.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
AHA Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

1
Allergen

About Super Melting Sebum Softener

Overview

Super Melting Sebum Softener is a lightweight exfoliator from Ilso. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 43 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Panthenol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract and Madecassoside.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) 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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and firmness signalling. 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.

What is not in 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.

Where it fits in a routine

Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable. Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity.

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 3 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Anti-Aging 11 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 11 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 10 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer

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.

Key ingredients

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 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Arctium Lappa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Burdock, Arctium lappa L., Asteraceae

Soothing Anti-Aging

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

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)

Hydration

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants

Hydration Soothing

17th 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)

Hydration

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium gluconate

Hydration
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucose

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (41)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water 1,2-hexanediol Glycerin Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Salix Alba Bark Extract Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract Arctium Lappa Root Extract Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract Butylene Glycol Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Viscum Album Leaf Extract Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Hydrogenated Lecithin Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate Lavandula Angustifolia Extract Phytosterols Ethylhexylglycerin Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Sodium Gluconate Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Squalane Glucose Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Prunus Mume Fruit Extract Malus Domestica Fruit Extract Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Papain Houttuynia Cordata Extract Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract Portulaca Oleracea Extract Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract Madecassoside Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Essential oils

    Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Exfoliate
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise

This product is the "Exfoliate" step.

  • Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable.
  • Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 43 ingredients on the label.

26
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

5
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

4
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

4
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

4
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

1
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is an extract of the caps and stalks of the Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporaceae

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Plant extract

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Codonopsis lanceolata, Campanulaceae

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Arctium Lappa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Burdock, Arctium lappa L., Asteraceae

Soothing Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
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Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Plant extract

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Chrysanthemum sinense, Asteraceae

9 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

ester of decaglycerol and oleic acid

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Plant extract

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Viscum Album Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Mistletoe, Viscum album L., Loranthaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelidaceae.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isooctadecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • BioMed Research International, July 2018, ePublication
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, April 2017, pages 115-138
  • Nutrients, December 2016, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, May-June 2008, pages 217-224
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

17th 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the Star Anise, Illicium verum, Illiciaceae

19 Sodium Gluconate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium gluconate

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May/June 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Journals of Materials Research, February 2006, pages 343-348
  • https://wwwepagov/sites/production/files/2019-08/documents/support_document_for_proposed_designation_of_d-gluconic_acid_sodium_saltpdf
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009

Allergen
21 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Soothing, Plant extract

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, September 2019, pages 1, 353-1, 369
  • PLoS One, February 2017, ePublication
  • Science Bulletin Beijing, July 2016, pages 1, 391-1, 398
  • Planta Medica, June 2013, pages 959-962
  • The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, December 2011, pages 1, 613-1, 623
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Papaya, Carica papaya L., Caricaceae

24 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
25 Glucose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucose

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2020, pages 1–13
  • Foods, March 2019, pages 1–27
  • Nature Medicine, May 2018, pages 617–627
  • Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, September 2003, pages 1, 224–1, 228
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is an extract of the flowerheads of the matricaria, Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae

Anti-Aging Soothing
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Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

27th 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

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
  • Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
  • Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Prunus mume, Rosaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Malus Domestica Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Malus domestica, Rosaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Vitis Vinifera Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Papain

Smooths Bumpy Skin
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Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

32nd 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

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Wild Marjoram, Origanum vulgare L., Labiatae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Food Chemistry, August 2019, pages 239-245
  • Journal of Pharmacopuncture, March 2019, pages 7-15
  • Antioxidants, August 2017, pages 1-9
  • American Journal of Translational Research, May 2016, pages 2, 138-2, 148
  • BioMed Research International, January 2015, pages 1-11
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, July 2001, pages 171–176; and December 2000, pages 445-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Chinese Cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia (L.), Lauraceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract is an extract of the fermentation of soybean by the microorganism Lactobacillus

38 Madecassoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate

Anti-Aging Soothing
39 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Japanese Knotweed, Polygonum cuspidatum, Polygonaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Myrciaria dubia, Myrtaceae

Anti-Aging
1 scientific reference
  • Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, January 2015, pages 8-15
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Terminalia ferdinandiana, Combretaceae

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Super Melting Sebum Softener?

WATER, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, CODONOPSIS LANCEOLATA ROOT EXTRACT, ARCTIUM LAPPA ROOT EXTRACT, CHRYSANTHEMUM SINENSE FLOWER EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE, VISCUM ALBUM LEAF EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYGLYCERYL-10 ISOSTEARATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA EXTRACT, PHYTOSTEROLS, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ILLICIUM VERUM FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM GLUCONATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL, PANTHENOL, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT, SQUALANE, GLUCOSE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT, MALUS DOMESTICA FRUIT EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, PAPAIN, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA LEAF EXTRACT, ORIGANUM VULGARE LEAF EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT, MADECASSOSIDE, CITRIC ACID, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT, MYRCIARIA DUBIA FRUIT EXTRACT, TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA FRUIT EXTRACT.

What are the active ingredients in Super Melting Sebum Softener?

PANTHENOL, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use Super Melting Sebum Softener?

Start by opening up your pores with warm water. Moisten a cotton pad generously with the softener and place it on the affected area for about 10–15 minutes. Then use a cotton swab or applicator to remove the oil and blackheads, and rinse thoroughly with water. Tip: Twist the pointed cap to the right to open, then press down in the center of the container or dab onto a cotton pad to dispense the appropriate amount onto the cotton pad.

What skin types is Super Melting Sebum Softener good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Super Melting Sebum Softener good for sensitive 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.

Is Super Melting Sebum Softener fungal acne safe?

3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Lactobacillus/soybean Ferment Extract. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Super Melting Sebum Softener while pregnant?

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.

Is Super Melting Sebum Softener fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Super Melting Sebum Softener contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Super Melting Sebum Softener silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Super Melting Sebum Softener contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil.

Is Super Melting Sebum Softener paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Super Melting Sebum Softener?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Super Melting Sebum Softener?

Use it in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does Super Melting Sebum Softener have?

It lists 43 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Super Melting Sebum Softener?

Ilso.

Brand
Ilso

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