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
Ilso
Super Melting Sebum Softener
face exfoliator
Ilso
face exfoliator
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Take the skin testTransform 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
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 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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
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
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)
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
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
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)
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
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
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
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
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glucose
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
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia 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 "Exfoliate" 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 43 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
ester of decaglycerol and oleic acid
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
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.
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
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)
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
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
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)
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
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
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
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
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
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
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
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glucose
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
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
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
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
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
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Papain
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.
PANTHENOL, CITRIC ACID.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia 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 in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 43 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Ilso.
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