1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
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IUNIK
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
face oil cleanser
IUNIK
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
face oil cleanser
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
98%
Combination (dry)
98%
Balanced
68%
Combination (oily)
38%
Oily
38%
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8
Ingredients
3
Benefits
0
Actives
Experience gentle and effective cleansing with the Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil. Formulated with a blend of nourishing oils including Sunflower Seed Oil, Canola Oil, and Jojoba Seed Oil, this cleansing oil effortlessly melts away makeup, impurities, and excess oil. Enriched with Calendula Flower Extract, it soothes and calms the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and balanced.
Key Insights
Benefits
3
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Soothing
Risks
1
Allergen
Full Ingredients
8 total
About Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
Overview
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil is a rich oil cleanser from IUNIK. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 8 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Canola Oil, 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 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil and Canola Oil.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) 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.
What it does not target
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.
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
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.
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
- 6 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
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
May suit
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily 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
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Anti-Aging 3 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Hydration 2 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Soothing 1 ingredient
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
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.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Canola Oil is an oil derived from Brassica napus L., Brassicaceae, low in erucic acid
Hydration
Anti-Aging
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is an extract obrained from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Soothing
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
None
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
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
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
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
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Essential oils
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
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Facial oils
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed 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
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
- Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
- Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
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)
- 6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate. 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 8 ingredients on the label.
4
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
2
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
1
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Emollient
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
4 scientific references
- Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
- Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
- Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Emollient
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Canola Oil is an oil derived from Brassica napus L., Brassicaceae, low in erucic acid
Hydration
Anti-Aging
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Plant extract
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is an extract obrained from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Soothing
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Surfactant
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sorbitol-.omega.-hydroxy-, tetraoleate (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Emollient
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Emollient
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
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
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil is the oil obtained from the flower, Cananga odorata, Anonaceae. Definitions in ISO 3063
Allergen
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Surfactant
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)
Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil?
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, CANOLA OIL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, SORBETH-30 TETRAOLEATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE.
How do I use Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil?
Start with dry hands and a dry face. Take a small amount of the Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil and gently massage it onto your face, including areas with makeup or impurities. Add a few drops of water to emulsify the oil, creating a milky texture. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
What skin types is Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil 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 Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil fungal acne safe?
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Can I use Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil 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 Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil contain essential oils?
Yes — it contains Cananga Odorata Flower Oil.
Is Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil?
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 Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil?
Use it morning and evening, first step.
How many ingredients does Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil have?
It lists 8 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil?
IUNIK.
Brand
IUNIK