
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Cleansing oil, 7 ingredients
FEATURES
Lightweight cleansing oil, removes makeup and dirt, enriched with vitamin E and tsubaki (camellia oil), protects against UV rays and pollutants, makes skin supple and radiant, helps glow by collagen production, suitable for all skin types, FDA approved, free from SLS, sulfates, paraben, harmful silicones, cyclopentasiloxane, mineral oils, petroleum, vegan and cruelty-free
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Free from SLS, sulfates, paraben, harmful silicones, cyclopentasiloxane, mineral oils, petroleum
Who Is It For?
Adults All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Removes Makeup And Impurities Moisturizes Protects Skin Collagen ProductionBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Drawing from ancient Japanese practices, this lightweight cleansing oil gently removes makeup and traces of dirt from your skin. ClayCo Zero-Residue Tsubaki Cleansing Oil is packed with vitamin E and tsubaki (camellia oil), which is rich in fatty acids and has the goodness of omega 9. It revitalizes the skin, leaving it clean and soft. It doubles up as a moisturizer.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Caprylic,Capric-Triglyceride,Olea-Europaea-(Olive)-Fruit-Oil,Ricinus-Communis-(Castor)-Seed-Oil,Persea-Gratissima-(Avocado)-Oil,Tocopherol,Polyglyceryl-6-Oleate,Citrus-Paradisi-(Grapefruit)-Peel-Oil,Pelargonium-Graveolens-Oil
Key Ingredients
Tsubaki-(Camellia-Japonica-Oil),Vitamin-E
Ingredients Details
Tocopherol
Common Name(s): Vitamin e,alpha-tocopherol,d-alpha-tocopherol,(+)-alpha-tocopherol
CAS Number: 59-02-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Tocopherol neutralizes free radicals that damage skin cells, protects cell membranes from lipid peroxidation, moisturizes, and helps maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Why It's Used: It is used as both a skin-active antioxidant and a formulation stabilizer (preventing oxidation of other ingredients). it has decades of safety and efficacy evidence and works synergistically with vitamin c.
How It Works: As a chain-breaking antioxidant, tocopherol donates hydrogen atoms to interrupt lipid peroxidation chain reactions. it is regenerated by vitamin c (ascorbic acid) in the vitamins c+e antioxidant cycle, creating a more durable antioxidant defense.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,oils,sunscreens,eye creams,lip balms,antioxidant formulations,haircare products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant/vitamin e
Secondary Functions: Emollient,formulation stabilizer,barrier support
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1% (typical: 0.1โ0.5% as active; higher as formulation antioxidant)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (soybean, sunflower, wheat germ oil) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ plant-derived or synthetic
Source Notes: Natural d-alpha-tocopherol is derived from plant oils and is more bioactive. synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol is less expensive. tocopherol acetate (tocopheryl acetate) is the more stable ester form.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; rare contact sensitivity reported
Comedogenicity Rating: 2/5 โ mildly comedogenic at higher concentrations; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: A small percentage of people report contact sensitization to tocopherol, particularly with leave-on products. comedogenicity risk is higher in oil-heavy formulations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Generally yes; perform patch test if history of vitamin e sensitivity
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Very safe; widely used. ewg hazard score: 2โ3 (depending on concentration). no significant systemic concerns from topical use.
Works Well With: Ascorbic acid (vitamin c) โ synergistic antioxidant pair,ferulic acid โ stabilizes and boosts both c and e,ceramides,spf,retinol
Avoid Combining With: Very high concentrations of benzoyl peroxide may oxidize tocopherol; potential comedogenicity concerns in acne-prone skin when in heavy oil bases
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The combination of vitamin c, vitamin e, and ferulic acid (the 'ce ferulic' formulation) provides fourfold photoprotection against uv-induced free radical damage โ a synergy documented in landmark research by pinnell et al.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,pinnell et al. (2005) journal of investigative dermatology,efsa panel on food additives
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12