[sukimarmelaide]

I am certain that I have never before commented, only secretly stalked and lurked.

Obviously, this response is not necessarily for the original poster, but just in case others might be seeking the answer, or a possible answer..

I’m sure everyone here is already aware of the trials comparing DEET with catnip, I am going to say extract here, because I can’t recall if it was, for example, the essential oil or an extract of some specific kind.

I do remember that it was an ivy league school that was responsible for this study and that after finding conclusively that catnip..extract was superior to DEET for repelling mosquitoes (although I believe they discovered that it had to be reapplied rather often), the university then immediately secured the patent for the use of catnip whatever for repelling mosquitoes.

I only mention this because catnip is a mint and smells lovely and definitely could be the mystery fragrance ingredient discussed above.

Thank you.

[sukimarmelaide]

DLR94 said:

I also notice that tocopherol is in a lot of the ingredients for the different cleansing oils on the market I am currently looking at. 

Why would this ingredient be added?

I made a 20ml formular.

Safflower - 60%
Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides - 35%
Polysorbate 80- 5%

I used it to try and remove waterproof mascara, foundation, lipstick and SPF and it removed it ok. I’m going to gradually increase the polysorbate. 

Even if it is effective at removing makeup and cleansing the skin, can I really sell a product with 3 ingredients in? I feel like I am ripping people off… 

Just regarding your very last sentiment: feeling as if you are ‘ripping people off ‘ because you are only using three ingredients..

I would suggest reading some Amazon reviews for the most expensive ‘Rosewater Toner’ you can locate on the site.
The reason why is because I think what you will find, especially in a case where the INCI reads: ‘100% pure distilled Lebanese Rose Hydrosol’ or something to that effect, you will be shocked when you read all of the 5 star reviews celebrating the brand for having a product that is ‘100% PURE DISTILLED LEBANESE ROSE HYDROSOL!’, even though these same customers probably have just laid out 35$ or more for 4 or 8 ounces of a product one could purchase on Amazon for 8$ & get 10! ounces, in a glass bottle, straight from Lebanon! (of 100% pure distilled Lebanese Rose Hydrosol)..

The trick, I think, is to give people what they want, (at a price point that buys you some credibility/authority), even when YOU think they are not receiving their money’s worth. 
The reason your clients have requested YOU make them an oil cleanser is because of YOUR brand. They don’t want to make this themselves. They want YOUR stamp, YOUR aesthetic, YOUR values so they don’t have to worry that it is sub-par..this is the result of YOU cultivating trust with your clients. That’s a beautiful thing. 
Simple sells these days, at least as well as that 50 ingredient creme that contains 46 tip-ins.

Lastly, Tocopherols are an antioxidant used for the purpose of protecting your oils from rancidity for a little longer than usual. Personally, I prefer using a complex of antioxidants in any anhydrous formula. An example might be: 0.5% mixed tocopherols (50%) plus 0.05% rosemary oleoresin extract, plus 0.75% each of ascorbyl palmitate & alpha-lipoic acid. That would only be for a simple, well-made, but not luxe, leave-on product.
However, there is still a place for some antioxidant juju for a rinse-off product (based on the semi-shaky, but mostly believed idea that it may just nudge your product enough over the line to keep it from smelling like old crayons, if possible after being stored in a hot, humid, light-scoured bathroom for far too long)..
Depending on your funds, choose an antioxidant that you prefer & that is affordable, & the general idea will probably be that it couldn’t hurt much, & might just help a little. 
This is maybe just my preference, but I wouldn’t go with the Acetate form. Maybe others can tell you why I’m wrong. 

I wish you all the best!
Muchlove, suki