Absolution Addiction LHuile Visage Face Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane + 9 moreGood evidence
“What it is Absolution Addiction L'Huile Visage Facial Oil envelopes your skin in moisture for a soft, supple texture and a smooth complexion.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingTocopherolWeak evidence
“Argan oil neutralises free radicals, revitalising your skin and reducing fine lines”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 strong irritants: Rosa moschata seed oil, Cymbopogon martini oil + 16 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sesamum indicum seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSqualane~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePrunus domestica seed oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCorylus avellana seed oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gossypium herbaceum seed oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilOenothera biennis oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilRosa moschata seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCymbopogon martini oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Arnica montana flower extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractLilium candidum flower extract~0.3–0.7%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilBellis perennis flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractOpuntia tuna flower/stem extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helichrysum italicum flower oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ormenis multicaulis oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilSalvia sclarea oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cistus ladaniferus oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilGeraniol~0.15–0.55%
Linalool~0.15–0.5%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitronellol~0.1–0.4%
Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Sesamum indicum seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Squalane, Prunus domestica seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa moschata seed oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Tocopherol, Cymbopogon martini oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Lilium candidum flower extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Bellis perennis flower extract, Opuntia tuna flower/stem extract, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Limonene, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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