Works for
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This healing and anti-inflammatory blend penetrates deeply while soothing any skin irritation, acne and redness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane + 10 moreWorks
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
- 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 oilSqualane~6.4–9.7%
- 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 SqualaneOlea europaea fruit oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilRosa canina fruit oil~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilLinum usitatissimum seed oil~2.2–3.3%
Persea gratissima oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilActinidia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tanacetum annuum flower oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
More about Tanacetum annuum flower oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilAlaria esculenta extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractMacropiper excelsum leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTocopherol~0.2–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- 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 oilLimonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.05–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Macropiper excelsum leaf extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Unknown
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| activistGreen Botanical SerumYOUR PRODUCT | EssanoWrinkle Rescue Retinol Alternative | 100% PUREBakuchiol Oil Serum | TronqueScar Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $85.00 | — | $47.00−$38.00 | $160.00+$75.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"activist - Green Botanical Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 85.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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