Activist Mānuka Green Botanical Face Serum
Works for
CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Activist Mānuka's Green Botanical Serum is rich in omegas and antioxidants with nourishing seaweed, cleansing mānuka honey and kawakawa oils.”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Created to be deeply penetrative, healing, and anti-inflammatory to help soothe irritation, acne, and redness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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~5.7–8.6%
- 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 SqualaneRosa canina fruit oil~4.4–6.7%
- 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~3–4.6%
Actinidia chinensis seed oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Persea gratissima oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilTanacetum 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~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.05%
- 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~0.15–0.6%
- 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~0.15–0.7%
- 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~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.01–0.1%
Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Rosa canina fruit oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Persea gratissima 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
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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.
| Activist MānukaGreen Botanical Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | e.l.f. Cosmeticse.l.f. Nourishing Facial Oil | Lina HansonGlobal Calm Serum | Black RadianceLuminous Dry Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | $85.00 | $19.00−$66.00 | — | $9.24−$75.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Meadowfoam Seed Oil | Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Agent Nateur Holi Cleansing Face OilSEPHORA COLLECTION Clean Skin Cleansing Balm with Postbiotics + Squalane
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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