Works for
MoisturizingPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil + 2 moreWorks
“Enriched with blood orange, jojoba seed and laurel leaf, the luxurious oil intensely moisturises and restores dry patches of skin, delivering ultimate hydration for a soft, supple body.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, macadamia ternifolia 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-oxidationSide benefit · TocopherolWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · TocopherolMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Laurus nobilis oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~9.8–14.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.3–7.9%
- 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 oilCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilTocopherol~2.3–3.4%
- 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 TocopherolPogostemon cablin oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laurus nobilis oil~0.6–1.4%
Limonene~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Citral~0.15–0.6%
Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Tocopherol, Pogostemon cablin oil, Laurus nobilis oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| AesopBreathlessYOUR PRODUCT | ESPABalancing Treatment Oil | Gro-To SkincareSkin Wizard Fragrance Free | Neighbourhood BotanicalsBig Strong Man Moisture Men's Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $54.28 | $26.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Sunflower Seed Oil | Meadowfoam Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Aesop - Breathless" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Aesop" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 25.00$ up to 35.00$ in the United States and from 25.00£ up to 35.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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