Aesop Fabulous Face Oil

Aesop Fabulous Face Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Oenothera biennis oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed + 3 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“An exceptionally hydrating formulation boosted with purifying botanicals that detoxify, decongest and balance skin.”
Source: Bluemercury

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: oenothera biennis oil, triticum vulgare germ 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).

Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~3.8–5.7%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.4–6.6%
Triticum vulgare germ oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).~2.1–3.2%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant 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~22–33%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.95–1.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Linalool + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~2.6–3.8%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.1%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant 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 ingredientsMedium~22–33%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Triticum vulgare germ oilA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).3/5~2.1–3.2%est.
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Ingredients

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.4–6.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Camellia japonica seed oil~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Oenothera biennis oil~3.8–5.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Cananga odorata flower oil~2.6–3.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Triticum vulgare germ oil~2.1–3.2%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

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Juniperus communis fruit oil~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Corylus avellana seed oil~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Jasminum officinale oil~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Linalool~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Limonene~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Eugenol~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Camellia japonica seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Corylus avellana seed oil, Tocopherol, Jasminum officinale oil, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  4. 4

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