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African Botanics Marula Shimmering Gold Oil
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African Botanics Marula Shimmering Gold Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil + 5 more
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What the product description says
“This Product Is: a firming and moisturizing body oil”
Source: Credo Beauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, limnanthes alba 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).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~23–34%
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.~3.4–5.1%
Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~2–3.1%
Adansonia digitata seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.4%
Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~5.6–8.4%
Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1–1.6%
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~0.85–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citral + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~23–34%est.
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenicMedium~4.4–6.7%est.
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~3.4–5.1%est.
Adansonia digitata seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.6–2.4%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
Isostearyl isostearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic3/5~4.4–6.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Dicaprylyl ether~5.6–8.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Isostearyl isostearate~4.4–6.7%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic

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Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~3.4–5.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

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Silica~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~2–3.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Adansonia digitata seed oil~1.6–2.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citrullus lanatus seed oil~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ethylhexyl stearate~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Mica~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Gardenia jasminoides (gardenia) oil
Not recognized
Magnolia fargesii (magnolia) oil
Not recognized
Vanilla planifolia fruit oil~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citral~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%
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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Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Iron oxides~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Mica~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci99491
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl ether, Isostearyl isostearate, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Silica, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Ethylhexyl stearate, Tocopherol, Mica, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Unknown, Unknown, Vanilla planifolia fruit oil, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Iron oxides, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Unknown

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Anti-aging potential of extracts from Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst and its chemical profiling by UPLC-Q-TOF-MSncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Physico-chemical composition and characterisation of the seed and seed oil of Sclerocarya birreapubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Assessment of the potential irritancy of oleic acid on human skin: Evaluation in vitro and in vivosciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  6. 6
    Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
African Botanics Marula Shimmering Gold Oil
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