The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cyclomethicone.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cyclomethicone.

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

cyclomethicone 4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

sesamum indicum seed oil 2.1% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Dry Oil Body Mist by Ahava is a spray-on dry oil that blends light, nourishing oils with anti-aging Dunaliella Algae and the Osmoter complex for a hydrating feel that leaves skin soft and glowing.

Source: Ulta

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

tocopherol 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

tocopherol 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

cyclomethicone 4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

parfum 2.1% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

butylphenyl methylpropional 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 22% - 33%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

All ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 22% - 33%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

isohexadecane 7.1% - 10.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

cyclomethicone 4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isohexadecane, Cyclomethicone, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Parfum, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Dunaliella salina extract, Tocopherol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Coumarin

	Ahava - Dry Oil Body Mist	Beaute de Sae - Natural Perfumed Body & Hair Balm Rosebouque	Kerstin Florian - Lavender Body Spray	Tarte - Sugar Rush - Shimmertime Body Oil	Tom Ford - Soleil Blanc Shimmering Body Oil	Molton Brown - Jasmine & Sun Rose Exquisite Body Oil	J.R. Watkins - AWAKEN Body Oil Mist	Tisserand Aromatherapy - Tisserand Muscle Ease Body Oil	Formula 10.0.6 - Go For The Glow Sheer Mist Dry Body Oil	Epicuren Discovery - Fresh Unscented After Bath Body Moisturizer	Jurlique - Rose Body Oil
Price
WIMJ similarity score		36%	35%	34%	33%	32%	32%	31%	31%	31%	30%
Key ingredients	cyclomethicone sesamum indicum seed oil +2 more	Common: sesamum indicum seed oil simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more Other: oenothera biennis oil	Common: cyclomethicone simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil	Common: simmondsia chinensis seed oil Other: ascorbyl glucoside argania spinosa kernel oil +2 more	Common: simmondsia chinensis seed oil tocopherol Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride carthamus tinctorius seed oil +1 more	Common: sesamum indicum seed oil tocopherol Other: argania spinosa kernel oil nigella sativa seed oil +2 more	Common: simmondsia chinensis seed oil tocopherol Other: glycine soja oil helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: sesamum indicum seed oil simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more Other:	Common: simmondsia chinensis seed oil Other: cyclopentasiloxane helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: sesamum indicum seed oil simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more Other: alanine aleurites moluccanus seed oil +13 more	Common: simmondsia chinensis seed oil tocopherol Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride carthamus tinctorius seed oil +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	coumarin Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +7 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +3 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +1 more	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +16 more	citral Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +3 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit?	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +13 more	simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +20 more	ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +28 more	ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +14 more	prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? +6 more	sesamum indicum seed oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +16 more	isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +7 more	water Has skin benefit? sesamum indicum seed oil Has skin benefit? +36 more	carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +20 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Ahava Dry Oil Body Mist

Works for:

Doesn't work for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

Product summary

Ingredient callouts

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Does not work for

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

US Retailers

AU Retailers

UK Retailers

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources