AkarSkin Soothe Face Oil

AkarSkin Soothe Face Oil

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“A soothing and intensely moisturizing face oil crafted to restore a healthy, youthful glow to dry, dull skin.”
Source: N/A

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

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~25–38%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~4.4–6.6%
Prunus avium seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumCherry pit oil. Is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and works as an emollient moisturizer~4.4–6.6%
Adansonia digitata seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.4–3.6%
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~2.1–3.2%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~1.1–1.7%
Lupinus albus seed extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.1–0.45%
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~1.2–1.8%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%
Lycium barbarum fruit extractUnder-dosedA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~0.15–0.55%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Benefits Moisturizing Anti-inflammatory Reduces appearance of fine lines Brightens and fades pigmentation Restores elasticity Suitable for normal, dry and sensitive skin.”
Source: N/A

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-aging
Tocopherol, Lycium barbarum fruit extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Antioxidants from elderberry and collagen-stimulating lupin seed help keep the complexion bright and plump while improving the appearance of fine lines.”
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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

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~1.2–1.8%
Lycium barbarum fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium amara flower extractUsed as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
Rubus chamaemorus seed oilA berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Sambucus nigra fruit extractA plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skinHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Rose flower oilFlower oil that is used as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Acacia decurrens flower extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~25–38%est.
Adansonia digitata seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.4–3.6%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~2.1–3.2%est.
Lupinus albus seed extractA plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Lycium barbarum fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layerMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–38%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Prunus avium seed oil~4.4–6.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Cherry pit oil. Is rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids and works as an emollient moisturizer

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.4–6.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Camellia japonica seed oil~3.2–4.8%
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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Adansonia digitata seed oil~2.4–3.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.1–3.2%
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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Gnaphalium leontopodium flower extract~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Tocopherol~1.2–1.8%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.1–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating

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Acmella oleracea extract~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Rubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating

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Lupinus albus seed extract~0.2–0.75%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant extract that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Amaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

More about Sambucus nigra fruit extract
Acacia dealbata flower extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Bisabolol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

More about Lycium barbarum fruit extract
Oxycoccus palustris seed oil~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Lycium barbarum seed oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Rosa canina seed extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Jasminum grandiflorum
Not recognized
Jasminum sambac flower oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Rosa borboniana
Not recognized
Rose flower oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Flower oil that is used as a fragrance

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Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Jasminum sambac flower oil~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Acacia decurrens flower extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lacking

More about Acacia decurrens flower extract
Lecithin~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Ingredient list view

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus avium seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Gnaphalium leontopodium flower extract, Tocopherol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Acmella oleracea extract, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Lupinus albus seed extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Acacia dealbata flower extract, Bisabolol, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Oxycoccus palustris seed oil, Lycium barbarum seed oil, Rosa canina seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Unknown, Jasminum sambac flower oil, Unknown, Rose flower oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Jasminum sambac flower oil, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Lecithin

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