Works for
Anti-agingUbiquinone, Tocopherol + 1 moreMay help
“Provides a smooth, fresh complexion, softens wrinkles and smoothes the skin, makes it velvety soft.”
This product contains ubiquinone. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Daucus carota sativa root extract + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycine soja oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 4 moreWorks
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycine soja oil~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilDodecane~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideOlea europaea fruit oil~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilDaucus carota sativa root extract~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractArnica montana flower extract~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCapsicum annuum fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals
More about Capsicum annuum fruit extractUbiquinone~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneTocopherol~0.55–1.25%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilAscorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAlcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholParfum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.2–0.7%
- 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%
Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.5%
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Citral~0.1–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateFarnesol~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Glycine soja oil, Dodecane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Olea europaea fruit oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol
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| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | — | $7.85 | — | $30.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract | Persea Gratissima Oil | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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