Amala Illuminating Pro-Retinoic Treatment Oil
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Wrinkle-fighting bio-nutrients help to give the appearance of a youthful glow, whilst Olive Squalane battles dry, dehydrated skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis 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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Suitable for fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness and skin density, dark spots; uneven tone and texture, and dehydrated skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Wrinkle-fighting bio-nutrients help to give the appearance of a youthful glow, whilst Olive Squalane battles dry, dehydrated skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Rosa moschata seed oil, Parfum + 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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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCaryodendron orinocense seed oil~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil with a high content of linoleic acid that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and helps strengthen the skin barrier. It is an excellent moisturizer. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Caryodendron orinocense seed oilSqualane~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePersea gratissima oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilRosa moschata seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bidens pilosa extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gold~1.2–1.8%
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.95–1.45%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- 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 oilParfum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus limon peel oil~0.4–1%
Styrax benzoin resin extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.35–0.8%
Dipteryx odorata seed extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilJasminum sambac flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolElaeis guineensis oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilLecithin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinBisabolol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BisabololLimonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
- 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 benzoateCoumarin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Caryodendron orinocense seed oil, Squalane, Persea gratissima oil, Rosa moschata seed oil, Bidens pilosa extract, Gold, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Citrus limon peel oil, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Unknown, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Tocopherol, Elaeis guineensis oil, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin
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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.
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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