AMLY Day Light Super-Fine Face Oil

AMLY Day Light Super-Fine Face Oil

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
10 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“The Amly Day Light Super-Fine Face Oil is devoted to protecting skin elasticity and tone, this feather-light natural skincare oil harnesses the mighty moisturising power and anti-oxidant-rich properties of Fireweed while precious oils of Pomegranate, Prickly Pear and Buriti Fruit work alongside Vitamin C, Beta-carotene to nourish and help prevent premature ageing.”
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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, 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).

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~5–7.5%
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~1.6–2.5%
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.35%
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties~1.4–2.1%
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.6–1.4%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.1–3.2%
Coco-caprylateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture~22–33%
Crambe abyssinica seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.5–6.7%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.4–0.9%
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~0.2–0.75%
Anti-aging
2 ingredients credited for this claim
Limited support
What the product description says
“The Amly Day Light Super-Fine Face Oil is devoted to protecting skin elasticity and tone, this feather-light natural skincare oil harnesses the mighty moisturising power and anti-oxidant-rich properties of Fireweed while precious oils of Pomegranate, Prickly Pear and Buriti Fruit work alongside Vitamin C, Beta-carotene to nourish and help prevent premature ageing.”
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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

This ingredient epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~1.6–2.5%
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~0.2–0.75%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 7 ingredients credited for this claim
Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, rubus idaeus seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.6–1.4%
Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~1.2–1.7%
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that might contain antioxidants~2.6–4%
Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~1.6–2.5%
Zingiber officinale root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking~0.45–1.1%
TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure 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~0.2–0.75%
Anthemis nobilis flower oilEffect: Low, below effective doseAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin~0.3–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Zingiber officinale root extract + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~3.6–5.5%est.
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractA plant extract that might contain antioxidantsHigh~2.6–4%est.
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Citrus aurantium flower oil—High~0.4–0.9%est.
Boswellia carterii gum oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureMedium~22–33%est.
Crambe abyssinica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.5–6.7%est.
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial propertiesMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~1.2–1.7%est.
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier functionMedium~0.6–1.4%est.
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Coco-caprylate~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~5–7.5%
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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Crambe abyssinica seed oil~4.5–6.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Rosa damascena flower oil~3.6–5.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~2.6–4%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might contain antioxidants

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Punica granatum seed oil~2.1–3.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~1.6–2.5%
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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Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil~1.4–2.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties

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Rubus idaeus seed oil~1.2–1.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.9–1.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.6–1.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function

More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
Zingiber officinale root extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

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Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Boswellia carterii gum oil~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Jasminum officinale flower oil~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
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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Linalool~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.55%
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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Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Coco-caprylate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Punica granatum seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Zingiber officinale root extract, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Jasminum officinale flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Eugenol, Benzyl alcohol

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