Antipodes Divine Face Oil

Antipodes Divine Face Oil

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Anti-aging
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Moderate support
What the product description says
“Une huile de soins aux nombreuses vertus : nourrissante, anti-âge et équilibrante, capable de corriger marques, taches et ridules.”
Source: Oh my cream

This product contains tocopherol. 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.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.3–1.9%
Moisturizing
5 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Une huile de soins aux nombreuses vertus : nourrissante, anti-âge et équilibrante, capable de corriger marques, taches et ridules.”
Source: Oh my cream

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).

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~2.1–3.2%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~22–33%
Rosa canina fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~3.6–5.4%
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.~5.3–7.9%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1.3–1.9%
Evens skin tone
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“Véritable best-seller de la marque, la Divine Face Oil atténue les marques cutanées visibles (anciennes imperfections, taches pigmentaires...) et offre un teint plus homogène et une peau plus lisse grâce à son huile d'églantier.”
Source: Oh my cream

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

GLUCONOLACTONEUnder-dosedEffect: High—
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim
Strong support

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: 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~1.3–1.9%
Rosa canina fruit oilEffect: LowA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~3.6–5.4%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation~0.55–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.2–3.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.55–1.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.
Mentha viridis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~22–33%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~5.3–7.9%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
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Persea gratissima oil~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.3–7.9%
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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Macadamia integrifolia/tetraphylla seed oil~4.4–6.6%
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Rosa canina fruit oil~3.6–5.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Parfum~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–3.2%
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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Tocopherol~1.3–1.9%
Key active
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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Citrus aurantium peel oil~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Limonene~0.85–1.25%
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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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.55–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Linalool~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Carvone~0.15–0.65%
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Irritation risk
Low
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Linalyl acetate~0.15–0.55%
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Eugenia caryophyllus oil~0.1–0.5%
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Eugenol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geranyl acetate~0.05–0.1%
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Pinene~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Beta-caryophyllene~0.01–0.05%
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Citral~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia/tetraphylla seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Limonene, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Linalool, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Citronellol, Carvone, Linalyl acetate, Eugenia caryophyllus oil, Eugenol, Geraniol, Geranyl acetate, Pinene, Beta-caryophyllene, Citral

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