Aromatherapy Associates Fine Line Face Oil

Aromatherapy Associates Fine Line Face Oil

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“- Works to quench dehydrated and dry skin types”
Source: Naturisimo

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera 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).

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.~25–37%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~5.5–8.3%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~3.4–5%
Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesKey activeEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~2–3%
Pyrus malus fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~1.6–2.4%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~1.2–1.8%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Helps to diminish lines and wrinkles.”
Source: Skinstore

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 rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil + 1 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus 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.

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~2.4–3.6%
Oenothera biennis oilEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~3.4–5%
Pyrus malus fruit extractEffect: LowCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~1.6–2.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
13 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil + 11 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 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~1.2–1.8%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%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~25–37%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~3.4–5%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~2.4–3.6%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~5.5–8.3%est.

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Ximenia americana seed oil~9.7–14.5%
Formula
Cocos nucifera oil~5.5–8.3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

More about Cocos nucifera oil
Oenothera biennis oil~3.4–5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

More about Oenothera biennis oil
Rubus idaeus seed oil~2.4–3.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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

More about Rubus idaeus seed oil
Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables~2–3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables
Pyrus malus fruit extract~1.6–2.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

More about Pyrus malus fruit extract
Phoenix dactylifera seed extract~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Rosa damascena flower oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Rosa damascena flower oil
Boswellia carterii oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Boswellia carterii oil
Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

More about Cananga odorata flower oil
Parfum~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Benzyl alcohol
Benzyl salicylate~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Benzyl salicylate
Citral~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Eugenol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
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

More about Benzyl benzoate
Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

More about Farnesol
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ximenia americana seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Phoenix dactylifera seed extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Amazon US
Price unavailable Out of stock
Check

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Worth comparing, line by line.

Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
Aromatherapy AssociatesFine Line Face OilYOUR PRODUCTJaoSeed OilCowshedFace Replenishing Face OilESPAReplenishing Face Treatment Oil
Match—39%38%38%
Price—$45.00——
Shared key ingredients—3 of 43 of 43 of 4
Key difference—Agran OilGlycine Soja OilSunflower Seed Oil
Irritancy High Medium High High
Drying alcohol————
View product Shop Shop Shop

More alternatives: Esmi Skin Minerals 24K Gold Nourishing Face Oilprovince apothecary Lover's Oil

Cheaper alternatives? Browse formulas in the same category.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 1 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
Aromatherapy Associates Fine Line Face Oil
Aromatherapy AssociatesFine Line Face Oil

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.