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AromaWorks Balance Face Serum Oil
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AromaWorks Balance Face Serum Oil

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 1 more
Works
What the product description says
“Catering specifically for oily and combination skin types, the Balance Face Serum Oil from AromaWorks helps to clarify, hydrate and decongest your complexion, leaving it fresh and radiant.”
Source: Mankind

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, 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).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~23–34%
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.~7.4–11.2%
Moringa oleifera seed oil· EmollientEffect: LowA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid~4.7–7%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Harnessing the powers of Jojoba Oil, Organic Sea Buckthorn and antioxidant Vitamin E, the rebalancing formula targets uneven skin tone and texture, whilst revitalising and rejuvenating to reveal a clearer, more refined complexion.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~3.4–5.2%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~1–1.5%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~23–34%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~7.4–11.2%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~4.7–7%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~7.4–11.2%
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
Moringa oleifera seed oil~4.7–7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

More about Moringa oleifera seed oil
Citrus nobilis peel oil~3.4–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributesresearchgate.net
  2. 2
    Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
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