Athr Beauty Desert Illuminating Face & Body Oil
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MoisturizingLimnanthes alba seed oil, Triethylhexanoin + 5 moreWorks
“Made with skin-loving ingredients such as Jojoba Seed Oil, that keep the skin moisturized, hydrated and illuminated.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: limnanthes alba seed oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
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).
Anti-agingLimnanthes alba seed oilNot delivered
“What Else You Need to Know: Formulated with ingredients known to support collagen and visibly brighten your skin, this lightweight diamond-infused oil delivers moisture and hydration with a cosmic glow.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Limnanthes alba seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCalcium sodium borosilicate~5.7–8.6%
Zinc stearate~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triethylhexanoin~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinCalcium aluminum borosilicate~3.2–4.8%
Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateMagnesium myristate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneSilica~1.1–1.7%
Synthetic beeswax~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxLonicera caprifolium flower extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera caprifolium flower extractLonicera japonica flower extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractDiamond powder~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Does not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
More about Diamond powderRosa canina seed oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- 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 oilTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideMica~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaIron oxides~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTin oxide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideIngredient list view
Limnanthes alba seed oil, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Zinc stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Magnesium myristate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Synthetic beeswax, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Diamond powder, Rosa canina seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Iron oxides, Tin oxide
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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.
| Athr BeautyDesert Illuminating Face & Body OilYOUR PRODUCT | e.l.f. CosmeticsNourishing Facial Oil | PEACH & LILYSuper Root Ginseng Facial Oil | Little Barn Apothecaryfortifying face oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 27% | 24% |
| Price | — | — | $55.00 | $65.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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