Balance Me Rose Otto Face Oil
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Botanical Squalane Olive derived and known as ‘nature's facelift’; it plumps skin and boosts cell regeneration and oxygenation.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane.
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-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Benefits , Reduces sensitivity, calms skin reactions, strengthens skin, and minimises visible signs of ageing , Strengthens damaged skin, balances natural moisture levels and rejuvenates the complexion , Beautifully scented with natural blend of pure essential oils , 100% natural, nut-free, vegan formula , Has indulgent, glossy texture which gives a sophisticated, radiant finish to the skin Skin Types For all skin types, including sensitive.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“, Abyssinian Oil Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, it's an exceptionally smoothing and soothing oil which helps to improve skin tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Olea europaea fruit oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilVitis vinifera seed oil~8.2–12.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~3.6–5.4%
- 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 oilAvena sativa kernel oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.2–3.2%
- 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 oilRosa canina fruit oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilCrambe abyssinica seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilBorago officinalis seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCucumis sativus fruit~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Viola odorata oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.35–0.85%
Squalane~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneOlea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilRubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
More about Rubus chamaemorus seed oilTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolRosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilLimonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Eugenol~0.01–0.05%
Farnesol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Olea europaea fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Cucumis sativus fruit, Unknown, Viola odorata oil, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Farnesol
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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.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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