Beekman 1802

Beekman 1802 Mega Milk Facial Oil

Name: Beekman 1802 - Mega Milk Facial Oil
Brand: Beekman 1802

Efficacy62/100IrritancyMedium·

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Works for

Moisturizing

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil + 6 more

Works

What the product description says

“This deeply hydrating oil strengthens and repairs the skin barrier and supports a healthy skin microbiome making it the perfect addition to any routine!”

Source: SmallFlower

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera 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~5.8–8.7%

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~4–6%

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~2.9–4.4%

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.~1.9–2.8%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~1.3–1.9%

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~1–1.6%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.65%

NiacinamideUnder-dosedIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~0.35–0.75%

Evens skin tone

Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate + 1 more

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What the product description says

“Vitamin C: Helps to brighten skin, fade darks spots and hyperpigmentation, and protect against sun damage.”

Source: SmallFlower

This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractEffect: LowLicorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation~0.4–1%

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateUnder-dosedBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.~0.4–0.9%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Acetyl zingerone, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 4 more

Works well

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

Acetyl zingeroneKey activeEffect: HighAn active compound sourced from ginger root. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might be able to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skin tone. In small concentrations, used as a chelating agent and helps preserve stability of product formulations.~0.1–0.4%

Argania spinosa kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~1–1.6%

Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance~0.5–1.2%

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.1–0.5%

TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.15–0.65%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Acetyl zingerone, Tocopherol + 2 more

May help

This product contains acetyl zingerone. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Acetyl zingeroneKey activeEffect: MediumAn active compound sourced from ginger root. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might be able to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skin tone. In small concentrations, used as a chelating agent and helps preserve stability of product formulations.~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

Medium risk

We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragranceHigh~0.5–1.2%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

PhenylpropanolHelps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulationHigh~0.05–0.25%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~5.8–8.7%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.1–3.1%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~1.9–2.8%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~1.3–1.9%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1–1.6%est.

Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractLicorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentationMedium~0.4–1%est.

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.Medium~0.4–0.9%est.

Acetyl zingeroneAn active compound sourced from ginger root. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might be able to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skin tone. In small concentrations, used as a chelating agent and helps preserve stability of product formulations.Medium~0.1–0.4%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%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 comedogenic3/5~4–6%est.

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User reviews

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KiwiAli· Mar 2024Doesn't recommend
This would be a great serum for people with drier skin, but not combo/oily. Has a strong fragrance, but leaves skin very moisturized.
Skin tone
Excellent
Moisturization
Excellent
Finish
Shiny
Texture
Heavy
Smell
Strong fragrance

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.8–8.7%

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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Cocos nucifera oil~4–6%

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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.9–4.4%

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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Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~2.1–3.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.9–2.8%

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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Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~1.6–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation

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Olea europaea fruit oil~1.3–1.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~1–1.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Angelica gigas root extract~0.8–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance

More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract

Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~0.4–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin tone

Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation

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Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.4–0.9%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Niacinamide~0.35–0.75%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

More about Niacinamide

Caprae lac~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%

Under-dosed

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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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Acetyl zingerone~0.1–0.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

An active compound sourced from ginger root. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might be able to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skin tone. In small concentrations, used as a chelating agent and helps preserve stability of product formulations.

More about Acetyl zingerone

Diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Magnesium sulfate~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Phenylpropanol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Olea europaea fruit oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Angelica gigas root extract, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Niacinamide, Caprae lac, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Acetyl zingerone, Diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate, Magnesium sulfate, Phenylpropanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 7	4 of 7	4 of 7
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Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
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