Bestow Beauty The Graces Nourishing Oil

Bestow Beauty The Graces Nourishing Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
5 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“The Graces Nourishing Oil is an enriching blend of 12 beautiful plant oils to nourish, soften and enliven skin.”
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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, argania spinosa kernel 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).

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey activeEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~23–34%
Borago officinalis seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~4–6%
Rosa rubiginosa seed oilKey activeEffect: HighPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~4.8–7.2%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey activeEffect: 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.~6.6–9.9%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~2–2.9%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim
Strong support

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

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~2–2.9%
Borago officinalis seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~4–6%
Argania spinosa kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~23–34%
Anti-aging
Not advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claim
Moderate support

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~2–2.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Citrus grandis seed extract + 3 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
Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture lossHigh~4.8–7.2%est.
Citrus grandis seed extract—High~1.3–2%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Santalum album oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~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~6.6–9.9%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~23–34%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~6.6–9.9%
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
Persea americana oil, calendula officinalis oil
Not recognized
Rosa rubiginosa seed oil~4.8–7.2%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss

More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oil
Borago officinalis seed oil~4–6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

More about Borago officinalis seed oil
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~3–4.4%
Formula
Tocopherol~2–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Citrus grandis seed extract~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Vanilla planifolia oil
Not recognized
Lavandula angustifolia oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Santalum album oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Santalum album oil
Ingredient list view

Argania spinosa kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Tocopherol, Citrus grandis seed extract, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Santalum album oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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